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How's it goin'

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look!!! 

           My husband Jason and I live in the southern metro with our two dogs Sunny and Uncle Jon. We love taking our Harleys out for a ride and bringing our kids (the dogs) with. We work hard and play harder! I have fun with everything that I do. I look to find the shared love
and relationships in everyone that I come across in my life and I try
to capture that in my photography!

            I hope you enjoy the blog and looking at what I am up to. Keep in touch to see whats going on in my world. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Krista


Jason & Olivia MN photographer Engagement Session/Painted Oaks Farm

This session was just to much fun. Not only did I have a rockin’ couple to photograph but an awesome location!! I had been to Painted Oaks the week before photographing horses for Larry & Key Hendrickson. I just fell in love with there home and land. Jason and Olivia had asked me to find a country location for there engagement session so when Kay & Larry said they didn’t mind if we came back I was thrilled.  The farm is about 30 minutes south from where I live in New Prague, MN. Also Across the road from the farm are some sweet old train cars that of course had to be used. Supposedly they are going to turn them all into a train museum someday. Jason and Olivia will be married in September so be sure to stay tuned for the wedding.

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This is Jenny the donkey she was the sweetest thing, I just wanted to take her home with me.

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McKenna 6 Months Minnesota Photographer/Shakopee

I had so much fun with McKenna a few weeks ago. Her super cool Aunt Jackie had picked out the cutest outfits for her to show off in. It was also her first time in her new swimming pool and she absolutely loved to splash around. Also sporting her diva sun glasses she was a super star. Enjoy!!McKenna62010010

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Carlos & Chrissy E-Session/ MN Photographer

I have known Chrissy for a few years now and when Carlos came into her life shes became filled with love. You could just see it all over her face. This couple is just so sweet and so pretty to look at. We chose to do there session at Lake Calhoun on a very hot afternoon. But they did great even in the heat. There wedding is in August and I couldn’t be more excited for the two of them. Enjoy!

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Tim & Jess Engaged/Minnesota Photographer

I had the great opportunity to meet Jess threw another awesome photographer Leann Manning of Honeybee & Peony. Tim and Jess are such a fun couple I knew when they showed up in there Twins gear that we were going to have a blast. Tim & Jess’s wedding is in June. Cant wait for another awesome day with them. Tim&JessE2010012Tim&JessE2010025Tim&JessE2010043Tim&JessE2010054Tim&JessE2010066Untitled-1

Chris & Andrea 4-24-2010, MN Wedding Photographer.

I meet Chris and Andrea through my good friends Kristin and Matt. And I’m so glad that I did. They have a beautiful story to tell. The wedding of Chris and Andrea not only brought a Husband and Wife together but an entire family. Chris has a son and Andrea a son and daughter. They united a family on 4-24. It was a very emotional day for them. The day had its ups and downs however. The morning weather made us all very nervous that would would have to do everything inside that day including the ceremony. But around 1:00 the sun was shinning bright and beautiful for our outdoor photos and ceremony.

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The first glace!!

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Andrea was such a beautiful bride!

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The sand ceremony was very touching, instead of just Andrea and Chris uniting there sand the three kids did so as well because they were all being joined together as one!

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Super Fun, Girls Photo Shoot! Minnesota Photographer

So I thought I would do something super fun and awesome and get some girls together to photograph! I was thinking about it after I had talked with a few younger girls who showed a ton of interest in photography that… Why not have a girls photo shoot day where you can bring whatever you might have to just TAKE PICTURES!!! See if its something that you have a strong passion for. So I got some super cute models and they are a REAL couple to join us on MAY 16th from 2-3pm in Shakopee, MN. We will be meeting at my house at 1:30 and will take off from there! Also if you would like you can meet me earlier and come hang out at church with us and have lunch too!!!! I would love to get to know you more. So like I said all you need is a passion for photography and some kind of camera then I want you favorite image from the session to post right here on the Blog!!! Oh yeah and its totally free plus girls only, (except for the mail model, but I don’t think he’ll mind) bring a friend and some cool ideas. If your interested give me a shout out!! Cant wait to meet you and see your work!

Love, Krista

P.S. here’s a super cute pic of the hubs and me in New Orleans just for fun! IMGP1300

Las Vegas Shoot/Nelson, Nevada

While I was in Vegas for WPPI i got the privilege to go along on two different shoots! One i posted already so hears the second. So much fun. We drove for what seemed like forever through the hills and desert of Nevada to Nelson, NV. A Ghost town in BFE. But the location was so perfect and a photographers dream. There was so much to work with and our models where so beautiful!!!

I personally had one set back though, as I went to take my first photo of the day my camera completely froze.  My shutter was locked with no Canon repair in site. So of course I did what any rational, professional photographer would do and called my husband and cried. I was so sad until (here she comes to save the day) Stacey Thon of http://www.stajastudios.blogspot.com/ said “I have an extra camera if you want to use it” OMG who would have thought to bring an extra camera. Well not me that’s who. Thank you so much Stacey you saved me from so many more tears that day. Enjoy these photos…

Model: Brittany Rael- http://www.modelmayhem.com/321528
Model: Giordano (Gio) Pellegri- http://www.modelmayhem.com/882399
Florist: Weeds Floral Design- http://www.weedslv.com/
Makeup Artist: Harmony Medina- HarmonyArtistry.weebly.com
Location: Nelson, NV- http://eldoradocanyonminetours.com/

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Las Vegas Shoot/Pahrump Winery. Minneapolis Photographer

While I was in Vegas last week for WPPI I got the awesome opportunity to go on a couple road trips for some super sweet shoots! This is the second one we did at Pahrump winery. So beautiful. Driving there was quite the experience. Amy Campbell was the awesome photographer who set this session and she had gotten a call that morning from the winery saying that there was snow on the ground? I was shocked. I of course packed for Vegas thinking “oh my goodness its going to be so warm and sunny nothing like MN” Little did I know. So I proceeded to dress in my thickest layers that I had packed, which essentially meant wearing all my clothes that I wore to the airport in Minneapolis. And we all piled into the rental car.

On our way threw the beautiful mountains of Nevada the car we were in started making this high pitched sound coming from the tires every time Amy excel-orated over 70mph. We never stopped to figure out what the noise actually was but I thought it was pretty funny. We could barely talk over the sound. But the weather and the drive didn’t keep us from having an amazing shoot. Jessica our model and her Fiance’ Tony rocked the house! I hope you enjoy these great pics and keep an eye out for the next post coming soon.

Location:  Pahrump Valley Winery  http://www.pahrumpwinery.com/  Gretchen is
the contact!  info@pahrumpwinery.com
Model:  Jessica http://www.modelmayhem.com/1297945 and her fiancé Tony
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Make Up Artist:  Harmony Medina http://www.modelmayhem.com/1012789
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Keepin’ it Real. Minneapolis Photographer.

For those who know me and those who dont…

I am taking a turn, a stand, for myself. I am going to lay it all out there for you. Ready or not world here comes Krista M. Reynolds.

I am a wife to Jason Reynolds married 3 years, a daughter to Jeff and Karen Kellas, a sister to Robert Kellas, A dog mom to Sunny and Uncle Jon. A friend, a Christian, a lover and a fighter, a Harley rider, and Photographer.  My weakness is caffeine, and feeling judged and my strength is God and the ability to love. None of these things sums up who I am in any word. I’m sure you are the same, many different things rolled into one great human being. Whoever you are out there reading this if anyone at all.

I am going to start telling it how it is so get ready and hold on.

2010 has already had a lot in store for me and its only March. I recently came home from WPPI a photography convention in Vegas. I learned a lot about myself as a person and as a photographer. The main thing that I got out of the experience is… That no matter where this road takes me to be true to who I am. Not to conform to what I think looks good or do something because someone else did. But to just be the best at being ME. Sounds easy right? But lets think about this for a minute. To be true to who you are means not caring what anyone else has to say or think about YOU. And lets face it that’s a scary thought. But in the end who cares.

So like I said I’m going to start telling it how it is. I want to let you in, (whoever you are reading this) and I hope that you will find this helpful weather you are looking at me for your wedding photographer or just happened to stop by to check it out. However photography isn’t all that I am. It is a large passion of mine but its not just the camera. Its the people who smile for it. I cant help it I’ve always been a hopeless romantic. And I love people and the stories they have that makes them who they are. So here on this blog is where you will learn about what makes me, me. I hope you like it. I hope that I can inspire you, I also hope that I have the chance to share your story with others.

2010 and its only March…

I launched my Calendar this year The Midwestern Girls and Motorcycles 2011 calendar. I wanted to get into the biker community around the area more and thought it would be a great concept who doesn’t like girls in bikinis on motorcycles right? It was a lot of work and a lot of time but what a blast. If you get a chance please come out to our events and say “Hi” you can find out where we will be at on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=368055055593&ref=ts

The girls are of course beautiful and some of the sweetest woman Iv had the pleasure of meeting. I also have a great summer planned and am looking forward to the weddings and the love stories that I will get to see unfold. I am feeling a change in the air for my business and am very excited to see where all of my ideas will take me. As for my personal life… Oofttaaa. all I know is God is so good. My faith has really been tried but he just keeps showing me more and more every single day that he is with me. I cant say that enough. “He is with me” The verse that keeps coming to me is Jeremiah 29:11 ” For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” He has opened doors and closed windows but I know all things are good in him.

I feel like I am rambling so for now I will stop. But let me know who you are, what you stand for, dreams and hopes or even your favorite candy bar. I cant wait to hear all about it.

Krista

Oh yeah Im also a HUGE Spider Man Fan!!!!!

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Gage Lucas 1-22-2010

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I have never done anything like this before but have to say I cant wait to do it again. Last Friday the 22nd my very dear friends Luke and LeeAnna welcomed a son into the world. They asked me to be there with them throughout the labor and to photograph as well. I was very excited but had no idea how much the experience would inspire me. What an amazing time in your life to have a photographer handy. LeeAnna had a very long labor about 15 hours, she was an absolute Rock Star the entire time. I have to say she’s my real life hero right now. Its amazing what woman/mothers do for their child before he’s even in this world. And Luke was awesome as well, calm as can be. I could go on and on about how beautiful they both were that day. They chose the name Gage Lucas ( middle name after daddy) he was born at 9:50pm on January 22nd 2010. 8lbs 14oz, 21 inch. Perfect baby boy. Both mom and baby are doing great and are loving being home. I’m so excited to watch him grow and to see the person that he will become. After going home with these images the next day I couldn’t help but tear up editing them.

I cant wait to do this again for new parents, I think I’m going to start offering it in my packages for those brave mommy’s and daddy’s to be that wouldn’t mind company during their labor. Everything about the experience makes you really realize how real Love and God is in our world. The whole time nothing else matters but this baby, what an awesome gift from God. Baby Gage this is for you… Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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