photography fills me up. brings me joy. your wedding + my camera = happy me.

casual. candid. real. these are words I often use to describe my style of photography, capturing things naturally, as they happen, documenting your wedding day in a quiet, unobtrusive way. that's the heart of my work.

this blog is where you'll see sneak peeks and slideshows from all of my latest weddings and photo sessions. to get a little glimpse into my family life and see some of my personal pictures and projects, visit bykrista.com.

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    the bechler family

    November 9, 2009 – 9:15 pm


    Last weekend, I had a fun time with the Bechler family, who I’ve known for many years. I love all of them so much and it was great to be able to take some family pictures for them. Here are a few favorites. :)




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    sara + darrell | grand ledge engagement pictures

    November 2, 2009 – 2:44 pm


    I had so much fun with Sara and Darrell last weekend in Grand Ledge. The colors were at their peak and made for some gorgeous pictures. The ledges along the river are so cool. There were lots of rock climbers out that day taking advantage of the rock walls. We also braved the railroad trestle just after a train went across. Crazy? Yes, but fun! If a train had come through, it would have been like this scene from Stand By Me. ;) Here are some of my favorites from our afternoon together.








    Can’t wait for the wedding next May! :)

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    sara + darrell | engagement

    October 26, 2009 – 12:17 pm

    Here’s a little sneak peek of the location I had to work with on Sunday. Yeah, I know, it’s a hard life. ;) The park in Grand Ledge was gorgeous with lots of beautiful colors. So many of the leaves had fallen from the recent rain, but that just made it even prettier, like walking along golden paths. We went for a little hike along the river, by the ledges and across the train trestle. It was a lot of fun and we got some really great pictures that I’ll share very soon.

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    grady is 1

    October 20, 2009 – 10:06 am


    Took family pictures for my friend Heidi on Saturday and this was one of the last shots I got. I’ll share more of their pictures later, but I thought it would be fitting to show this one today since it’s Grady’s first birthday. Can’t believe it’s been a year already. Click HERE to see some pictures I took shortly after he was born. He’s such a cutie pie.

    Happy Birthday, Grady!

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    lindsey + kevin | albums

    October 17, 2009 – 2:44 pm

    I meant to share this a couple weeks ago. Lindsey and Kevin’s album arrived and I took a few quick pictures to share. I love these albums. Every time I get one for my wedding couples, it makes me want to dig out my old wedding pictures and make a book of my own. Someday …

    The slideshow of the full design is below the pictures, too.

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    featured

    October 1, 2009 – 10:54 am

    My friend and former APW bride, Lindsay, featured me as “website of the week” over on her blog today. Thanks, Lindsay! You’re the sweetest. :)

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    jeanine + burgess wedding slideshow | harrisville michigan wedding photographer

    September 18, 2009 – 2:57 pm

    Enjoy more pictures from Jeanine + Burgess’s rainy outdoor lighthouse wedding in this highlights slideshow. :) Click the play button on the image below:

    Best viewed with high speed internet connection.

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    now booking fall sessions

    September 12, 2009 – 7:02 pm


    I only do a limited number of sessions in the fall, so drop me a line to reserve a date today!

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    jeanine + burgess | sturgeon point lighthouse wedding

    September 6, 2009 – 11:49 pm

    Jake and I traveled across the state last weekend for Jeanine & Burgess’s beautiful (rainy) outdoor wedding by the lake. It rained off and on all day long, but that didn’t stop everyone from coming out to celebrate and, though we were soaked and our equipment got pretty wet (thank God for the umbrellas we had in the car!), we had a great time spending the day with such wonderful people.

    As soon as we arrived at Jeanine’s cute little cabin, where the reception tent was set up, I knew I was going to love this wedding. There were so many little touches and they went with a nature theme, which I adored. Little rocks from the nearby beach were painted with each guests name as their place card. Wood painted signs lead to the wedding and reception and a piece of driftwood served as guest book, which they planned to display in their cabin after the wedding. Her mom put together the adorable centerpieces. Debbie at Enchanted Blooms in Oscoda put together gorgeous flowers. I loved it all!



    Of course, it was pouring rain when it was time to head to the lighthouse for the ceremony. They opened up the lighthouse so the bride could wait inside. The guests were ushered in to the sounds of bagpipes.


    Burgess is in the Air Force and he looked handsome in his dress blues. I love this shot of Jeanine looking up at him as he looks at the pastor. One of my favorites!


    Once we were back at the cabin for the reception, Burgess changed out of his dress uniform and into a suit. When the rain stopped for a few minutes, I stole them away for some more pictures. Love all of these!

    The reception was a lot of fun. Everyone was dry under the tent and enjoyed a delicious dinner by Rob and his team from the Au Sable Inn in Oscoda followed by yummy pies from Judy’s Famous Pies.

    Their first dance was awesome and they worked hard on their own choreography. :)


    Congratulations, Jeanine & Burgess! I feel so blessed to have been a part of your wedding day. Can’t wait to share more pictures with you. Slideshow coming soon!

    People, places & things:
    Florist: Debbie @ Enchanted Blooms – 989.739.1628
    DJ: Ray @ Soundblasters – 989.724.7868
    Officiant: Pastor John Pohanka
    Caterer: Rob @ Au Sable Inn – 989.747.0350
    Cake: Garden View Coffee, Oscoda
    Pies: Judy’s Famous Pies – 989.697.4430‎

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    jeanine + burgess | harrisville michigan wedding photography

    August 31, 2009 – 2:10 am

    sturgeon point lighthouse wedding photographer
    Congratulations, Jeanine + Burgess!

    Check back for a sneak peek from their rainy wedding day later this week! ;)

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