Kristen Kerner-Photographer

11/08/2019

Senior Sessions are some of my favorites ! It’s even more special when Momma steps in for a few shots 💕.

10/31/2019

When the Family picks their location, and it’s PERFECTION 💕🍁 🌅 !!!

Kristen Kerner,The Reifschneider Family,

10/31/2019

Check out this beautiful Fall Family Session with some of my favorite people 🍁🍂

Kristen Kerner,Sympson Family Session,

08/28/2019

Shout Out to my awesomely talented Hubby Casey, for making these adorable wine tumblers for my clients.

These will make perfect "Thank You" gifts!

08/28/2019

👚 WARDROBE WEDNESDAY 👔

It's no secret I LOVE CLOTHES!! I mean, it borders on a slight obsession 🖤. But styling your Family in a coordinated look can give any Momma anxiety. Here are a few tips that will hopefully help you when planning your next session.

Tips:

👚- Plan your outfits in advance. I cannot stress this enough! I always suggest to my Clients that Mom style herself FIRST, and then coordinate other Family members around what she's wearing.

👚- Choose coordinating colors, NOT matching. You can achieve this by selecting a color scheme, and using hues that compliment that.

👚- Consider your Home Decor. Since a few of these photos will most likely be hanging on your wall, make sure it will blend with the color scheme in your home.

👚- Keep location in mind. Are your photos being taken on a beach, in an urban setting, or surrounded by bright fall leaves? Pick out items of clothing that will compliment your session location.

👚- Choose outfits that make you feel AMAZING. How you feel in your outfit will translate into your photos.

I hope this tips helped you for planning your next Family Photo Session. I'll be back next Wednesday with some more tips & tricks.

Aren't these two Styled Family Outfits ADORABLE?

08/28/2019

Some days you gotta DANCE 🕺

Let's see your favorite Dance GIFS

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08/27/2019

The Fall Season is the PERFECT time for outdoor photo sessions. Now Booking select dates.

Message for dates and availabity!!

08/26/2019

This is such a beautifully written article by an amazing newborn photographer from the Chicago area. I support this 💯!

So something's been on my mind.

I 100% understand everyone has a budget. I do, too. Everyone has bills and responsibilities. I do, too. We all do!
And a lot of people have their luxuries- or things they value highly.

Example: Most people have a smart phone. Those things aren't cheap. But if it's something you value, you invest.

Thing is- a lot of the stuff that's expensive in our lives won't last forever. My phone is only like 3 years old and it's basically at the end of its life. Some people get a new phone everytime the new model comes out. That stuff isn't cheap... but people place value to those things in their lives. If it matters to you, you'll invest in it.

So here's why I'm talking about this. I get really frustrated sometimes (a lot of photographers do) hearing about how we are too expensive... or our prices are ridiculous. Or cost "an arm and a leg."

Because photography isn't an outfit you'll outgrow.
Photography isn't a cell phone that'll run too slow in two years.
Photography isn't an accessory that'll go out of style.
Or a car that won't drive in 15 years.

Photographs are forever.
And photography is a way to capture life as it FLIES on by.

Photography is a way to remember how small your baby's tiny toes were.
It's a way to remember the smiles, the nose scrunches, the tears, the hugs, the heights, the tiny fingers and tiny toes, the kisses and the bonds.

It's a snapshot into your lives at that very moment.
The moment's that you can't get back.

I promise you these photos you invest in won't need a new battery and they won't require a tune up.

They will exist for years and years to come.
When your kids are all like "Mom, you're embarrassing me"
Or when your kids have somehow grown taller then you.
These photos will exist when your kids have moved into their own homes and have their own families.

They become priceless.
I'm writing this not to say HEY ignore your budgets!
No.
Not at all.
I'm writing this to maybe give you a different perspective. To educate about the importance of photography and why we all believe it's a high priority. And maybe help you understand why we believe in the experience and product we give you.

Honestly, we just want you to love your photos and FEEL the memories flood back when you look upon them over the years.

When you invest in your photography, you invest in memories.
You invest in life.

It's an honor to be apart of something so much bigger then myself and to be apart of your memories.

I had a client yesterday that reminded me that we had known each other for 6 years... and I couldn't help but be absolutely amazed. I watched their oldest grow up. And was there for the newborn sessions of their other two kiddos! And all three were running around laughing it up during our session yesterday.
I left feeling so overwhelmed with gratitude. I really do have the best clients.

Thank you all for allowing me this "job"

08/23/2019

My Wild 🖤.

08/21/2019

I’m so thankful for each, and every person that spends time in front of my camera.

Being able to see the artwork we’ve created printed onto tangible items brings Me a whole new level of JOY 😭🖤!!

I appreciate each, and every one of you !!!!

Featuring Caitlyn Elaine Ichigo Baily Drake

08/20/2019

Let's get lost in a world made of rainy days, good books, and coffee.

Speaking of books 📚.....What's the best book you've read this year? I need some new books to add to my list.

Featuring Sarah Cee
Rain Rig Steve Kaminsky

08/19/2019

My very favorite Season will be starting soon!! Fall is a beautiful time to capture your Family's Portraits. Booking Now!! Message for rates and availability.