THRIFT PROPS & shops! Getting ready for a photo shoot!

HEY THERE! HOLLA! :) 

The past couple months, there has been a lot of brainstorming & planning out a New, Bigger, Better & Fabulous Model/Representative Portrait Photo shoot for Kasey K. Photo! It's really going to be an Amazing Team effort for the BIG day! But I will tell you more about that after April 15th--the shoot date! I Can't Wait!

The past 2 days I have visited A BUNCH of thrift shops & antique stores in hopes to find some cool old rusty/ paint chipped & used props & accessories for the photo shoot. It was A beautiful sunshiny day! Honestly, I was ecstatic to go on this scavenger hunt & get out of the house & off of my laptop for a change! I felt like I was driving EVERYWHERE!

Here are a  few SNEAK Previews of what I found that will be used  for Kasey K. Photo. 

Above image: a few of the cool chairs, suitcases, luggage, necklaces, flowers & props! I search for all sorts of things-but this time it was appropriate to grab some old "ugly" chairs-because the textures & colors in each item will work really well with everything I am planning in the portraits! SO EXCITED to try out these new Thrifty purchases!

I see fields of green........ :)

Above image: a Sneak Preview of just one section of the "SECRET" photo shoot location!!

If YOU are interested: some of the Thrift Stores & Antique & Consignment Shops I visited, are listed here: 

1. Goodwill Store- They get new items ALL the time. So I checked here -looking for cool vintagey furniture-but instead found a gold shimmery scarf & a yellow fake flower. Goodwill items pretty much furnished my first apartment! I love checking back in randomly to see what there is. My Mom LOVES Goodwill too :)

    1402 E. Geneva St Delavan, WI 53115

2. The Purple Onion  (out by Millie's Restaurant & Shopping Village) beautiful jewelry & gifts from local artisans, consignment corner & fun kitchenware! I had a nice time chatting with the owner too! :)

     N2460 Highway O Delavan, WI 53115 & make sure you visit the Mom & Pop rustic style gift store in the lower level of that same building--very nice owner- I bought that rusty old green/turquoise/rust colored metal lawn chair there--He was very nice to even load it up into my jeep for me :)

3.  On the Square Antique Store- this antique store is 3 levels, so there is tons to look at!
      101 Beloit Street, Walworth, WI

4. Sherry's Dockside- a small shop but had some cute items for gifts & furniture pieces
     201 N. Main Street, Walworth, WI

5. Inspiration Ministries Resale shop- Lots of used furniture & household items
    Wisconsin 67 & Co Road F, Walworth, WI 

6. Circle of Friends in Elkhorn, WI -True thrifty prices!! I bought that blue suitcase for less than $2 dollars & also a gold clutch about $2 & an old mans hat with a feather for another $2. YAY for cheap props!
     16 S Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn, WI

7. Circle of Friends in Delavan, WI  Nice Thrifty prices here too!- a bit fancier in style than the Elkhorn one. I found the leather/purple chair & that chain fringe necklace here- each chair I got was $5.
     312 E Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI

8. Scene II - I've enjoyed visiting here since I was younger :) The owner is Always friendly! They have lots of women's clothing, Prom Dresses, shoes, purses & fun jewelry as well as other items. I purchased a few necklaces to layer up for outfit accessories for the photo shoot here.
     237 E Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI

9. Antiques of Delavan- lots to look at & 2 levels. They had a handful of chairs that I liked, but could not afford because they are antiques & to fancy for the outdoor photo shoot I have planned.
    323 E Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI

10. Design by Consign in Elkhorn- they have lots of gently used furniture & some unique pieces. Table & dining room sets, coffee tables, bars, beds, dressers, etc. Very nice owner & merchandise, but I was looking for more grungey/rusty/paint chipping furniture that day-but if I ever need to furnish a new home, I will go back!   1950 N Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI

11. Dealz of Delavan- next door to Delavan Lanes/Family Restaurant. Very friendly & lots to choose from. They have a quite Large amount of used electronics & I bought a few bouquets of fake flowers for under a couple bucks to create some floral head pieces for the girls to wear for the Model Portrait shoot.

      714 E. Geneva St. Delavan, WI
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dealz-of-Delavan/111827742242680

12. I Love Funkys --Not a thrift store, but a Very Unique & Ecletic array of furniture & decor & jewelry bling galore! They also have some pretty dresses & blouses if you are looking for something unique that makes a statement! website: http://www.ilovefunkys.com/  If they would let me borrow some of their items for photo shoots that would TOTALLY ROCK!
222 Center Street, Lake Geneva, WI

13. Lake Geneva Antique Mall--this store had a turquoise cushioned french style with gold trimmed sitting couch that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED. It was Exactly what I was looking for & would love to have- but Antiques are expensive it was $375. 829 Williams Street, Lake Geneva, WI

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Buying up cool props is a really fun part of planning for me! If only I had room to store all of these great things and more! I enjoy bringing something unique to each portrait session that I have. Not only is it fun for me to explore & experiment bringing them into a photo, but I hope that it's a unique surprise & experience for who ever I may be working with that day! 

Other ways I am prepping:  lots of writing & typing & texting & emails: creating "image lists" & "video clips", writing a detailed letter to all of the people participating for the day. We had a Style Session just last nite:  ideas for outfits & accessories as well as make up & what kind of hairstyles for each person. Basically we raided the ladies closets & combined & borrowed accessories  too!

I am so Very Grateful for all of the help & participation & brainstorming so far! It's all coming together! I also have to Give a GREAT BIG Shout Out to Karstetter Construction to be hauling out the props & equipment that I already have to fill up a trailor & come out & help on the crew!  He also helped scope out the "secret location" ....... Thanks to my DAD: John Karstetter :) 

Give Karstetter Construction a call for your Next Home Project, Repairs & Remodeling jobs! For Friendly & Reliable Service-They get the Job done right! based in Delavan, WI.

Hope you enjoyed getting the INSIDE Scoop on what's been going on with Kasey K. Photo!  And now, YOU too, can have a thrifty day or make it a fun weekend! :)  Thanks for dropping in to check out the blog!

xoxo  ~Kasey

Newborn Baby Scout Christopher! & his cutie brothers too!

Introducing Newborn Baby Scout Christopher & His Awesome & Adorable brothers Reese, Jack, & Beckett Pelnar :)  These cutie kids are actually my Cousin's Chris & Leslie's kids, my 2nd cousins! It is so awesome how much unique personality there is with these brothers! I was very excited to work with Chris & Leslie again & visit for an In Home Portrait Session! All of these photos were taken right in the living room of their home. :) For newborns, In home portrait sessions work out really great. It allows everyone to be comfortable; Where baby can be happy with getting to eat & have diaper changes & clothing changes right in the home. I also think it's really cool because then we can use any special blankets & toys & baby stuff to help with a photo shoot. For example most people have those baby boppy pillows for babies to sit in to be propped up. They work pretty well for a few 'poses'.

A really cute one of Reese- as I was testing out my light for the group shot!

Becket & Jackson--Scout's brothers!

Leslie really liked this idea so we tried it out with Mommy & Daddy's hands around little Scout's Feets! 

Scout's Big Brother Reese!

This is Beckett, I photographed his Newborn portraits too! He's getting so big & handsome! :)

I liked this little shot with the toes & Mommy & Daddy's hands & wedding rings. :)

A Ray of Sunshine :)

Newborn Photos & Children's Portraits taken in Delavan,WI by Kasey K. Photo, 2012. In Home Portrait Sessions & Outdoor Photo Shoots available! Let's take the opportunity to go play in the park or go to the beach for a day out for your Kid's photo shoot! Let's make it FUN for the whole family for a Family Portrait shoot too!

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details about Session Fees & Portrait Packages!

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Kasey K. Photo travels for Portrait Sessions & Wedding Photography all over Wisconsin including but not limited to: Delavan-Darien (hometown), Lake Geneva, Elkhorn, East Troy, Janesville, Whitewater, Waukesha, New Berlin, Milwaukee, Brookfield, Walworth, Kenosha, Racine as well as Northern Illinois & destination Wedding Photography :)

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~Kasey K.

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Kasey K. Photo on YouTube !

(above is a screen shot of the search from my iPhone)

Just wanted to give an OFFICIAL Blog Announcement that Kasey K. Photo has a YouTube Page!!!

You may simply do search for Kasey K. Photo or see my Youtube Channel : 

http://www.youtube.com/user/MissKaseyKphoto/videos

HERE's the Newest Video Addition to the YouTube Page Below :)

~~~ATTENTION: High School Juniors!~~~

Do you Need Information about Senior Portraits !!?! Lots of Juniors START getting portraits taken in the SUMMER Before their Senior Year! Let's get this conversation rolling & let your parents know you would LOVE to have a photo shoot with Kasey K. Photo!  Dates & the schedule for Spring & Summer months get filled up fast, so please schedule well in advance! :)

Email me & I will send you some Session info & Print Package prices: 

kasey@kaseykphoto.com 

Photo Cd's with your favorite 15 images from your session are also available for purchase! 

The Video above shows a variety of Senior Portrait Sessions & examples of both Girls & Guys Creative & Unique Senior Photos! I would love to work with you soon!

~Kasey K. :)

Kasey K. Photo at Career Fair at Delavan-Darien High School

 Back in the fall, October 2011,  I was contacted by email from a representative/Community Outreach Coordinator Ashley Contreras at Delavan-Darien High School to see if I would be interested in giving a presentation on my business Kasey K. Photo & Photography  for the Career Day/Career Fair! I was SO VERY honored & excited to be asked & of course accepted!  In the Above Image is the Photo Slideshow on the TV, my Business Cards & business name display, along with some of my favorite candy treats to share with the students while they were in Session with me. :)

This is my Room set up with my Studio Light & Flat Screen TV for a Slideshow of some of my best Portrait & Wedding/Event Photography over the past 6+ years of being a Professional Photographer.

I brought my Camera bag too & Camera's & flash units, lenses, light diffusers, laptop, radio slaves, etc. were set out on the tables for the students to see what type of equipment that is used for my line of business.

photo courtesy of Mike Heine DDHS

The Above photo is just one of the groups that came in to learn about Photography & Kasey K. Photo!

I was scheduled for five 25-minute sessions from 8:30-11:00 with approximately 15-20 students in each of my sessions.

A FEW TOPICS that I Shared on:

Where I went to School (to College)

Job Skills necessary to be a photographer

What kind of Equipment is Necessary & What it Costs to invest in my business?

My Average Work day & Schedule

I also had some Question & Answer time & told a few fun stories about my photo shoots & experiences! It was a great experience speaking to the groups of students!

 photo courtesy of Mike Heine DDHS

Along with the Excitement of presenting, I am not going to lie, I had a little bit of nervousness! It's kind of funny to me now that each session went so well & flew by!  It was a lot of fun getting the students to participate & ask questions throughout the time. The idea of public speaking & speech class in high school rushed back to me, but it was ALL GOOD! I have trained groups of new photographers over the past few years & it's pretty easy telling people/teaching about the Career that you LOVE & have great passion for!

It was a wonderful Experience & I would LOVE to come back & do it again! I love being able to teach photography to people who are interested as well!

Above is the letter/Note I received on a DDHS emblemed Thank you note!

I am happy to be able to share my Career & Professional Experience with the students! Everyone was very welcoming to me, teachers & students alike. :)

 I attended & graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 2001 & had previously worked with the DDHS Photo Club there for a fundraiser for Mary's Room in January of 2011--you may remember the "Photo Booth Style Fundraiser" :)

Check out the DDHS blog post to read more about the Career Fair & if you click on the image the photo gallery for more images from the day. http://ddschools.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/ddhs-career-fair-offers-plenty-of-opportunities/

Email me: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more info on Kasey K. Photo or if you would like to schedule a portrait session or have me photograph your next event!

Dodge Wedding Photography- Angela & Ryan's Day!

Beautiful Bride Angela & her bouquet & wedding rings!

Beautiful Dress & HOT RED wedding shoes! such a cool combination!

The Bride Angela & her Mom have their special moments helping each other get ready with the special details for the Wedding.

Ryan & his Mom helping each other pin flowers-- Such a beautiful image & smile from Ryan's Mom

Above image (top) Amy (Ryan's/ the Groom's sister) helps Angela with her dress as we were finishing up outdoor photos with the bridesmaids. Cute moments with the flower girl!

Angela & her Mother

The Wedding PARTY!!

During the Wedding Ryan & Angela- Great Couple!

Love the moments with the flower girl!

The Kiss! :)

LOVE the architecture of this quaint church! The wide angle lens makes things look extra awesome!

The trail of rose petals leading towards the Bride & Groom on the Altar.

Angela's Sisters played the piano & sang a beautiful song during the ceremony--I had little tears in my eyes while photographing--It was really Awesome!

The Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom lit the candles for Ryan & Angela to then light the Unity Candle.

Yes, these images are not in any specific order-- Angela was walked down the isle by two great Dad's in her life!

Mmmm Cake! love this little collage! 

Between the Wedding Ceremony & Reception we went out of the golf course to do a Bride & Groom portrait Session! We had So much fun! My second photographer Jessica is a crazy golf cart driver too! LOL! She was my driver!

Ryan & Mrs. Dodge share their special Mother/Son Dance at the reception on the dance floor.

Daddy /Daughter Dance

Best Man Speech time!

Daddy/Daughter Dance

All sorts of emotions during the Sister & Maid of Honor Speech

Bride & Grooms Special Dance as Newly Weds!! Congrats to you from Kasey K. Photo!!

Wedding Photography in Delavan & Janesville Wisconsin. Kasey K. Photo travels all over Wisconsin & Northern Illinois for Portraits, Weddings & Special Event Photography! Hey! I am also REALLY interested in photographing Destination Weddings or Events if your event is located somewhere Sunny & Beautiful ;) 

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

For Wedding Contract info & Wedding Packages available!

I would love to schedule a meeting with you to sign contracts & learn more about your Special day! 

Children's Portraits: Michaela & Braelyn's Photo shoot!

It's Always a great time working with Tricia & her two little girls!! This is the 2nd time I've gotten to spend sometime with Michaela & Braelyn to capture these two cuties beautiful smiles! These sisters I photographed a little over a year ago, If i recall right, when Little baby Braelyn wasn't even walking then.  These sisters are so adorable: Michaela is the pretty golden haired older sister to Braelyn. They have so much fun energy! We did a few portraits inside their home on the steps, in the living room, and near the natural light coming through the window of their home. We also went outside in their backyard to play for awhile on the swingset & get some cute moments in a child's natural environment. I like to go with the flow for Children's portrait sessions as it is more comfortable and fun for everyone! :)  Check out a few more of my favorite images from their photo sessh!! :)

Awww Cutie Big Sister Michaela gives her little sis a smooch :)

HEARTS & love from Michaela! :) 

Adorable Braelyn! We went out to play in their backyard! Kiddos Love the Swings! Hey...what am I saying here, I still love the swings! 

We spent a little time hanging out & coloring with markers too! :)

Braelyn :) 

Lots of fun! If you are interested in having Kasey K. Photo come to your home to capture some beautiful memories of your family, please feel free to email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details about Session Fees & Print Packages & Photo CD deals! 

Please visit the Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo & Give it a *LIKE* :) You can then keep up with all the most recent news & contests & sneak previews from photo shoots!

:) have a great day!