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Portraits of an Artist / Interview: John Kowalczyk Art

2012-02-22T16:34:00.001-08:00

Top collage image: John Kowalczyk in his studio. Bottom 2 images of collage: detail shots of some work in progress at John's studio.

Hey there! Thanks for stopping in to check out a New Awesome Project for Kasey K. Photo in collaboration with Artist John Kowalczyk!

Recently, the idea came to mind to create/photograph a “Portraits of an Artist” Series as a collaborative project & interview with one of my Artist friends. Throughout this past year, I have taken notice of the great accomplishments & continuous creativity flowing from my friend & Milwaukee Artist/Painter John Kowalczyk. I threw out the proposal/idea to him less than a month ago & shortly after, we had a meeting to discuss details & then we set up a studio day visit, interview over lunch (Tacos of course!!) & a portrait session all in one hard working day of Amazingly fun creativity!

Keep reading to learn more about John Kowalczyk & viewing to see some of John’s great work, Plus the Amazing Portraits we collaborated on & studio detail images of John’s “works in progress” taken at his Studio located at RedLine Milwaukee Gallery.

John Kowalczyk

Artist Statement:

An over stimulated shiny stew of pattern, color, texture, myth, politics, tradition, religion, power and a little glitter arranged ritualistically and without a doubt by my hand. The work takes itself lightly in material and aesthetic with its flamboyant color and pageantry, but is sophisticated in that it is rendered in a style somewhere between folk art and fine art with an attitude of highbrow kitsch. Decadent stage-like settings are cast with homemade mythologies. The narrative comes complete with odd humanoid animals, cryptic symbols, and psychedelic journeys juxtaposed with abstract patterning and geometric rigor. My work is an energetic orchestration of thought that collides with color and takes the shape of lifetime’s worth of lexicons, rational or abstract, to become a physical extension of my gratitude for and joy of creation. ~Artist: John Kowalczyk

Q & A Interview:

(Kasey K.) One thing I have noticed and admired about you as an artist is how you just can’t stop creating! Which is obviously only going to make you grow & let your work be stronger as an artist: What drives you to keep creating?

(John Kowalczyk) Art making has become a life pursuit for me, I can’t imagine not creating. I am inspired by everything from color, pattern, reality television, mythology, art history, politics, cats, neighbors, ghosts and the list goes on. I create to immortalize my experience of everyday life. I like to think I am reacting to and processing the world through my creations to form a synchronized union with life and people and the cosmos. Thinking and creating are hand in hand.

(Kasey K.) Influences: Any artists or issues that you feel your work explores or mimics or touches upon frequently? What influences you & your work?

(John Kowalczyk) I research many artists to take bits of inspiration from; currently I am very inspired by Ellsworth Kelly and have been making pieces in reaction to his formal aesthetic and conceptual thoughts about painting. Some of my favorite artists would include TAL R, Wangechi Mutu, Yayoi Kusama, Daniel Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Maurizio Cattelan.

Image submitted by Artist: "Jean-Michel" 11"x14" watercolor & gouche on paper, 2011. John Kowalczyk

(Kasey K.) Describe your method, style, favorite medium to create?

(John Kowalczyk) I call myself a painter and consider most of my work painting even when it may be more of a sculptural work. I consider my collage materials a form of paint. I like the idea of transcendence whether it be liquid paint to solid paint or tiny bit of fabric and ribbon becoming more than the sum of their parts.

(Kasey K.) What is your schedule like? How often do you plan time to go work at your studio/or create in general?

(John Kowalczyk) I am fortunate enough to only work part time allowing me to spend more time in my studio. I like to spend 20 hours a week creating art; that said a lot of time is spent gathering materials, researching, and general business stuff like applying to shows and writing proposals for future projects, which are all essential parts of my studio practice.

work in progress/painting details with John Kowalczyk

John's Art Studio -details

(Kasey K.) Knowing that we are both MIAD Alumni, I feel it’s interesting to ask this question: Do you feel your schooling at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design influenced your work ethic/nourished it? How so?

(John Kowalczyk) I have always had a strong work ethic, thanks to my wonderful parents, and a problem with authority, thanks to me. It was hard being told what to do or how to paint early in art school by my professors. Later when things became more independent is when I started to thrive. The most nourishing part of my experience at MIAD was and still is my wonderful community of artist friends I have made. I am constantly inspired and encouraged by my peers, like you Kasey.

(Kasey K.) Where did you grow up? Go to school before college?

(John Kowalczyk) I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Palatine, Illinois to be exact where I attended William Fremd High School and St. Theresa grade school, catholic school has greatly influenced my opinions on organized religion and the catholic church in general, it’s hard for me to see past the carved marble and gold leaf facade but I do love glitter. I also had the opportunity to work full time at The Art Institute of Chicago before moving to Milwaukee as a children’s tour guide. I absolutely loved this experience.

(Kasey K.) If you were a color in a crayon box, what color would you be?

(John Kowalczyk) Redorange or seafoam green depending on the day.

(Kasey K.) What is your favorite shape? I ask this as I see a lot of geometry/geometric shapes within your recent work you have posted & I have seen that you have put up in your gallery installation photos. Can you explain some of these pieces…?

(John Kowalczyk) My favorite shape is a circle, and recently I have been using symmetry a lot. I also like pyramids for their mythical, mysterious, and powerful qualities. My circle obsession started as a child. I loved color blind tests and often was too wrapped up in the different hues of the complimentary colors to find the hidden number. I obviously am not color blind but thought the numbers were arbitrary to all the beautiful hues and saturations. Symmetry is naturally beautiful I am interested in beauty, but also being a twin I like the mirrored image or dual image.

Details of work in progress at John Kowalczyk's Studio space at RedLine Milwaukee where he is an artist in residence.

Johnny in his studio showing us some of his fabrics that he will use within new work/paintings.

(Kasey K.) Another reason why I was really inspired to work with you & collaborate with you on this portrait/interview project is because of seeing & hearing about how involved you have been within the artist community in Milwaukee. Community involvement, volunteering & giving to fundraisers is something I really enjoy doing in my hometown of Delavan, where I live now. And living in Milwaukee thru great friends is how you & I have met & we have both been involved in donating time/skills/talents/donations to The Celebrating Brad Foundation

http://sweetforcertain.com/
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/CelebratingBrad

You did LIVE Art & Auction at this Event…you have produced some Amazing work on the spot! Describe some of how LIVE art creation is different or similar for you than when you are in your element or in the studio…

(John Kowalczyk) I do a lot of community work through RedLine Milwaukee where I am currently an artist in residence. http://www.redlineartmke.org/ This summer I worked with 14 teens and the Milwaukee Art Museum to create a bus mural that was digitally scanned and printed on a city bus. Our bus says “Help Harmony Blossom” and can been seen cruising the streets of Milwaukee. I also organize workshops and classes with local public schools and they get to take fields trips to make art at RedLine. Being an artist can be a very isolating pursuit and I find community involvement very refreshing and inspiring. Children are fearless when combining color and mediums and I often find myself borrowing their adventurous attitude when it comes to color.

LIVE art is very different than studio art for me. In my studio I might spend 80% of the time thinking and 20% painting where as LIVE art is 100% action. I love different approaches to making art, but find my studio work holds a little more meaning.

creative portraits with John Kowalczyk in his studio.

(Kasey K.) Do you ever have those days when you have a creative roadblock? Like your own brain is working against you…Do you ever have creative FEAR? How do you work through it? Strengths & weaknesses…

(John Kowalczyk) First off I definitely don’t wait for the magic inspiration fairy to visit before I make art because that only happens once in a blue moon. Although, one strategy I use to keep the creativity and freshness flown is I keep a large painting in my studio that I allow myself to do whatever I want to. I have no expectations for the piece; it serves a very free space to just paint in. I often try things that end up inspiring paintings of their own because of the fearlessness of the fact that it is just an experiment.

(Kasey K.) You and I have discussed the City of New York as we both this past November 2011 took fun personal vacations there (separately) but very near in timing. I can’t wait to go back & I know from speaking with you that you have some Goals with New York in mind…

Tell me more about your future GOALS as an artist with expanding your career!?

(John Kowalczyk) An ultimate dream is to have Chelsea Galleries knock on my studio door and ask to represent me but only I can make that happen. A simple goal of mine is to outdo each show I have, I hope the work gets a little better and the gallery a little more prestigious. I set small goals like participate in 10 shows in 2012, and bigger goals like receiving another residency for when my current one is over. That’s one I’m working towards currently.

(Kasey K.) Think about when you were young and a child, do you remember one of your first times creating something you were really proud of? Describe that experience. What did you create?

(John Kowalczyk) When I was in Kindergarten trolls were the big thing. One day we had a troll party where everyone in the class brought their trolls and we sorted them and counted them and stuff. Well I forgot my troll, and quickly drew and cut one out so I could participate in the troll party. He had green hair. That night my teacher called my parents and told them I was supposed to be an artist. I guess that was that. My 2^nd grade teacher told me I should be a politician, ha.

(Kasey K.) How do you feel when you create? Describe a real life experience/situation that inspired you to go to your studio and create!

(John Kowalczyk) I find the most inspiring times are periods spent away from my studio because I realize how important it is to me. Anytime I come back from NY I find myself itching to get in the studio, the volume of art I see is so visually stimulating. It’s a ball of emotions when I create from happy as a clam to butterflies in my tummy. Sometimes its nerve wrecking and other times its very meditative. I guess I feel stimulated, purposeful, and alive when I create.

Details of John's work in progress during the studio visit.

(Kasey K.) Tell me about your Gallery exhibits from past, articles you were featured, print or exposure as an artist, galleries & reviews, and more about the most recent acceptance into The Charles Allis Art Museum: “Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now” Exhibit. J YAY CONGRATS!

(John Kowalczyk) A few highlights from the past include…

-Being the winter artist in resident with the now default gallery Around the Coyote in Chicago where I was commissioned to make to install a 20x 10 ft wooden quilt and multiple bird sculptures

-Receiving my residency at RedLine Milwaukee

- Annuakai An Ancient Bloodline, which was a solo show at Jackpot Gallery in Milwaukee

- This Over That in a Powerful but not Greedy Sense, which was a solo show at the Borg Ward Collective in Milwaukee

-The Blazin Yule Sculpture Walk at the Harley Davidson Museum

-I am A Painter, which was a group show at Effjay Projects in Sheboygan

Upcoming I’ll have work at The Charles Allis Art Museum, Cedarburg Cultural Center, a solo show at American Fantasy Classics, and a solo show at RedLine Milwaukee’s gallery.

Image submitted by Artist:

Installation shot of “This over That: In a Powerful but not Greedy Sense” at The Borgward Collective in May 2011.

(Kasey K.) Do you have any tips or advice to new emerging creative/artists? What is the best piece advice you have been given?

(John Kowalczyk) It’s cheesy but make work that is true to yourself, ask yourself what you love and make work about that. Also I find setting accomplishable goals, like finish one painting week and apply to one show a month, is extremely motivating. You begin to realize how much work you can handle and accomplish. With every completed goal you become a more confident and productive artist. Hold yourself accountable because none can do it for you.

(Kasey K.) Was your family encouraging or influential in your art making when you were growing up? Are they creative types?

(John Kowalczyk) My dad is a salesman but has always enjoyed drawing, my mom is a principle and enjoys making jewelry. My twin is an excellent painter but chose not to pursue it. Without the support of my family I wouldn’t be the artist I am today. My mom signed me up for every art class I wanted when I was a kid and always believed in me.

(Kasey K.) What type of work do you enjoy doing the MOST, what are you most proud of NOW? What medium?

(John Kowalczyk) I enjoy the act of cutting and gluing very much. I am currently very proud of my fabric collage paintings. As I mature as an artist I realize I don’t have to pull out every trick for every painting. I have been working with fabric for 8 years or so now and I think I finally have mastered my craft.

Image submitted by Artist:

"Magic Mermaid Scales" 18"x24" fabric, ribbon, acrylic on canvas, 2011.

(Kasey K.) If you had to think of a slogan that could leave a positive impact for everyone what would your slogan be?

(John Kowalczyk) “Draw like no one’s watching, paint like you’ve never painted, and make art like you don’t need the money.”

(Kasey K.) FILL IN THE BLANK:

Without ART, I would be: (John Kowalczyk) a math teacher, probably geometry.

(Kasey K.) What MUSIC do you listen to while you create? Top 3 favorite songs right now that get you going!?

(John Kowalczyk)

1. Alligator Tears by Tegan and Sara

2. Gimme the Car by The Violent Femmes

3. You’ll Never Know by Rza

(Kasey K.) What is your ideal activity/thing to do on a SUNNY DAY? How bout on a RAINY day?

(John Kowalczyk) Sunny Day- Any outdoor music venue with a hill in front of the stage where I could dance like a willow tree or hulu hoop with a bunch of like-minded beautiful souls. Rainy Day- I am a sucker for thrift stores and happy hour drinks and apps.

Hope you enjoyed Learning more about John Kowalczyk while checking out his work & having a peak into his studio & process of creation as well as the portrait work in this blog post!

Very excited to say: Johnny & I have plans already to collaborate on more projects in the near future! I will keep you updated on those for sure!

If you are interested in Portraits as an Artist or Musician or just for fun or would like to do a studio visit & interview with Kasey K. Photo! Please let me know by Emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

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Check out John Kowalczyk Art's Facebook Page too!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Kowalczyk-Art/139551299394040

And learn more about RedLine Milwaukee Gallery & the amazing ways they involve the local community in Milwaukee, WI at: http://www.redlineartmke.org/

THANKS AGAIN for checking IN! :)

Tyler's Senior Portrait Session - Delavan, WI

2012-02-09T17:10:00.000-08:00

Check it out! Tyler's Senior Portraits up on the BLOG! :)

On the COLDest Day of Winter thus far, in negative degrees,

We braved the arctic weather & survived the brisk bitter

cold...The weather was pretty much insane & hurt our faces

to be outside. We were crazy, but we needed to make Tyler's

yearbook deadline within a couple weeks! All in all, we had a

lot of FUN too! Here are a few favorites

from today's Senior Portrait Outdoor shoot with Tyler- we

also took a few indoors as it was necessary to warm up!

Thanks for checking in with what's new here on the blog! & Thank you for choosing Kasey K. Photo for your Senior Portraits! :)

If you want to have an Awesome Portrait Session with Kasey K. Photo: Please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

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MORE SENIOR PORTRAITS HERE!!

Zack's Senior Portraits: http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/11/zacks-senior-portraits.html

CJ's Senior Portraits: http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/10/cjs-senior-portraits.html

Kelly's Senior Portraits!

2012-02-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

Introducing: Miss Kelly's Senior Portrait Session by Kasey K. Photo!

On a slightly chilly day, Kelly & I met at the Delavan Skate Park to start her session! I loved that Kelly had suggested this location, because I hadn't done any portraits within that part of the park before. Her boyfriend also met us there & was a great help in carrying equipment & he even was a PRO at helping with the reflector right away! I really appreciate the extra help when on a portrait shoot, & I also believe that it makes things more fun as a small group exploring the area to take great images. And of course, All I really had to do was tell Kelly to glance at her boyfriend and she smiled quite naturally :) It was a fun day treking down by the creek area, hoping Kelly wouldn't fall in while sitting on the tree over hanging the creek! She was verrry careful! Very happy with the unique variety of Kelly's beautiful senior portraits!

Loved Kelly's Purple hoodie vest with the colors of the trees! :)

One of my favorite images is above on the left with the cool stones lined up trailing to the back of the photo! I also TOTALLY loved Kelly's colorful shoes! They added a POP! :)

Thanks again Kelly for choosing Kasey K. Photo for your Senior Portrait experience!

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details about Session Fees & Print Packages & Photo CD Deals too!

See More Great Senior Portrait Sessions by clicking on the links below!!!

Check out more examples of girly senior portraits at the following links:

Alex http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2012/01/alexs-senior-portraits-in-delavan-wi.html

Becca http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/beccas-senior-photos.html

Shelbey http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/08/shelbeys-senior-portrait-session.html

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Mike's Senior Portraits - Delavan, WI

2012-02-03T09:02:00.000-08:00

Check it out: Michael's Senior Portrait Session by Kasey K. Photo!

This image above is one of my favorites with Mike's very genuine smile! :)

Here are a variety of Senior Portrait ideas for Guys! Michael was a great person to work with & was very comfortable in front of the camera! Mike is a Senior at Delavan-Darien High School! My hometown high school! It was a cold day for sure, but we hopped around to a few different locations to use the fences and brick alley ways & random cool buidlings for backdrops & had a few laughs while trudging around in the snow for his senior portraits! What I love about the brick alley way area is that there are SO many creative ways & comfortable poses for guys senior portraits to be made, and Mike just ROCKED IT! :)

Nearing the end of our portrait Session, we were about to leave a location, and Mike noticed a lot of steam or smoke coming out of one of the pipes of the building--he thought it would be cool for photos so we ran down the block & went for it! The above image on the bottom right of the collage is one where the smoke surrounded him for that pose! It was really cool & I wish I could have a smoke machine to create those kind of effects any time! It was a great Idea & I am happy that Mike got really excited about trying it too! That is what I love about collaborating with people on their photo shoots the most!

I Figured I'd end this blog post with the above AWESOME image, Senior Portrait Guy pose with the environment that was pretty perfect & SMOKIN! :) Nice Job MIKE! :)

Thank you again for Choosing Kasey K. Photo for your Senior Portraits!!

If you want to have an Awesome Portrait Session with Kasey K. Photo: Please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

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MORE SENIOR PORTRAITS of GUYS HERE!!

Zack's Senior Portraits: http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/11/zacks-senior-portraits.html

CJ's Senior Portraits: http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/10/cjs-senior-portraits.html

Mikala's Senior Portraits- Delavan, WI

2012-01-31T07:57:00.000-08:00

Presenting: Mikala's Senior Portrait Session by Kasey K. Photo!

Remember when it was warm & green outside!! Well, if you don't remember, let these rich colorful & Beautiful images of Mikala help jog your memory! :)

A few images were taken down in the Paul Lange Arboretum & then we explored the alley ways downtown for cool environments for senior portraits!

Such a Gorgeous sparkly Dress Mikala was ROCKING for a few pretty photos! I love the contrast of an alley way with a pretty dress!

This is one of my favorite images with the leather jacket & the fire escape in the alley way!

It was a beautiful sunny day for portraits with Mikala & her Mom Tammy helping out with reflectors! We had lots of fun & got some Awesome portraits!

This beautiful image with Mikala & her sparkly dress, I designed with her name within it on the wall & I just love how it turned out!

If you are interested in having your Senior Portraits or Model Portraits or Family or Children's portraits taken! Please let me know & request some more info by emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Check out more examples of girly senior portraits at the following links:

Alex http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2012/01/alexs-senior-portraits-in-delavan-wi.html

Becca http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/beccas-senior-photos.html

Shelbey http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/08/shelbeys-senior-portrait-session.html

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Alex's Senior Portraits in Delavan, WI

2012-01-29T16:46:00.000-08:00

Introducing: Alex's Senior Portrait Session by Kasey K. Photo!

Had a Great time working with & meeting Alex for her Senior Portrait Shoot in Delavan. We visited the Paul Lange Arboretum & well as my favorite brick wall & alley way backdrop for portraits too! It was great laughing & joking with Alex during her session. Also, A big thanks to Alex's Mom-Sarah & her sister-Ashley for coming along on the shoot-they were a wonderful help being photo assistants & helping hold reflectors & carrying equipment! It was definitely a fun group & a great day! :)

Check out a few great images with great color & outfit choices of the beautiful Alex. She is a Senior at Delavan-Darien High School this year.

If you are interested in a Senior Portrait Session or any type of photo session to have a great time & get some beautiful portraits of you and/or your family! Let me know! Get more info by emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Love it when family & friends join in on the picture fun for a few images during a session too! Such great images of Mom & Daughters & Sister LOVE! :)

Check out more Amazing Senior Portraits Here:

Becca's Senior Portraits: http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/beccas-senior-photos.html

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Thanks again for checking in! :)

Erin's Maternity "Baby Bump" Portraits in Delavan, WI

2012-01-27T17:37:00.000-08:00

Check out this Amazing "Fashionista" model maternity image from Erin's Maternity Portrait Session in Delavan, WI.

Finally, I am getting more images & posts up on the blog since I have been such "A Busy Bee" photographing everything under the sun & editing & retouching 8 or so different projects all in different stages at once! Senior Portraits, Family Portraits, & Wedding Photography too! This fall & into the winter has been VERY GOOD for Kasey K. Photo with keeping busy!

Since I was in 5th grade, I have known Erin & I have always enjoyed her kind heart & fun loving attitude! She is just a very sweet person! We attended the same church & had the same church family growing up--which is pretty much family! :) I loved all Erin's clothing choices & loved how cute her "Baby Bump" looked in the pink & such a cute tan/warm toned jacket!

Erin also looked beautiful in this flowy green outfit. Her boyfriend Luke came with for the photo session to get a few awesome couple/family maternity photos too! I love the little moments that were captured throughout the session with them!

As you can see! There is some very cool fashion within these maternity portraits of Erin! She's got a cute & funky style! Erin had the baby not even a week after our session, so she was just about full term here! I was so happy to be asked to photograph for these special moments in her life & had a lot of fun catching up with her & meeting Luke as well & going for Chinese food afterwards was pretty awesome too! yum!

If you are interested or know anyone who would like to have Maternity Portraits taken in a fun & unique way! Let them know about Kasey K. Photo! Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information on Session Prices & Print Packages & Photo Cd deals!

Also, Congrats to Erin & Luke on their new baby boy Nicholas! & starting their little family!

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Becca's Senior Photos

2011-12-09T13:54:00.000-08:00

This lovely lady's name is Becca! :) Becca & I have been working together a bunch in the past year or so on various Model Portrait shoots for Kasey K. Photo! She has been a great Model Representative as well as good friend. Becca is a Senior in High School at Delavan-Darien High school this year. We actually go way back to when we were both younger & attending the same church. Becca is currently attending Art pre-college classes (while still in high school) at the college I attended & graduated from with a Bachelors Degree in Photography: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). I am so happy that she is pursuing her creativity & can't wait to see the art & great things she will create! Becca has a fun, unique style & creative inspiration about her & we always have fun when hanging out & taking photos together!

These are just a few from Becca's Amazing Senior Portrait session. As you can see there is So much variety within a senior session, that you will always be having a TON to choose from & to give out to friends & family. Take a look & let me know your favorites! :)

Thank you So much for choosing Kasey K. Photo for your Senior Portraits! :)

This one above with her gorgeous blue prom dress was taken on a Model/Representative portrait shoot called "ROCK the Dress"--I encourage Senior girls to bring a favorite formal dress with for their session for a few extra photos to be really pretty in! LOVE the combo with Becca's boots!

Scoping out some new fun locations before your portrait shoot is always a great idea! I had actually seen a few photos that Becca & her friends had taken near these colorful storage pods & knew it would be a Unique Outdoor location to visit! So, if you have a cool spot in mind for your photos, let me know!!! :)

Love these unique environments that Becca chose for doing her Senior Photos at! That day I had decided to get some pretty colored fresh flowers..One was put in Becca's hair & the other above yellow flowers just added a little pop of color for a "prop". Please feel free to bring tons of fun accessories, scarves, hats, sunglasses, fresh flowers, sports equipment/gear or sports jerseys, & fun & unique ideas with you too! I love working together on ideas & would love to hear your Senior Portrait ideas for your session!

Any questions about Session Prices & Print Packages: Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Photo CD deals are Also Available!! :)

The Cook Family Photos!

2011-12-07T20:45:00.000-08:00

Introducing: The Cook Family: Tommy & Lisa & Aubrey & Baby Lee!

It was my pleasure to photograph this family as they won the raffle for Kasey K. Photo's giveaway for a Portrait Session & Photo CD! We had a fun photo shoot at their grand parents home that was SOOO beautifully landscaped with flowers & greenery surrounding it. A perfect place to have some family portraits taken right in the front yard of the home. They turned out so colorful & I was so happy to capture such wonderfully warm & loving moments!

My family & I have known the Cook family & some of the Roherty family since I was young. My Dad & Tommy's Dad knew each other well. & Lisa & I share a few Roherty cousins too! Also,Tommy, Lisa & I all went to the same high school, and even though they were a few years ahead, we had a science class together, way back when! :) It makes me happy to have reconnected with them for their photo session & to meet their beautiful children! They have been so kind & wonderful to work with for family portraits. I hope to be able to work with them & see them again soon! :)

I think every girl should own a pair of red sparkly shoes like Aubrey's! xoxo!

Love the Black n white moment with the giggles! :)

Hope you enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful & warm moments with The Cook Family! :)

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more info about Portrait Sessions & Print Packages! Photo CD deals available too!

See More Family Portraits:

Ginner Family:
http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/ginner-family-portraits-in-delavan-wi.html

Martel family:
http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/martell-frawley-family-portrait-session.html

Erica & Conner's family:
http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/05/family-session-erica-conner.html

The Ginner Family Portraits in Delavan, WI

2011-12-07T09:35:00.000-08:00

Introducing: The Ginner Family!!!! :)

This beautiful family is the Ginner Family: Clint & Jaime and their 3 lovely daughters; from oldest to youngest: Kennedy, Payton & Kallie! Each of the girls had such sweet & unique personalities to capture! It was so nice to meet them! We had a lot of fun playing at the park together on a gorgeous sunshiney day! Jaime & Clint are family friends of my brother John & sister- in - law Janel. When John & Janel got married, Jaime & I were both in the bridal party together! That's when I was back in high school, & my big brother was friends with Clint in high school, so it was a while back when we had first met! :)

So glad to be able to capture some family memories for them! Thank you again!

Check out a few favorites from their Family Photo shoot in Delavan, WI!

Thanks for choosing Kasey K. Photo for capturing your family memories!!! :)

For more examples of family portraits click on the following links!

Mother & Daughter portraits:

http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/10/jessica-hailey-mother-daughter-photo.html

Family Portraits in Madison, WI:

http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/martell-frawley-family-portrait-session.html

Martha & Brandon's Fam:

http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/02/family-portraits-martha-brandon-sam.html

EMAIL: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more info on Session Prices & Print Portrait Packages! Photo CD's are also available!

Jamie's Senior Portraits in Delavan, WI

2011-12-06T14:16:00.000-08:00

Check out some Pretty photos of Jamie from her Senior Portrait Session with Kasey K. Photo in Delavan!! Jamie & her Mom & I had a great time at the Delavan Rotary Gardens exploring & taking portraits with many different kinds of backgrounds, we also checked out my favorite brick alley way & went out by her house to take some photos near the woodsy areas with some pretty yellow leaves! Jamie had a very nice classic style for her portraits & I especially loved her black and white stylish coat!

Had a great time with Jamie & her Mom & so glad to have met Jamie during the Delavan-Darien High School Career Fair when I spoke about Kasey K. Photo & photography as a career for the groups of students there! Jamie was within one of my Awesome groups of students interested in Photography & she came up to me right after & told me she was interested in me capturing her Senior Portraits. I was very happy & excited to work with her & We scheduled a Senior Photo shoot almost right away! It was Great!!! :) Thank you so much for choosing Kasey K. Photo for your Senior Portraits! :)

Thanks for checking out what's new on the blog! If you are interested in learning more about Senior Portrait Sessions with Kasey K. Photo: please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for Session prices and Photo Print Package Deals. Photo CD's are also available for purchase!

Check out more Senior Portraits at these links:

Guy's Senior Portraits

http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2011/11/zacks-senior-portraits.html

Girl's Senior Portraits

http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/08/shelbeys-senior-portrait-session.html

There are a lot of great examples if you explore this blog! :) Hope to hear from you soon!

Love light my way- NYC Central Park :)

2011-12-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

Sharing with you an inspirational image from My Mom & I's Roadtrip Extravaganza from early November 2011 to NYC--This is a pathway in Central Park!

‎"When morning sun brings the dawn, Love light my way

Lead me on a world turns 'round and night enfolds the day

Through spinning seasons, reeling change, Lord light my way..." -Peter Mayer

Have a beautiful Day! :)

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NYC FLASHING (flashing) LIGHTs (lights) :)

2011-11-30T19:55:00.000-08:00

Kasey K. Photo, 2011. Image from Road Trip Extravaganza to New York City--Times Square- November 2011.

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com to invite her on your next road trip or family vacation to capture all of the great memories! LOL :)

Zack's Senior Portraits

2011-11-29T12:52:00.000-08:00

Check out a few favorites from Zack's Senior Portrait Session!

If you or someone you know would like to do a Senior Portrait, Family Portrait or any kind of photo session, please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Gift Certificates towards Photo Sessions & Print Packages are also available!!!!

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-----$100.00 Gift Certificate for ONLY $75.00---- Kasey K. Photo -Happy Holidays!

2011-11-26T13:48:00.000-08:00

-----$100.00 Gift Certificate for ONLY $75.00----- Deal available from Now until December 15th 2011. *LIKE* Kasey K. Photo's facebook page & Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details! (Limit 4 certificates per person & only available to people booking New sessions.) Gift Certificates ALWAYS available in any amount from Kasey K. Photo! Please pass this on!!! :)

Gift Certificates May NOT be redeemed for cash. For use towards a Photo Session &/or Photo Print Package & Photo CD deals.

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Kasey K. Photo is from Delavan, WI. Specializing in Photographing High School Senior Portraits & Family Photos, Children's Photos, Model Photo Sessions, Weddings & Special Events. Kasey K. Photo has worked with clients from all over Wisconsin & Northern Illinois & travels frequently for photo sessions around the Milwaukee & Chicago area.

CJ's Senior Portraits

2011-10-21T13:20:00.000-07:00

Check out these Amazingly colorful & unique, outdoor portraits of CJ from Waukesha, WI. I love it when people incorporate their interests & personality to their senior portraits. For guys senior portraits, bringing your sports gear & uniform is one of the most perfect ways to start out & be comfortable & cool with your photos!

CJ really Rocked this shoot. CJ came down to Delavan, WI where Kasey K. Photo is from originally, to have a photo shoot. He brought with his whole fam & I was very happy to meet them as everyone was SO Kind & helpful & enthusiastic with great ideas for the shoot! That really is my favorite part of collaboration--I get really excited when the people I am working with are ready & willing to try out creative ideas! I have to throw a shout out of thanks to my Aunt Erica (who has also been a client of mine) for referring CJ & his family to Kasey K. Photo! I hope to work with your family again soon!

Rockin' the Ray Bans in his Senior Portraits!

If you or someone you know would like to do a Senior Portrait, Family Portrait or any kind of photo session, please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Gift Certificates towards Photo Sessions & Print Packages are also available!!!!

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Rachel's Outdoor Senior Photo Shoot

2011-10-20T23:13:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back now, Middle of September, I met up with Rachel & her Mom Kim, for Rachel's Senior Portrait Session. Rachel is a Senior in high school in Elkhorn, WI and they both came over to Delavan for the photo shoot with Kasey K. Photo. We met up at the Paul Lange Delavan Arboretum & started there with some beautiful trees & foliage & light. We also visited one of my favorite alley ways in town to get a variety of looks & cool environments. A special thanks to Chloe Nieuwenhuis, for assistance with carrying equipment & holding reflectors for the photo shoot, you are an amazing photo assistant! It was great working with you Rachel & also a special thanks for the extra help from Kim too! It was a pleasure & your portraits are really beautiful :)

Jessica & Hailey- Mother & Daughter photo shoot!

2011-10-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

This BEAUTIFUL Mother & Daughter are Jessica & Hailey! Jessica is a good friend of mine who I've gotten to know through working Senior Portraits in Illinois this summer. She is a wonderful person & a reliable friend & coworker. I am so glad to have met her this last spring & had the opportunity to hang out & work together a ton!! :) Knowing that I loved working with Jessica & both of us being portrait photographers, I knew meeting her daughter Hailey & hanging out for a photo shoot would be even more fun! Hailey has so much personality & we all giggled & laughed together while playing in Janesville, WI Riverside Park, which has some amazingly beautiful fall colors! I had a great time & loved the moments that were captured! They make me smile! xoxo! Check em out! :)

If you or someone you know is interested in a Family photo shoot, Mother & Daughter or children's portrait photo shoot, Please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more info on Specific Quotes & Package Prices. Photo CD deals also available. Please Check out the facebook Page & LIKE it too!

http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo

Rob's Senior Portraits

2011-09-30T17:02:00.000-07:00

In the beginning of August, I had the pleasure of meeting & working with high school Senior Rob for his Awesome senior portrait session! Rob & his Mom Wendy came down from Waukesha, WI to Delavan to have their portrait session. They came down & scoped out the area ahead of time to see if there were a few cool spots to go which I thought was great & helpful! Speaking of helpful--I have to thank my photo assistant for the day Chloe for being a great help as well with equipment, reflectors & lighting on location. :)

We visited a handful of locations around the small town of Delavan & here are just a few creative & great examples of guy senior portraits with Rob!!! :) enjoy!

If you are interested in a Senior Portrait session, guys & girls, please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information about Session fees and Print Portrait Packages & Photo CD deals too! Make sure you schedule soon to meet your Yearbook deadlines too!

Amanda & Shawn Engagement Portraits

2011-07-22T09:03:00.000-07:00

Amanda & Shawn are ENGAGED!!! :) & they have set their Wedding Date: June 2nd 2012 & booked Kasey K. Photo for their wedding day as well! I've known Amanda for a few years now, we met in Milwaukee through our dear friend Brad :) & we became friends too! I was so happy to hang out with Amanda & Shawn & capture some loving moments with them for their engagement photos.

The location we were at in Oak Creek, WI is actually the same location that they will be getting married too! Beautiful greenery in the backyard of her grandparents house & the nextdoor neighbor even let us use her garden area to explore & take some photos!

Take a look! :)

Cheers! PBR! :)

Sporting their Milwaukee Brewer t-shirts & Amanda's cousin let us use the bat & glove for what turned out to be one of my favorite shots from their session!! :)

If you or someone you know is just engaged & would like to schedule an Engagement Photo Session with Kasey K. Photo, please feel free to contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more info on Session Fees! Print Packages & Photo CD Deals are listed on this website for your viewing pleasure! :)

A Great gift for a newly engaged couple: Inquire about Gift Certificates for Kasey K. Photo too!

Erik & Ryan Engagement Photos!

2011-07-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

As you can see, I had a wonderful time with Erik & Ryan for their Engagement Portraits! We started in the park with a beautiful picnic & hanging out & then went to the carnival that was around the corner in our hometown of Delavan.

Growing up with Erik we always had good times & a bunch of laughs so I knew that this photoshoot would be the same! It was very nice meeting Ryan & being able to spend time with the two of them with such fun activities! I am so happy for them on their engagement & wish them both the best! :) Check out some photos! :)

What a beautiful picnic that Erik thought up & created for him & his fiance' Ryan!

If you are interested in an Engagement Portrait Session & have some fun ideas, just let me know! I love collaborating with people to create unique & beautiful images! Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information!

Photo Restoration

2011-07-09T13:54:00.000-07:00

(pictured above: Curt's photo & it's pieces scanned in)

Recently my friend Liz, (who I am excited to be photographing her & Curt's Wedding this September) asked me if I could help in photo restoration of a photo of her fiance' Curt from when he was in the service in Iraq serving the army in 101st division. Evidently their puppy got ahold of it & gave it a few crumples & it got a little torn apart.

This photo was a favorite of Curt's & they hoped it could be saved by Kasey K. Photo! This is my restoration....

I blurred some of the background to make details softer & more out of focus, after using stamp tool & healing tools to connect pieces back together in Photoshop. This was a project that took about 2hrs. Also as you can see I gave the option of a sepia/black and white -warm tone for them to choose from as well.

If you have any old photos or newer ones that your puppy decided to eat or your baby chewed on, that need restoration, let me know! LOL! :) Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for specialized quotes on Photo Restoration work! :)

Adam Rosencrans- Rosey Productions

2011-06-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Adam Rosencrans, Owner of Rosey Productions. When I started up Kasey K. Photo, he was one of the first people-business owners- who reached out to me by simply sending a quick message on facebook & we have been in contact since through email & through my PR/Marketing intern Laura in regards to working on some fun marketing projects together. We hope to cross market for eachother & someday work along side eachother for some Weddings too! We both thought it would be a great time to get together for a shoot for some new business headshots for Adam's Videography & DJ company. I had a great time photographing Adam--he is an all around great guy & I would recommend him for any & all of your Videography needs. Check out some of the shots & read on for more info on his business as well!!! :)

I recently had a photo shoot & Interview with Adam Rosencrans of Rosey Productions! Here is some information for you on Adam & his local business!

"Rosey Productions understands that there are days in our lives that only happen once or on rare occasions. That is why we want to be there to help make it the best day possible and provide a video memory that can be cherished for a lifetime. Rosey Productions is committed to providing excellent service and products at an affordable price. We want your day to be special and will do whatever possible to make it that way."

~Adam Rosencrans, Owner/Videographer of Rosey Productions

Website: www.roseyproductions.com

Blog: http://roseyproductions.blogspot.com/

Kasey K. asked:

What does your business provide & what really makes your business stand out?

Adam:

Rosey Productions began as a wedding videography business and has recently began expanding into other video and entertainment areas. While wedding videography is the specialty, Rosey Productions also offers other video services such as videography of sporting events and parties, DVD creation of existing video, individual sports recruiting videos and team highlight films, and slideshow creation. Rosey Productions also has begun offering a DJ service and live music performances in addition to the video services to add some more excitement to special events. We are open to new ideas and always trying to find ways to fit the clients needs in order to give them a special day and a fantastic memory of it.

Kasey K. asked:

Do you have any funny or interesting stories that have happened on the job?

Adam:

In the past, I have always filmed using two cameras at weddings as the only individual running both of them. This past September I showed up on the day of the wedding with everything in tow, prepared that the wedding would be outdoors only to find out that between the two cameras, I only had one battery! Of course this was a problem because the ceremony was outside without electrical outlets around to plug in the charger. The bride and groom had enough on their mind that I had to race around minutes before the ceremony figuring out what to do. As luck would have it, I had several extension cords in my car and found an outlet just close enough to reach the cameras. I wound up pulling off the entire wedding and reception, recording with both cameras as planned, on one battery and the footage turned out to be some of the most beautiful I have taken!

Kasey K. asked: Are there any Specials or Deals you have going that you would like to announce!?

Adam:

Current Deal: Book a Silver, Gold or Platinum wedding package and get a FREE slideshow video (w/ showing at reception) included!

For more information on Rosey Productions please visit:

Website: www.roseyproductions.com

Blog: http://roseyproductions.blogspot.com/

For more information on Kasey K. Photo please visit the new facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo

or EMAIL: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Dance Rehearsal Candids

2011-05-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

Very happy to have the pleasure to hang out with my good friend Al Tamper (pictured above) this past Thursday in Chicago when I was down for work & training new photographers for the Illinois Seniors division of the other company in which I work freelance.

I met Al & have photographed his dance skills throughout the past 3 or 4years with BreakDance Chicago & also with his music group BlackCollar & was happy to hang out & be able to stop in & 'stop the motion' of these Amazing Talented performers! ...and this was just a rehearsal!

It was cool meeting the other performers/friends of this group who I have heard so much about: Jahmilah, Chris, Alex, & Jake! They were practicing for a corporate gig that they got going for them which I am sure will be Amazingly entertaining! Thanks again for letting me in on your rehearsal! :)

All images copyright Kasey K. Photo, 2011. Copyright laws prohibit cropping images & altering images that are not your own. Please be respectful of other photographers work! Thank you! :)

The Porter Family Photos: Brittany, Nate & Baby Grayson

2011-05-11T14:59:00.002-07:00

Had a blast meeting Brittany & Nate's little baby boy Grayson! It was such a beautiful Spring day for Family Portraits! :) We had fun playing on the playground & walking the trail at Springs Park in Delavan, WI. I loved capturing those beautiful moments of love & bonding with Mommy & Daddy & Baby Grayson.

To Brittany & Nate: You have a precious little boy & a great looking family! Thank you for asking me to photograph your new family portraits!

Here are a few of my favorites:

For more information on Family & Children's Portraits please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for Session Fees & Print Package Details :)

Thanks for stopping in to check out what's New!

Please check out the NEW FACEBOOK PAGE for Kasey K. Photo! & Like it to keep updated on the newest CONTESTS & images from recent sessions!

Mother's Day Portraits & candids... :)

2011-05-10T16:59:00.000-07:00

My Mom, Me & my brother Kaine :)

Hey there Everybody!

Hope all of your Mother's Day celebrations were wonderful this last weekend!

It's become a tradition on my Mom's side of the family to spend the afternoon over at our Nana & Papa Gifford's house planting flowers for our Nana (My Grandma). Aunts, Uncles & the many Cousins gather together to do this & have lunch together & play & have a great time. This last Sunday was such a beautiful day outdoors & so much fun, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite images! I love my Family-They have been such a great support to me in all things, especially my Mom! Love you Mom! & Love you too, Nana! :)

My Nana & My Mom, Mother & Daughter

My Mom helping plant flowers.....

Nana :)

I took a BUNCH of photos on Mother's Day--but these are the one's that are most special to me! As a photographer, I am rarely able to have nice photos that I am actually in too, So, I am thankful to my Aunt Chellie for offering to take a few of My Mom, Kaine & I too!

Hope you Enjoyed seeing a few images from the day. Take Care & hug the people you love!

~Kasey K.

P.S. Here is THE BEST image of the day: Nana Cruisin' on my brother Kaine's new motorcycle! She is wearing his aviator sunglasses to complete the deal! We all got some great laughs about this one-and I think Nana really had a great time too & got a kick out of it! She is the COOLEST Nana Ever!!! :)

WIN A PHOTO SHOOT with Kasey K. Photo!!!

2011-05-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU interested in winning some "Goods" from Kasey K.???? Have you been meaning to schedule a photo shoot anyways!? Here is a quick & easy way to enter yourself into a drawing for some cool stuff & great discounts!

Portrait Sessions include: Children's Portraits, Senior Portraits & Individual Portraits, Model/Artist Portraits, & Couples Portraits! You may even apply what you WIN to upgrade to Family Portraits/Group Portraits! Even if you aren't interested in new portraits for yourself, What a Wonderful opportunity to WIN and GIVE a beautiful gift to a great friend or family member!

(this is the welcome page of the *New* Facebook page!)

KASEY K. PHOTO -GIVE AWAY- DRAWING!!!

1st Place Drawing Winner: The Best of the Best!

-FREE OUTDOOR/In home (Natural light) Individual Portrait Session

++++ FREE Photo CD/DVD of 15 of your favorite portraits (edited/retouched) from your session

$400+ Total Value (2hrs total travel fees included in this drawing giveaway)

2nd Place Drawing Winner:

---FREE OUTDOOR/In home (Natural light) Individual Portrait Session: $85 Value

(Portrait Print Packages, Photo CD/DVD & travel fees are NOT included in this giveaway)

3rd Place Drawing Winner:

---50% OFF a Portrait Session* with Kasey K. Photo

(travel fees not included in this drawing giveaway)

& this pair of earrings created by Kasey K. art & design

Pictured below: Funky oriental Saturn Disks with Turquoise colored cubed bead & Red Dangles- a perfect unique look paired with your favorite t-shirt & jeans! :)

Below is what the *NEW* Facebook Page Wall looks like! :)

TO ENTER..

Follow these directions:

1. Check out the **NEW** Kasey K. Photo PAGE on FACEBOOK

http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo

*LIKE* the PAGE by clicking the Like button at the top of the facebook page!

2. Pass on Kasey K. Photo's Facebook PAGE link in YOUR FACEBOOK STATUS!

THIS IS THE BIG IMPORTANT STEP (read carefully): the way you do this is: on your computer in your facebook status update bar, TYPE: the @ symbol and then start typing Kasey K. Photo & choose the PAGE to have highlighted in blue within your Status.

(It's just like how you tag your friends in your status) :)

Reminder--For Kasey K. to see that you have Entered the contest:

You HAVE to set your Status PRIVACY settings by the lock (next to the Share button) to EVERYONE in order for your Entry to post to the Kasey K. Photo wall. :)

Invite friends to join the group & enter to win too!

For example YOUR status could read: "Hey friends, I am entering a contest with Kasey K. Photo to WIN a photo shoot & other Great prizes!!!

-Or- "OMGoshh! Kasey K. Photo is doing an AMAZING contest giveaway! I am going to Win a photoshoot! :)"

-Or- "I am excited to WIN a Photo shoot with Kasey K. Photo! Check out the Page & follow directions to WIN!

-Or- Get Creative & tell people what YOU like about Kasey K. Photo in your status!

3. MAKE SURE that Kasey K. Photo is highlighted & when you click on it--It brings you to the correct *NEW* Kasey K. Photo PAGE. Your post NEEDS to show up on the Kasey K. Photo Page WALL! (<---If I don't see it on there--I don't know you have entered!)

4. CONTEST ENDS: Saturday Friday June 3rd at 8pm. The next step is Kasey's: Saturday June 4th 2011, Everyone's name & entry will be put into a hat & 3 winners will be picked! You will be contacted via Facebook Message to let you know you are a winner! The lucky winners names will also be posted on my blog! & on the FACEBOOK PAGE! :)

What do you say!? Pretty easy right! ENTER NOW by going to this link: http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo

Any questions feel free to contact by emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com
(Kasey K. Photo's home base is in Delavan, WI. All drawing prizes expire: September 23rd 2011)

Thank you all for your continued support!

~Kasey K.

***Portrait Sessions include: Childrens Portraits, Senior/Individual Portraits, Model Portraits, Family Portraits/Group Portraits & Couples Portraits. Please inquire by email for Print Package Prices & details & Sessions Fees at: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

(Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. Travel fees are not included unless stated within prizes.)

Model/Representatives for Kasey K. Photo: Delavan- Becca, Lukas, & Alicia

2011-04-27T07:51:00.001-07:00

Introducing!!!!! Model/Representatives for Kasey K. Photo: Delavan - from Left to Right: Alicia, Lukas & Becca!!! We were very lucky to have a beautiful day outside & explored many different locations--> these are just a few of my favorite spots to shoot around Delavan for portrait work. I am always looking for unique ways to view things & make portraits interesting & unique to the individual & unique person I am photographing. I love it when clients have fun ideas or new creative locations to shoot at--photo shoots with Kasey K. Photo are a natural collaboration.

It was a lot of fun hanging out around town & choosing new outfits & looks with these three! I appreciate their great help in getting the word out about Kasey K. Photo! Check out the variety of images & poses from their shoot...

LOVE the Shoes!!!

Love this pose & this location for Becca! One of my favorites!

good thing Becca brought her boots! It was watery & a little bit muddy in this field--but it definitely made things interesting :)

Great combinations of color & light on this Portrait of Lukas! This one is my favorite of him!

Very cool & relaxed with Lukas! Funny story with this one: As we were all in the alley way for the photo shoot some older man was strolling thru the alley way and said "Where are we CALIFORNIA!!!" he said, "take a photo of this", stood next to Lukas & I snapped a photo! and then he proceeded on his way. HAHA! It cracked all of us up! Due to the fact that this is a small town--I decided it wouldn't be right to post the photo as someone may recognize him! but it was pretty goofy!

A few Great Close ups! :)

On the steps of the library :)

Some beautiful light out under a tree in that muddy field of cattail reeds. Perfect for a close up for Alicia :)

And then Everyone Jumped for Joy! haha! I think we all had a great time! Hope you all enjoyed checking out the photo Model portrait shoot!

Leave a comment and let me know what your favorites are! If you are interested in a photo shoot with Kasey K. Photo please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information.

Thanks for stopping in! Hope to see you soon!

~Kasey K.

Easter Service at Christ Episcopal Church

2011-04-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter & Happy Spring to Everyone! :)

Here are a few candids of the Easter Sunday Service at the newly renovated Christ Episcopal Church of Delavan, WI. The flowers on the altar were very beautiful and donated by many of the people of the parish in thanksgiving & memory of those who have passed. Also, a beautiful addition during the service, they had a liturgical dancer- Sarah Jacobson, share her talents to the music of the song Lord of the Dance.

Father Bill Myrick

However you celebrated or spent your weekend- I hope it was a great one! :) Hope you enjoyed the photos!

~Kasey

Audrey's Baby Bump-Maternity photos!

2011-04-23T11:40:00.000-07:00

When I heard that Audrey was expecting a baby, I was very excited to see if she would want to do some maternity portraits with me! Audrey is the younger sister to one of my best friends from high school, Melisse' Wen, so I knew we would all have a great time for her photo shoot! We were always so silly & crazy having fun together--and this time hanging out for the shoot was no different! Audrey looks so beautiful with her Baby Bump! And I love the sweet moments with her & her husband Kory too. Congratulations to Audrey & her husband Kory--Can't wait to see your new addition to the family!

Cutest moments! :)

Audrey & Cory & Baby bump!

Painted a heart on Audrey's Baby Bump!! :)

Let me know if you are interested in learning more about Maternity Portraits with Kasey K. Photo by emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com :)

Kasey K. Photo: Print Prices & Packages New 2011

2011-04-20T16:16:00.000-07:00

Your online viewing gallery will be up within 2 weeks of your portrait session & will be up for 1month total. After 1 month it will be taken down & there will be a fee of $55 to have your proofs re-uploaded after that time.

It takes Approximately 2 weeks upon full payment of the print order, to be submitted to the lab & received back, packaged & then happily delivered to you :)

Please see Session Prices/Investments tab or page for more info. Or Please send an email to: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details about a specific session quote. Thank you! :)

Walworth County ARC Banquet-Community news!

2011-04-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday, I was very excited to be invited to attend this years

Walworth County ARC Women's Luncheon Banquet at the Abbey in Fontana as a guest with my Aunt Chellie, My cousins: Laura, Leslie & Jennifer & our Nana Gifford. It was a wonderful luncheon with many raffle prizes & door prizes with proceeds going towards fundraising for the ARC. I was also very happy to donate a Kasey K. Photo Portrait Session & Print Package to this great cause & events ticket raffle!!!!

What is the ARC? Well, I just recently learned more about it and the many wonderful things it does in our Walworth County Community & I wanted to share this news with you! :)

The Walworth County ARC is a non-profit, non-political, no-sectarian organization comprised of parents, teachers, professionals and friends joined to:

PROMOTE the general welfare of the cognitively and developmentally disabled.

FOSTER the development of programs and research.

ADVOCATES and GUARDIANS for the Cognitively and developmentally disabled

ADVISE and support parents in their efforts and activities

DEVELOP public understanding and acceptance.

SERVE locally as a clearinghouse for gathering and giving out information.

HELP these individuals become useful productive citizens.

SOLICIT and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.

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Some of the Organizations & Activities the ARC Helps:

*Supports the Summer School Program at Lakeland School in Elkhorn.

*Give Financial Assistance and support for VIP Services, Inc.

*They Hold an informational fair booth at the Walworth County Fair.

*Provide Wheelchair Rental at the Walworth County Fair.

*They Provide Memorial & Scholarship Funds

*Lakeland School Reunions

*Organize Fundraisers throughout the year

*Support Walworth County Special Olympics

*Hold the Women's Luncheon amongst many other Special Projects.

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I was very pleased to be asked to come back next year & help out again by donating to the ARC. The Women's luncheon was beautiful & a wonderful time & I was also very happy to meet Mrs. Cathy Duesterbeck who is one of the board members of the Walworth County ARC! I look forward to helping out more in the future!

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You may be wondering: HOW CAN YOU HELP???

You can become a Member of the Walworth County ARC by donating:

Individual or Family Membership...............$15.00/year

Corporate Sponsorship.............................$30.00/year

*One time donation...................................$________
*Your contribution is appreciated and tax-deductible. Thank you!!!!

Make Checks payable & Send to:
Walworth County ARC
P.O. Box 563
Elkhorn, WI 53121

Thanks for reading & getting involved in the support of our community! Much love!

~Kasey K. :)

Gauger Family Photos!

2011-03-29T16:39:00.001-07:00

Hey ALL! Here is preview of Kasey K. Photo 's Family Portrait Shoot with the Gauger Family! We had orginally planned to do an outdoor session, but we all agreed we can never really depend on Wisconsin weather these days!!! Because it was so chilly outside this last weekend they invited me to take some portraits in the comfort of their home! They did a wonderful job! And we had some fun laughs with the littlest one of the family Ally and getting her to smile for us! She really liked to say the word Cookies & YAY!!! haha. It was very nice meeting the family! Thank you to the Gauger Family! :)

Had a wonderful time meeting Codi's Family & updating their family portraits in their home. They showed me that it had been a GREAT deal of time since they had their portraits done last & let me know that it was MUCH needed :) Thank you for choosing Kasey K. Photo!

If you are interested in capturing some New Family memories & portraits, please feel free to email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details!

Model/Reps for Kasey K. Photo: Danielle & Katie!!!

2011-03-25T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Check out Kasey K. Photo's newest Model/Representatives from Clinton Highschool Best friends Danielle & Katie! We had a great time together trying a bunch of outfits and using the Kasey K. Photo traveling studio lights & new backdrops to create some beautiful images of both girls.

Check out the variety of images & unique edits I've tried out within this portrait session! And a BIG Thank you to Danielle & Katie for a great session & special Thanks to John & Janel K. for allowing us to set up shop in their space!

The cool thing about model portrait sessions is that you can try out new poses & props & backdrops & really make things unique for each and every persons portraits. So, If you see anything you would like to try you can always let me know or if you really like a certain pose seen within these shoots we can always try them out for your Senior Portraits as well! Check out the new custom designs for Senior Portraits above! We can place any 3 images into a design like this changing colors and backgrounds to fit your style & image. Let me know before your photo shoot if you are interested in a custom design like this & we can shoot for it specifically in mind--These make great gifts for Grand parents or even a great piece of wall art to hang at home. Available in 8x10's or 16x20's. Ask for more info by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

If you are interested in being a Senior Portrait Model/Rep for Kasey K. Photo please feel free to check out this link CLICK HERE!!! Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

See MORE Model/Reps for Kasey K. Photo!

Kasey K. Photo has a traveling photo studio with lights & backdrops that can be set up in a spacious room of your home & also shoots on location & outdoor Senior Portraits around Delavan, Lake Geneva, Walworth, Elkorn, Whitewater, Waukesha, Burlington, Kenosha, & Janesville area! Have your Senior Photos taken by Kasey K. Photo!

Leeyah's First Communion Portraits

2011-03-17T11:39:00.001-07:00

Check out this new custom design creation featuring the beautiful Leeyah! (Custom design available as a 16x20 or 8x10 print order) :) Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Here is a look at a First Communion Portrait shoot with beautiful little girl Leeyah! A few weeks back now, Leeyah's Mom Julie contacted me about capturing a very special portrait & milestone in her daughter's life & her spiritual walk. I was very excited to take these portraits in the beautiful environment of a church. Leeyah's dress was so beautiful & her hair-do & veil--everything was put together very nicely. She also brought her rosary, her candle & Holy Bible to use for some portraits. It was wonderful meeting Leeyah & her Mom Julie in Milwaukee & photographing at the church! :) Leeyah did a great job!

Thank you so much for having me for your special occasion portraits!

If you are interested in capturing a beautiful moment or milestone with photography by Kasey K. Photo please feel free to take a good look around this site for more examples & send an email my way! Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Before/After Photoshop tutorial with Intern Laura Lee

2011-03-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

ORIGINAL Image Above-- unedited, straight from camera.

Final Retouched/Edited version by Kasey K. Photo's PR/Marketing Intern Laura Pelnar with guidance by Kasey K.

Today's post is an example of what Laura & I worked on in our intern meeting today. This semester Laura is interning with Kasey K. Photo for credit for Carroll University's Communication Program. One of the skills Laura was interested in learning was the photo editing process. Today we spent our meeting working on this lovely image of Leeyah from her recent First Communion Portrait Session with Kasey K. Photo in Milwaukee. As you can see there are subtle changes, removing stray hairs, shadows, cropping in, brightening eyes, and color corrections. These details & editing skills are what set apart a good photograph from a great one. Laura did a GREAT job today! :)

Next, Laura would like to learn more technical information about professional cameras & how to take an amazing portrait! She will be assisting on a few shoots in the next couple weeks too! :)

Thanks for checking in!

~Kasey K.

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Newborn Baby Photos: Baby Girl Tori!

2011-02-24T21:04:00.000-08:00

A Wonderful new life! ~~~Baby Tori~~~ Katie & Zach's new beautiful Baby Girl! This last week, Katie & Zach contacted me & invited me into their home to photograph the newest lil person in their family :) We had a lot of fun going thru to find Tori's best outfits, with hair bows, shoes, & other accessories to play dress up! What's really nice about in home portrait sessions is that everyone can be comfortable--including baby who needs little breaks here and there to get some nourishment or get diaper changes or take a lil nap here and there too! At Katie & Zach's home- we photographed in their living room that had beautiful natural light coming thru their windows--their AWESOME map of the world coffee table/suitcase was one thing I couldn't resist using in baby Tori's photos! It & their space worked perfect to set up more 'posed' photos. There are SO many cute photos of this lil girl! I loved working with Tori & Katie & Zach & hope to see Tori grow up to be even more beautiful (.......and travel the world as a ballerina princess ;) heehee!) Sweet lil Ballerina Princess Dreaming of traveling the world...

If you are interested in a Portrait Session with Kasey K. Photo please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information about Session prices & print package investments. Choose Kasey K. Photo to capture all of your families memories & milestones! :)

SEE MORE Baby Portraits -Click HERE! :)

Family Portraits: Martha, Brandon, Sam, Lazh, & Dahm

2011-02-18T21:32:00.000-08:00

Sam, Dahm & Lahz are 3 cool brothers!

Martha & Brandon are a sweet couple! I had a lot of fun the other day laughing together with them & the boys! We did a couple "mini" photo sessions in their home with backdrops & studio lights that we set up in their dining room/living room area to do sibling/brothers photos, couples photos, & family photos too!

I met Martha a few months back & she volunteered to help out with the "photobooth" fundraiser that Kasey K. Photo held to earn funds for Mary's Room & the DDHS photo club in January. She volunteered to help out both days & It was really nice getting to know her & to make a new friend. :) Thanks to Martha & Brandon for welcoming me into your home to meet your family & photograph some fun memories together!

If you are interested in a photo session with Kasey K. Photo, please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details on session fees & print package prices! :)

Kasey K. Photo has a traveling photo studio with lights & backdrops that can be set up in a spacious room of your home & also shoots on location & outdoor Family & Children's (Photos) Portraits around Delavan, Lake Geneva, Walworth, Elkorn, Whitewater, Waukesha, Burlington, Kenosha, & Janesville area!

Model/Rep for Kasey K. Photo: Paige Marie

2011-02-18T08:07:00.000-08:00

This lovely lady is Paige Marie Gifford. She is a Junior at Lake Geneva Badger High School this year & is one of the Model/Representatives for Kasey K. Photo! Paige also just happens to be my cool cousin. We had a great time hanging out together & taking an array of fun & creative portraits with my traveling studio set up. These are just a few of the senior photo poses we tried out. Paige brought with a bunch of outfits some fancy dresses & some more fun & casual. I also had fun being a hairstylist & curling up Paiges hair for some of the photos! Too much fun! Thank you Paige Marie! Check them out!

If you are interested in Scheduling Senior Portraits please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com-- or--- if you are a Junior in Highschool & are interested in being a Model/Rep for Kasey K. Photo: Click HERE for more details!

Model Shoot/Trash the Dress: Winter Edition with Kendra

2011-02-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

This lovely lady is my friend Kendra! She came to me this last summer with some ideas for a "Trash the Dress" Photo session. You may have seen the previous session--it involved jumping in Delavan Lake with her wedding dress on! It was SOOO much fun & we didn't trash her dress ENOUGH, so we both agreed that we needed to do a "Trash the Dress: Winter Edition"! She was Awesome to brave the cold weather--and we were both CRAZY enough to tromp thru 3 foot snow drifts to get to the middle of the park---it was most definitely a work out & pretty much insane!

In addition to some outdoors, I also wanted to do some beautiful studio portraits with Miss Kendra for fun, so I set up a studio light, a reflector & a white sweep backdrop in her livingroom to do so! We chose a variety of outfits & took ALOT of fun photos! It was a Great way to spend a Friday afternoon being creative with a new friend! Thanks so much Kendra!

We had to end the shoot with some silly ones! :) haha.

If you are interested in a unique photo session with Kasey K. Photo, please email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details about Session Fees & Package Prices! :)

***Looking for (High School Juniors) MODEL/REPS for Kasey K. Photo (please read details)

2011-02-03T17:43:00.000-08:00

Do you know anyone who likes getting their photos taken? Here is a GREAT opportunity!

Kasey K. Photo is in search for: JUNIORS in high school from:

--East Troy HS--
--Elkhorn High School--
--Whitewater High School--
--Bigfoot High School
& --Janesville Area High Schools--

You could be a Model/ Representative for Kasey K. Photo!

Being a Model/Rep for Kasey K. Photo means that these photos would be for promotional materials such as marketing posters, flyers, slideshow videos, & online marketing on facebook & websites for Kasey K. Photo!

You can have a "unique to YOUR style", professional Portrait Session with Kasey K. & be able to share the images with all of your friends and family!

Check out the blog archives to see past sessions for Senior Portraits & Model/Rep Sessions with Kasey K. Photo! and read on for more details...

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Rachel --- a DDHS Model/Representative for Kasey K. Photo this last year--Check out this mini video with a few images from her session this past year :)

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As a Model/Representative for Kasey K. Photo there is no charge for your session: You will be "Tagged" on facebook with your session images & displayed on Kasey K. Photo's website/blogsite & agree to help promote Kasey K. Photo to the best of your ability. You will also receive a Free Photo CD with 5 of your favorite images/edited/retouched from your session. (A Model Release will need to be signed by a parent/guardian if under the age of 18, giving permission for use of images for advertising/marketing purposes.)

Also, CLICK TO LIKE US on facebook to get all the latest updates!
http://www.facebook.com/KaseyK.Photo

Please pass this on & send an email to: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information! Serious inquiries only. *JUNIORS* in highschool only! Thank you! :)

~Kasey

Kasey K. Photo
http://www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/
Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

P.S. Check out another video with more examples of Recent work by Kasey K. Photo below! And Please feel free to inquire about other portrait session prices & details by email! Thank you for stopping by!

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Totally cute: Mini Valentine Wallets

2011-01-30T17:02:00.000-08:00

Check out these totally cute templates for Mini Valentine Wallets! (2.5 x 3.5 size only)

Perfect to give to family & friends. If you are interested in scheduling a portrait session with Kasey K. Photo for the month of February- you may choose 1 of your favorite images from your session to place within a Valentines Day wallet size template & ***with purchase of a Portrait Package you will receive {8 free Valentine's Day wallets}

Your Valentine's Day present from Kasey K. Photo!

ALSO KEEP IN MIND: the January & February Special!!!

Please Contact Kasey by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com to set up your Portrait Session today!!!

A Few Favorite "Photo Booth" Fundraiser images & behind the scenes

2011-01-29T16:42:00.000-08:00

Love the Colors!

Pretty Flowers! :)

You could layer on as many props & hats/costume pieces as you wanted!

Or just stay cute & simple inside a frame! :)

Even DDHS faculty had a great time with us for a great cause!

Pretty baby Hailey!

Photographer Kasey K. & the whole set up....

Martha-Awesome volunteer/helper for both days & Photographer Kasey K!

Photographer in action! Thanks to Roberta K. for taking some candid photos!

So that's what I look like when I'm photographing! haha.

The kids LOVED IT!

Fun was had by ALL AGES!!! :)

Thank you again to all who participated & volunteered their time to help out with such a great cause & event to raise funds for Mary's Room & the Delavan Darien High School Photo Club! It was a great time!! Go to facebook "I support Kasey K Photo" group to see more great images from the event!

CLICK HERE TO SEE more on the the story at the DDHS School District Blog! :)

If you are interested in having a Kasey K. Photo Booth at your next great Party or Event please feel free to contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details!

"Photo Booth" Style Fundraiser for Mary's Room & Delavan-Darien High School PHOTO Club!

2011-01-19T21:50:00.000-08:00

Above is an example of what your photos will be like--except, YOU will be in it! :)

Your Donations will help promote and raise funds for Mary’s Room*** and the DDHS Photo Club.

***Mary’s Room is a non-profit organization which serves women who, despite economic distress, have decided to keep their babies. They provide maternity clothes, newborn and infant clothing, accessories, furniture and other needed items at no charge with an extra component thrown in… loving, caring compassion. Mary’s Room is staffed entirely by volunteer assistants, and stocked through the generosity of area individuals, churches and pro-life organizations.
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COSTS:
“Photo booth” Style photos: $5 for 2 people, $7 for 3 people, & $10 for 4 people.

This event will be held ~BOTH~ Thursday, January 27, 2011 ~AND~ Friday, January 28, 2011. It will run on both days from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Main Commons area at Delavan-Darien High School (DDHS) during the basketball games.

LOCATION:
Delavan-Darien High School
150 Cummings St.
Delavan, WI 53115

Much like a “photo booth” photo, in this fundraising event, you may choose your variety of expressions & there will be an array of fun hats & silly props available to use for your series of photos.

The photos will be posted on ***FACEBOOK*** approximately 2 weeks after the event is held, on the group page “I support Kasey K Photo" for YOU to TAG yourself in!!!

CHECK OUT THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK FOR DETAILS & WHO IS ATTENDING! :)

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=120063791399476

More details, Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

Come out & Support Your Community! :)

P.S. In case you were wondering...I call it "Photo booth" style because I use a backdrop & professional studio lights to create a similar look :)

~Kasey

Special for JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2011- In Home Portrait Mini Sessions

2011-01-13T20:40:00.000-08:00

~COUPLES~ Take advantage of this offer for a Great Valentines gift to eachother!!!

Who Doesn't want some AWESOME photos with their Best Friend!!

Mom's & Dad's who need new ADORABLE photos of their kids! This includes 2 people- you may add another person/child for an additional $15.

(Travel fees not included) Please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com to take advantage of this January & February "In Home" Portrait Mini Session Special!!!

*Offer not available with any other give aways or specials by Kasey K. Photo

Portrait Package Print prices ranging from $85 on up to $400---Photo CD's are available for purchase----Also, special discounts are available, if you purchase a photo CD with your print package!! See the breakdown here: http://kaseykphoto.blogspot.com/2010/01/kasey-k-photo-portrait-prices-packages.html

(Standard editing/retouching includes: removing stray hairs, removing blemishes, softening under eye circles, etc. As well as changing images to black & white, sepia tones, & other special requests if applicable.)

Please Pass this on to All friends & family!!! Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from you! :)

~Kasey K.

"Kasey K. art & design" NEW facebook page!!!

2011-01-13T13:34:00.000-08:00

Gold toned Saturn Disks with Purple Glass & white pearlized bead. one of a kind.

Hey all---> I just wanted to share with you all a *NEW* facebook page where I am exploring art & design along with using photography to display other means of creativity in my life. This page has the jewelry pictured in this blog post for purchase (if you are interested)or need a great valentines gift for the ladies in your life!!! lol. Periodically, I will be posting new drawings, sketches, collages & framed artwork to view as well as sharing with you friends work & other things of inspiration to my life & work. If you would like to keep up to date with ALL Creativity by Kasey K. please "LIKE" my page! Thank you! :)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kasey-K-art-design/145402395514363

Also--- Kasey K. Photo has a facebook group you may join if you haven't already it's called "I support Kasey K Photo" and you can find that at this link:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=49500451775

Recycled Charm necklace
recycled charm collection (including replica of mexican coin, leaf & fish, bone carving bead with african animals & antique tarnished 'lockbox' key.)

Funky oriental Saturn Disks with Turquoise colored cubed bead & Red Dangles- a perfect unique look paired with your favorite t-shirt & jeans! :)

Black Cherry Shells
White Circle Shells layered with a tarnished metal leaf shape with a black faceted antique button

~ON HOLD FOR CLIENT~ "lock n key" necklace
tarnished brass keyhole plate linked to an antique 'lockbox' key with dangling faceted clear beads & one black vintage glass button on a ball chain necklace

Round metal Red Shell "Feather" Earrings. one of a kind.

*This is a Custom Order for a client, I REALLY hope she loves it as much as I do!!*
Shiny Silver 'lockbox' key Necklace

Recycled Charm necklace (bright gold chain)
recycled charm collection (including 2 tiny bells, 'egyptian' style charms, bone carving bead with african animals & unique orange beads.)

metal works--earring sculpture collage of hanging beads on shiny silver chains

All photography copyright Kasey K. Photo, 2011. If you are interested in commerical/website/product photography please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com & get more details!!! Thanks for stopping in!

Photo Party by Kasey K. Photo

2011-01-06T15:42:00.001-08:00

Check out the "Photo booth Style" Photo Party Pics! Would you & your friends/fam like to try this out at Your next get together???

Make YOUR next Party THE place to be!!! Kasey K. Photo style! :) Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details of how to make this happen!

SO who is having the NEXT PARTY!!! ;)

Wedding Photography & New Special including Signature Boards

2010-12-27T20:52:00.000-08:00

Check out this quick video slide show for some examples!

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For more information on Weddings by Kasey K. Photo please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

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Now Offering Signature Boards!!!! Below is an example of a Signature Board designed with one of your favorite photos from your Engagement portrait session....read below for more info on the Engagement Portrait Special!!! :)

Engagement Portrait Session Special: (With signing of contract/retainer fee of Kasey K. Photo for your wedding day) $250.00

–Special includes-

-Couples Outdoor Portrait Session Fee
-Print Package B ( 2- 8x10, 2-5x7, 2-4x6, 16 wallets)
-Engagement Photo Signature board (size 11x14 or 16x20): Party Guests sign directly on the white border around your portrait. Signature Boards can be used as an alternative to traditional guest books or in addition to your guest book for display at your Engagement Party or on your Wedding Day!
(This special is for a limited time only & only available if you have a signed contract/retainer fee holding the date with Kasey K. Photo for your Wedding Day)

Email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details on Engagement Portraits, & Wedding Packages! :) I look forward to hearing from you!

A few mini PhotoVideos to check out!

2010-12-14T13:57:00.000-08:00

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Senior Portraits with Rachel:

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Children & Family Portraits:

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Portraits with Ian:

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Senior Portraits with Justin:

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Event Photography- Gourmet Food Luncheon:

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Portraits of Kayla & her Mommy Amara!

2010-12-02T13:33:00.000-08:00

With the weather SO cold outside, We all prefer to stay in the comfort & warmth of home & are incredibly thankful for that! Kasey K. Photo offers in Home Portrait Sessions that can capture that warmth of family & love, in your home environment. About a week ago, I had a really fun portrait session with my friend Amara & her daughter Kayla in their families home. We had a blast! We also stepped outside for just a bit to get a few pics within the brick entrance to the home--a really cool location! Take a look at some of the portraits of Kayla & her Mommy Amara! If you are interested in an In Home Portrait Session please contact by email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more details of Session Fees & Portrait Print Packages!

Kayla & her Mommy Amara!

I loved Kayla's Pose! :) too cute!

a few candid moments :)

Email me: kasey@kaseykphoto.com for more information & special quotes!

Kasey K. Photo, 2010.

Have your Family Photos & Memories captured by Kasey K. Photo!

Kasey K. Photo - #1 on your Christmas Wish List! DRAWING!

2010-11-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

ARE YOU interested in winning some "Goods" from Kasey K. Photo???? Here is a quick & easy way to enter yourself into a drawing for some cool stuff & great discounts!

1st Place Drawing Winner: The Best of the Best!

-FREE OUTDOOR/In home (Natural light) Individual Portrait Session

++++ FREE Photo CD/DVD of 15 of your favorite portraits (edited/retouched) from your session

$350+ Total Value (2hrs total travel fees included in this drawing giveaway)

2nd Place Drawing Winner:

---FREE OUTDOOR/In home (Natural light) Individual Portrait Session: $85 Value
(Portrait Print Packages, Photo CD/DVD & travel fees are NOT included in this giveaway)

3rd Place Drawing Winner:

---50% OFF a Portrait Session* with Kasey K. Photo
(travel fees not included in this drawing giveaway)

***Portrait Sessions include: Childrens Portraits, Senior/Individual Portraits, Model Portraits, Family Portraits/Group Portraits & Couples Portraits. Please inquire by email for Print Package Prices & details & Sessions Fees at: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

TO ENTER...
Follow these directions:

1. Find our GROUP on FACEBOOK, "I support Kasey K Photo" -there is a link at the bottom right side of this blog that will take you directly to it. JOIN OUR GROUP!

2. Check out the "I support Kasey K Photo" Group Wall & COMMENT ON THE LINK or the wall, for the drawing-- Let me know you are interested in entering by telling me your #1 item on your Christmas Wishlist this year & of course you may always write more nice compliments as you wish! LOL. (1 entry per person)

3. Pass on the link to my blog www.kaseykphoto.blogspot.com in your facebook status, invite friends to join the group & enter to win too! (it would be WONDERFUL if you ALL completed this step to get the word out- Thank you in advance to those that do!-- you will still be entered in the drawing even if this step isn't completed)

4. The next step is Kasey's: After Thanksgiving Thursday November 25, 2010, Everyones name & entry will be put into a hat & 3 winners will be picked! You will be contacted via Facebook Message to let you know you are a winner! The lucky winners names will also be posted on my blog! :)

What do you say!? Pretty easy right! ENTER NOW!

Any questions feel free to contact by emailing: kasey@kaseykphoto.com
(Kasey K. Photo's home base is in Delavan, WI. All drawing prizes expire: May 1st 2011)

Thank you all for your continued support!

kasey k. & berta's Roadtrip Extravaganza 2010 :)

2010-11-18T23:26:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! This is your super secret "sneak peak" of my recent roadtrip/vacation with my beautiful Mommy (a.k.a. Berta or Roberta :)) This is the third year that my Mom & I have taken a trip together. We've always gone in the fall- but this year we went at the beginning of November (as the busy season was still going strong in October for portraits.) We went for 9 days-- to many different locations-- we had a few places in mind-- but it's nice to get in the car & drive wherever the wind may take us too. Here are a few photo collages for you to take a look at--as you can see- I took a TON of photos on our trip- as did Berta--but there was no way i could post all of them- so these are just a bunch of my favorites...hope you enjoy! We had a really great time!

The first day we headed out & visited a few antique stores & had lunch in Galena, IL where their were some fun shops & a small design museum. Then we went down to Dubuque, Iowa to meet up with my cousins Amber, her husband & daughter Lily. It was wonderful visiting with them & really fun running around & being silly with little Lily!

We drove on....& got some delicious chicken fajitas for dinner with the happy sunshine guy...We were also tourists in St. Louis, MO night & day. Visiting the Gateway to the West-St. Louis Arch & walked thru the beautiful park to visit the museum underneath it-and then paid $10 to go to the top!

Some of these images were from the museum we visited underneath the archway & then the view from the top of the St. Louis Arch--and that's the little module/elevator deal that took Mom & I up in only 4mins to the top :) I also didn't know that my Dad's face was on a coin!--It looks JUST like him!

Some delicious fried artichoke hearts--that we had while eating outside on the street patio in St. Louis-there were lots of birds who came to nibble up the crumbs. :) The Chief Red Cloud was a moving & talking figure who told his story under the archway museum. The Mississippi River-bridge in the park. Also the Drury Inn where we stayed one night had a 5:30 Kickback/Happy Hour which was really nice with free drinks & wings, nachos, egg rolls & other snacks. The railroad track is down the road again- we stayed in Cape Girardeau one day/night visiting tons of stores & explored the area by the Mississippi River.

All of these images are from MEMPHIS Tennessee! All on Beale Street. Live Music & Awesomeness. Blues City Cafe- where there was an amazingly entertaining band & lead singer. Rum Boogie Cafe where we had a Southern Style platter for dinner with Gator Gumbo, Beans & Rice, Catfish, Ribs, Fries, BBQ pork, & coleslaw & delicious fruity drinks. Silky O'Sullivans has an outdoor patio where they always have live music too. I love Memphis!

Berta & I were in Memphis 2 nights & this food is the most amazing salad bar you will ever have! Texas de Brazil Steakhouse--Deliciousss salad bar, asparagus, smoked salmon, sushi, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, grilled zuchini, sundried tomatoes, cheeses, salads with balsamic vinegrette dressing, and lobster bisque soup . YUM! and you can try as many different meats that a server brings around as you would like- easy to get full fast! fancy schmancy-but worth it! Of course we went out to listen to more music after.

We also went to Nashville, TN to visit our favorite Honky Tonks. The street to visit in Nashville is Broadway Street. It has some great 'historic' places where a lot of country musics greatest singers have performed and frequently visit. We were there during the night & day time. Mom got a hotel basically free by using her priority club points--so that is the free holiday inn! haha. and the view from our balcony of the room. We had some delicious chili & corncakes & salad with honey mustard dressing at Rippy's on Broadway for lunch :)

That guy is Jimmy- he performs with a band at the famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge on Broadway in Nashville- We visited here last year too- this year I got a cool T-shirt for Tootsies 50th anniversary :)

The trip home was pretty quick thru Indiana & Chicago & back to Delavan. All in All, I have to say Thank You to my Awesome & beautiful Mom (Berta) for the 3rd year of fun memories of trips together/experiencing random places of the world. (Next year France!---We wish we could go back someday!) I love my Mommy & will always remember all of these great times! xoxoxo!

Hope you all enjoyed the super secret sneak peak! :) Stay tuned for more adventures with Kasey K.!

With Love,

Kasey

Kasey K. Photo

email: kasey@kaseykphoto.com

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Erin's Maternity "Baby Bump" Portraits in Delavan, WI

Becca's Senior Photos

The Cook Family Photos!

The Ginner Family Portraits in Delavan, WI

Jamie's Senior Portraits in Delavan, WI

Love light my way- NYC Central Park :)

NYC FLASHING (flashing) LIGHTs (lights) :)

Zack's Senior Portraits

-----$100.00 Gift Certificate for ONLY $75.00---- Kasey K. Photo -Happy Holidays!

CJ's Senior Portraits

Rachel's Outdoor Senior Photo Shoot

Jessica & Hailey- Mother & Daughter photo shoot!

Rob's Senior Portraits

Amanda & Shawn Engagement Portraits

Erik & Ryan Engagement Photos!

Photo Restoration

Adam Rosencrans- Rosey Productions

Dance Rehearsal Candids

The Porter Family Photos: Brittany, Nate & Baby Grayson

Mother's Day Portraits & candids... :)

WIN A PHOTO SHOOT with Kasey K. Photo!!!

Model/Representatives for Kasey K. Photo: Delavan- Becca, Lukas, & Alicia

Easter Service at Christ Episcopal Church

Audrey's Baby Bump-Maternity photos!

Kasey K. Photo: Print Prices & Packages *New* 2011

Walworth County ARC Banquet-Community news!

Gauger Family Photos!

Model/Reps for Kasey K. Photo: Danielle & Katie!!!

Leeyah's First Communion Portraits

Before/After Photoshop tutorial with Intern Laura Lee

Newborn Baby Photos: Baby Girl Tori!

Family Portraits: Martha, Brandon, Sam, Lazh, & Dahm

Model/Rep for Kasey K. Photo: Paige Marie

Model Shoot/Trash the Dress: Winter Edition with Kendra

***Looking for (High School Juniors) MODEL/REPS for Kasey K. Photo (please read details)

Totally cute: Mini Valentine Wallets

A Few Favorite "Photo Booth" Fundraiser images & behind the scenes

"Photo Booth" Style Fundraiser for Mary's Room & Delavan-Darien High School PHOTO Club!

Special for JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2011- In Home Portrait Mini Sessions

"Kasey K. art & design" *NEW* facebook page!!!

Photo Party by Kasey K. Photo

Wedding Photography & New Special including Signature Boards

A few mini PhotoVideos to check out!

Portraits of Kayla & her Mommy Amara!

Kasey K. Photo - #1 on your Christmas Wish List! DRAWING!

kasey k. & berta's Roadtrip Extravaganza 2010 :)

Kasey K. Photo: Print Prices & Packages New 2011

"Kasey K. art & design" NEW facebook page!!!