KaliLeenstraPhotography

NEW BLOG!!!!

2009-02-06T01:02:00.000-08:00

I got a new blog, check it out http://kalileenstraphoto.com/blog/ I worked all day on getting it set up and I am so glad I am finally finished and can go to bed.

Katie and Dan

2009-01-17T22:35:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know I have been horrible at blogging lately. I have actually been working on getting a new more custom blog, which I am very excited about but in the mean time here are some great engagement pictures! I am still completely in awe that we had such gorgeous weather. We shot these pictures at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, where the couple will be having there wedding in May. I got to ride the ferry over to Bainbridge Island which was a first, I had my family tag along with me for fun. Lena loved being on the boat and watching the sea gulls. Checking out the lodge made me even more excited for their wedding.

I found this start fish on the shore, I was so excited I had to take a picture. My husband and Lena had actually spotted it first and Lena was apparently poking it with a stick trying to get it to "wake up" we had to explain to her that it died.

Check out the Skyline picture, this is the first sunny day we have had in quite a while and it was much needed.

Jex Family!

2008-12-15T18:06:00.000-08:00

Cutest family EVER!! I love how photogenic they all were especially the kids!

Kevin and Christie-Engagements!

2008-12-08T09:15:00.000-08:00

I had tons of fun taking Kevin and Christie's engagement pictures. We were thinking that it might rain, so again I picked a location were it would have been fun to pull out some umbrellas and also get some shots under the big wall arches. We lucked out and the weather was just great. I loved using the University of Washington as a location and will definitely use it again. I found out that I was taking the pictures the day before Christie's birthday and that Kevin had a big surprise for her that night. I hope she had a wonderful birthday and I can't wait to do this couples wedding in January!

P.S I am designing there wedding invitation so help us out and tell us which pictures you like best.

Lindzee's Maternity Portraits

2008-12-01T09:43:00.000-08:00

Here are some maternity pictures, I took these is in Hotel Andra's Lobby. Because Seattle's weather is so unpredictable I am learning new locations that can be used with or with out rain. This is my first winter here and I am learning a lot about the crazy Seattle weather. First off I have to let everyone know that these pictures were taken only about a DAY BEFORE SHE WENT INTO LABOR and a day before her due date. DOESN'T LINDZEE LOOK AMAZING! Normally I would take maternity pictures at around 30-35 weeks unless you look as good as Lindzee. Well they turned out cute and we had lots of fun!

Lena at Park in Renton

2008-11-16T23:48:00.000-08:00

On my husbands day off we went to Philip Arnold Park in Renton and had fun with Lena and took pictures. I am teaching my husband to be an amazing photographer so he can shoot weddings with me and take cute pictures of Lena and I. Check out the pictures he took of Lena and I on the tire swing, he did such a great job!

Alexis

2008-11-16T23:24:00.000-08:00

Here is little 9 month old Alexis, isn't she a doll. I took all these inside her home where she felt comfortable. She was able to crawl around and be herself. Oh and yes we did sneak her back into her Halloween costume for a few shots.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

2008-11-07T11:25:00.001-08:00

It's not too late to get your Christmas cards! I am offering a free Christmas card design with any family session booked this month! I just ordered mine and can't wait to get them and send them out. Prices are:

	10	$10.48
	20	$17.48
	30	$24.48
	40	$30.98
	50	$37.98
	100	$61.98

this does not include shipping. They are all folding cards with your choice of message inside. They are also printed on cover linen stock paper.

Paige's Birthday Party

2008-11-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

All the girls were so cute

Paige is apparently very photogenic
Katy eating a cupcake was the cutest thing ever
Cameron has those big puppy eyes

The theme of the party was "Minnie Mouse"
The girls all wanted to smell the pretty stuff.
Jenn's new baby Ryan, his eyes were so wide open!

Cutest little red head
This little girl stole some candy when she wasn't supposed too... but I caught her
Katy found her shape
Rainbow candy

I love Paige's face in this one.

I had fun taking pictures while not being under pressure.

Wedding with Kelli Nicole

2008-10-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

I got to help the amazingly talented Kelli Nicole out with one of her weddings. I was only able to be there for the morning part of the wedding because I had scheduled family portraits for later that day. I love working with other photographers, I always learn something new from them and I get way more out of the experience than I would if I was working alone.

Just hope this never happens to any of my brides.

2008-10-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

My friend sent me this link and I just had to post it. It is the most hilarious thing ever.

Worst Best Man Ever @ Yahoo! Video

Cari and Darren's ONLINE GALLERY!

2008-10-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

Check out ALL the pictures from Cari and Darren's wedding day. Just Click here and type in the password to see all the pictures. If you have forgotten the password or never got one just email me at Kali@kalileenstraphoto.com to get it. Enjoy the pictures!

Cari and Darren

2008-10-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of photographing Cari and Darren at the beautiful San Diego Temple. The temple is truly breathtaking so while I was waiting for them to come out I took a few pictures.

Here they are as they walked out of the temple and together for the first time as a married couple.

This little one was pretty camera shy but I managed to snap a few when she wasn't expecting.

Cari's flowers were beautiful, I loved the soft colors of her bouquet.

We did a portrait session on La Jolla shores. I couldn't believe how hot it was out there. I wanted to jump into the water!

Her shoes were outrageous! I loved them.

I made the groomsmen climb on these rocks, one almost slipped off. No one got hurt and we ended up with a great picture.

There are so many great pictures from this wedding. I am hoping to have the online gallery up soon. I loved working with Cari and Darren they were such a fun couple. I had such a great time photographing their wedding. There whole family was wonderful! Thank you guys so much.

The Kings

2008-10-15T23:57:00.001-07:00

My awesome neighbors, the Kings came to the pumpkin patch and got a quick little family portrait session.

"my little pumpkin"

2008-10-15T23:45:00.000-07:00

Here is Lena picking out her own pumpkin. She had the hardest time deciding and probably picked up at least a dozen different pumpkins before she found the perfect one.

Here is the final choice

I have missed that last two Halloween's because of nursing school. I am so excited to be able to spend this years holiday with Lena. I wanted to really get into the spirit of fall so I went out and bought her a cute little outfit and took her to the pumpkin patch. We picked out two huge pumpkins and let Lena pick out her own little one to keep in her room. I have already cut up one of the pumpkins and cooked it. I love cooking with pumpkin. I made the yummiest pumpkin soup tonight for dinner. Ok enough pumpkin talk. Check out my pictures.

Online Gallery

2008-10-15T22:14:00.001-07:00

Your online gallery is up! Click here. I have emailed you the password. Enjoy!

Check out this family!

2008-10-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I got to photograph a big family out in Tacoma. I met the family through Janni and Calebs wedding that I did a few months ago. The location was at "Grandma's House" I was worried that her yard would not accommodate everyone but I was wrong. They had a huge yard!

Matt and his girlfriend Taylor were lots of fun, I wasn't sure about their relationship at first but they joked about not being engaged yet... maybe I could photograph their wedding. hee hee.

These two boys, RJ and Lane were awesome in front of the camera. I love when I get smiley babies.

This has got to be the cutest little baby I have every photographed. I love her cute little face.

These two girls were just as cute as their little sister. They loved including the dog in all their pitures!

We ended with the entire family. I am working on editing the rest so I should have their on line gallery up soon.

Do you have these days?

2008-10-06T19:28:00.001-07:00

Today I had one of those days where I felt like a complete idiot. I actually washed these two items together in my wash machine and yes all the white stuff came out pink. How many years have I been doing laundry now? I broke the cardinal rule of doing laundry mixing dark colors with white. Well I am making a note to self... NEVER wash a whole load of white clothes with your red rug. What was I thinking, or I guess the real question is, was I thinking?

Kid clothing sales!

2008-10-02T20:00:00.001-07:00

Click here to see the website

One of my friends sent this to me, I am going to try and go and see if I can find Lena some stuff. Click here to see the website

The Redford Family!

2008-09-29T22:40:00.000-07:00

When I asked Luke to smile he would close his eyes and smile. I thought it was so cute.
Jagger and Owen are great friends. They both were so photogenic.

Brad was so helpful at lugging all the kids to the different photo spots we chose.

I can't get over how cute this picture of mom and dad is.

Aren't they cute, the Redford family has so much personality, can't you tell. This family session was a little challenging because little Lucy was sick and we got kicked out of the park we were at by a security guy who had a megaphone. We ended up going to a grassy area right out side of the park and by this time the sun was almost gone so we had to rush. Despite everything the family was really good about letting me take their pictures. Thanks guys.

David's Bridal "One Love" Contest

2008-09-27T22:27:00.001-07:00

Click here to go to their website

You have to check this out!

2008-09-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

I found this website where you can put in any URL and it will make a word collage of all the most commonly used words on it. You can play around and change the fonts and colors. So try it with your blog and see what it comes up with.

Mindy and Chris- Engagments!

2008-09-08T22:07:00.001-07:00

What do you think about letting a little light in on this picture. I wanted to give it a soft effect.

This couple was so fun and easy to work with. They basically did all their own posing. I can't believe how nice the weather has been here is Seattle. It is also supposed to be sunny the rest of this week! I can't wait to find out what picture they decide on for their invitation. I also can't wait to do this couples wedding.

First time at the dentist

2008-09-06T14:33:00.000-07:00

Lena was so excited to get to pick her pair of shades!

She looks a little nervous in this picture.
After everything was all over she got to pick out some toys out of a treasure chest. She picked this cute little head band.
We were so proud of her she did so good!

Even when they weren't cleaning her teeth she kept her mouth open, it was funny.

Such a trooper!

More pictures of Lena

2008-09-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

I took these Friday! Lena was totally posing for me and I can't believe it! I think she has grown out of the "I don't want to look at the camera phase." I'm blowing these pictures up and putting them all over her room.