Christina Kjar Photography

Austin & Katie's August wedding

Back on August I traveled all the way across the state to West Liberty to photograph Austin and Katie's wedding.  I love to travel around the state to photograph and it was definitely worth the drive!  Before the ceremony we were able to do some great shots outside the church on their historic brick streets, and after we went to an old train depot for some more fun images with the entire wedding party.  Here are some that are my fav's - congrats you two and thank you for letting me travel your way for a fun day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January E-Blast!

One of my studio resolutions for 2012 was to start a newsletter - aka the E-Blast!  Delivered to e-mail boxes monthly, this is sure to bring a little excitement to your day!

Bryan & Sara's Wedding

Bryan and Sara were married back on July 23rd in Aurelia, Iowa.  I remember that day being one of those super duper hot July days where you could hardly breathe outside!  I also remember the Bryan and Sara, along with the wedding party, being so great about doing outdoor pictures even with the heat!  The wedding was followed by a reception at Buena Vista University.  Between we did take a short time to stop by the lake for a few images, and stop at the arch on campus.  Here are some of my favorite images from the day - congrats you two!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura & Alex get married!

Back on July 16th I photographed the wedding of Alex & Laura, who are one of the cutest couples ever!  I had such a great time with them on their engagement sessions, so I knew that their wedding day would be just as fun!  The ceremony was in Newell, and the reception followed at Halderwood Farms near Pocahontas.  I had never been to this location before and it was amazing!  What a perfect place for a reception.  After the homecooked meal, Alex's acapella group from college sang a few songs, and then it was upstairs for the dance. Here are some images from their fun-filled day!

 

Jon & Val's July wedding and trip to the carnival!

Val and Jon were married this past summer on July 9th in Schaller, Iowa.  It was one of those super hot July summer days and the local festival - Schaller Popcorn Days - just happened to be going on.  After the ceremony at the church, and many great outdoor photos, we headed to the carnival!  Despite the heat, the bride and groom had a great time and we got some super cool images.  The reception was at King's Pointe Resort in Storm Lake and we had a little time inbetween to stop at the lake for a few more shots before going inside.  Congrats guys!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamie & Jessica's Okoboji Wedding : June 25th, 2011

On June 25th of last year I got to go up to the lakes and photograph Jess & Jamie's wedding.  I absolutely love shooting weddings at the lakes in the summer!  The wedding was in Spirit Lake, and the reception followed at The Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji.  Between the wedding and the ceremony we went down to the lake and did some fun photos with the wedding party, then stopped at the Barefoot Bar for some more!  It was such a fun day - here are a few favorites from the day...

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Tish & Woody's Wedding : June 18th, 2011

This past June, two of my very good friends were married - Tish and Corey, more commonly known to all of us as Woody.  :)  Tish is like a sister to me and I was so excited when she asked me to photograph their day.  I had so much fun - it was just like any other day that I was hanging out with the Jepsen's - except I had a camera in my hand!  Here are some favorites of mine from the day - thanks again for letting me be a part of it!

 

 

 

 

Pam & Jarid's Wedding

Well the holidays are over, so that means that it is time to get caught up on blog posts!  First up - weddings!

Pam and Jarid were married way back on June 4th in Holstein at the Catholic Church with a reception to follow at the legion here in town.  It was a little cold and windy before the ceremony, but the weather ended up turning out great afterwards and we were able to go to the local golf course for some great wedding party images.  The reception was tons of run with a live band and lots of dancing.  Congrats you two!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still time for holiday orders!!!

Yes there is still time to get your order in for Christmas!  Orders that are needed for Christmas must be placed by December 10th.  

Custom Ornament Shapes!

Check out the newest product at the studio - Custom Holiday Ornaments!  The perfect gift for your friends and family this Christmas.  Ornaments are metal and come in 12 shapes.  Each ornament is just $24!