souls + eyes

It has been interesting transitioning from being a headshot photographer in Bloomington to trying to figure out if that identity translates to an area like Kansas City. Kansas City is not home to the largest music school in the nation, therefore those needing headshots in that category are fewer. I spent a lot of time last fall wondering if my business needed to move away from headshots altogether and into something that people valued more here.

Then I decided on a whim to take a trip back to Bloomington if there was enough interest in headshots. I ended up going and photographing more sessions that week than I've photographed in a month! It was eye-opening for me and it was a blast and it reminded me that I am passionate about documenting and capturing people in all of their unique and amazing beauty.

I'm going back next week for the same experience and I'm beyond excited. So thanks to all of those amazing people from Bloomington who helped me to kick off my 2013 headshot madness!

Alice

Bradford

Andy

Brian

Dina

Dina

Erika

Georgia

Georgia

The Lunsfords

Jessica

Michael

Joni

Rainelle

Sarah

Joe

Juan Carlos

Max

Vanessa

You guys rock my world! Thanks for putting your trust in me. You're all fabulous! 

Laurie + Garrett

It was such a privilege to get to know and photograph Laurie and Garrett this past year. They are kind, giving, and the way that they look at each other just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Yeah, I know that's cheesy - my blog, my rules! :)

Starting things off with Laurie's lovely dress:

And what a stunner of a bouquet! I freaking LOVE the amaranth - I had never seen in in a bouquet before and I'm obsessed:

Senoj Salon in Bloomington has such lovely light!

Garrett, you're so handsome!

And Laurie, you were one of the most radiant brides I've ever seen.

I just love the little looks that you guys gave each other during the ceremony.

Holy moly. You guys are smokin'.

This smirk is SO Garrett!

I LOVE love!

It was so magical when all of the guests blew their bubbles during Laurie & Garrett's first dance.

To see more of Laurie & Garrett's wedding, check out the slideshow below:

http://www.kellykrusephotography.com/#/laurieandgarrett-wedding/

Thanks to the awesome artistic team that brought this wedding together:

The Dress: David's Bridal

Bridesmaids: Nedra's Formal & Bridal

Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse

Hair/Makeup Artists: Senoj Salon

Florals: The Mimosa Tree Florist, Ellettsville, IN

Venue: The Fields

DJ: Spotlight DJ & Weddings

Jared (& Jackie!)

Working with Jared this past summer was great fun! Jared is a jazz trumpeter, super laid back, and great fun!  

More guys should bring hats to headshot sessions...just sayin'... 

Jared brought along his lovely wife Jackie for a few updated love shots. I love working with married couples. It was a blast to grab a few lovely shots of them together. Jackie gave Jared his promotional photographs for his birthday. GENIUS!

Body language. Enough said.

Thank you Jared and Jackie for entrusting me to document you and your love. You guys rock!

Arwen

Graceful, beautiful, intelligent, sweet. These are the words I would use to describe Arwen. I met her at IU, and she's a gorgeous and wonderful soprano. It was an honor and amazing fun photographing you, Arwen. I hope that the west coast is treating you well!



Sarah + Karl

 It was our privilege to work with the lovely Sarah and Karl this summer. Their families, their friends, and the whole celebration was just beautiful.

Sarah and Karl met through their mutual love and involvement in marching band. Sarah is a Hoosier and Karl is a Boilermaker, but their love has survived the in-state rivalry! :) I love hearing the stories of those who meet and spend much of their relationship long-distance and then the reward at the end of that long journey is to be with one another every day.

Sarah and Karl, thanks for your honesty, your enthusiasm, and your love for one another.


Sarah had an amazing dress:

I love it when Mothers are overflowing with joy for these moments with their daughters.

What a great looking group of guys! :) They were lots of fun!

And gorgeous girls!

 Sarah, you are so beautiful.

This is always one of my favorite moments on a wedding day:

 I was lucky to capture Sarah and Karl immediately after they recessed, sharing a brief moment in the back of the church with just the two of them.

  

The Mr. & Mrs., in all of their hotness:

Sarah did lots of the decorations herself. I thought the colors were charming!

And I love those hand-painted table numbers! :)

As a gardener, I loved this favor:

The party was amazing. Sarah and Karl are amazing dancers!

I love some father-daughter LOVE!

SO sweet...

 Sarah's Dad and Grandfather are in this amazing band which provided incredible music for their dance. It was amazing!

Sarah and Karl, thanks again for your loveliness! Your day was so beautiful!

Thanks also to the artistic team that helped to bring it together!

The Dress: David's Bridal

Bridesmaids: David's Bridal

Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse

Hair: Jayme McAlister

Florals: White Orchid Florist

Cake: Cake Designs by Janie

Caterer: KRC Catering

Venue: The Fields

Band: Nostalgia Big Band

Church: First United Methodist Church, Bloomington Indiana