Time Travel

Okay, so I've decided to share with you my thoughts on the most random of things. While I was driving home, Delilia was playing her usual sappy love songs, that I know every word to, and rain was pouring down like I've never seen. The kind of rain that is reminiscent of the ocean because when the wind blows it, you can see the movement the wind is making. THAT kind of rain storm. It made me remember my teenage years when I would get in the car and drive at night and just sing at the top of my lungs to Alannis Morisette when I was mad or Celine Dion when I wanted to cry. And I started to realize that these moments that are re-lived in my head are rarely shared with the world. Mainly because they occur only in my head. But now I want to share them and see if any of you can relate. While I was pondering the memories of singing "Jagged Little Pill" in the parental's Mountaineer, it hit me like a ton of bricks....I felt like i was time traveling. Don't you ever have those moments where you remember something and you say, "wow, that feels like yesterday". Well I like to think that in those moments in life God allows us to have a little fun and experience time travel.

I remember laying in bed in my old house on Huntington Drive in Midland Texas. I have a lot of memories of laying in bed because I could NEVER sleep. So I thought a lot. I thought a whole lot about who I was going to marry one day. I was never the type of girl to dream about my wedding, only my husband. And I would sit up, with my legs crossed and just dream up where he was living and what he was doing at that exact moment that I was thinking about him. I remember doing that so often, just like it was yesterday. I never could have guessed that I would be so blessed beyond measure to find the husband that I have found! He was more than I could have ever dreamed up!

When I think of that time being 8 years old, I like to think that I traveled back to that day and I rest assured knowing that the Lord had it all in his plans. It's a great feeling!

I'm sure all of you who are dreamers can relate!!! Right?!?! :)

This Describes a July Wedding

New Website = New Start!

I am so thrilled to finally have an updated and fully wonderful website. With the new process of getting married, I acquired a husband who is super technological and organized. So a little special treat, that I didn't know I was getting, was a complete makeover for my office and for my business! It is such a great thing to be married and have so many additional blessings that come along with it that you had no idea about! So here I am, updated to the new Mac Snow Leopard system and my computer rig is just about as neat and organized as you can get it! I am ready to go and ready to stay updated with the world! And I commit to keeping my blog updated and my website pretty!!!! I look forward to connecting with all of you!!!!

Happy July!

-Kristen Rae Critz

(Where the photo magic happens!)

January Specials!!!

Hey All!!!! A couple of special I have to offer for this month.

For Portrait Packages this is what you get for FREE!!!

(2) 4x6 prints

(1) 8x10

(1) 11x14

For both of my Silver and Gold Wedding Packages, book within the next month and receive:

Either a Bridal Portrait Package FREE or an Engagement Portrait Package FREE!!!!

Yay! Can't wait to hear from you! Send me an email kristen@kristenraephotography.com or call me at 682-478-8749 if you want to get on the books!

DFW area photographer

Christmas Card Photo Shoot - First Up - Mr. Bentley

The Christmas Card Photo Shoot was a great success. Minus the torrential downpour on Sunday, no hiccups! ;) Improvising is becoming second nature to me!

Mr. Bentley and his parents, Lindsay and Hank, are great friends of mine and they make some beautiful photos! :)

Cassidy and Justin's Engagement

This little couple gave me the most fun photo shoot to date. I was laughing the entire time. Cassidy is a best friend of mine from high school and I couldn't be happier for her!!!

Location Location Location

Here are some snapshots of the location for the Christmas Card Photo Session. Hope this helps when trying to decide what to wear.

What I suggest for outfits:

*Stick to solids or minimal patterns in large groups.

*Blacks and Whites are always classy.

*Boys can wear one solid color top while the girls wear another color. Be sure to coordinate warm and cool tones. Ex: Red and Orange together (warm) or Blue and Green together (cool).

*Add jewelry to embellish. Or moms, wear a top with a pattern in your selected color.

Directions:

220 East Las Colinas Blvd.#264

This is the address to Cafe Cipriani. You will see this restaurant from the street. Next to it will be stairs that leads down to the canal. There will also be a sign that is marked "Mandalay Canal" here.

This location is off of Hwy. 114. Exit O'Connor Blvd and turn right onto Las Colinas Blvd. The restaurant will be on the right.

How It Works

1. We will shoot lots of great pictures here at the Mandalay Canal.

2. Rhoda from Happy Hearts will be there for you to view the Christmas Card Designs that are optional.

Visit www.findyourhappyheart.com for prices and samples.

3. Your photos will be uploaded to www.kristenraephotography.dphoto.com by Monday morning.

4. You will choose your 6 images to be edited.

5. Send me an email with your order form.

6. I will send you your CD and images.

If you order from Happy Hearts, I will automatically send your photo you choose for your cards to them.

Call or email me with any questions. 682-478-8749 Kristen@kristenraephotography.com