January and February 2010

January and February were extremely busy for me.  Not only was I catching up from the holiday rush, but I also did a little updating around the studio.  I built a new set, painted my sales office and put up new pictures.  I also was at the Wedding Dreams Bridal Show at the Pinnacle with my green screen division, Kurt's Kustom Keepsakes, and everyone had a blast and I booked a few weddings!

Here are just of few of my customers from January and February:

A Girl Scout troop even came in to earn their photography badge!

 I also had to go to Court.....don't worry, it was a good thing!

I also went to the dentist....

Jessica from St. Ursula's class of 2010 came in to get her senior pictures taken.

And WTOL Channel 11 stopped by.....

I also began my search for Senior Ambassadors for the Class of 2011

All in all, it was very busy and very successful!  I enjoyed every minute of it!

Choosing A Wedding Photographer

You wouldn't go to a fast food restaurant and expect elegant dining. Why would you choose an inexpensive, recently transpired photographer with minimal experience to capture one of the biggest events of your life?

Your special day is filled with passion and excitement, laughter and tears, family and friends. Choosing a photographer with over 20 years of professional photography experience and having photographed over 700 weddings means that you know all of those precious moments will be captured. Having a photographer that has extensive knowledge of today's digital photographic technology means you will receive images that are as unique as you.

My time as your wedding photographer starts with your initial consultation. At our first meeting, we will discuss what options are available with photographing your wedding day, and your expectations of your wedding pictures. We will also customize your wedding package in order to fulfill all of your photographic needs.

Of course, this will not be our only contact before the big day. From previous experience, I know things will change. You may realize that things will not work out as you have previously planned and need to make changes. I am more than willing and able to give you my perspective of how to make things work better when location and timing are at issue; so don't hesitate to call me with your questions and concerns. I also have no problem working with a wedding planner, if you have one. (Some photographers have an issue doing this but I think it is better so we both are on the same page and time frame.) I will then meet with you again a couple of weeks prior to your wedding day to finalize your photographic plans.

When the big day finally arrives, I will be with you from beginning to end; capturing all of the details and intimate moments from your wedding and reception, without being intrusive and demanding. And have no fear; I always have back-up equipment, just in case! I will then have your proof slideshow ready for you to view within a couple of weeks after your wedding date. I will also post your pictures on-line for your friends and family to view.

Planning your wedding is a lot of work and can quickly become very expensive. Just remember, down the road, years after your wedding, the only thing you will have left are your memories. Your friends and family probably won't remember your decorations, or what was served for the meal, or even how your invitations looked or the gifts you gave your guests. Will you remember everything about your wedding and even who was there? With a good professional wedding photographer who can capture all of those memories, you will!

If you need to cut corners on your wedding budget, make sure it's not on your photographer. Remember the saying: "You get what you pay for!"

This Kiss Wedding SlideShow

In keeping with the wedding theme for this month, I created a new video on slide.com. Check it out and tell me what you think!

Toledo Bridal Show Season

It's Bridal Show Season in Toledo!

Happy New Year

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from Kurt Nielsen Photography!

November and December brought in many families for their Christmas Cards and Family Photo Sessions for Holiday Gifts. Here are just a few samples of what went on at Kurt Nielsen Photography!








There were also holiday parties and events:







There were a few last minute high school seniors:



Of course there were also children and babies!










And Even the on air staff of WTOL Channel 11 News stopped by for a photo shoot.

So you can see, November and December were very busy months her at Kurt Nielsen Photography. But it was also a lot of fun!!!

Have a Great 2010! Hope to see you soon!