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Hello Friends!

I have received a couple of messages asking about Studio B and the blog. I am so sorry for disappearing for awhile. We are actually getting ready to give Hello Studio B a facelift and a little more revamping. Not only a slightly newer look... but new images and content! 

Chris and I have been super busy as we have 3 huge personal projects we are taking on. (Including Hello Studio B as one of them). If you have not checked out our latest... here it is.. www.kristenlynnphotographie.com -We decided to keep ourselves creating around the clock and have decided to share "love stories". As I am inspired by love and will not deny that I am a huge sap for the "couple anthem" I can not see why I didn't do this sooner. We received a lot of attention from the wedding sessions we have done for close friends and were encouraged by many to carve a little spot in the industry for yours truly. 

In the meantime we have been creating a lot of new work and are super excited to share with everyone. Been rocking our new Canon 5D MK 11! 

Here is an outtake from a shoot we did two weeks back. "Show me your teeth". 
 

Testing 1...2...Testing 1...2...3.

Over the weekend I decided to do some spontaneous personal work. -One thing great about shooting for myself is not having any pressure. Doing tests gives room for the freedom to shoot whatever your little heart desires. 

I love doing tests because it also allows me to develop my visionary skills. I am allowed the playing room to try new things out. I am allowed to make mistakes. Those mistakes can sometimes turn out to be beautiful ones. It is during these tests where I see my taste, style and energy change and advance it's shape. 

I must add that I really had a great team this past Saturday. Chris produced and assisted. -He even made a bumping playlist to keep our energies up from an early call time. Hanna Lee did the styling, Chris Sorter was on Hair and Make-Up, and Kaylee was our lovely model. All and all I think we are all happy with the end results.

Here are some shots...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"Come around, I know you'll come around she said, go on and take my hand, we'll walk to the place where the sidewalk ends"

Hello Monday! I just finished editing a job. Now on to two more jobs! I am busy, but I am so happy to be this busy.

I took a little break from work and did some personal edits. :) My husband Chris and his band Surrender Dorothy played House of Blues last week. It was so much fun. The guys are always entertaining. 

I still think its weird being backstage at the House of Blues. Though being able to step on stage and capture some images.... is really neat. -I wouldn't quite say "playing" the House of Blues... but it is still an awesome feeling.

Here are my boys...(also you can check them out at... surrenderdorothyorelse.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

How was everyone's weekend? My friend Brandon got married in Evansville on Saturday. Man I tell you lots of friends weddings this past year. 

We decided we werent too far away from Bloomington and went and visited our other newly wed friends Nick and Amanda... 

Did anyone else notice the amazing lighting the big bulb in the sky produced this weekend in the Midwest? Amazing. I had fun playing with shadows and silhouettes. 

Here are some images.

 

 

 

RIP Halloween 2K9.

How did everyones Halloween go? Any sugar comas? 

I must say I had one fantastic All Hallows Eve! I spent it with some great friends, went trick or treating with my niece, had a bonfire, went to fright-fest and capped our nights off with scary movies. Yep! I can say my 2009 Halloween was a great one. I love fall so much, I am not ready for it to end. I think I will continue to watch some spooky films a little longer and smile at my cute fat pumpkins. 

Here is what we all dressed up as for Halloween.... (can you believe that I have NO pictures of Chris?? He went as the paparazzi so he was behind a lot of the shots!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday's friend "Nemo" AKA Aubrey.

Happy B-Lated Halloween!!!!

 

The Bears of Blue River.

I have a new obsession. The Bears of Blue River. They have quickly become my new favorite artists.

Chris & I met Gavin (lead singer/guitarist) at a wedding in Bloomington IN. We fell in love with him and his cute fancy Stephanie. Small world... they live in Chicago + are a hop skip and little jump away.

Gavin soon introduced me to his amazing band The Bears of Blue River. Before I even listened to their tunes I had a good feeling. Their most recent tracks were recorded and produced by members Tyler Wadkins + Richard Edwards of Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. (another studio b. favorite!) One word I would use to describe The Bears of Blue River... Brilliant. Their gang vocals and harmonies make my heart smile, before you know it you're singing along right with them.

We had such a blast shooting these folks! They are such good people inside and out. I think my cheeks hurt from smiling so much after shooting some promos for the Bears. A few nights later I went to their live show @The Beat Kitchen. The happy energy they project was an inspiring feeling. I can't wait to work with them again.... lots of ideas on my mind.

Share the bear! - http://www.myspace.com/thebearsofblueriver

Follow on Twitter!- welovebluebears

Now meet the Bears.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's Halloween. Use your Imagination.

Why do I love fall so much? Because I get to take fun photos of these cute sisters. 

Couldn't wait for the "Real Day", so they threw on some of their old costumes for us and had a Pre Halloween showdown. (With trick or treating and everything!) I am so happy that they included me in on the party! 

Imaginations. I love it. = Rich Man's Gold.

Take a look at these little cuties. -One thing can you say I'm sorry dad! 4 GIRLS. :) 

                                             

Now go find your costumes! Take pictures. 

I want to see what everyone comes up with!

2 Years. We've been at it for 2 years.

9.29.07- I married Christopher Lee Barker. :) I can remember exactly how that day went. I was sick. Had 1 hour of sleep. But I felt amazing. I knew I would always be with Chris. Wasn't even a question in my mind.

I am lucky to say that I have one great husband. He is truly my partner. We make a great team. 

For our 2 year anniversary we snuck away for a few days. We didn't answer many phone calls. We turned ourselves away from "work" and ran around Wisconsin and Minnesota together. We camped one night. Got rained out. Stayed in a haunted bed and breakfast in Annandale MN. The Thayers Inn. The Inn was amazing... and though it is known for its "paranormal activity".... the breakfast the inn owner Sharon cooked up for us..... AMAZING. I don't think I have ever had a breakfast this tasty.

Making our way to Stillwater we found the cute Lowell Inn. The place reminded me of a hotel Steven King would write about. It wasn't meant to be "creepy" but the hotel just looked straight off a set. I decided I am going to do a pinstripe in one of my rooms when we find our home. :)

Stillwater MN was such a charming town. They have an old lift bridge. Great antique shops and friendly folks. We felt right at home. 

We of course stopped in the some pubs. Ate at a great Mexican food place. Visited an apple orchard. Tasted wines at two different wineries. Bought some delicious vino. Stayed in the tower room at Ann Bean Mansion. Woke up to a warm fire. Explored the town. Stopped in Black River Falls to hike and explore. Documented our trip through photos. :)

Take a look through mine and Chris's pictures of our journey. The break was nice. I wish we could have more breaks like that. One thing I always love returning back with from a getaway.... INSPIRATION! I have so many new ideas and creations ahead of me. 

Zombies Attack Chicago!

What a perfect opening for the month of October. I SURVIVED MY FIRST ZOMBIE ATTACK!!!! There was an outbreak in Chicago that appears to have started at Navy Pier. 416 Zombies made their way down to the AMC Theater for the sneak preview of Zombieland. 

Here are some fun photos. This production was put on by our friends at Machine Shop Marketing..... (You may be wondering... two words... Photo Releases? YES YOU BET YA! We did one amazing job gathering these releases... they are zombies... they have no life to sign away. ;) )

Bill+Sarah 9.19.09

It all started when they were 5 years old. Sarah gave Bill the gold star- but that is Sarah's version as Bill likes to say.

Two of mine and Chris's best friends got married last Saturday. I was thrilled when they asked if we would shoot their wedding. 

I cried two times on their day. Right before Sarah entered the church I looked over at Bill and we gave each other a wink. I turned around and "water works". Sarah was beautiful. 

I was so lucky to be apart of such an amazing day. Here is to Bill + Sarah. We adore you guys... and we hope to have babies around the same time you guys do! ;) You guys will be on mine and Chris's back porch when we are old and grey! LOVE YOU GUYS.