Capture Me, Kristy

Name: Capture Me, Kristy
Address: Benton, IL, 62812, US
Telephone: +12083395287
Price range: $$
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Capture Me, Kristy

I take photos of people. I think I'm pretty decent. I also love dogs and cats. I love tech gear. I love getting the best, so I can give the best. Boom.

Seniors are my main jam. It's so important to choose a great senior photographer because at this stage in life, there are no redo's.

06/11/2025

I've written a blog about my shutterfest experience. It's not exhaustive, but it's enough. I've included the photos I took there and explained more about it all. Hope you all enjoy the read!
https://www.capturemekristy.com/blog/shutterfest-2025/

05/05/2025

👩‍🎓Graduation mini-sessions are up now! I run these much like my prom-hoco mini sessions. My aim is to take that pressure off you getting good grad photos, and probably better than the quick snapshot they'll get on Grad night. These add some more personality and lots of options for you to select and also make prints of for yourself and the family! You will score big with that!😉😉😉

👩‍🎓Time: May 10
👩‍🎓Location: Benton Park (not pictured, but by the fountain!)

👩‍🎓CLICK LINK TO BOOK YOUR SLOT: 👩‍🎓https://www.capturemekristy.com/grad-mini-sessions/

04/27/2025

Thank you for all who came out for photos tonight!

04/25/2025

I'm booking Marion Prom Mini-Sessions if anyone wants some awesome photos!

Click here to book~
https://www.capturemekristy.com/hocoprom/

04/20/2025

RANDOM BRAIN DUMP POST:

I leave for Shutterfest on Monday, and this girl is EXCITED! I will be "out of the office" from Monday to Thursday as I will be in networking events, classes, and photoshoots from early to late each day, and I hear the wifi at Union Station is spotty. If you message me, I will try to reply, but Friday morning will be devoted to winding down, replying, and recharging my batteries (literally and figuratively).

I finally told my kids mom is leaving for the week, and I bet you wouldn't believe their reaction...which was...no reaction. Maybe it just hasn't sunk in? They do get to play hooky from school on Tuesday, so that sweetens the deal.

Every time I get the opportunity to photograph clients, I want to treat it as "this will be the best one yet!" because I feel like I'm always trying new things I've learned.

Last year, I began moving into using flash photography for my outdoor sessions, and it has seriously elevated my photographs and made editing so much more straightforward and streamlined.

I have recently purchased a variable ND Polarizing filter for my lens, which is basically sunglasses for your lens. Simply put, it just makes things better.

I used both flash and the ND filter for the photos below. I truly just can't believe how far I've come, and I can't wait to see what the future brings. I know I say that a lot, but I feel like my motto is developing into something like "Never stop giving your best, and tomorrow will be better than today," or something cheesy like that. Because in this journey in photography, I never see myself "arriving." Just improving and always giving my best. I love the connections and new friends I get to make along the way. I love giving you the very best I can and I want to give a huge THANK YOU for all who have supported me over the years.

04/13/2025

Sorry it's so late peeps! Had some unexpected delays tonight. What an amazing group of kids! Thank you all for coming out! It was such a pleasure working with you all!

04/11/2025

I still have openings from Prom Mini sessions! Would love to have you guys! Here are some photos from past dances! Click the link to see the details and sign up! https://www.capturemekristy.com/hocoprom/

04/02/2025

Prom Mini-Sessions! Are you ready? It's going to be epic this year! We are taking photos at Cedarhurst Center of the Arts in Mt. Vernon! Kaitlyn, a lovely senior from this summer, is showcasing the spot! Don't miss out on this opportunity! All the details are on my website! Share with your friends!
https://www.capturemekristy.com/hocoprom/

03/23/2025

So good to get back into the swing of things! Zach was awesome to photograph tonight and it was fun trying new things! Can't wait to work on this gallery!

03/22/2025

Location scouting at Marion High School yesterday for today’s session! It was WINDY and so my hair looks lovely. This was my first time at Marion High School Castle Fortress and it is sooooo cool. I called the office to makes sure i could walk around with my camera and nøt look like a creeper and the Principal told me to come get a visitor’s badge.

I’m so excited to get back into the swing of things and this is my first time photographing a Marion senior! Stay tuned!

03/02/2025

I'm attending my first photography conference and I couldn't be more giddy! Shutterfest is a nationally recognized photography conference that takes place at Union Station in St. Louis every year with hundreds of models attending, and maybe a couple thousand photographers. Total geek fest. It's headed up by Sal Cincotta and attracts some big wigs of photography education. It's 3 days of intensive hands-on learning and I'm even going to be able to meet some of my senior photography ICONS, Jenn Lewis and Kristin Jones. I literally am SO excited (have I said that yet?) These ladies inspire me so much. I'm telling you! This year is going to be the best year yet for CMK! I can't wait to show you guys what this is all about and share all the awesome stuff I'm learning and will be bringing to YOU!

02/15/2025

✨Super excited to be selected as SeniorInspire’s top 80 photographers to follow in 2025!✨

This was my winning image! I can’t express adequately how this makes me feel to be recognized among some of the photographers I consider to be my inspirations. Super humbling. 🥹😊

Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!

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Benton, IL
62812

Telephone

+12083395287

Website

http://www.capturemekristy.com/

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I love photography. I love experiencing a moment and pulling my camera up to my eyes and framing my subject. I love chasing my kids around the yard, watching their adventures unfold, and capturing their play. I love the post processing “process” of digital photography. I love taking my photos into my programs and analyzing them and perfecting them. Whether it be of a beautiful family, pets, children, or seniors. I really love capturing who people are and providing them with priceless tangibles of fleeting moments.

Not only do I provide digital photography, but I would love to provide for you the full service of printing your images and handing you over a finished, high-quality product. Don’t depend on questionable consumer labs that botch your beautiful photos. I take care of the process from start to finish :)