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Welcome to the Shultz Photography Blog!

Thanks much for stopping by!  I'm Kyle...husband, dad, photographer, regular guy.  

This is the place for sneak peeks into recent shoots, a look into the happenings in my world, and random thoughts of encouragement.

Drop me a line...I'd love to hear from you!

-Kyle (and of course that's my pride and joy to the left...Julie and Trager).


Merry Christmas!

Okay, first off, sorry for the blog neglect.  Truth be told, no exaggerations, there’s been a ton happening.  A few days we pumped out 5 edits and trying to blog them all was… very difficult.  I’ve also been busting tail trying to get the new studio ready for the big move.  Tons to come on that.  Plus a brand new blog-site should be weeks away from launching.  This includes a brand refreshment.  TONS going on.  Stay tuned next week for a baby announcement (God willing), and after that, we’ll kick off 2010 with a bang (new site, updated brand, and brand new studio).

More importantly, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!  Slow down and be intentional about enjoying your family and friends over the next few days!

The Drum Family | Springfield IL Family Photographer

Fun downtown family session!  Believe it or not, the daughter’s eyes are barely enhanced (as I tend to not shop eyes), they’re just that fantastic. Thanks so much guys and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Alyssa + Randy | Springfield IL Wedding Photographer

Congrats to Alyssa + Randy!  Just finished the final edit and I don’t have much time to post, but wanted to get up a few very quickly!  Alyssa and Randy were awesome to work with.  Relaxed and fun, and the most on time bride in the history of weddings :)  Really looking forward to working more with you guys in the coming weeks.  Thanks again!

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November 23, 2009 - 6:17 pm Karin - WOW - this couple is smokin hot. Awesomeness Kyle. Pure awesomeness.

November 24, 2009 - 12:14 pm T Bran - STUNNING!!!!

November 24, 2009 - 1:37 pm Rachel - These are amazing. Can't wait to see the rest of them!

November 24, 2009 - 2:32 pm kshultz - Not to worry...the rest are already up!

Meghan + Anthony ENG | Springfield IL Wedding Photographer

If there’s a couple that is more thoughtful and generous with encouragement than Meghan and Anthony, then I have yet to meet them.  Seriously, these two of been some of the kindest and most appreciative people I’ve ever worked with.  Thanks so much, and I’m looking forward to the wedding next year!

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Sarah P. Family | Springfield IL Family Photographer

Thanks so much to Sarah for having me out to her place this fall.  Wow…what an amazing piece of earth they have out west of town.  And they are the perfect family to enjoy it…such great people.  I appreciate the chance to work with you and look forward to staying in touch!

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November 18, 2009 - 6:54 pm Luann Pointer - WOW!! Great pictures of a really great family! LOVE the ones of Mark and Sarah!! The black and white is so beautiful! You have captured some wonderful pictures of a growing family!! Thanks for sharing!

November 18, 2009 - 7:22 pm TBran - Kyle - you did an AWESOME job reflecting in your work the true beauty of this family - from very small child to the parents. I knew as I watched you take them, several of these were going to be PERFECT and priceless treasures for them to have a lifetime...and can we say HOT and "the love shows" in S&M. Your work is spectacular! I'm sure they are thrilled!

Emily + Ryan | Springfield IL Wedding Photographer

So thankful for the opportunity to photography Emily and Ryan’s wedding.  I know Emily from high school and have always enjoyed her family.  Ryan is a Cubs fan, which means he can’t be that bad.  Turns out he’s great as well.  I wish you both the best in the years ahead!

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November 10, 2009 - 5:12 pm Emily - These are gorgeous Kyle!!! I can't wait to see the rest! You did an amazing job! Thank you so much!!!

November 11, 2009 - 10:52 am T Bran - Images are gorgeous, couple is gorgeous, colors of this wedding - WOWZA!

November 16, 2009 - 1:21 pm Cindy S - Beautiful work! The bridals in front of the church are amazing! And her dress is WOW! LOVE it!

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Trager Dean was a farmer on Saturday.  Best farmer ever.  Can’t believe how grown up he looks in some of these.  Julie might cry. ;-)

More on my (new) Flickr page.

This first one is my favorite thing that has come out of my camera in a year.

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or maybe these…

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Some others:

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November 2, 2009 - 8:41 pm Emily - absolutely adorable!

November 2, 2009 - 10:11 pm Grandma Kathy - THE MOST ADORABLE FARMER......EVER!!!

November 3, 2009 - 9:34 am T Bran - He's handsome little guy and the photos are SWEET. What a precious age to enJOY.

November 3, 2009 - 12:47 pm Shane Cress - Those are some expressive eyes that boy has! I'm guessing he can get just about anything he wants with that third face. :-) Awesome shots as always, Kyle.

November 3, 2009 - 1:11 pm Jeremiah Colling - If that isn't large canvas gallery wrap material then I don't know what is! Looks like you are enjoying that 135 f/2 !!

Ashley + James | Springfield IL Wedding Photographer

Congrats Ashely and James!  Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity and for being so great to work with (even in the rain :-) )!  Looking foward to staying in touch!

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Jacqueline C | Springfield IL Senior Photographer

Meet Jacqueline, SR at Riverton HS. I hope vball finishes well for you Jacqueline, and best wishes for all that lies ahead!

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October 27, 2009 - 7:53 pm Rachel - that first picture is awesome! i love everything about it!

October 27, 2009 - 8:16 pm kshultz - thanks Rachel! i just looked at your site. incredible stuff. really really great. We still need to have you and your hubby over. I'm sending a note to you now ;-)

October 27, 2009 - 10:54 pm Cindy Schultz - Love the light here! what a gorgeous girl.... great job as usual!

October 27, 2009 - 10:59 pm kshultz - thx cindy!

October 30, 2009 - 4:24 am Brett Jarnagin - That top image was actually one of the textures I was going to drop from the texture pack but seeing it here makes me like it again!

October 30, 2009 - 10:40 am kshultz - yeah i thought tree bark on metal siloh's is a bit interesting. i think i also threw one or twoi other textures on it too tho.

Leanne + Dusty Slideshow | Springfield IL Wedding Photographer

Congrats again to Leanne and Dusty!  And thanks again!