Michael Krakora Photography

A Photographer and Her Baby

Mike and I have been friends with Jen for a long time. She started as an assistant to Mike on weddings when I was pregnant with our second child who is now 4. Now she has a very successful photography studio in Middleton. 

Jen is amazing!  Not just as a photographer, but as a person as well.  I was so honored to be asked to photograph her and her second daughter! Seeing the connecting between the two of them was inspiring. It helped me realize how much I love photographing new mothers.  Everything is so new, even with your second, and being asked to be a part of that by documenting it is a real gift. 

Jen, I can't wait to do it again!  :o)

One Stinking Cute Baby

I was so lucky to get to document another wonderful and very old friend. If anyone in this world has dirt on me, it is Anne. We have had so much fun through the years. Even though life is turbulent – Anne and I have seen each other through those times. And now I am lucky to be a part of her life when she has a child. August is amazing! I can tell already that he will have Anne and Joe's crazy sense of humor. The laughter, as it always is, was loud and free flowing.

Here are more of my favorites in a slideshow.

His smiles were so contagious!

He makes this look not only easy, but tasty too!

This was my favorite from a series. Anne's hair is so thick and beautiful. She was nuzzling his noes and he would open his mouth just enough to let her hair brush against his mouth and he would giggle.  It was a really sweet moment that I keep replaying in my head. It is wonderful to see Anne so happy.

One thing Anne and Joe really wanted was an image of August crying. Got it!  LOVE this shot!  Even crying, he is so stinking cute!

Old Friends

Ken and I have been friends since about the 7th grade. He has been like a brother to me for, well, a LONG time. When he met Sarah I was ecstatic – she is fantastic. And, when he called to tell me that there was a bun in the oven, I was even more excited. The only sad thing is that they no longer live in the midwest, but in Portland. I really cherish those last minute calls around the holidays where we can share a bit of chaos. This year they wanted to get some shots of the family in and I am so glad Mike was able to do it!  I love how these turned out. Such a fun session with such amazing people. 

I love this! Emma was soooo fast. 

Ahhhhh!  Giant baby!  :o)

This series cracks me up! Ken hasn't changed a bit!  He has been making these faces forever and it just cracks me up to see these.

Ken and Sarah,  you guys are amazing and we feel so blessed to have you in our lives. I just wish you were closer! Hopefully we will get to see you guys this summer. 

Here are some more images in a slideshow.

Happy 1st Birthday Abe!

Mike has had so much fun with Abe over the past year. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot.  Though I have to admit, I will have to do a very special post to highlight just how much this sweet boy has grown!  And oh man!  The hair!!!!  

Every boy loves a train cake!

I love the first bite of cake.

Hmmmm...do I like it?

Abe loved his super tricked out radio flyer wagon.  Complete with shade, backrest and cupholders!  Wow!  Don't show this to our guys, they would be jealous.

But when the day is all over, it is still all about the wrapping paper and the tree.

Julia

It is always fun to see old clients. Julia has grown so much since the last time that Mike photographed her. Now she has a full head of hair and a super huge smile that will melt your heart.

I love this image of Julia and her brother. I think it speaks volumes.

By far, my favorite shot of the day.

Here is a fun slideshow!

Sarah, Kelly + Finn

I have been meaning to post this for sooooo long! I had a great time seeing my cousin Sarah and meeting her sweet boy!!!  What a sweetie!

Here are some of my favorites from the morning!

Abe - 6 months

I can't believe Abe is already 6 months! How time files! Mike couldn't believe how much he has changed since his last session at 3 months! He is looking more and more like his Dad!  We can't wait to see how much he has changed at his nine month session.

Check out more of the images in the slideshow!

Four Boys!

Oh! To be a mother of four boys and still look this good! 

Mike had a great photo session a while ago with this wonderful family who were all blessed with the most unbelievable eyes!

I love the movement that is happening in this image. Pure fun!

Did I not say this family has the most amazing eyes???

Here is a link to a slideshow of our favorites!

Sweet Silvia

This post is LONG past due!  Sometimes life gets the better of me.  

Here are some of my favorite shots from a portrait session that I did at the end of May.  Such a sweet little girl!  And so much hair!

I just love this!  Silvia is just starting to try our her walking legs. She is sure to be running in no time!

Not only is she staying fit, but she is an avid book reader.

Silvia's Grandparents absolutely adore her! (I think the feeling is mutual.)  :o)

Thanks Linda and Todd!  I had a great morning with you and your family!

Sweet Theo

I was just looking back at the session that I had with Theo in the beginning of March and I CANNOT believe how much he has changed. Unbelievable! He is now sitting without tipping over too much and rolling over like a champ. He was a bit on the sleepy/tired side so we kept the session a bit short. Luckily though, Tobin did not run from the camera this time!

Alison and Tobin, it is alway so much fun hanging out with you guys! I can't wait to do it again once Theo starts to crawl! Here is a quick slideshow of my favorites.