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Who are Julia and Kurtis?

They are a husband and wife photojournalistic team, who travel nationally to photograph anything. They do more then document your wedding; They capture the essence of the day. Shooting as a team they give you thorough coverage while capturing the candid and major moments at the same time. Professionalism and creativity are the hallmarks that Kracke Photography strives to give all their couples, all the while maintaining a a unique male and female perspective to your wedding. Professional and unobtrusive, they give you the freedom to enjoy your day. 



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Kurtis

Kurtis has an extensive
career as a professional photographer. After receiving his Bachelors of Fine
Art in Photography from the internationally acclaimed Kansas City Art
Institute, he went to work for the prestigious commercial studio of Vedros and
Associates for six years. Through out his varied and extensive career he has
faced many situations from celebrities to products to locations to animals. His
clients have included; Kodak, Corning, Columbia Records, Sony, Hallmark,
Purina, Mars Candy, and many other fortune 500 companies. Today he enjoys
working on his personal fine art work in between the hectic schedule of a
professional photographer.


  

 

Julia 

After graduating from high school in Lawrence Kansas, Julia was invited to study at the world famous photography school, F.A.M.U., in Prague, Czech Republic where she worked with some of the world’s finest photographers. This experience led her to the Kansas City Art institute where she received her Bachelors of Fine Art in Photography. She continued her education and received a Masters of Fine Art in Photography from SUNY Buffalo. She also worked, for 8 years, as Manager of Exhibitions and Program Design at George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film. She has had the opportunity to work with many of today’s top photographers and has curated exhibitions for, Jeff Bridges David Byrne and Jessica Burstein from Law and Order. She also developed an award winning lecture series working with some of the most notable photographers of our time from National Geographic, Magnum Photos, VII Photo Agency and The Associated Press.


Category Archives: Esperanza Mansion

Jonathan and Stephanie’s Wedding at Esperanza Mansion

Jonathan and Stephanie were married June 18 on a beautiful sunny summer day. Their ceremony was at St. Michaels in Penn Yann and the reception was at Esperanza Mansion. Kurtis and I also had the honor of celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary with Jonathan and Stephanie on the day of their marriage. We are honored...

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Heath and Ashley – January 1, 2011

Heath and Ashley were married on a cold snowy day at Esperanza Mansion on New Years Day 2011. We had the enjoyment of photographing their engagement session as well earlier in the fall with their cute little dog Bella. Ceremony and Reception Location – Esperanza Mansion Florist – Stacy K Floral D.J. – Finger Lakes...

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Teaser Picks from Michael and Courtney’s Wedding!

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Well Wed – Esperanza Mansion Destination Spotlight

We are featured in the current issue of Well Wed in their Esperanza Mansion Destination Spotlight. They featured several of our photos from a Kara and Austin’s wedding. They also featured another photographer and good friend of ours Tom Mike. Check it out!! Pretty cool eh?

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