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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.


Tag Archives: Kurtis Kracke

Anna and Michael’s wedding at Colgate Divinity School

Monday, January 16, 2012

Anna and Michael were married at the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School on a beautiful spring day. Ceremony / Reception location  - Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Cake – Cheesy Eddies DJ – Fingerlakes Entertainment Florist – Flower Fields Dress – NY Designer Loft Photographers – The amazing Julia and Kurtis of Kracke photography

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Robert and Jennifer’s Wedding at The Rabbit Room

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Jennifer and Robert were married at the The Lower Mill and Rabbit Room Restaurant in Honeoye Falls, New York. Their ceremony was supposed to be outside but because of a threat of rain it was moved to the second floor in the art gallery. No one noticed the rain as Jennifer and Bob said I...

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Melanie’s Bat Mitzvah

Friday, January 6, 2012

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John and Andrea’s wedding at Irondequoit Country Club

Friday, January 6, 2012

John and Andrea’s wedding was at Irondequoit Country Club on a very very cold and snow day. While the girls got ready the guys were outside lighting the luminaries that lined the driveway.  It was a true winter wedding Their AMAZING vendors – Ceremony and Reception – Irondequoit Country Club Dress – Alfred Angelo Band...

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Heath and Ashley – January 1, 2011

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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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WOW are we behind on blogging!!!!!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

It’s mid July!!!! OMG, where has the time gone. We still have weddings from May and June to share with you all…. eeeek! Julia is working on the posts and will be releasing them soon… In the mean time here are some teasers from Steve and Regina’s wedding at the beginning of July. The wedding...

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Thank you NY State for passing marriage equality!!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Kurtis and I couldn’t be more happy then to of been in NYC when they announced that New York has become the latest state to pass marriage equality! A few years ago we photographed the wedding of Amy and Fran at The Cologate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and are so happy for them and their...

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Happy Mothers Day

Sunday, May 8, 2011

OMG! We have been so busy in our “off-season” photographing little babies, kids and families that I just realized we haven’t posted anything since Feb. YIKES! So in honor of Mothers Day here is a selection of some of the little cuties we have had the pleasure of photographing.

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Well Wed Magazine – Kracke Photography is the Talent Spotlight on their blog!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Check it out!! We are the Talent Spotlight on Well Wed Magazines’ blog! How cool! They showcased images from Nick and Margaret’s wedding at Irondequoit Country Club Julia and Kurtis Kracke are the fabulous husband and wife team behind Kracke Photography. The couple has over 15 years of experience in the photography industry, in everything...

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Whew… Finally some updated web pages!!

Monday, December 27, 2010

We are working on a new web site with an AMAZING designer and we are far behind in getting the info to her. (Sorry Laura!! ; – ) But until we have our new site up (which I am hoping is soon!) I updated our old pages. Have a look and let us know what...

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