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LEEF – Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund :: A Non-Profit Video to Benefit the School District of Ladysmith in Ladysmith Wisconsin

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Wed, 23 May 2018 20:27:56 +0000

Hi all! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on here, but for good reason as I’ve been super busy behind-the-scenes. And I’m SO excited to share the video project I’ve been working on for the past couple months. Back in March I was asked to help produce a video for LEEF, the Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund for the School District of Ladysmith in Ladysmith, Wisconsin (my alma mater), that would encourage people to donate to the fund in its last push to become self-sustainable and benefit kids for years and years in perpetuity. If you’re unfamiliar with LEEF, it’s a fund that benefits all the students in the Ladysmith School District in Wisconsin. It helps provide funding for activities, projects, and equipment that the school (and school kids) in one of the poorest counties in the nation might not otherwise be able to afford – so it’s a big deal!

As an aside, when I was filming I spoke with an elementary school teacher who told me that her request for a pencil sharpener had been denied because there was no budget for it. A PENCIL SHARPENER, you guys. That’s how dire things are in this particular school district. In order to get said pencil sharpener for her students, she asked for it for Christmas from her sister. Her sister gave her one, and that’s how her classroom ended up getting one. This is just one example of how teachers give so much to their classrooms, both personally and professionally, and if we can do more to help schoolchildren and teachers, we absolutely SHOULD.

So, if that little anecdote or the video below tugs at your heartstrings – even if you have absolutely no connection to this school district – I still encourage you to PLEASE take a moment to watch this video (in HD and with sound on!), and share, share, SHARE! I believe wholeheartedly in giving kids as much access to quality education as possible (and I’m so grateful to have benefited from a wonderful education provided by some amazing, dedicated teachers in this same school district who were all about making sure we had access to solid, enriching educational opportunities), and the more people who see this video, the more likely the fund will reach its sustainability goal!

And, of course, please consider donating a few bucks (or more) yourself! Currently any dollar amount you donate will be matched, so it’s a great opportunity to make your contribution go further!

If you’re interested in donating, watch this video for further info, and e-mail leef.endowment@gmail.com to express your interest in contributing to the fund, and get those wheels rolling to help benefit kids in the Ladysmith School District for years and years to come!

(As a sidenote, but a very important one: I want to thank each and every person who gave their time to this project to make it happen – you know who you are, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you! Thank you!)

Here’s to furthering kids’ educational opportunities and enriching them as much as we possibly can – they’re our future and they deserve it!

On the docket:

Food photography, engagement sessions and more! Stay tuned!

Cheers!

-Kristine

A Montana Kind of Love :: {Kristeen and Colt’s Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 05:35:57 +0000

I’m always a little blown away by how quickly time flies when I’m having fun – one day I’m photographing Kristeen and Colt’s engagement session in February at Sky Ridge Ranch and we’ve got snow up to our knees, and the next, I’m marveling at the gorgeous summer vistas the ranch provided Kristeen and Colt on their wedding day.

It truly was an absolutely beautiful day for these two to be married. The skies were blue, the lemonade was refreshing, and the love was tangible. As Kristeen walked down the aisle with her father, Colt visibly became choked up as he saw his radiant bride smiling at him. There was so much emotion in their sweet ceremony – their vows were truly from the heart, and I don’t think there was a dry eye in attendance as we all listened to their declarations to each other.

They both made it through their ceremony, faces a bit tear-stained, but only from happiness. Soon everyone was cheering as Kristeen and Colt joined their reception, and began to mingle, enjoy the delectable appetizers and cocktails, and delight in the company of their guests who had traveled from many different locations to share in the celebration of their marriage.

Soon everyone moved inside the barn to sit down to a delicious meal, beautiful ambiance, a fun slideshow, and finally, a most epic dessert table.

As the band began to play and as sugar got folks into high gear, people began to kick up their heels in the barn, laughing, and having a great time (don’t miss the little video I put together of this!). Dusk soon fell and Montana wowed everyone with a color-streaked sky. It was only fitting to witness such a natural display of beauty by starting up a bonfire and roasting s’mores as night fell.

Everyone continued to get their groove on, and as the evening wound down, friends and family lit sparklers to send Kristeen and Colt off into the Montana night.

What a wonderful day, you two! I can’t thank you enough for inviting me into such a beautiful celebration of your love, and for allowing me to meet your sweet friends and family. It’s been such a treat getting to know you as we’ve worked together, and I wish you years and years full of love and happiness and plenty of Montana time. Next time you’re in town, the Coldsmoke growler’s on me! ;)

Vendors:
Venue: Sky Ridge Ranch, Ronan, Montana
Florist and Planner: Habitat Events and Floral Studio, Missoula, Montana
Cupcakes: Black Cat Bake Shop, Missoula, Montana
Catering: Bravo Catering, Missoula, Montana
Band: The Tiny Band, Bozeman, Montana
Hair Artist: Kelly Casey, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: an Oscar de la Renta design, from Ivory and White Boutique, Birmingham, Alabama
Bridesmaid Dresses: from Two Birds Bridesmaids
Menswear: Nordstrom

On the docket: weddings and portraits and weddings up the wazoo! Don’t miss ’em!

Cheers!

-Kristine

A Simple Snowstorm – {Missoula’s first snow of December 2012}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:48:05 +0000

Is there anything more serene or magical than watching snow fall at night? We had a little storm a couple of days ago in Missoula that blanketed our town with about 7 inches of beautiful, fluffy snow. I couldn’t help but document it in a simple video and as a still photo, too. Check out the small slices of the evening below – the first is the final photo; the second is the behind-the-scenes video. (To watch it in HD, which makes a huge difference in viewing quality, hover over the video, click the HD button at the bottom right and click the corresponding link that pops up.) Enjoy!

A Simple Snowstorm from Kristine Paulsen Photography on Vimeo.

Missoula, Montana gets its first December 2012 snowstorm.

On the docket: portraits and the last 2012 wedding!

Cheers,

-Kristine

Weddings, Best of 2011! – {Montana Weddings}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:14:52 +0000

It’s an understatement to say 2011 has been an absolutely wonderful year for weddings in so many ways. I don’t have words to express how thankful I am to have met so many amazing people, and to have shared such beautiful, touching moments with you all. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

And now, here’s a little video to showcase the very best of 2011 – your smiling faces, the love in your hearts, and moments that have changed your lives. Thank you for inviting me to document this for you. It’s truly been an honor.

On the docket – portraits!

Cheers,

-Kristine

Getting Art Into Missoula Schools – {Paxson Art Project}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:28:29 +0000

This past spring I had the wonderful opportunity to help produce a documentary about the Paxson Art Project taking place in Paxson Elementary School in Missoula, a program that was developed by the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC). Visiting artists came into the school and taught kids from kindergarten through fifth grade new art concepts. Currently these kids only receive 6 hours of art per year. Yes, you heard that right – per YEAR.

I stopped by these visiting artists’ classes and put together an informative video about the project which will be shown to folks around the area to hopefully help educate them about the need for art for kids.

Please take a moment to view this video, and if you find this as important as I do, please feel free to share with others. Thank you!

The video is about 10 minutes long (but so worth the watch), so you may want to get the video started by pressing the play button. Once it begins loading, I’d suggest pressing pause until the video is fully loaded, then begin watching. Don’t forget to have your volume turned on! Also, if you’d like to watch the video in HD (high definition, please click the link below the video to be taken to the Vimeo site to watch in HD.)

Paxson Art Project from Kristine Paulsen Photography on Vimeo.

On the docket: portraits and weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Get Psyched to Ride Your Bike! – {Pedal Portland’s Website Unveiled!}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:28:14 +0000

Remember a few months ago when I was off gallivanting in Portland, Oregon? It wasn’t all gallivanting, and, in addition to a lovely portrait session I did on Cannon Beach, I was also working with Pedal Portland to help develop and design their new website for their new business – from their logo, to their video, to their finished website. We had a great time making photos for the site, creating some multimedia content, and overall, creating something that could really benefit Portland people interested in exploring urban bicycling.

Take a peek at the video we produced – and if you like amusing bloopers, stick around ’til the end. :)

So, drum roll please….I’d love to introduce Pedal Portland’s website! Please check it out and tell your friends (especially if you’re in the Portland area). Enjoy! (Click on the image below to visit the website – if you want to see a cool animation, be sure to use either a Chrome or Safari browser as Firefox isn’t able to show the animation in its full glory.)

On the docket: weddings, portraits and bridal sessions! Woo hoo!

Cheers,

-Kristine

Missoula’s Own Peter the Pie Guy – {Wordless Wednesday}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:26:59 +0000

Today’s Wordless Wednesday post features a video I just put together for Peter the Pie Guy who’s become a regular at the Missoula Clark Fork River Market on Saturdays in the spring and summer selling his made-from-scratch pies.

I call this: { Peter the Pie Guy – an Ode to Betty Lou } Now, let’s let him do the talking! (Click the play button below to get it started. You may want to press play and then pause to let the video start loading. To watch in HD, click the HD button and follow the instructions.)

On the docket: engagement sessions!

Cheers!

-Kristine

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream! – {Big Dipper Video and Photo Shoot}

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:32 +0000

So, I love dairy products. There. I said it. It’s out. I love them unabashedly, wholeheartedly, forever. Especially ice cream. And especially when it’s ice cream made by Big Dipper in Missoula, Montana. Their rich, creamy, unique flavors are just several of many reasons to love their ice cream. Throw in great community involvement and business-to-business collaboration and you’ve got a perfect recipe for a wonderful, local ice cream shop. There’s a reason people love this place.

There have been some great changes and additions to the shop in Missoula (new neon signage as well as the Coneboy ice cream truck) and I was asked to make some photographs for Big Dipper to highlight these changes. I have a weakness for multimedia, too, so I made a short video to document the fun atmosphere of this business. But enough chit chat – on to the photos and video! Be sure to have your sound on for the video and click the play button to get it started. (There are two versions – a longer one with a staff interview and shorter one without the interview.) Also, I’ve got to give a huge thanks to the participants in the photos and video! You were great!

P.S. Can you find the actual big dipper in the sky? I was so happy the sky was clear so the stars were visible!

Here’s the long version of the video (2 minutes 16 seconds):

Here’s the shorter version of the video (1 minute 51 seconds):

On the docket: senior sessions and family sessions!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Missoula engagement “save the date” video

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:04:47 +0000

I’m so excited! I finally get to announce one of my newest options available to those of you out there who are planning on getting married – save the date engagement videos! (And, hey, if you’re not getting married and you want one “just because,” that’s awesome, too!)

Take a peek at the one I created for Panika and Austin, whose photos have graced this blog in two previous posts (this post and this post). We had a lot of fun with this video and made it in between making engagement photos. I hope you enjoy it – feel free to share with friends. :) And remember, I’m based out of Montana, but I’ll travel, too. (And enjoy it!)

(P.S. the video might take a while to upload even though it’s only about 2 1/2 minutes long. To get it loading, press the play button, wait until you see the “bar” start to creep along and press pause to let it fully load before viewing.) Also, I’d recommend watching it in HD, so be sure to click the HD button before loading if you’d like to watch it at a higher quality.)

Cheers!

-Kristine

Montana Food Bank Network’s Canstruction Event

Kristine Paulsen Photography — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:06:11 +0000

The last couple days have been a bit hectic, but it’s been great. I was busy helping out the Montana Food Bank Network cover their Canstruction event held at Southgate Mall in Missoula.

Canstruction, if you haven’t heard of this before, is an event where teams work to create and build structures out of cans. Various local organizations are paired up with architects and compete against one another for awards. All the cans of food are donated to the Montana Food Bank Network after the competition has ended.

It was pretty cool to see what the teams came up with, and even more fun to see how much everyone was enjoying themselves. Very heartening.

I was busy taking photos during the entire event, as well as video, and put together a short-ish video to document it.

Check it out! I think it’s kinda fun! :)

Canstruction 2009
If your computer has the capabilities, be sure to watch it in HD!

Thanks!

-Kristine