We are just crazy about each other….no, really, we are! We have decided that for our anniversary, we want to give our blog readers and Facebook fans a gift! We found a love for each other and discovered that we both LOVE photography too. It’s because of this that we started Chris Burke Photography.

The days are warm, but it’s a great time to plan ahead for Christmas cards and gifts. This time of year is a perfect backdrop for vibrant, fun portraits that show off your families’ individual style and personality.

Packages and A La Carte pricing available, just send us an email or call!

If you really want to have your family portraits done and can’t decide what to wear, we have a PDF for you with lots of hints and tips.

This past Saturday, July 23, I met up with Amy and Phillip for some engagement photos. They were so easy to work with and seemed to really and truly enjoy an excuse to spend some time laughing, tickling and loving on each other for some photos!!

There were major explosions on the Savannah River in Augusta on Saturday as the Augusta Southern Nationals lit up the water once again.  These are a few shots we took watching Top Fuel Hydro qualifications on Saturday.  Keep an eye on the Chris Burke Photo web site  (www.chrisburkephoto.com) for more to come.

It was nice to return to the Augusta Southern Nationals again after a 10 year hiatus.  The last time I was there was as a racer in Unlimited Outboard and the smell of burning alcohol and nitro in the air was quite invigorating (not to mention the sound of 6000 horsepower being unleashed on the Savannah River).  This was Tonya’s first visit to a drag boat race and it was quite an eye opener for her (maybe we can talk her into dusting off the boat…).  We really enjoyed our day Saturday and I hope you guys enjoy some of the shots we took.

Problem Child by Eddie Knox Racing

Problem Child

The Spirit of Texas by David Kirkland Racing

The Spirit of Texas

Hi, we’re integrating Facebook into our Blog over at Chris Burke Photography.  When you get a moment, navigate over to www.chrisburkephoto.com and check our our images and Blog.

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Sunday afternoon I met my niece and her fiance’ in her hometown for a maternity session.  She’s now 37 weeks and feeling every minute of it!   Despite how she feels, Tiffany is one beautiful Mom-to-be.  I wonder if your new baby girl will have your incredible blue eyes and sweet, sweet dimples?  I can’t wait to find out…

See what I mean about those eyes?

Sweet anticipation… 

We are launching our Senior Rep Program for the graduating class of 2011. We are looking for up to two reps each from Toombs County, Vidalia High School, Montgomery County, and Treutlen County High School. Here’s the deal if you’re selected:

•  1 free on-location session (up to 3 hours)
• 1 proofing gallery of up to 30 images to order from
• Your choice of graduation announcement designs and 25 free announcements
• A free supply of senior rep cards
• $25 print credit and $10 cash for every friend you refer to us that books a session
• 20% discount on portrait packages and a la carte items

You will receive a free photo session before June 2010. We will make senior rep cards for you prior to August 2010. Next, all you have to do is hand out your rep cards to friends, family, and other seniors. Show everyone your pictures on Facebook or MySpace and promote Chris Burke Photography to the best of your ability. For every rep card that is brought in, you receive $25 printing credit and $10 CASH. Your friends will receive $25 print credit and a 10% discount on package orders. After referring 5 of your friends, you will receive another mini-session and a soft cover book featuring the best images from both of your sessions.

 Terms and conditions:

• All senior rep photo sessions must be completed by June of 2010.
• Parents or Legal Guardians must sign a model release, allowing us to use your images for advertising purposes.
• A valid Senior Rep Referral Card must be presented by a referred student in order to receive any credits toward prints.
• Credits will only be issued when a referred senior’s session is complete and all fees are paid in a timely manner by the referred senior.
• You agree to represent only Chris Burke Photography for the 2010/2011 class year.
• Mini-sessions for those who refer 5 or more will take place in March-June of 2011.

 If you have a 2010-2011 Senior or know anyone who may be interested, please email us at info@chrisburkephoto.com and we will send them a Senior Rep application.

I just looove Dachshunds.  Love. them.  My cousin showed up the other day with her daughter to have her pictures done (check out Kate below) & brought along her two cute little mini dachshunds.   I learned one thing in the short time that we spent with her pups…pet photographers earn their money!  They were not the least bit concerned with having their best side to the camera.  We have a BIG yellow lab and she was ecstatic with her new playmates.    Hopefully soon we will be able to get them together again for a “playdate”!

Enjoy, Kathy!  I hope this brings a little smile to your face 

Here is a little slideshow of Hannah and Matt on their Big Day.

Kate is on her way to a winter formal at school and she looks fantastic. 

Here are a couple of shots of her before she went.

We had so much fun on Saturday celebrating the wedding of Hannah & Matt. It has been thrilling going thru all of the photos we took getting them ready for Hannah & Matt to look through. We aren’t finished with that part yet, but I just had to post a couple of images that really captured my attention.

We’ll have images from Hannah & Matt’s wedding up later this week, so stay tuned. For now, I have mommy duties!