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  • Eighth Day Photography

    I'm Ksenia, a wedding and portrait photographer in the Chicago, Illinois and Fort Wayne, Indiana and everywhere in between and beyond! Here you'll find photos and thoughts from my events and sessions and everyday my life.

    We live a bit of a strange life, as my husband is an Orthodox priest, currently serving in Burbank, Illinois. We also homeschool our two young sons.

    Eighth Day Photography is currently booking weddings and portraits for 2012 and 2013. Please visit the Pricing link for the most current pricing.

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Bishop Matthias Visits Archangel Michael Orthodox Church | Burbank IL

Several months ago (this post is really late!), I photographed a special event at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church in Burbank IL: the visit of the diocesan bishop, Bishop Matthias.  It was a very lovely day, and I really enjoyed being with everyone as they welcomed a very special guest.

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New Pricing Information is Up!

I’m so excited that my new pricing information is now available under the Pricing tab!  Check it out!  And just in case you can’t wait to click on that button, here’s a sneak peak…

And don’t worry – my prices didn’t change!  I just hope this makes the prices more obvious and easier to find!  I’m all about simplicity these days.

Eighth Day Photography, baby photos photography portraits, newborn photos photography portraits, children

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Class of 2013 Seniors: Book Your Shoot Now!

I absolutely adore photographing high school seniors, so I’m super excited that the 2013 senior season is coming up! Everybody is different, some seniors like an urban location and some like the country.  I always love to see how each senior I photograph shows their own personal style and personality. Of course, it’s always so wonderful meeting the amazing people that come my way.  I can’t wait to see the beautiful people (on the inside and out) that I hope to work with this season.

Summer and fall are the best times to photograph your senior session so let’s get you on the books!

What You Get:

  • Photography session on location for up to 2 hours.
  • The best photos, edited in high resolution on a disc with reproduction rights.
  • Light skin photoshopping as needed for blemishes.
Price: $500
Ready to Get Started?  Contact me today!

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A Formal Portrait

I’m not known for my formal portraits.  I mostly shoot photojournalistic style, with some work with posing, but almost always in a natural environment.  This week, I was asked by Archangel Michael Orthodox Church in Burbank, IL to take a formal portrait of the priest there (who happens to be my husband).  So, we packed up the kids and went next door to the church, where I shot a nice formal portrait of my husband.  I think it came out lovely, and I’m so pleased to be able to shoot things I don’t normally shoot, in a manner I don’t usually shoot them.  This type of growth is vital, especially as I’ve slowed my photographer business down.  Enjoy the photo!

Archangel Michael Orthodox Church Priest Formal Church Portrait

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Last Bit of Foliage

I’m so happy that I managed to get outside with the family tonight, after a full day at the Museum of Science and Industry!  There were still some leaves on the trees tonight, and with some beautiful setting sun, I grabbed some quick photos of the family.  Here’s just one of my amazing husband!

 

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