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The 411

Welcome to the new home of Prairie Fire Images. It’s not a website or a blog. It’s a blog-site, the best of both worlds. Here you will find galleries of images, up to date information, and tidbits of my personal life. Through all of this I hope you are able to get a feel for who I am.

My name is Keith. I am a photographer from Topeka, Kansas who documents real moments, tight details, and relaxed portraits for wedding couples throughout Kansas and Missouri. The number one goal at your wedding is to provide uncompromising quality in the documentation and presentation of your special moments. With a perfect mix of contemporary wedding photography and photojournalism your wedding album will tell the complete story of your special day.

Did you know I do more than just weddings?  Go to my editorial and commercial photography website at www.KeithCzechanski.com

Take a look around the site and let me know what you think.

Prairie Fire Images, with photography by Keith Czechanski

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Whitney and Jeff were married on January 23, 2010 in Topeka. It was my first wedding of the year and the weather was actually good for January. Here are some of their great wedding images.

The bride touching up her makeup before wedding time.

The bride touching up her makeup before wedding time.

For those of you with a shoe fetish, this is one of the bride's maids shoes. Hot.

For those of you with a shoe fetish, this is one of the bride's maids shoes. Hot.

Grandpa taking a break before the ceremony.

Grandpa taking a break before the ceremony.

The cutest flower girl ever.

The cutest flower girl ever.

Dad walking daughter down the aisle.

Dad walking daughter down the aisle.

Yes, his shoes to say HELP.

Yes, his shoes do say HELP.

I always like the candle lighting part of the wedding.

I always like the candle lighting part of the wedding.

The kiss of the newly married couple.

The kiss of the newly married couple.

Leaving the church and husband and wife.

Leaving the church and husband and wife.

Just a little bit of PDA, Public Display of Affection.

Just a little bit of PDA, Public Display of Affection.

The guys on the steps of the Capital Building.

The guys on the steps of the Capital Building.

And the girls too.

And the girls too.

Here is Whitney and Jeff inside the Capital Plaza Hotel.

Here is Whitney and Jeff inside the Capital Plaza Hotel.

The couple outside the reception site just before the sun went down.

The couple outside the reception site just before the sun went down.

And we all know I love cake. They had three flavors!

And we all know I love cake. They had three flavors!

The bride and grooms rings set on a branch which was part of the table pieces.

The bride and grooms rings set on a branch which was part of the table pieces.

I grabbed this shot of the brides sister and her Aussie boyfriend. Love it.

I grabbed this shot of the brides sister and her Aussie boyfriend. Love it.

Lets Dance!!

Lets Dance!!

The first wedding of 2010!!! Yea! Here is Whitney and Jeff’s slideshow. Enjoy and leave them a comment below.

Bridal Show

Are you looking forward to seeing Prairie Fire Images at the local bridal shows? Well, we won’t be there. Bridal shows are just not our style, nor are they the style of the bride’s and groom’s that look to hire Prairie Fire Images.

Do you want to go to the bridal show and talk to salesmen that will try and push you into signing a contract? Or do you want to set up a meeting with Prairie Fire Images and talk about photography?

For those that love photography. Be Bold

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Elijah Daniel Torrez was born on October 14th, 2009. Daddy is a firefighter in Topeka so we took some images at fire station #4 where he works. He is a cutie. I’m talking about the baby, not Jacob.

How about some new wedding images? Here are some from Beth and Matt’s wedding in Topeka that took place on November 7th.

Here is a shot of Beth's dress showing some of the details.

Here is a shot of Beth's dress showing some of the details.

Here is the beautiful bride before the ceremony.

Here is the beautiful bride before the ceremony.

Dad walking his daughter down the aisle.

Dad walking his daughter down the aisle.

The ceremony at Holy Name.

The ceremony at Holy Name.

The happy couple leaving the church and heading to the Capital Plaza for the reception.

The happy couple leaving the church and heading to the Capital Plaza for the reception.

A relaxed portrait of the bride. It's what we do.

A relaxed portrait of the bride. It's what we do.

These are flowers. I bet you already knew that.

These are flowers. I bet you already knew that.

Party Time at the Capital Plaza in Topeka.

Party Time at the Capital Plaza in Topeka.

You know I always have to show a cake shot. Yum!

You know I always have to show a cake shot. Yum!

The bride and grooms first dance.

The bride and grooms first dance.

The ceremony took place at Holy Name in Topeka.

The ceremony took place at Holy Name in Topeka.

Beth and Matt were married in Topeka on November 7th. Their wedding was at Holy Name and the reception took place at the Capital Plaza Hotel. It was a beautiful November day for a wedding and the party at the reception was rocking. Here is their slideshow.

Angie and Owen’s Thank You Card. Angie had asked me about making her a thank you card for after her wedding in Lawrence last month. This is a custom design, 5X7 card. These can be ordered in a flat or folded card. They can also be printed out on photo paper for a lower cost alternative.

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Get ready for my longest post EVER. Totally sweet wedding. Angie and Owen were married on Oct. 24th, 2009 in Lawrence Kansas. We had great weather, great light , and a great couple. Angie looked stunning! Love it all.

"I want my hair to look like this"

"I want my hair to look like this"

Angie getting her hair did at Static in downtown Lawrence. She looks kinda happy here.

Angie getting her hair did at Static in downtown Lawrence. She looks kinda happy here.

The cutest flower girl ever.

The cutest flower girl ever.

Putting the veil on. So unique.

Putting the veil on. So unique.

The veil. Nuff said.

The veil. Nuff said.

And her hair was perfect. Thanks Static salon.

And her hair was perfect. Thanks Static salon.

The wedding and reception were held at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. Fantastic venue.

The wedding and reception were held at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. Fantastic venue.

Relaxed portrait of the Groom and his men.

Relaxed portrait of the Groom and his men.

Angie's beautiful dress hanging in her room at the Eldridge Hotel.

Angie's beautiful dress hanging in her room at the Eldridge Hotel.

Something special.

Something special.

Angie's vintage look was just perfect and the light coming into her room lit her with a glow.

Angie's vintage look was just perfect and the light coming into her room lit her with a glow.

WoW!

WoW!

So me some additude. Strike a pose. Yes.

Show me some attitude. Strike a pose. Yes.

Father and Daughter

Father and Daughter

The ceremony at the Eldridge Hotel.

The ceremony at the Eldridge Hotel.

Yea, we're married.

Yea, we're married.

A nice relaxed portrait of the newly married couple.

A nice relaxed portrait of the newly married couple.

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Have I told you I love cake? It's the only reason I shoot weddings. Yum.

Have I told you I love cake? It's the only reason I shoot weddings. Yum.

A nice moment between the Bride and Groom.

A nice moment between the Bride and Groom.

The dance. Perfect way to end a super long blog post.

The dance. Perfect way to end a super long blog post.

Check out this sweet save the date card I whipped up for Jessica and Michael. I’ll post some more of their engagement session later.

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Here is a wedding album design that I just finished. The first image is the cover which is printed on Metal. So sweet and cool looking. The wedding is Emily and Michael’s from earlier this year in Lawrence. Enjoy.