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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? Check out Prairie Fire Seniors, Prairie Fire Bebe, and Prairie Fire Families in the gallery section.

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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It’s been awhile since I have posted images of the kids. Here they are playing in the backyard on a warm summer day. They are so cute.

Here is Lily. I think she was looking for worms.

Here is Lily. I think she was looking for worms.

Here is Noah giving a giggle at something.

Here is Noah giving a giggle at something.

Time for a little Rock and Roll slideshow! Here is the famous Emily and Michael in their very own show. Crank it up!

Emily and Michael from Keith Czechanski on Vimeo.

Emily and Michael had a great little wedding on the KU campus in Lawrence on June 20th. Here are a couple of images from their big day.

The brides beautiful flowers and dress.
The brides beautiful flowers and dress.Here is a close up of the unique necklace the bride had on.
Here is a close up of the unique necklace the bride had on.Here is a close up of the unique necklace the bride had on.

The bride as she waits for the ceremony to start.

The bride as she waits for the ceremony to start.
Michael, as he waits patiently for the wedding to begin.

Michael, as he waits patiently for the wedding to begin.

The wedding.

The wedding.

A relaxed portrait of the couple on the KU campus.

A relaxed portrait of the couple on the KU campus.

The couple is standing inside artwork that is located on the KU campus.

The couple is standing inside artwork that is located on the KU campus.

Another relaxed portrait inside the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence.

Another relaxed portrait inside the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence.

This is a couple truly in love with each other.

This is a couple truly in love with each other.

I set up a little fun photobooth at the reception. It was a hit and so much fun.

I set up a little fun photobooth at the reception. It was a hit and so much fun.

The kids loved the fun photobooth. I need a bigger backdrop, they kept jumping too far.

The kids loved the fun photobooth. I need a bigger backdrop, they kept jumping too far.

Even the older kids had fun with it.

Even the older kids had fun with it.

Don't mess with this bride. Don't worry, she is sweeter than this image conveys.

Don't mess with this bride. Don't worry, she is sweeter than this image conveys.

Michele and Johnnie were married on June 13th in Topeka. The wedding was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Here is their slideshow.

Michele and Johnnie from Keith Czechanski on Vimeo.

Here it is. Look out! It’s Erica and Blake’s slideshow.

Erica and Blake’s Wedding from Keith Czechanski on Vimeo.

Erica and Blake were married on June 6th in Topeka. After the wedding we hit wild and crazy downtown Topeka for some picture taking. Then it was off to TPAC for the reception.

Wedding ceremony in Topeka.

Wedding ceremony in Topeka.

Leaving the church with ribbons abound.

Leaving the church with ribbons abound.

Ring shot.

Ring shot.

The Bride and Groom and a sweet old car.

The Bride and Groom and a sweet old car.

The ride to downtown Topeka.

The ride to downtown Topeka.

The lineup of the Bridal Party.

The lineup of the Bridal Party.

Erica and Blake giving me the look.

Erica and Blake giving me the look.

The first dance at the reception.

The first dance at the reception.

Today was my first try at shooting baseball. I went out to Washburn’s Falley field to give it a go at High School baseball. I didn’t do that great. There was a lot of waiting for some action to happen. Here are a few of my favorites.

Going for the bunt. Did I spell "bunt" right?

Going for the bunt. Did I spell "bunt" right?

Team in the dugout.

Team in the dugout.

Fly ball to left field.

Fly ball to left field.

Hay batter batter. Swing!

Hay batter batter. Swing!

Seamen pitcher.

Seamen pitcher.

It looks a little inside to me.

It looks a little inside to me.

Safe at first.

Safe at first.

Images from Memorial Day. I took a drive out to the Topeka Cemetery and to the war memorial at the Great Overland Station to shoot some images. Enjoy and remember.

At the Topeka Cemetery.

At the Topeka Cemetery.

Rows of headstones at the Topeka Cemetery.

Rows of headstones at the Topeka Cemetery.

I believe these are Civil War era graves.

I believe these are Civil War era graves.

This is the War Memorial at the Great Overland Station.

This is the War Memorial at the Great Overland Station.

Here is a wider shot of the grounds.

Here is a wider shot of the grounds.

And here is the Memorial itself.

And here is the Memorial itself.

For you dog lovers out there. This is my girl Annie. She just looks so sweet in this picture I had to share.

Is this the sweetest face you have ever seen or what?

Is this the sweetest face you have ever seen or what?

Noah playing in the dirt. Boys will be boys.

I do think that is dirt on his mouth. Dirt is good for you, right?

I do think that is dirt on his mouth. Dirt is good for you, right?