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HomeKurt R. Wlasak grew up in the North suburbs of Illinois and now resides in Schererville, Indiana with his wife, Lori,  and son, Bobby.  Kurt began his wedding photography business after stepping in to take pictures of a friend's wedding at the last moment.  There has been a steady cadence of referrals since that first event in 2001.  Kurt gets to know each couple before the event to help capture those special moments.  Shooting both digital and film gives him the flexibility he needs to produce portraits that express the emotions of the day.  By keeping costs down he is able to provide beautiful photos to those on a tight budget, while maintaining the quality you would expect from a higher priced photographer.  

Kurt also enjoys photographing the outdoors and finds the natural setting around his home to be a perfect place for many nature scenes, as well as, providing beautiful outdoor background for family portraits.  He has traveled to many national parks, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic to capture truly inspiring photographs.

bulletKurt R. Wlasak has been the official photographer for the itSMF USA Convention since 2005.
bulletKurt was the official photographer for the Lansing Historical Society "Tri Motors in Plan View" event held during the summer and fall of 2006.

Lori Beier-Wlasak is an integral part of the inner workings of our photography business.  She is not only responsible for web design and advertising, but also album page designs,  all while holding down a full-time job outside of the photography business.  In her spare time she can be found paper crafting, either scrapbooking, card making or doing other paper projects.   Lori is happiest working behind the scenes.  To see what else she is up to, please check out her blog

What People are Saying About Kurt:

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My daughter found Photos by Kurt on his website while she was searching for a photographer for her wedding. Her wedding brought Kurt to a ceremony site that he had never been to before, but from the photos that he took one [would ] of thought he was very familiar with the setting and had taken many photos there!  He was with us the entire day and once again after viewing the photos he had taken, there were photos that we probably would never of thought of, but we never felt like there was a camera in our faces the whole time. It was absolutely wonderful and we would recommend him highly!!!-From Carol Poindexter for Fries Wedding

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The photo's really look great, thanks again! We will look over the pictures and get back with you in a few days. Thank you for everything. You have been really great to work with. Have a great Evening. Karen E. Jernigan for Hills Wedding

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We used Kurt for our wedding reception and could not have been happier.  He was professional and very personable.  The pictures were outstanding and now we have the hard task of deciding which ones we want duplicates of because there are so many we like.  We would recommend Kurt highly to anyone.   Rebecca & Steven Blackmun

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I really have to thank you for the pictures they were all very nice. We couldn't have asked for anything more than what you did for us. Thank you so much. Elizabeth for Garcia Wedding

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Thanks again for doing such a fantastic job!  Being the control freak I am, I can't tell you how much it meant to me not having to worry about the pictures!  Knowing you were taking them put me well at ease to enjoy the wedding!...Gena Smith for Smith/Carter Wedding

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Thanks for the photos. They have provided a wonderful memory for many friends and for myself as well.  Bishop George Rassas

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Thank you for taking pictures at our wedding.  There were a lot of great shots.  Karl & Laura Eidam Wedding

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Thanks Kurt again for everything.. You really are the one who made our wedding absolutely fabulous... And you made my dream come true that evening.. Thank you!!  --  Chad & Maggie Grivetti

bulletWe always engage Photos by Kurt because he consistently captures the  fun and energy of our conference. Kurt mingles  among our conference attendees with professionalism and with an understanding of itSMF USA as if he were a long standing member."  -- Maria Metcalf, National Conference Committee Chair
bulletI just wanted to email you and say that I was extremely pleased with your services for our wedding. You [are] all that I could imagine for a  photographer.  Thank you for your dedication and assistance all day and through the planning. We just can't wait to see the finished project.  Again Thank You Kurt Truly. - Lindsey Blink
bulletJust wanted to say thanks for EVERYTHING yesterday, the whole entire day was awesome and you did a great job. Sorry we have some crazy friends and family, hope we didn't give you too hard of a time!! ... Once again, thank you soooooooooo much! You're the best! - Dana
 

 

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