Hi! We're Kirsten & David Grupa
We are the Phototgraphers behind the studio
David
David’s high energy, fun-loving style serves him well in photographing sports teams.
A lifelong resident of the Saint Paul area, David is a 1976 graduate of Hill-Murray High School. The year after graduation he became a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
David earned the distinction of Certified Professional Photographer in 1995 to become one of fewer than 50 CPPs in the State of Minnesota. He has always been an active volunteer for charities and associations he feels drawn toward. Locally he started a toy drive that benefits kids in the school district, and nationally, he served on the board for PPA Charities for many years.
While he has a list of professional accomplishments as a photographer, he is most proud of his family including his wife Kirsten, adult sons Mark and Joseph and his twin daughters Kathryn and Sylvia.
Kirsten
Starting her photography career in 2003 she quickly found her niche working with high school seniors. In addition to the seniors you'll find her working with our headshot clients. While David often questions if they are actually working or just laughing and having fun. Putting clients at ease is one of her biggest strengths.
Kirsten earned her designation of Certified Professional Photographer in 2008, joining David in being one of fewer than 50 CPPs in the State of Minnesota.
“My goal when photographing a session is to make my client feel their best and be amazed by the final images. Of course I want to be laughing and having a great time while getting it done.” - Kirsten