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Extended Farm Family {MN Portrait Photographer}

I absolutely loved this extended farm family photo session from last month before the beans started turning to be harvested here in Southeast Minnesota. Everything about this SE MN family photo session was perfect. From the amazing glowy sunlight to the perfectly coordinated outfits,  I couldn’t have asked for a better setting, props, or smiling faces.

It was also fun as I got to work with a former assistant and friend, Katie.  This was a great session for her to work on as she has grown up around farm equipment her entire life as her Dad has sold John Deere tractors for many years with his business Isenberg Equipment and now for SEMA Equipment. So Katie and Jim were razing each other about which equipment is better.  So much fun to listen to the banter. 

Thank you, again, Hartson Family for having us take your family photos! Here are a few of my personal faves!

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Birthday Dog {MN Dog Portraits}

This shoot is just too cute!  My dog, Maverick, turns 2 years old today!  And since I’m a little extra and obsessed when it comes to him, we celebrated with some MN dog birthday portraits.  Last year he had a cake outside with balloons, so this year we celebrated with an ice cream cone at the studio with his birthday boy scarf

He is such a great model and every time we go to the studio for photos, he goes right to his spot when you ask him. He is the best muse a photographer could ask for.

I hope you enjoy Maverick’s silly birthday photos as much as he loved his ice cream cone!

Also, big thanks to Rylee for getting a photo of me with Maverick, too.  I LOVE it! 

If you’ve got a furry family member that will be celebrating a milestone, I’d love to capture your dog with some MN dog birthday portraits to last a lifetime. Send us a message using our contact form or email us.

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Senior Guy with Guitar {Racine MN Senior Photographer}

This past year I got to work with some very awesome Senior Guys. They were so relaxed and I really enjoyed working with them. One of the fun things about senior portraits is the unique perspective that each senior wants to capture about themselves. Using props from their hobbies always helps adds personality to a portrait and makes it a little unique.

Burkely brought 2 guitars to his session to use for props. We started his session outside around the studio in downtown Spring Valley, MN. During the session, we were talking to him and his Dad about his guitars and found out they had a large collection of guitars at home. So we decided to go to their home and do some photos in their backyard to capture more of their collection. Love that we were able to capture him in his element with something he is passionate about. It truly makes his senior portraits unique.

Also if you have a child or are an adult looking to learn to play the guitar or ukulele, Burkely is giving lessons this summer. You can find more information on Lessons with Burkely summer classes and privates lessons here: https://www.facebook.com/Lessons-by-Burkely-104588398500342/

If you’re ready to book a senior portrait session or have any questions, let’s chat! Just complete the contact form and we can start planning your custom senior pictures! We still have a handful of summer dates left as well as fall dates! For more session info, be sure to visit my WEBSITE.

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9 Month Watch Me Grow {Southeast MN Infant Photographer}

What a familiar face this is… Mr. W is 9 months old and back to the studio for his 4th session of his Watch Me Grow Session.

Having Mr. W in the studio is always a good time. He is such a happy baby. He is 9 months old this time and he is moving all over now and is walking already. I love watching these little ones grow!

It’s crazy to think we are already planning his one-year session.

Like I always say, these babies grow way too fast and we always love it when our clients book Watch Me Grow Sessions because you can never have too many photos the first year!

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3-Month Watch Me Grow Session {Rochester MN Baby Portrait Photographer}

Baby S came into the studio for her 3-month Watch Me Grow session. Her parents wanted to capture some beautiful photos of her at this stage where they start smiling and showing their sweet little personalities.

Watch Me Grow sessions are perfect for capturing all those baby phases! Documenting the growth from newborn all the way through to their first birthday. A lot happens in a year!

Baby S is so photogenic with those gorgeous big blue eyes. She made us work for the few smiles we got and even got a little nap in during her session.

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Photography by Kari specializes in custom portraiture of newborn, family, children sports team banners, dog, and high school seniors in Spring Valley, MN, and surrounding Southeast Minnesota areas.

Areas, including, but not limited to, Rochester, Preston, Chatfield, Stewartville, Grand Meadow, LeRoy, Ostrander, Kasson, Hayfield, Plainview, St. Charles and Pine Island.

Southeast Minnesota based photographer.

specializing in newborn, family, children, and senior photography.

located in sPRING vALLEY, mn

TELEPHONE :: 507.951.0640

E-MAil :: kari@photographybykari.com