Just finished editing this fun session. It was great to see “M” and her parents, again. We had last seen them in June when they were in MN visiting their family. So honored that they once again took time out from visiting their family for a photo session.
She was a fabulous subject to photograph… What a happy girl! She is quite the beauty and full of smiles! I cannot help but smile when looking at her portraits. Her expressions are just adorable.
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Booking Valentine Minis, now…. These are going to go fast!
There will be 3 drops to choose from; vintage newspaper with a banner (shown in the photo below), a brick wall with a graffiti heart on it, and a bright colored drop with hearts painted all over.
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Had so much fun with them and can not wait to meet their baby boy soon!! Thank you so much for allowing me to capture these memories!
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Heather Scanlan is the winner of a Standard Session with a $100 print credit.
Thanks to everyone who participated! It was great to see so many familiar names and many new ones as well.
Here’s the video with the name of the winner….
It’s that time again, when we reflect on the past year, and make resolutions for change in the New Year. Is anyone really good at keeping resolutions?
I can’t believe the year is coming to an end. It’s been an busy, interesting and good 2013. I’m very honored and thankful that you chose Photography by Kari to document these important memories in your family and that you were all so patient with me while I was sick during the last 6 months and the busiest part of the year. However, I am looking forward to an even better 2014!
With that said it’s…..
GIVEAWAY TIME! We would like to say thank you to our amazing clients and fans for being so loyal throughout 2013,to show our thanks, we are going to give away a free Standard Session, with a $100 print credit. To enter, simply share our fan page on Facebook and then comment on the blog letting us know you have done so!
Here is how it works…
1. Go to My Facebook Page
2. If you are not yet a fan, click “Like”
3. Find this post and find the “Share” link
4. Select “Share on your Timeline” and target “Public” or “Friends”
5. Come back to the blog and make a comment below letting me know you shared the post on Facebook. Make sure you use your correct email, so we can contact you if you are our winner. (Your e-mail address can only be seen by the blog administrator)
** Winner must be a fan of our Photography by Kari Facebook fan page and be at least 18 years old. Contest starts now and will end at Noon 1/1/14 , and winner will be announced on Jan 2, 2014. Winner will be selected by drawing a name out of a hat. Winning session includes, a 1-2 hour session with one location within 25 miles of our studio or in studio, up to 4 people included in the session, online gallery for 30 days with 20-30 proofs, and $100 print credit.**
***Disclaimer, this give away is not sponsored or associated with Facebook nor will the winner be notified by Facebook. Unclaimed prize has no value. ***
And since it strange for me to blog without a photo, here’s one from the hottest day of the year, Valley Fair with 3 of my favs, BUT one of my favorite days of the year, too…
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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.
