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One doesn’t need to have a reason to have an image created. I think of all of the amazing portraits of our family members throughout the generations captured at various ages.
This particular self-portrait was created to celebrate my final year in my 50’s, which started today.
Let’s create an image together to celebrate YOU. Promise, we will create something that you LOVE and your family will treasure.❤️

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A portrait can feel more like a painting, rich in color, rich in texture, evoking storytelling with timeless appeal. There is nothing more precious than capturing these innocent years. ❤️

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The day started like this, and it ended like this.
Last night as Al and I were going to bed, I said, “Tomorrow is PPI’s print competition.” I tried to get ready a little earlier this year and didn’t tell him when I submitted my images.
After it came out of my mouth, I felt the littlest bit panicky. “Why do I do this to myself?” Competition is such a vulnerable position in which to put yourself. You have no idea what judges may score or say about your images.
This morning, after a hard time sleeping, I got myself up and going and prepared to watch competition. As usual, there were moments I held my breath before finally breathing a sigh of relief.
But today, I received my best and second best scores ever in competition! Were there other scores that were higher? Yes. But today I achieved my personal best. ❤️ I am still in a bit of shock. I cannot share these images for a while because I am entering them in other upcoming competitions. But tonight, we celebrate!😊

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Truth.
I don’t know who’s more excited at my viewing sessions, my clients or me. 😊
I get so much personal fulfillment and joy by sharing my images with others!
Each viewing and ordering session starts with a slideshow featuring the best images. Together, I help guide my clients to selecting their favorite images by providing honest feedback and even projecting their favorite images on pictures of their own walls. This ensures that my clients receive exactly what they want for their home. My personal recommendations are a wall portrait or collection, prints for display and gift giving, and an album when there are just so many amazing images that they desire for safekeeping. 😊 Every session includes a complimentary app for my clients to enjoy sharing the images they ordered on social media.

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Branding images set you apart from competitors and help build confidence and trust.

This lady has no problem connecting with her clients.😊

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When your friend catches you behind the scenes at the YMCA Winter Wingding.😀

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Today I received my annual certificate as a member of the International Society of Animal Photographers, a group of which I have very much enjoyed being a member for the last several years.
This weekend, you have an opportunity to bid on a pet session in our studio and 11x14 portrait of your 4-legged friend at the Algona Family YMCA Winter Wingding! This is a great opportunity to capture an image of your pet and support our local YMCA!

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A portrait is a way to forever freeze a moment in time. Littles do not stay little. 🥺
Those dimples in the fingers and creases on the toes are worthy of capture and memory. ❤️

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