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Fine Art Photography Serving Northwest Iowa

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Check out Bloom’s amazing holiday deals! And while you are there, make sure to take a peek at this seasonal portrait. I think it turned out kind of sweet! 🥰🎄

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I haven’t captured a lot of newborn images in recent years, but when clients are desiring art, I am all in! 🥰❤️

We created the most amazing album from this session 🥰

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How fast does this time fly?🥺
Capture these moments today.❤️

Every day, every year that passes will be a reminder that you’re glad you took the time to create memories now. ❤️

www.portraitsbymichellealgona.com

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Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎄 How about a gift of a fun photography session and timeless art pieces of your family. 🥰 Our gift certificates are more than just a piece of paper, they come in a beautiful gift box that’s also filled with treats! If your special someone has a favorite treat just let me know and I’d be happy to include your selections.😊
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Before and After
Just for fun, the before and after images of “Twirling in Narnia.”
I would like to say I’d never fill in an evergreen skirt in Photoshop ever again. 😂 But truth is if the right image was presented, and I thought the effort would be worth it, I’d probably do it. 😂😀😉

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“Twirling in Narnia” was one of my 2025 print competition images.❤️

Yes, the skirt was made with real evergreens, created by Kelsey at Bloom.🤩

The expression, the headpiece, the effortless twirling…. 😍

Truth, this young lady was such a sport because this skirt was heavy and poky. 😬 But the resulting image?…🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️!!!

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Happy Thanksgiving to you from our studio!
I don’t know what I did to deserve my husband and our family, but I am so incredibly thankful .❤️

(When you had no plans to create a portrait, but liked the background that was still hanging from a session, and thought it matched the clothes you wore that day. 😊)

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This beauty is getting married this weekend! She is going to be the most stunning bride!❤️