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National Adorable Children and Pawsitively Adorable Contest Winners {SE MN Photographer}

We are proud to announce we had 9 winners in the National portion of the Adorable Children and Pawsitively Adorable contests. The National portion of the contest took place at the lab and was judged by a panel of judges based on quality, appearance, charm, expression, and personality.

In the National Pawsitively Adorable contest…

We had First Place for Me & My Human. They won a $100 Visa gift card.

We had Second Place for Newborns. They won a $75 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for Dogs. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention for dogs. Super exciting as this is my dog, Maverick. We won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention in Buddies. They won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

In the National Adorable Children contest…..

We had a Second Place for Bloopers. They won a $75 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for Bloopers. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for 13 Months- 2 Years. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention for 9-12 Years. They won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

The lab where these took place is having some website issues, but as soon as we can see the other winners, I will post them here, too. Congratulations, everyone! Thanks for participating and voting! =)

And since we did not do the local portion of the Pawsitively Adorable as it was mostly my assistant’s dogs and family pets, and I had not posted the Pawsitively Adorable images, these are the other images we submitted. So they each received a 16×20 print from their session.

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A Watch Me Grow Session {MN Portrait Photographer}

This post will be a little different as we  take a trip down memory lane, featuring not only the beautiful photos from a 3 month  Watch Me Grow  portrait session but also the newborn and maternity sessions. 

Maternity Session

This Watch Me Grow Session with this adorable family started with the sweet anticipation of welcoming a new member. Before Miss M’s arrival, we had the pleasure of documenting the radiant glow of the expectant mother during her maternity session. The picturesque Spring Valley, MN landscape served as the perfect backdrop for capturing the excitement and anticipation that comes with the imminent arrival of a little one. Check out the beautiful photos taken in Spring Valley, MN that showcase the love and excitement surrounding this growing family.

Welcoming Baby – Newborn Portrait Session

Fast forward to Miss M’s newborn session, where we immortalized the tiny features and delicate details that make every newborn unique. The newborn session captured the essence of those early days – the delicate features, tiny fingers, and the overwhelming love that radiated from the parents and the new and very proud big brother. These timeless images are a testament to the joy and innocence that come with the arrival of a newborn.

A Delayed Watch Me Grow Session

Finally, the day arrived for Miss M’s Watch Me Grow 3 Month session, it was a little late from my recovery from surgery and then sickness at their house.  Nevertheless, it evolved into a heartwarming 4-Month Watch Me Grow session. From tummy time that she did not enjoy to adorable expressions, the session beautifully documented Miss M’s developing personality, from those initial smiles to the adorable milestones achieved in just four short months.

Creating Lasting Memories

Every photo session is an opportunity to freeze moments in time. Our goal is to provide families with timeless memories that will be cherished for years to come. Miss M’s Watch Me Grow journey over the past four months vividly illustrates the remarkable changes and growth. These images serve as cherished keepsakes that will be fondly remembered for years to come.

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Kingsland Athletic Booster Club Posters {SE MN Sports Team Photographer}

Exciting news! The Kingsland Athletic Booster Club 2024 winter 10×20 banner photos are available and this year we added being able to purchase the individuals with different backgrounds. $10 of each team banner photo will go back to KABC.

We are using the same site used this fall for orders. If you have a student on the team, you will/should have received an email from the coach/advisor with the link, access code, and 2 PDF files, one is a step-by-step on how to order and the other has a code for free shipping. I also added a video walkthrough if you are having trouble ordering.

The gallery will expire, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

These orders will also be shipped directly to you from the lab. These orders are sent automatically to the lab, we will not see them, so no changes can be made once an order has been placed. Please double-check your order and crop of photos before completing your order. Only order the team photos as 10×20’s, if you order as another size, it will cut the photo off as shown in the preview before confirming, what you see on the confirmation screen is what you will get.

If you have any questions or did not get the email from the coach/advisor, please let me know.

P.S. If you still have old posters to pick up, they will be in the concession stands at the remaining home basketball games.

SE MN Sports Team Photo of Kingsland High School Boys Basketball taken by Photography by Kari

SE MN Sports Team Photo of Kingsland High School Girls Basketball taken by Photography by Kari

SE MN Sports Team Photo of Kingsland High School one act aken by Photography by Kari

SE MN Sports Team Photo of Kingsland High School robotics taken by Photography by Kari

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Merry Christmas {SE MN Photographer}

?? Merry Christmas from Maverick and me! ??

Hope you had a magical Christmas filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments with family and friends. Cherish the moments, and savor the memories.

May the coming year be filled with new opportunities and countless beautiful moments waiting to be captured.

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Christmas Mini 10 {SE MN Photographer}

Gathered under the glow of Christmas lights, cousins are like presents that arrive early – wrapped in laughter, tied with memories, and filled with love. Here’s to festive moments and the warmth of family bonds.

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Christmas Mini 9 {SE MN Photographer}

Siblings make present shopping an adventure, turning the hunt for gifts into laughter-filled escapades. This Christmas, may the joy of togetherness be the greatest gift you find.

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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