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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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Fall Engagement {SE MN Engagement Couple Portrait Photographer}

Back in October, we had the pleasure of meeting up with Maddi and Justin for their engagement session. It was a windy and cold day, but sunny. The colors were looking extra vibrant, providing the perfect scenery for their session. We are so glad they were willing to brave the cold and the wind because their portraits turned out beautifully.

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Happy New Year {Spring Valley MN Portrait Photographer}

Hard to believe another year has flown by! I am so thankful for  the best year ever with the most amazing seniors, families, bellies, babies and smiles that you allowed me to capture in 2014! Thank you for a wonderful year!

Lots of changes coming for Photography by by Kari  including new session packages and products! Until then, stay warm with your loved ones!
Also, I hope your holiday season was great and memorable, and that the New Year brings you much happiness and joy.

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 2014,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 1/2/15 , and winner will be announced on Jan 2, 2015. 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 once again since it’s so cold, here’s a photo from 2 of the warmest days of this year with some of my favorite people….

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FALL’n in LOVE! {Spring Valley MN Engagement Portrait Photographer}

One of my amazing assistants is getting ready to say “I do”, next year! Hooray!  And I had the wonderful pleasure of taking her engagements pictures last week. I am so happy for them and their new adventure … let it begin!

Congrats to you both!  

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Engaged {SE MN Engagement Portrait Photographer}

Ooooh I am just tickled to share these pictures of Alyx and Kal’s engagement session! I’ve known  Alyx  since she was a baby and lived  2 doors down from my Grandparents, taking her and her sister to the pool,   having taken her graduation photos what now seems like forever ago, working side by side with each other with her as an assistant for me since I started out, yearbook, the list could go on and on…  Love her and all the great memories I have with her!

I was honored  when Alyx asked me to do their engagement photos and I was excited to meet Kal after hearing so much about him from Alyx. Here are some of my favorite images from their engagement shoot downtown Rochester.   It was such a perfect fall day… beautiful weather, fun photos, and supper at the Outback! Congratulations to you two!!

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Couples in Love {Southeast Minnesota Couples Portrait Photographer}

Today, I’m working on this gallery from a  session from the end of December.  A few of one couple that has been married for many years, but hasn’t had  photos taken of just them for awhile and the other, their daughter and new son-in-law. who just got married earlier this past year and were home over the holidays to celebrate with a wedding reception with their family friends.

Thank you for a phenomenal session!  And just a reminder that couples sessions don’t just have to be for the newly engaged. They can also be for those that have been married for some time and have not had photos taken recently! So come on couples – let’s have some fun!

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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