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Sunflower Mini {SE MN High School Senior Photography}

Who doesn’t love sunflowers?!?! I know I do, they are one of my favorite flowers. And since we had between 8 to 10 inches of snow in southeast Minnesota today, I thought I would share photos from a senior sunflower mini session from last fall.

Sunflowers fields are a bit scarce in SE MN, so Andrea planted some in my family’s garden for us to use during sessions. This mini senior sunflower session was so much fun! Such a lovely young lady in our “field” (patch is probably a better word) on such a perfect Minnesota fall evening with the most beautiful sunlight. She did such a great job with movement and expression, she was a natural in front of the camera.  But not surprised as I had done a session with her when she was about 4 in one of my first years in business and she was a natural then, too. It was such a delight working with her and her Mom, again! These are some of our favorite images from her session. Enjoy!

I LOVED the few mini sunflower shoots we did this past year at our farm with our sunflowers! I already can’t wait to do photos in them again next summer! If you’re wanting a sunflower field session, and want to be one of the first to know when I start opening up my booking dates, send us a message and we’ll be sure to let you know first.

Senior girl portrait with sunflower by face

High school senior kneeling in from of MN sunflower field

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Corinna, Class of 2020 {Senior Portraits in SE MN}

I had the great pleasure to create Corinna’s portraits for her last high school year as a senior this fall. Creating the right environment for someone, especially a young person, to feel comfortable in front of the camera is likely the best compliment for me. I feel this is reflected in her senior portraits.

We had such a great time together capturing this time in her life and the very big milestone of her senior year during her 3 sessions. I especially love the photo of her laughing. She’s truly one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet and will also always put a smile on your face with her witty personality. For her first session, we went to Lanesboro, MN. It is very picturesque and is a very popular place for vacationing tourists in the summertime. I myself have photographed there plenty of times. We also did some photos out at our family farm and in the studio in Spring Valley, MN. Enjoy!

senior girl in flowery dress standing by blue pillar

high school girl leaning in flower vines

high school girl with dog

senior girl outdoors leaning on light pole

senior girl sitting in front of sunflowers

senior girl in front of gate of flowers

high school girl laughing with nose crinkle

Senior girl with cardigan standing in front of arch door

high school senior girl leaning over chair

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Justin ’20 {SE MN Senior Portrait Photographer}

Yesterday we delivered this order of 4-11×14 standouts and a 16×20 standout as well. Love them! Standouts are a print with 3/4″ edge that is slightly textured with a black plastic that encases lightweight foam. They also have holes added to the backside making it ready to hang as soon as it arrives.

Had a fun time capturing some senior photos of Justin. We also got to do a few family portraits as well. How beautiful is their yard?! I was excited to be able to do a session there again as it just so perfect there for photos. And this time we didn’t have a snake cross our path as we did during his older brother’s senior session.

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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday Sale {SE MN Portrait Photographer}

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Also, share this post on Facebook  (make sure it’s public so we can see it) and share in the comments with a photo of how you’re giving thanks  or what you’re thankful for this year, then on Wednesday, November 28th we will draw a name for a $50 gift certificate to Photography by Kari.
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Now Booking Class of 2019 {SE MN Senior Portrait Photographer}

I want to take a minute to wish all of these 2018 GRADS a big, heartfelt congratulations! It was truly an amazing experience having each of you in front of my camera for your senior sessions.  Hats of to you and thank you for choosing Photography by Kari. 

It’s now time to welcome the Class of 2019 to their Senior year. Who wants to get a jump start on their Senior year? A frequent question asked by parents of upcoming High School Seniors is WHEN should their son or daughter schedule their Senior portrait session for. The majority of the Seniors I work with are photographed the summer/fall prior to the start of their Senior year. From previous experience your  Senior year is often a busy one! For those students active in sports, band, choir, etc. it can be difficult to schedule your Senior’s portrait session between practices, games, and performances once the school year is in session. I strongly encourage Senior families to consider scheduling a 2018 summer session for their 2019 High School Senior. In doing so, you can breathe a little easier knowing you already have one task checked off that “To Do” list that comes along with the Senior year experience.

I am excited to announce that my Summer 2018 calendar is now open for scheduling!   To see more of our senior sessions, click on the  “categories” tab and then click “senior”. 

Now for our Senior Special…..  Booking early is important if you want a late summer or early fall session. These will book first and once they’re gone, they’re gone. With that said, mention you saw this blog post and book a June or July Senior Deluxe or Exclusive session, get an additional $50 print credit and get a set of 3, 3×3 Accordion Books with images from your session featured, a value of $100, for a total value of $150.  Appointments are limited and are subject to availability.  No cash value.  Only sessions rescheduled by photographer due to weather will still qualify for special pricing.  Only sessions rescheduled by photographer due to weather will still qualify for special pricing. Any sessions rescheduled by the customer/client must be re-booked at regular rates if the rescheduled date is not in June or July of 2018,  meaning you will not receive the additional $50 print credit nor the 3 Accordion Books. Session retainer fees in full must be paid within 10 days of receiving the invoice and before the session.

Ready to schedule your senior pictures? Our calendar for Summer senior portrait sessions is starting to fill. Call or email us today to get more information or to book your session, 507.951.0640 or kari@photographybykari.com. The Class of 2019…let me help tell YOUR story!

 


 
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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