Photography by Kari Blog-- Southeastern Minnesota Senior, Children, Newborn, Maternity, Engagement, Family photographer. Updates and recent photoshoots from Photography by Kari. Photography by Kari is located in Spring Valley, MN.

Friday, November 4, 2022

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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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Easter Bunny Photos {SE MN Children’s Photographer}

Easter Bunny Photos! I hate that all of our traditions are being interrupted but this is the next best thing!! I saw these and thought it would be an adorable option for parents and support a small business during this crazy time if you usually take the littles to see the bunny for those yearly pics. You will simply take a picture of your child/children and email it to me to add for your yearly keepsake picture. Photos must be personal photos.

They will be $10 per image. Please send good quality images for best results, making sure the image is in focus. I would suggest to be close to your subject and that you get an image outdoors against some greenery but any image will work. If were supposed to have a session and we have had to reschedule due to Covid-19, I will be doing your images complimentary as a gift.

Please click here to order: https://photographybykari.com/store/index.php…
Once you have ordered, email me your image to kari@photographybykari.com.

Lastly this is for digital download you will not receive it printed. I will be working on these today and will get them sent to you right away.

If you have an account with the store, you will need to log in, if you don’t know your password there is a link to reset it or you can message us. If you do not have an account, you will need to create an account in order to place an order.

Tags: 2020, child photography, NE IA Children's Photographer, Rochester MN Area Children's Photographer, Southeast MN Children's Photographer

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Yard Signs {SE MN Portrait Photographer}

Parents and the seniors in the Class of 2020, as well as those students in spring sports, are feeling the sting of this pandemic in a harsh way. While many people are missing out on major events right now, we decided to come up with a way people can show their support. We created these yard signs as a way to boost our grads and spring athletes!

You can celebrate your senior or spring athlete by purchasing a custom 24″x18″ yard sign with a stake and setting up a time to pick them up with no contact, you let me know when you are coming and I will set it outside on our table at my house for you to grab.

They are customizable to school and sport and can be generic with just school colors and your mascot or you can send a PERSONAL photo to use (can not be a professional photo) or if you’ve had your photos done with Photography by Kari, we can add one of those.

As I was getting this post together, I thought I could also make designs for honor healthcare workers, truckers, grocery workers, teachers, first responders, etc. Just let me know and I can make a design.

Click here to order: https://photographybykari.com/store/index.php…

First sign – $25 plus MN and Fillmore county sales tax. 2 or 3 of the same design – $20 each plus MN and Fillmore county sales tax.. 4 or more of the same design – $15 each plus MN and Fillmore county sales tax.

***Please order by April 15, 2020. Fulfillment of orders is contingent upon the printer continuing to produce signs. If we are unable to fill any orders full refunds will be made immediately.***

Tags: 2020, Kari McGill, Photography by Kari, Rochester MN Portraits, SE MN Portrait Photographer, senior 2020, Senior Photography, Senior Photos, Senior Portraits, Southeast MN Portrait Photographer, Southeast MN senior portraits, Sports

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Monday, April 6, 2020

Chateau de Chic {SE MN Commercial Portrait Photographer}

My next small business spotlight for my clients is the amazing Jenn Slifka and her 3 small businesses. Jenn and I have collaborated together now for I think at least 12 years, maybe longer. Jenn is one of the most hardworking women I know and she loves to give back to her community and also strives to make sure all the small businesses in Spring Valley, MN thrive.

Jenn owns Chateau de Chic in Spring Valley, MN, a full-service salon plus spa offerings, hair, skin, nail, tan, cut, color, facials, peels, pedicures, manicures, and gel color. They also carry Moroccan Oil, Kevin Murphy, Eleven hair products as well as other pro product.

We have done photos for her salon, Chateau de Chic, including team photos of everyone who works to photos of models getting their hair and makeup done to the before and after of models and makeovers they have done. We have also captured family portraits for her, her husband and their 3 boys and also had the honor of capturing her wedding party after she and husband had gotten married in California and then had a party for friends and family.

If you are in need of any hair product, got to their online store, www.chicbychateau.com, or message them on their Facebook page to order for curbside pickup.

In addition to Chateau de Chic, Jenn owns a boutique in Spring Valley, MN, Chic by Chateau. Chic carries a variety of latest trends from clothing to accessories to home and gift items. At Chic right now, they are having a 12 days of COVID sales. Through this week, use code SALE20 for an additional 20% off ALL items, including the sale items which are already marked down 60%-80%!! Also, anytime you spend $100 you automatically get FREE shipping!! Furthermore, they are available for store pickups. You can find these sales at www.chicbychateau.com. Also, be sure to check their Facebook page daily for their 12 days of Covid sales.

Lastly, Jenn and her husband, Alex Slifka are working on opening Stellar 181 Taphouse in Spring Valley, MN. They are currently remodeling the building, you can follow their progress and see some of the treasures they have found at the building during demo on their Facebook page.

Here are some photos that we have done and I don’t believe have ever made there way to social media…. Enjoy and please be sure to check out what all Jenn and her team have to offer.