08/21
Hi everyone!
I am officially starting my maternity leave today (I think that today is the day for the new little girl to be born). I will check my voicemail and all electronic messages periodically throughout my leave of absence. I will try my hardest to respond back to everyone in a timely manner.
Have a great day!
-Katie
08/17
08/13
Mary and Nick were married on August 7, 2010 at Enger Tower in Duluth. It was a picturesque location for the smiley, bubbly couple.
08/10
08/09
No one was late for this very important date! Rachel and Chris’ Alice in Wonderland wedding went off without a hitch. It was a beautiful day surrounded with lots of love from family and friends. It was perfect!
I would like to give a special thanks to Travis Johansen for assisting me at Rachel and Chris’ wedding. It was fun having you be apart of the paparazzi group. 
Hi everyone! As many of you know, we are expecting at baby at the end of August. To help ensure a smooth leave of absence, I wanted to let you know what to expect over the next few months.
I will officially stop booking portrait sessions after August 14th and return to the portrait/wedding world at the beginning of October (just in time for fall colors).
I will periodically check my email and voicemails throughout my entire leave and will return all messages as soon as I am able too.
I will also continue to place orders for my clients throughout my entire leave.
As always, I please contact me with any specific questions that you have. Thanks!
Katie Raivala
07/26
Drew has the most amazing blue eyes and he knows how to use them to win the girls over. He just turned 3 months old a few days ago is has created quite the little personality. He is smiley until he realizes that you (or should I say me) catches him in the act and he instantly goes from smiley to a poker face. What a cutie!
07/17
Do you have a digital SLR camera that stays on the green square or safe mode everytime you pull it out of the case? Would you like to learn more about your camera and how to use it? If so, this is your chance to learn from a pro. I am offering a special 90 minute course on July 31st to the first 5 people that send me an email stating they would like to join the class. Here are the specifics so that you can check your calendar:
What: We will cover how to properly use the creative modes on your digital SLR camera and I will answer any questions that you have regarding other features of your camera. Since every camera is different, please bring your owner manual with you.
When: July 31st from 3 to 4:30pm
Where: Otsego County Park
Cost: Free to my photography fans.
Who: Up to 5 people (first come basis)
Send an email to katie@raivala.com if you would like to sign up for this special class.
06/24
He made my heart pitter patter and left me so excited to have another baby late August.
06/24
Jennifer’s husband surprised her on Mother’s Day with a gift certificate to have her portrait taken with her darling daughter Brielle. The girls were so much fun to photograph. Brielle played up the idea of being shy for a while and then eventually decided that she wanted to play with my camera. I sense a future photographer in the making. 
