Frost was shimmering on the morning of Kaelee’s portrait session so I called her Mother and asked if we could meet in an open field. Thankfully, she agreed. We were only outside for a few minutes, but I was able to capture a few cute outdoor pictures of Kaelee. Don’t worry, she did warm up under a few blankets while reading a book later on. :)
02/06
Elk River, MN Photographer
02/06
Otsego, MN Photographer
I did a little experiment based upon the feedback that I received when I asked my friends and Facebook “Fans” what company they use for developing pictures. I sent a few of my images to a couple of the labs that were mentioned to see what they would look like. The results are shown below.
Three things to note: 1. Sorry for the yucky scanned images. 2. There is a huge difference in printing labs. 3. I learned that Shutterfly actually printed the 4×6 inch image on paper that was a few centimeters smaller than 4×6 inches. I am not sure why, but I am pretty sure that if you had a 4×6 inch frame that it wouldn’t fit correctly.
01/24
Elk River, MN Photographer
Because he is so cute I felt compelled to share more of him.
01/18
Otsego, MN Photographer
01/16
Elk River, Mn Photographer
Oh Henry! You have changed so much over the months and just keep growing up up UP.
01/03
Elk River, MN Photographer
A few weeks ago I shared with my Facebook Fans that I was part of a surprise for a couple that was getting married. It was a small, intimate courthouse wedding for a couple that flew up to Minnesota so that the Bride could be married in front of her daughter that is expecting a baby shortly. It was a beautiful ceremony held by a comedic judge wearing an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” (the wedding was on 12/21). The memories are priceless and I feel very lucky to be a part of such a wonderful moment.
01/01
Otsego, MN Photographer
After some hard work and a ton of narrowing down pictures, my new website is up. If you haven’t already checked it out, please head over to www.raivala.com to see it.
I am also looking for a graphic designer to possibly help me with a new blog header for this page. If you know someone that is good at digital designs, please have them contact me. Thanks!
12/29
Please pardon the mess on the blog. I am in the midst of making changes to it so if you see something goofy, don’t be scared. It will all be fixed shortly. :)
12/07
Otsego, MN Photographer
Holiday Gift Idea: How about giving the gift of memories to your loved ones this holiday season? Really is there a better gift than that? From today until 12/9/11 when you purchase a $50 gift card to Katie Raivala Photography you will receive $10 more. So a total of $60 for the price of $50 that can be used towards future portrait sessions. Now that is a deal! Email me at katie@raivala.com to purchase your gift card today!
11/09
Otsego, MN Photographer
Kate started Kindergarten this fall and to celebrate she had her very own portrait session. She picked out her wardrobe and was really excited about her blue sparkle shoes. I have to admit, they are pretty rocking. 
