I am a wife, mother and photographer living in suburban Minneapolis. My husband and I have two great kids (and two adorable dogs) that we are tremendously proud of! When I'm not photographing clients, I can be found at one of my kids' sporting events, on one of our Harley's, on our boat, scrapbooking, or behind a good book.
My passion for photography goes all the way back to high school where I took every class available. Yes, that was waaaaaay back before digital and we learned shooting with FILM (gasp!). I took every art and design class I could get, too. Even though I haven't always been in the business of shooting for clients, I've always had a love for photography, art and design.
In 2006, life told me it was time to make a change. I used that opportunity to create a new career for myself by starting my own business. I'm thrilled to be able to share my art with others! There's nothing else I could picture myself doing now. I'd love to share my art with YOU!
Earn money and freebies by being a Senior Model/Representative for Pamela Rawn Photography. Applications are now being accepted for 2013 Seniors. You don’t have to look like a model to become part of the team! Decisions are based on personality, activities, comfort level in front of the camera, an eagerness to be a part of the program and represent Pamela Rawn Photography. Please note that only a limited number of applicants are chosen from any one school. All interested in applying must do so by April 24, 2012. Why not just do it now?!
Applying is easy, just click on the link to fill out the application online. Please spread the word and share this post!
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you already know about my Portraits with Purpose work. Just in case you aren’t familiar with Portraits with Purpose, it’s my way of trying to make the world a better place, one person/family at a time. I consider it kind of a separate branch of my photography business that I use to help people going through a tough time. Most of the time it’s been used for cancer patients, but it’s not exclusive to that. Cancer patients and their families have a very difficult journey physically, emotionally and often time, financially. The gift of a portrait session can really help heal mentally (who doesn’t like to feel pretty when they are going through chemo?!) and bring the family together. Enough about that, you get the idea, right?!
Now, on to the fabulous Beyer Family…
I’ve known Barb, Tim and the kids for many years now through our kids. Her middle child, Sarah and their youngest, Matt were in sports with my kids. We’ve sat on many sidelines together! I also had the honor of taking their oldest daughter, Alaina’s, senior portraits. Taking her family portraits for Portraits with Purpose is bittersweet for me. I hate the fact that it’s needed. Cancer sucks and my heart aches that she and her family have to take this journey. On the other hand, I feel privileged and thankful that I can do this one small thing to help.
Barb is one of the sweetest people I know! We share a passion for reading and usually like the same things. I can’t even count how many books and book series I’ve gotten her addicted to! LOL She has such a unique voice that every time I think of Barb, I hear her voice in my head. I just love Barb to pieces and know that she has the strength to beat this!
Here’s a slideshow I created with a lot of the images from the Beyer’s session. They were SO fun to work with! Man, those girls sure have fun with their little brother (usually picking on him, but he’s such a good sport!).
It doesn’t seem possible but Cassidy is already the third sister in this family to come to me for their senior portraits. The oldest, Kaitlin, has already graduated from college. Their mom, Jeanne, was one of the first to give me a chance and I’m so thankful for clients like her! Crazy how fast time passes us by…
Cassidy drove over an hour to meet up with me for her session (and brought a friend who was such a fantastic reflector holder, you’d think he had done it before!). And she had just had ankle surgery a week earlier. She was full of energy and just so excited to be walking without crutches that I was worried I was pushing her too hard. I didn’t need to worry… she never tired and was such a trooper! I think the fact that she’s an athlete helped her get back on her feet so quickly.
Thanks, Cassidy, you were great!!
Anyone who knows Laurel, knows she’s a riot! She’s funny, full of life, loves to sing and be on stage and has now become quite the leading lady in some local productions. I’m looking forward to finally getting to see one of them soon. Laurel’s family is so great to work with that I always look forward to having them on my calendar!
The first images are from Laurel’s headshot session a while back (that I’m late in blogging!), the rest are from their recent family session.
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