Dear Violet Photography and Studio

09/09/2026

I was contacted by a reporter in Georgia doing a story on Judge John Steensland. Evidently he went to a certain Georgia university on basketball scholarship. They needed a great image for the story.

After his session, I asked Judge Steensland to take me to where retired Judge Lori Ingram’s portrait hung. She had commissioned me to create this wonderful image that now hangs at the courthouse. I’m truly pleased with how great it looks hanging. I believe Lori Collier ingram is happy with it as well.

I’m so grateful to work with both of these wonderful people.

Do you have a special photography project that needs that extra oomph? Do you need it professionally printed? The kind of high end portraiture that looks like a pro did it and lasts forever…. I’m your girl >>> www.dearvioletphotography.com

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

A week ago Olivia (the beautiful model in the images) and I went downtown to photograph a bunch of vintage clothing (I have a vintage clothing shop on Etsy I just reopened). I knew I didn't want to do it outside but had no idea where we were going to go.

My friends at Circle City Mahj were so generous in letting us use their space for a bit, even with a group of women there from Panama City playing! This is a fantastic location to learn Mahj and then go to the adjoining Bird and Bean Coffee House House to get a drink or treat. These venues are one of the reasons people go downtown Dothan.

Thank you to Circle City Mahj and Bird and Bean for allowing us to use your places for a bit. We truly appreciate it!

05/28/2026

My baby, London, 17, will be coming up on her senior year in high school. She's been doing a virtual online high school program for the past year and it has been a really good fit for her.

We did a little impromptu senior session yesterday at Mural City Coffee yesterday.

She's a really good kid and makes great decisions. We love her dearly. Please give her some love.

Do you have an upcoming senior? We have some fantastic photoshoot experiences we offer seniors. Go to www.dearvioletphotography.com

05/27/2026

A celebration of being cancer free

05/27/2026

Join Buffie Thompson Dryden as she celebrates being cancer free and recently divorced. When I initially chatted with Buffie on the phone about her own portrait session I remember her saying "I'm happy now".

Buffie, almost 50, is a breast cancer survivor. After going through 28 rounds of radiation, a double mastectomy, reconstruction and a hysterectomy, Buffie is stronger and healthier than ever, and free of cancer.

Without any hesitation, Buffie, said you MUST advocate for yourself when going through this. Because no one else will do it for you.

Her images represent freedom, celebration and the ability to fight and come out ahead.

Do you have something to document or celebrate in your life that deserves it's own portrait session? You DO NOT have to be 50 or older to do this. Reach out to me at www.dearvioletstudio.com I'd love to chat with you!

05/16/2026

What you may not see on Buffie’s boxing gloves is the little pink breast cancer symbol. Today in the studio she celebrated successfully fighting breast cancer and so much more. Stay tuned for Buffie’s story.

05/08/2026

Buffie is a fighter and survivor. Stay tuned for her story about being resilient and overcoming.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Did you know we can make you look really good?

Did you know Dear Violet Photography has a studio downtown in Dothan? Did you know we do headshots and business branding? Go to www.dearvioletphorography.com