Photography by Kari

Name: Photography by Kari
Address: 141 S Broadway Street, Spring Valley, MN, 55975, US
Telephone: +15079510640

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07/23/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at today’s one-year cake smash setup! 💙

Audra put together this adorable blue balloon arch this morning for a session on Saturday, although Maverick decided to “help” while she was blowing up the balloons by popping one he thought looked especially fun. 😂

Once the set was finished, he of course had to pose for a picture with it. He is the very best studio assistant.

The set is ready and Maverick approved for the birthday boy and some cake!

07/14/2026

Summer always seems to fly by, and here we are already halfway through July. Before we know it, the kids are another year older, seniors are heading into their final year, and fall schedules are packed.

We’ve opened a few summer and early fall dates for senior, family, children, and pet sessions. Whether you’ve been picturing a golden summer evening, wildflowers and country scenery, or those beautiful fall colors, now is a great time to start planning.

Send us a message or visit www.PhotographybyKari.com to start planning your session.

06/25/2026

🎓 2026 Senior Session Spotlight: Brecken 🎓

Brecken's senior session was one I had been looking forward to because I've known his family for years. His parents are longtime friends, and his dad, Brandon, is one of my best friends from high school. Getting to photograph the children of lifelong friends is always an honor, and it made this session even more meaningful.

Some senior sessions take you to one location. Brecken's took us from the lake in the summer to the bluffs of Lanesboro in the fall.

We kicked things off at his family's cabin on Cedar Lake near Faribault. Despite temperatures that barely climbed out of the 60s, Brecken never complained, not even when we had him out on the water waterskiing! He was an absolute trooper.

One of my favorite images from the session took a little teamwork to create. While I photographed from shore, my assistant, Taylor, was out on a pontoon holding the light so we could capture the perfect shot of Brecken on their boat. She also captured some incredible action photos of Brecken waterskiing from out on the pontoon.

In the fall, we met again in Lanesboro to finish his session. We wandered through downtown, stopped by the dam, captured a few trap shooting portraits, and even included some family photos along the way.

From cool quiet evening sunsets at the lake to hot fall afternoons in Lanesboro, Brecken's senior session celebrated the people, places, and activities that have helped shape who he is.

Congratulations, Brecken! Wishing you all the best with everything that comes next. 🎓❤️

06/24/2026

🎓 2026 Senior Session Spotlight: Emma 🎓

Some days everything just comes together perfectly.

Emma's senior session took place in downtown Rochester on one of those rare October days that felt more like late summer than fall. We were treated to blue skies, warm temperatures, flowers still in bloom, and beautiful evening light.

From the downtown architecture and city streets to the parking ramp views and glowing lights later in the evening, every stop gave us a different look and feel. And Emma made my job easy with her natural smile and relaxed personality.

Sometimes a senior session doesn't need a lot of extras. A beautiful day, a great location, and a senior excited about this season of life are more than enough.

Congratulations, Emma! Wishing you an amazing summer and all the best as you prepare for the future 🎓❤️

06/22/2026

🎓 2026 Senior Session Spotlight: Greta 🎓

Greta's senior session was especially fun because I've known her family for years. Her parents are friends, her mom was a classmate of mine in high school, and a few years ago I had the privilege of photographing her brother's senior photos as well. It's always special to watch families grow and come back for another session.

Some seniors build their session around sports. Some around activities. Some around a favorite location.

Greta's session was a little bit of everything.

Golf clubs, tennis racquets, knitting needles, books, two dogs, and even a rain delay all became part of her senior session.

We started in the studio with some classic portraits and a few photos showcasing her love of knitting before heading to Good Earth Village for outdoor photos. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and cut our session short with rain.

A few weeks later, we met up again to finish her session. We visited Maple Valley Golf Course, the tennis courts at Stewartville High School, and the Stewartville Public Library, where we incorporated her two dogs and her love of reading.

What I loved most about Greta's session was how every stop, every prop, and every activity reflected something she genuinely enjoys. By the time we finished, Greta's session was filled with the things that make her uniquely her.

Congratulations, Greta! Wishing you all the best in the future.

06/19/2026

🎓 2026 Senior Session Spotlight: Brede 🎓

With my first Class of 2027 senior session coming up next week, I figured it was time to finish sharing some of my amazing Class of 2026 seniors!

Brede's senior session was one of those sessions that truly captured who he is. Spread across two sessions, it highlighted many of the activities and accomplishments that shaped his years at Southland High School.

From volleyball, track, One Act Play, and spring musicals to graduation, we photographed the passions and achievements that have been such a big part of his high school journey. Between studio portraits, outdoor photos at Good Earth Village and the Grand Meadow High School track, and cap and gown photos in the Southland auditorium, we covered a lot of ground over the course of the year!

I love when senior sessions tell a story, and Brede's story is one of athletics, theater, faith, hard work, dedication, and a lot of great memories.

Congratulations, Brede! Wishing you all the best as you graduate and begin your next adventure.

06/09/2026

🎓❤️ One chapter ends, another begins. ❤️🎓

One more Collin post this week, because these photos were just too special not to share.

Collin has graduated from Stewartville High School, while Miss K is getting ready to start preschool this fall. Watching these siblings together was a sweet reminder of how quickly the years pass and how important it is to celebrate every milestone along the way.

We snapped these photos while Mother Nature couldn't decide whether to give us sunshine or a light rain shower, but somehow it felt fitting for a day full of endings, beginnings, and memories in the making. And neither seemed to mind the rain.

We also included Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! in a few photos. Knowing these two and their sense of humor, I'm not entirely sure I want to know what they're thinking half the time! 😂 But whatever mischief, adventures, dreams, and big ideas are running through their minds, I can't wait to see where they take them.

These photos definitely pulled at my heartstrings. ❤️

06/05/2026

🎓 2026 Senior Session Spotlight! 🎓

It seems like just yesterday I was taking photos of Collin as a newborn, and today he's finishing his senior year at Stewartville High School. Since graduation is this weekend, I figured it's about time I shared some of his senior photos from this fall.

We started at Stewartville High School, highlighting two sports that have been a huge part of his high school years, football and baseball. We even created a few images combining both sports to showcase the dedication, hard work, and countless hours he's poured into each one.

From there, we stopped at Meadow Park in Stewartville before heading to downtown Rochester for some urban portraits. As the sun began to set and the city lights came on, we captured some incredible images that gave his gallery a completely different feel.

One of my favorite parts of the session was including his dog, Tipsy. We even recreated photos we took eight years ago when she was just a puppy. Looking at those images side by side is a reminder of just how quickly the years fly by.

As his cousin, this session was especially meaningful. Watching Collin grow from into the young man he is today has been a privilege, and I couldn't be more proud of him.

Congratulations, Collin! Wishing you all the best as you graduate and begin your next chapter. ❤️

04/21/2026

The gallery access email has been sent to coaches for the 2025–2026 Kingsland Athletic Booster Club Spring Posters!

This year’s posters include:
🏌️‍♂️ Kingsland Golf | 🎯 Kingsland Trap Shooting | 🤖 Kingsland Robotics
⚾ GMLOK Baseball | 🥎 GMLOK Softball | 🏃‍♀️ GMLOKS Track & Field

Individual photos are available, and senior banner images can be found in the gallery and be purchased as prints.
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$10 from every poster sold goes back to the Kingsland Booster Club!

The gallery expires 4/29.

If you did not receive access, please reach out to your coach.

Thank you for supporting Kingsland athletics and activities!

04/16/2026

GMLOK Baseball, Softball & GMLOKS Track Seniors, senior banner orders are due tomorrow (4/17)!

Baseball & Softball info was sent out by a parent.
Track & Field info is in the Band App.

Please be sure to get those orders in; no late orders will be accepted!

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141 S Broadway Street
Spring Valley, MN
55975

Telephone

+15079510640

Website

http://www.photographybykari.com/

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