Inspired Portrait Photography

This promotional event has taken place for 4 years now and we always have new mommies join in each year. We do this session right before mothers day to remind mommies how amazing they are.

This year we also partnered with a local Salon to give a give away to one lucky mommy photographed at our event. Thank you Alesia Slater of Alesia’s Hair Salon in Nicollet(for appointment call, 507.232.3250) for donating a cut and style to this years winner….Yeah mommy Rebecca!

Here are a few images from the day.

Mark your Calendar for Daddy and me on May 29th, our last spring promotional event!

This year for print competition I did one print a bit differently. I asked my husband to give me a title to work with and then I created the image. Normally for print comp you pick out images you feel strong about and then give them a Clever title.

His suggestion was “This Socks” and here is the image I created in camera

here is the final image submitted for print competition.

Along with 3 other images submitted this year.

Class of 2011 Senior Portrait Scholarships available through Inspired Portrait Photography

Inspired Portrait Photography, North Mankato MN, is offering our annual scholarship contest: Senior Portrait Scholarships for two deserving high school seniors graduating with the Class of 2010. The Scholarships awarded will be valued at $300+ in portrait credit. Applications are being accepted now through June 19^th, 2010. Winners will be announced on Friday, June 25th, 2010.  The information bellow describes the application process, the qualifications and the reason why Inspired Portrait Photography has chosen to give these portrait scholarships.

Class of 2011
School will be out soon and summer is right around the corner. This means different things for various students, but if you are an upcoming senior, it is time for your professional senior portraits to be taken.  Senior portraits are something that most students look forward to and start planning for years in advance.  Students wonder which photographer they will go to, what clothing they will wear, and what his/her final images may look like.

For most students it is just a matter of choosing a studio and scheduling his/her appointment. Inspired Portrait Photography understands that some students don’t have the opportunity to simply make that choice. Our professional staff grew up understanding how our families lived on a tight budget. When it was time for our senior portraits, money was scarce, and we treasured the few senior portraits we could afford to have. Sherry then made a promise she would one day give back to other deserving students that had the dream of enjoying senior portraits. There are a variety of reasons that can prevent seniors from being able to have the portraits they are dreaming of.  Because of the rising day to day living expenses, unforeseen circumstances, and various other hardships, many families are experiencing financial setbacks. Everyone deserves to feel the best they can feel through portraits. Our hope is that Inspired Portrait Photography can help our community one portrait at a time.  Our goal for the class of 2011 is that everyone has the chance to share with others through professional portraiture.

The two scholarship packages will include: the session fee for an indoor/outdoor session, one  wall portrait, various gift prints, senior folio & wallets to share with friends and family. Applications are required to submit an essay (250 words or less) telling us why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves to receive one of the scholarships.  Awards may be based on either financial need or personal circumstances.  Applications are available at the studio, local high schools, by email at info@inspiredportrait.com or by calling 507.381.8007.

 Please send the completed applications to the studio or drop them off during business hours (Tues-Friday 10 am to 5pm) for more information please contact Sherry Schultze at 507.381.8007 or send email to info@inspiredportrait.com

I was introduced to this couple over three years, and was honored when their grandchildren asked me to create something for them. Berle and Donna made their humble beginnings in a small town near the rural area where I grew up. 60 years later they are whole heatedly love birds. During my sessions I am eager to learn about my clients and esp their history. Each time they would recap a memory for me,  a sparkle came into their eyes.

Here are a few from the in home session I created in their living room. Stay tuned for more information on my Legacy of Love Portraits-self project.

One Day Sale: Thursday, April 22nd 10-6pm
call 507.381.8007

Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Our team is walking in March for Babies because we want to do something about this. I know you care, too. That’s why I’m asking you to join us. It’s easy: just click the join this team button. If you can’t walk with us, please help by donating to our team. You can do so right on this page.  Thank you for helping us give all babies a healthy start!

The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Purchase a family or children portrait session ($value 70) gift certificate for only $60 – (redeemable May-July 2010)
and Inspired portrait photography will gift 30%(or more) of all sales this day
To the March of Dimes: Walk for Babies

The Story of the family who INSPIRED this sale:

“As many of you know our youngest son Kyle, was born 15 weeks early and spent 79 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and had repeat hospital visits his 1st yr. of life.  Tom and I have become supporters of the “March for Babies” March of Dimes Walk. Please join our team “Kyle’s Krew” as a walker or if you are unable to commit then consider making a donation in any amount (no amount is too small) towards LIFE!” – Dana (Mommy) Z.

What: Let’s see all babies born full-term and healthy
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at 2pm
Where: Wheeler Park in North Mankato, MN
Why: Because you care.

Our own Story: Olivia was born at 37 weeks and weighted a mere 4lbs 7 oz. We were blessed  to have the amazing staff and doctors here at ISJ mankato and Fairview Medical Center.