We are proud to announce we had 9 winners in the National portion of the Adorable Children and Pawsitively Adorable contests. The National portion of the contest took place at the lab and was judged by a panel of judges based on quality, appearance, charm, expression, and personality.

In the National Pawsitively Adorable contest…

We had First Place for Me & My Human. They won a $100 Visa gift card.

We had Second Place for Newborns. They won a $75 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for Dogs. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention for dogs. Super exciting as this is my dog, Maverick. We won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention in Buddies. They won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

In the National Adorable Children contest…..

We had a Second Place for Bloopers. They won a $75 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for Bloopers. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had a Third Place for 13 Months- 2 Years. They won a $50 Visa Gift Card.

We had an Honorable Mention for 9-12 Years. They won a $25 Visa Gift Card.

The lab where these took place is having some website issues, but as soon as we can see the other winners, I will post them here, too. Congratulations, everyone! Thanks for participating and voting! =)

And since we did not do the local portion of the Pawsitively Adorable as it was mostly my assistant’s dogs and family pets, and I had not posted the Pawsitively Adorable images, these are the other images we submitted. So they each received a 16×20 print from their session.

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Stewartville Volleyball Heads to the 2026 Section 1AAA Championship

It’s Section championship game day for the Stewartville Tigers!

The Stewartville girls volleyball team takes on Northfield today in the 2026 Section 1AAA Championship, and I wanted to wish the girls the best of luck as they take the court.

Stewartville volleyball has always held a special place for me, so getting to photograph this team and follow along with their season has been especially fun. There’s just something about seeing the Tigers having a great season that brings back a lot of good memories.

Photographing Stewartville Volleyball

I always enjoy getting to photograph the Stewartville volleyball team and create their team and individual banners. Sports photography is always fun, but there’s something extra special about creating images for local athletes and then getting to follow along as their season unfolds.

Sports photography is one of those things that is always a little different. Every team has its own personality, traditions, and energy, and I love being able to bring some of that into their photos and banners.

Best Us

For this Stewartville Volleyball team, their motto this season says it pretty perfectly:

BEST US.

I love that message because it isn’t about trying to be someone else. It’s about showing up, playing together, trusting each other, and being the best version of your team that you can be.

And today, they get another chance to do exactly that.

A Section Championship match is a pretty exciting way to see all of the work from a season come together, and I know there will be plenty of Tiger fans cheering them on.

So good luck to the Stewartville Volleyball girls as they take on Northfield today. Play your game, have fun, trust each other, and be the BEST US.

Let’s go, Tigers!

Photography by Kari provides senior, sports, team and portrait photography for Stewartville and communities throughout Southeast Minnesota.

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2026 Christmas Mini Sessions in Spring Valley, MN – Now Booking!

Our 2026 Holiday Mini Sessions are officially open for booking at Photography by Kari!

This year, we’re bringing a little Christmas tree farm to our photography studio in Spring Valley, Minnesota! Our festive Christmas Tree Farm setup is perfect for capturing holiday memories of your children, family, and even your four-legged family members.

Whether you’re looking for family Christmas photos, personalized holiday cards, or digital images to share with family and friends, we’re excited to offer more options this year!

2026 Christmas Mini Session Dates

• Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Saturday, November 21, 2026

Sessions are 20 minutes long, and appointments are limited!

Holiday Mini Packages Starting at $165

We’re offering three package options for 2026:

• Classic Holiday Mini – $165: Includes professional prints, an 8×10 and 8 wallets, and your choice of 50 custom double-sided holiday cards or an ornament.
• Digital Holiday Mini – $450: Includes 10 fully edited digital images with a personal print release up to 8×10.
• Complete Holiday Mini – $550: Includes 10 fully edited digital images, professional prints, an 8×10 and 8 wallets, and your choice of 50 custom double-sided holiday cards or an ornament.

All packages also include 20% off additional prints.

Not sure which package you want? No problem!

All sessions are reserved with a $165 retainer. After viewing your online proof gallery, you can keep the Classic package or upgrade to one of our digital options. Your original $165 payment will be applied toward whichever package you choose.

All prices are subject to 7.375% Minnesota and Fillmore County sales tax. The $165 retainer is non-refundable but may be transferred to another session.

Book Your 2026 Holiday Mini Session!

Photography by Kari is located in Spring Valley, MN, and welcomes families from Rochester, Stewartville, Chatfield, Lanesboro, and throughout Southeast Minnesota.

Our Christmas Mini Sessions are always popular, so don’t miss your opportunity to reserve a spot!

[CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR 2026 HOLIDAY MINI SESSION]

We can’t wait to see everyone for another year of Christmas photos!

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2026 Holiday Mini Sessions at Photography by Kari

A Christmas Tree Farm Experience!

The holiday season is almost here, and we’re excited to announce our 2026 Holiday Mini Sessions at Photography by Kari in Spring Valley, Minnesota!

This year, we’re bringing the charm of a Christmas tree farm into the studio! We’ve been busy creating a festive setting that’s perfect for capturing special holiday memories with your family, children, and even your four-legged family members.

Maverick helped us test out this year’s Christmas setup, and we’re excited to share a little sneak peek of what’s in store!

New Holiday Mini Package Options for 2026

We’re making a few changes to our Holiday Mini Sessions this year!

Along with our traditional session package that includes professional prints and your choice of custom holiday cards or an ornament, we’re introducing two new package options that include digital images!

Whether you love sending personalized Christmas cards, displaying professional prints, or having digital images to enjoy and share, you’ll have more options to choose from this year.

Holiday Mini Session packages start at $165.

2026 Holiday Mini Session Dates

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Booking Opens October 29th! The link to book will be on our website, Book Here

Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Central Time)

Our Holiday Mini Sessions are always popular, and appointments are limited. Be sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss your chance to reserve a spot!

We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and meeting new families for another wonderful year of Christmas photos at Photography by Kari!

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