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Mode Portraits Featured in the Olympian

I got interviewed and photographed for a feature article in today’s paper on outdoor senior portraits.  They wanted to know all about our new business Mode Portraits and how kids can get amazing senior photos without being confined to a studio.

A big thanks to Erin Lindstrom and her family for agreeing to have the newspaper photographer come along for her session.  AND a big thanks to Karla Heinitz for giving an interview about their experience with Mike’s pictures earlier this year.

Cool huh?

Snippets from the article:

…Mike Huttula had no question about the perfect place for his senior high school portraits: the Lost Lake property where he spent many summers growing up.  ” …. He really, really wanted to have them taken out there,” said his mother, Karla Heinitz. “They turned out awesome - really, really good. …. “It really was (worth the price),” she said. “I like these a lot better.”. …. Cawley and Hautala said they encourage seniors to bring several outfits - including their favorite - as well as hobby, music or sports items. For example, because Huttula plays football, some of his photos show him throwing the ball. …. The goal, they said, is to capture who the subject is at this time of his or her life. …. Huttula’s choice is not unusual. Area photographers say getting out of the studio is an increasingly popular way to go for senior portraits. In fact, Mode Portraits was born of the concept. …. “We just started a business called Mode Portraits focused on senior portraits and on that trend - more creative, less traditional portraits,” said Bill Cawley, who runs the venture with fellow photographer Erin Wheeler. …. He said new technology allows his team to do higher-quality work outside. …. From a senior’s perspective, shooting outside lends itself to more creative options. …. “There’s a bigger opportunity to get the personality into the picture,” Cawley said.

Here’s a picture of the article - He got my good side!