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Photographic Artist Lorri Downs
Remember Me Photography

 

I had the pleasure of working with Excelsior Photographic Artist Lorri Downs of Remember Me Photography.  Lorri specializes in taking a photograph and making it look like an oil painting! 

Lorri does family photos that become heirlooms, truely photography that is art!  Call her at 612-384-6328 or visit her website www.remembermephotography.com be sure to check out her blog, she may have more photos from our photo shoot posted.




Twin Cities Best Optometrist - Dr. Brad Hagemo

Of course Dr. Brad Hagemo is my husband and I am sweet on him, but he truly does the most thorough eye exam in the Twin Cities.  I hear this repeatedly from his patients.

You should be getting an eye exam once a year. Call today for an appointment. 

Southdale Mall Visionary Optical 952-929-2442  www.drhagemo.com
Sam's Optical in Maple Grove 763-416-9340
Tell them the "Doctor's Wife Sent You".

 


Bedroom Session Photo Shoot with Amber Procaccini





Twin Cities photographer Amber Procaccini along with make-up artist Julie Swenson are encouraging women all over town to embrace and celebrate their femininity.  My husband says this was the best gift he has ever received!


My Favorite Artist - Mark Nickels

 

Mark Nickels is a Seattle artist.  You must visit his webstie at www.artvirtu.com  I personally own three of his paintings and always see his work when I'm in Seattle.

He also makes a tasty bowl of chilli.


Ciara Pierson - Hair and Make-Up

 

Ciara has done my hair and make-up for multiple events and appearances.  She is genius with a make-up brush and a blast to work with.

I have also used her for my daughter's prom, and parties.  Call her at 952-261-4394 to book her for your next event for hair and make-up.


Favorite Workout Place - Fitness 19 in Shorewood

 

I am pictured here with Deb Gisselquist, my one time trainer at Fitness 19.  This place is great!  The price is right, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Deb Gisselquist was voted as the Number 1 Personal Trainer in Lake Minnetonka by Lake Minnetonka Magazine!!!  Congratulations Deb!!

If you want to get in shape once and for all, check them out.  I've also attended Scott Craig's excercise Boot Camp at Fitness 19 and it rocks!  They can help you with nutrition and work with you to reach your fitness goals.

Call 952-380-9919


Holly Ernst Image and Pageant Consultant

 
From left to right are Sarah Moses who owns the Pageant Shop,Tamara Jett Mrs. Ham Lake, myself and Holly Ernst my pageant coach.

Holly is an amazing woman with the skills and heart to whip you into shape, be it for a pageant, for career or just to feel better about yourself.

I can not thank her enough for how she helped me while I was Mrs. Excelsior.  Visit her website at www.hollyernst.com


Favorite Local Blog - South Lake Minnetonka Blog

If you live in the Lake Minnetonka area and want to find out what is going on visit

CLICK HERE southlaketonka.blogspot.com

This blogger provides information on local happenings and it is very well written.