From Tiffany + Eric

Most of the time when I see my image on a card I designed the card, but not this one. So it was a surprise when I opened an envelope and saw this card. Thank you Eric and Tiffany I had a great time at your wedding!
CA

AC Ellis Photography,
Thank you so much for all that you did to make our wedding day so special. The pictures were amazing and we will look forward to cherishing them in years to come.
Thanks again!
Love, Eric and Tiffany Coyne

From B

This note card is perfect from the gal it game from. Thank you B for the note, you were a blast to photograph and I can't wait to shoot you again!
CA

Cory Ann,
Thanks so much for making a stop in Minneapolis! I had such an awesome time being photographed!!! You've got a really great charm about you that helped me to relax and dive right in. I look forward to seeing my photos and I can't wait to do it again - I could become a regular!!!
- B

From Shawna

I love Shawnas letterpress cards can't wait to see her again and to work with her. Thanks for the note Shawna.
CA

Hey Cory Ann!
I hope this finds you well - are you all ready for wedding season? We "officially" start this weekend! Yay : )

I've been meaning to write and say how nice it was to finally meet you in March! And I'm excited about working with you in Jun! It'll be fun : )

Good luck with wedding sason - I look forward to seeing your images online!
heart Shawna

From Kelly

My office smells yummy thanks to Kelly who sent this nice gift that arrived today. Thank you Kelly, happy to help. I look forward to seeing your upcoming changes.
CA

CA-
Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to talk with me. You gave me lots of things to think about along with much encouragement. I appreciate your honesty, willingness to share so much with me... and for all you share on the forum.
Thanks again!
K Haynes

From Garritson HS

One of my past brides, who I get to see about once a year at least as all the friends continue to get married, is an art teacher at Garritson HS. I came in and spoke to the class about Copyright laws, we discussed music, graphics, art and type. The graphic design class was about to start a new project and it was good to cover this material prior to it. It's been a while since I taught HS. I'm definitely rusty. They were fun though.

Happy to help Lynsay, hope they are enjoying the computers and you see some ac ellis tees pop up every now and then.
CA

Cory Ann-
Just wanted to send you a BIG THANK YOU from me and my Graphic Design Students. They had fun and I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to talk about copyright with them.
Thank you-
Lynsay

From Jeannie

Jeannie a fab photog friend in IN sent me this wonderful note and gift of art prints. Thank you Jeannie I love them and can't wait to frame them in my home. Jeannie you can come and visit me any time, the spare room has your name on it!
CA

The note reads:
CA-
Hey woman!
I wanted to (finally) repay your kindness of sending me that t-shirt - I love it, esp. to sleep in, it's so soft. : ) And also for your unselfish way of sharing ideas and business strategies on the forum.
I was just on your blog today and I am totally inspired by your portraits. Simple, great lighting, "real" poses and expressions.
I do hope we can meet one day. I'd love to make it up to SD to shoot and hang with you.
Thanks again.
Love, Jeannie

How could I not smile upon opening the envelope and seeing this sticker?

Some art prints and a really nice note...

this red print on the left is my favorite.

From SDSU Preschool

I donated an old iMac to Ayden's school. Their PC kept having issues and quit working I thought they needed a little apple in their lives. Here are the nice notes they sent me.
CA

From Masondra, Jordan and Koen

A nice note from some of my early favorite clients. We had the pleasure of having them stay with us in our home while they showed their handmade leather books at a local show. Love you guys - for all you locals look for them at the Brookings Arts Festival this summer when they come back. We are excited to have them.
CA

From Britta

A note from fab photog Britta. The wine was because she keeps tearing it up in the WPJA competitions. Your welcome girl. It was great to see you.
CA

The note:
Cory Ann-
Thanks so much for the tasty bottle of wine! I've been sipping away at it while watching the third season of Project Runway (my guilty pleasure!)

It was also very nice to see you last Friday - it's fun getting a new perspective from such a talented photographer and savvy business woman!

Cheers!
Britta

From Pennie + Jacob

A note from Pennie and Jacob who's wedding I photographed this summer. Your welcome Pennie and Jacob.
CA

Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for the wonderful gift. We've had them rotating on our screen saver and enjoy them everyday.

We were so blessed to have such a talented photographer and the pictures will be forever enjoyed.
God Bless,
Pennie and Jacob

From Tom

Thank you for the gift certificate Tom, and thanks for sending the book back.
CA

Cory Ann-

Thanks for loaning we this book for sooooo long@ I'm sorry it took we so long to return it.

I hope everything is going great with your family and business!
Thanks again,
Tom

From Heidi and Lisa

I got this lovely little package from Lisa and Heidi. As if the pretty packaging weren't enough waiting inside were two cute coach boxes. I didn't know they made them that small. And inside those a nice little present for me. I love them guys. Thank you so much.
CA

Cory Ann,
We wanted to thank you for sharing your precious time to photograph our children. You have an amazing eye ad a true gift behind the camera. As a token of our appreciation we wanted to share with you something that we love... all things Coach! Enjoy these stackable charms and wear them on your handbag with style!
Heidi and Lisa

From Brookings Humane Society

We try to contribute where we can. Recently we donated a gift certificate for the fundraiser for the Brookings Regional Humane Society.

A note from them:

Dear Cory Ann,

THank you so much for your generous donation to our Silent Auction. Our event was a great success and we have wonderful members of the community like you to thank for it. We greatly appreciate your support!

Thanks again,
Jessica Driver
President Brookings Regional Humane Society

From The Prutchs

A nice note and gift I got yesterday from the fabulous Prutch's of AJ's Studio in Portland, OR

It says:
Thank you for the designs. Already had a bride order the pink save-the-date layout. You saved me major time and money!
JP & Amy

Your welcome guys always happy to help out a friend. It is so great to have photog friends like you! Hope to come out and see you soon.
CA

Here is the card, they did a great job of adapting it to be double sided and a bit of a different size.

From SDSU Preschool

Yesterday I spent some time in Ayden's class talking to them about cameras and film. They have been playing with some old ones and found them very interesting so to take it one step farther I showed them some cool stuff. Including polariod (more to come on that) a couple of brownies and some digital cameras. Most hadn't even ever seen film before, so pulling out a roll of film for them to look at was fun.

Today when I dropped him off they gave me this note with images and these yummy chocolates. Darn I'm gonna need to work out more.

If anyone else is interested in having me visit their classes let me know, it sure is fun to do. We can talk about photography, business, copyright and any slew of stuff like that for preschool through college. I do miss teaching (did you know I used to teach and coach at a university) and it's a great opportunity for me to give back.

From Cassie

Another note I somehow forgot to post. Hope you don't think I didn't appreciate these. You are most certainly welcome Cassie, we enjoyed your wedding so much. You chose a beautiful setting and did a fabulous job on the decorations and everything.
CA

Cory Ann And Maria,
Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for the time and talent you both put into our wedding photos. They are so amazing! You two certainly have an amazing gift, and I am so thankful that I found you! When I look at the pictures the emotions and moments you captured take me right back to that perfect day, I can almost fell the laughter and excitement all over again! Exactly what I hoped they would do!
Thanks again,
Cassie

From Alex, Eric and Maddie

I don't know how I forgot to blog this one earlier. A nice note from my Kansas couple and their beautiful dog. Another great 08 wedding to look forward to! Thanks for the note guys!
CA

Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for coming all the way out to NE Kansas to get some pictures of my soon-to-be family! We all had a great time (esp Maddie since she was allowed out on your arrival!) The fun times continued for Eric and I at the casino and we are glad that we got to know you better. Hope your winter soltice went well-
Thanks so much,
Alex D, Eric and Maddie

From Andree

A nice note and gift I received from the fabulous photographer Andree Kehn

Thank you for the nice note and gift cert Andree. It was a pleasure to help you. I'm glad you got something out of our talk.
CA

I orderd Blunt by Nigel Parry can't wait to look through it.

Allison in her tee

Allison one of my May brides just sent in this image of her in her fab AC Ellis bride tee. Lookin' good Allison, can't wait till you wedding!
CA

Girls if you haven't gotten one send my your size and I'll send you one. We love to take care and pamper our clients.

From Nikki

A note from Nikki:

Thanks so much for all you do for me - especially whipping my butt into shape!
Nikki : )

From Eric and Alex

I received this lovely note and cool camera ornament in the mail last week from Alex and Eric. I'm looking forward to their wedding this December. Thank you for the note and ornament and it will look great on the tree.
CA

Cory Ann,
I saw the camera and thought of the wonderful pictures you took of Maddie, Eric and I - we just got our prints in and they look fantastic!!

Hope this can compliment your tree next year and we are looking forward seeing you then!

Much love,
Alex and Eric

From Jill + Dustin

Cory Ann,
Thank you very much for the beautiful engagement pictures you took of us! I'm so grateful to find a photographer Dustin likes! We loved the signature book... it is possibly the neatest thing we have ever seen. We can't wait to see the pictures from the reception. We are so glad you could capture that day for us.

Thanks again,
Jill and Dustin

Your welcome. I'll have those images for you soon. That was a FUN reception!
CA

From Megan

Cory Ann,
Thank you for the t-shirt and calendar! The t-shirt is awesomely soft, and I can already tell it will be a favorite. I love all the pictures int he calendar and it will look great sitting in our house.
Yours,
Megan

Your welcome Megan, I'm glad you are enjoying them.
CA

From Nikki

Cory Ann,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The book is amazing, and I love the snowflake. You are always so generous and your talent is certainly a gift. I am so grateful for firends with such gifts.
Nikki

Your welcome Nikki, I'm so happy that you aren't just a customer, but are also a friend!
CA

From Justin + Becky

Cory Ann,
Words cannot explain how much we appreciate your generous gift of your services. We look forward to your photography and cannot wait to see the moments you capture.
Justin and Becky.

Your welcome.
CA

From Gretta

Andy, Cory Ann and Ayden,
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated the beautiful flower you gave me as a gift. Cory Ann, I also wanted to thank you for especially for the absolutely perfect moments you have captured of my family on paper. I really appreciate all you have done, and feel lucky to be of service to you.
Love,
Gretta

Gretta is Ayden's daycare provider - when we can get him to go. And she does a great job. Your welcome Gretta.
CA

From Natalie

Cory Ann,
Thank you for the amazing engagement pictures. I am so excited to display them for everyone to see. Your work is definitely a piece of art. Dave and I are looking forward to our wedding and having more wonderful memories captured forever by you.
Thank you,
Natalie

You are most certainly welcome Natalie. I'm looking forward to your wedding also.
CA

From Stacey

Fabulous photogrpaher Stacey Doyle recently sent me a Mac Cosmetics Gift Card on-line as a thank you for sharing photography information on our forum.

Her Message:
Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!! :)

Your are most certainly welcome. Thank you so much for thinking of me. I'm happy to share, and things like this make it worth it. Here's what I bought. I love my Mac Make-up.
CA

From Lindsay

A note from Lindsay.

Thank you for the BRIDE t-shirt. It's a freat momento and so soft and comfortable. PS we are so excited to see our prints!

Lindsay Warriner

From Krista

A note from Krista who got a tee after catching my 800th blog posts. Thanks for the note Krista, glad you like to read the blog.
CA

Cory Ann and Staff,
Thanks so much for the awesome acellis.com shirt! I've already worn it and it has to be the MOST comfortable t-shirt ever! I just love it! I've enjoyed reading the blog at least once a day for the past year plus! It's so fun to follow the personal and professional tidbits! It's definitely been a staple for me - alongside emails each day! I can't wait until I get the pleasure of a photoshoot! Keep up the amazingly creative work!
Thanks again!
Krista Schmit

From Jonathan

Cory Ann,
Thank you for helping me document such a significant moment in the Fishback family... in life. : )
Jonathan

You are most certainly welcome. It was a pleasure to do.
CA

From Jessica

Hi Cory Ann!
I have been meaning to drop you a note to thank you for the blog photo and tee I received a few weeks back. You are such a thoughtful gal - it is too bad all businesses aren't run like yours!

We have a 3 week old baby now, so I have been trying to get my husband to let me schedule a family photo with you! I hope he gives in soon! maybe after the holidays!

Thank you for thinking of me! Your awesome!
Jessica


Jessica,
You need to get that baby in to see me. I need my baby fix. Tell that hubby of your for the holidays you want a gift certificate and a smiling happy husband at a session. Hope to see you again soon!
CA

From Steve

Hi Cory Ann,
What an awesome job you did with your openhouse. Your studio looks awesome! Thank you for inviting me. It has bee fun watching you grow. Keep up the great work. I'll see you soon!
Steve

Once again this is why I love my lab!
American Color Imaging

From Kristina

Cory Ann and Erin,
Thank you so so much for the pin-up T! I love it! Leave it to you, CA to find softest cutest fitting shirts... and I love the graphic! good work. It was so sweet of you to send me one. I will let you know - Joel is super jealous : ) I miss you both lots and hope all is well. I've turned into a major blog addict.
With love,
Kristina

We miss you too girl!
CA and Erin

From Emily

Thank You!!

Dear Cory Ann,
I cannot thank you enough for the BEAUTIFUL pictures. You truely have a gift and I cannot begin to express my total excitement for my wedding day, thank in part to you. I feel honored to be your client. So thanks much... I will be in touch!
Sincerely,
Emily Pankow

Emily,
I am honored to have you as a client.
CA

Thank You Grand Opening

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the studio for the Grand Opening. It was a success and it was great to see so many familiar as well as new faces. It was so busy that I didn't take a single image until we were cleaned up already. I hope that I will see many of you back many more times through out the years.
CA

A special thanks to those that brought gifts:

A beautiful arrangement from Den-Wil (my landlord) by Calista at Bloomingvilla. Bloomingvilla (when given creative reign) comes up with some very unique designs that even impress my hubby.

A cute little prop from Calista.

And a flower arrangement from Steve my fab lab rep from American Color Imaging. He drove in all the way from IA. I tell you photogs out there if you want to be with a lab that cares, this is one you want to look into.

From Brian + Mary

Cory Ann-
How do we begin to thank you? You have provided us with so many wonderful images to help us remember the most wonderful day of our lives thus far. The energy you posess really comes back in the image you take. We'll forever be grateful to you for our most prized wedding memory, without you we wouldn't be able to share the stories of our day with the guests that couldn't make it!
Love Brian and Mary

From Jen + Bo

Cory Ann and Maria,
Wow, wow, wow! Bo and I are so pleased with our wedding pictures! We love them! They are absolutely the best pictures we have ever seen! You have so much talent - very creative! This is what is so great is your creativity and originality.
We truely enjoyed having you as our photographer! I know the motel wasn't the best! The wedding schnapps was good! Everyone loves the pictures! Thank you for having your contest and us winning! We are very honored! Bo and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You didn't miss a thing! Pictures are everything - capture the moment! Maria - you did a great job! You have a great teacher! Good luck! Thanks for everything! You two are VERY talented!
Love,
Bo, Jen, Alexus and Katie Beck

From Bonnie

A note from a fellow photog. Thank you Bonnie.
Always happy to help.
CA

From Becky

Friday I came home from my session to a wonderful treat that Becky left on my counter. O they were so yummy. I like carmel apples so much and these were made extra special and may be the best I ever had. The apples were yummy too, picked fresh from her trees. My customers take the best care of me.

Thank you Becky.
CA

From Amanda

The morning of Amanda's wedding she gave me this lovely necklace and pendant. I don't wear much jewelry, just my wedding band and a necklace. This is the perfect length for the lower cut tops and I like it a lot. Amanda wanted to know if I actually liked it or was just being nice... well I'm not good at just being nice. I actually liked it a lot. And wore it again yesterday as well.
Thank you,
CA

Yes I'm teasing you leading up to your wedding post. Tell Talicia it's coming. : )

From Klint + Jer

We've been updating samples and I mailed Klint and Jer a framed print from their 04 wedding when I was just starting out.
CA


Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for the framed picture, it is beautiful. Hope you, your family, + business is going well!
Thanks again!
Klint + Jer

From Danielle + TJ

I got this note from Danielle and TJ and it means a lot. Last year I got swamped and fell behind, it was my own fault for not managing my growth. To make things better for the future I hired help, implimented organizational procedures and worked my arse off. To make things right we have done what we can to give our customers whatever they need to make them happy. We worked very hard to get caught up and finally we are. It was a long process and we plan to stay on top of things now. Thank you Danielle and TJ for your patience and understanding. I'm glad you are enjoying your book and disc full of images!
CA

Cory Ann -

The album is wonderful - we love it! We are happy with how you were able to take care of everthing, and we really appreciate the dvd. It's so nice to go back and look at all of the pictures from our special day.

You have a great talent. Thank you for sharing it with us along with your hard work.

Danielle + TJ

From Darlene (mother of Pennie + Jacob)

Darlene had some flowers delivered. Silly me in my business didn't get an image before they wilted. But here is the note and the flowers were appreciated. Thank you Darlene.

Note:
Thank you very very much for the wonderful gift you gave to Jacon and Pennie! The photos are wonderful!
Darlene Steenholdt (Pennie's mom)

From Becky + Kirby

Becky and Kirby sent this nice little note.... in case your wondering Kirby tried to eat my lovely Cole Haans. I still want a puppy now. Love that little thing!
CA

Cover: Find Joy in the LIttle Things

Inside:
Like puppies and shoes - just not puppies chewing on expensive shoes! Thank you Cory Ann for taking the time and being willign to get wet for the perfect shot. You're the best and Kirby and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us.

For All you do-
Thanks
Becky + Kirby

From Sandra

Not only do I try to help my couples and clients, but I do my best to give back to the photography community. I have and continue to learn a lot from on-line forums and others. And while I'm not an expert in anything I do get asked many questions and do my best to answer them all. It's nice to be appreciated. Sandra sent this note and a gift certificate to Robert's Imaging, my favorite place to buy equipment. She must have been reading that somewhere.
Thank you Sandra,
CA

Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for always answering my many questions. You are one of the best assets to DWF. I just want you to know that I appreciate you.

Sincerly,
Sandra Henderson
aka Sandrad

From Lindsay + Clint

Lindsay and Clint sent me this note, I'm looking forward to their wedding this coming weekend. I feel lucky you chose me.
CA

Hi Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for taking such beautiful picutres of Clint and I! They are absolutely the best pictures of us as a couple we have. You have such a great talent, able to catch the little interactions and gestures of affection that occur on a daily bais between us.
The prints add a lot of character and life to our new house. All the white walls are starting to look like a home. We feel so lucky to have you as our photographer.
Lindsay + Clint

Big announcement this week, stay tuned!

From Allison + Charlie

A note from Allison and Charlie:

Cory Ann,
Thank you so much for the disk of our engagement pictures, we love them! We can't wait for you to capture our moments on the big day. Thanks again, we love your work!
Allison and Charlie

From Brenda, et all

And this is exactly why I did the special. Thank you ladies for the note.
CA

Cory Ann:

Thank you so much for the Mother's Day Special! Because of you - I know have a picture that captures the women who have influenced me so much in life. You truly have a kind and caring heart for offering such amazing pictures!
Thank you,

Brenda Merkel, June Ohm, Bev Letsde, Shirley Sanger

From Becky

Becky sent me a gift certificate for Amazon for doing her maternity images and this is what I got. Books by two artists I really admire.

Super cool Richard Avedon Portraits book. It slides out of it's holder and opens in an accordian style. A wonderfully neat presentation of his images which are all b&w large format.

And Annie Leibovitz: American Music. I think this is about my 5 book of hers. As we were unpacking the house we took a lot of stuff out of storage. Including books of my that I haven't looked at for years as we lived in a small apartment. In them I found early purchases of mine that were Annie's books. I wasn't even aspiring to be a photographer then. I guess subliminally I just always admired the art.

Thank you Becky, Congratulations! Can't wait to see Sam.
CA