Dear Violet Photography and Studio

10/06/2026

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to create this legacy couple’s portrait for Dr. Marnix Heersink and his wife, Mary for the University of Alabama, Heersink School of Medicine. It was both an honor and a pleasure.

09/23/2026

Meet entrepreneur, business coach and consultant, Jolee Martin who I met up with recently. She needed updated images that captured her personality and identity. She is truly an amazingly talented and smart lady who's comfortable in her own skin. I truly appreciated that. Below are several of the images she chose.

Did you know that professional images build considerable credibility on your website? The way you show up on your website just may be the first time a potential customer sees you. Are you confident with what they may see? These are just a couple of things to ask yourself. Ultimately, I'm here to help you put your *very best* foot forward!
Reach out right here, call me or go to my website at www.dearvioletphotography.com

09/09/2026

I was contacted by a reporter in Georgia doing a story on Judge John Steensland. Evidently he went to a certain Georgia university on basketball scholarship. They needed a great image for the story.

After his session, I asked Judge Steensland to take me to where retired Judge Lori Ingram’s portrait hung. She had commissioned me to create this wonderful image that now hangs at the courthouse. I’m truly pleased with how great it looks hanging. I believe Lori Collier ingram is happy with it as well.

I’m so grateful to work with both of these wonderful people.

Do you have a special photography project that needs that extra oomph? Do you need it professionally printed? The kind of high end portraiture that looks like a pro did it and lasts forever…. I’m your girl >>> www.dearvioletphotography.com

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

A week ago Olivia (the beautiful model in the images) and I went downtown to photograph a bunch of vintage clothing (I have a vintage clothing shop on Etsy I just reopened). I knew I didn't want to do it outside but had no idea where we were going to go.

My friends at Circle City Mahj were so generous in letting us use their space for a bit, even with a group of women there from Panama City playing! This is a fantastic location to learn Mahj and then go to the adjoining Bird and Bean Coffee House House to get a drink or treat. These venues are one of the reasons people go downtown Dothan.

Thank you to Circle City Mahj and Bird and Bean for allowing us to use your places for a bit. We truly appreciate it!

05/28/2026

My baby, London, 17, will be coming up on her senior year in high school. She's been doing a virtual online high school program for the past year and it has been a really good fit for her.

We did a little impromptu senior session yesterday at Mural City Coffee yesterday.

She's a really good kid and makes great decisions. We love her dearly. Please give her some love.

Do you have an upcoming senior? We have some fantastic photoshoot experiences we offer seniors. Go to www.dearvioletphotography.com

05/27/2026

A celebration of being cancer free

05/27/2026

Join Buffie Thompson Dryden as she celebrates being cancer free and recently divorced. When I initially chatted with Buffie on the phone about her own portrait session I remember her saying "I'm happy now".

Buffie, almost 50, is a breast cancer survivor. After going through 28 rounds of radiation, a double mastectomy, reconstruction and a hysterectomy, Buffie is stronger and healthier than ever, and free of cancer.

Without any hesitation, Buffie, said you MUST advocate for yourself when going through this. Because no one else will do it for you.

Her images represent freedom, celebration and the ability to fight and come out ahead.

Do you have something to document or celebrate in your life that deserves it's own portrait session? You DO NOT have to be 50 or older to do this. Reach out to me at www.dearvioletstudio.com I'd love to chat with you!

05/16/2026

What you may not see on Buffie’s boxing gloves is the little pink breast cancer symbol. Today in the studio she celebrated successfully fighting breast cancer and so much more. Stay tuned for Buffie’s story.

05/08/2026

Buffie is a fighter and survivor. Stay tuned for her story about being resilient and overcoming.