Katie Raivala Photography

12/04/2022

Congratulations to Jack and Lucas for leading their football team to become State Champions!!!! Way to go Elks! Congrats to the entire team!!!!!

10/18/2022

I love this couple soooooo much! They laugh together, they look for ways to make each other happy and they are all about their family and friends. Life is going to be filled with many blessing for these two. I just know it.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs Tagg!

10/15/2022

I was super excited to see Matt again. I bet he was like 12 years old the last time I saw him. Time flies. Now he is a Senior in High School and is looking forward to the start of hockey season.

10/10/2022

I got to cruise around town with this Senior recently. He is usually lighthearted and joking around. That totally came through in his images, but so did his intensity. It was fun to see this different side of Ben.

09/20/2022

It is always so much fun to hangout with someone that I haven't seen in years and to get caught up. This young man has been busy with choir, swimming and taking PSEO classes. His schedule sounds pretty busy and super exciting.

Have a great Senior year Dain!

09/14/2022

Meet Tony! His wit is sharp and his jokes are clever. It is always a good time hanging out with this guy. (Especially when he shows up in one of my favorite cars).

Thanks for hanging out with me Tony and for letting me check out the Subaru!

08/31/2022

It was a blast walking around town photographing this Senior in the wee-hours of the morning. I was able to hear about colleges, the Sting Football team and so much more.

Thanks for waking up early and hanging out with me Jon. Hopefully, I will be able to watch a game this fall to cheer you and your teammates on. Go Sting!

08/30/2022

Give me an "E". Give me an "L". Give me a "K". Give me an "S". What does that spell? ELKS. Go ELKS!

Jack's session got off to a quick start. We had only a few minutes to snap photos on his stomping ground before an event started. I am so thankful that he was willing to run around with me to grab the photos quickly because the images pop.

Afterwards we relaxed and strolled around a local park getting to know each other.

Jack- Thanks for spending the evening with me. Have a great football season!

08/30/2022

This Senior is a runner. A 5k is a walk in the park for him. I am kinda jealous- not going to lie.

It was so nice to wander around this park talking to Jake. He is so polite, friendly and genuine.

Jake- I hope that your first day of Senior year was great.

08/29/2022

This guy makes me laugh with amusing stories. I never know what he is going to say. He keeps me on my toes (literally and figuratively because is waaaaay taller than me).

I hope that you had a great first day of your Senior year Aric Randolph!

08/24/2022

Let me introduce you to Lucas. He is a believer in the term "No duck left behind" at his local feed store. No need to feel sad for the lonely duck that isn't purchased because it is living its best life with Lucas and his family. And in case you are wondering...I now want a duck after hanging out with Lucas and his brace (I think that is what 2 ducks are called).

Enjoy the the last few days of summer Lucas! Give those ducks a treat for me.

08/22/2022

The sun was working its magic during this Senior's session. It backlight her hair (and hat) in almost every image making her look angelic. In my mind, that fits her perfectly so I was happy when the sun helped me capture that.

Emily- I hope that your first day of school today was fabulous! Keep reaching your goals!

08/21/2022

Katie Raivala Photography updated their website address.

Katie Raivala Photography updated their website address.

08/21/2022

I got to meet this beautiful Senior recently. She is a photo obsessed person just like me! Needless to say, I got lost in the moment and before I knew it; it was almost dark. It was so much fun photography Katie!

08/15/2022

I feel like I could make a long list of cool things about this Senior. He runs, drives a sweet car, is smarter than smart and so much more.

I introduce to all of you Jaden; Class of 2023.

08/09/2022

Gavin is going to have my high school dream class schedule this year. He planned ahead so that he can stack his schedule with art classes. Smart guy!

Gavin- Have a great time living the art lovers dream this year at school!

08/09/2022

I asked Emily if she was ok walking through tall grass and climbing down to the river during her session. The answer was always, "Yes". I loved hanging out with another outdoorsy person. It made the session adventurous because we explored together.

Have a great Senior year Emily!

07/27/2022

Every time I see this young man I am in complete awe. For those of you that know him; you know that he is absolutely one of the most genuinely kind people that there is.

Nathan- I cannot wait to see what your future holds. I am sure that you are going to impact more people than you will ever know just by being yourself.

06/29/2022

Meet Joey! I had a blast getting to know this Senior during his session. I learned that he is a jack of all trades on the baseball field and that he loves helping kids learn the sport. I was quite impressed.

Joey- Have a fun time umping baseball this summer. It was really nice meeting you.

06/28/2022

I kicked off my first Senior session of the year with this cool guy. He first appears quiet when you meet him, but he really is just being methodical. He throws in the punch lines when you least expect them and makes you belly laugh.

It was fun hanging out with you again G! Have a wonderful summer camping and getting ready for your Senior year!

11/05/2021

Fall engagement session on the family farm with a cool classic truck from the 70's? YES, PLEASE!!

Those that know me, know that I can get carried away when it comes to taking pictures. Usually I try to keep myself in check because I know that not everyone loves hamming it up for a camera for hours on end. Thankfully this loving couple let me get carried away. We took pictures in fields, on a tractor, and lots on the groom's truck. I could have easily spent all day photographing these two.

I cannot wait to actually spend all day photographing these two next year at their wedding.

Congrats A and K again on your engagement and the start of your life together!

10/11/2021

I kept my composer during this session, but it was not easy. B is quite the clever comedian that always makes me laugh....hard. He is authentically himself and I love it!

Keep enjoying your senior year B!

10/03/2021

This Senior has a lot going on. He is on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, takes classes at a local technical college and balances regular high school classes too.

Garrett, it was wonderful meeting you in person while we took our "nature hike". It was super cool to learn about your Eagle Scout project and talking about your courses at school. I think that you are going to have a really cool job in the future. I plan on checking out all of the flagpoles at the fairgrounds this week that you installed. As a granddaughter of a WWII Veteran, I think that you choose a superb Eagle Scout project.

09/30/2021

Determination doesn't even start to fully describe this senior. He takes the word "determination" and takes it up about 10 levels. He is a runner that doesn't give up and lets nothing stop him from being one of the best. I think that is how Kyle is. He strives to be one of the best at anything that he puts his mind too.

This senior year is just a stepping stone for you Kyle. I cannot wait to see how you take on the world in the next chapter of your life.

09/18/2021

This young lady brings light wherever she goes. She is quick to give you something to smile about and is genuinely herself- which I love.

Happy Senior Year Kassandra! Give it your all and open the doors to your future!

09/17/2021

This guy right here....he has a contagious smile, a welcoming heart and is an all around good person. He makes people feel important and at ease the moment he meets them.

Have fun your Senior year Ethan. Keep spreading the positivity and encouragement to others.

09/17/2021

There is nothing like waking up in the morning knowing that you get to hangout with a high school senior. They know that this is a milestone in their life and that their whole future is in front of them.

I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Julia. She had some great stories about her adventures so far as a Senior and it was wonderful to hear what she was excited about this school year.

Here is to a great Senior year!

09/15/2021

Fun urbany background...Yes, please.

Fairy costumes in open fields and in water.....Yes! And you may have to remind me that it is almost completely dark out before I put away my camera because I cannot stop taking pictures.

That is how this senior session went. I had so much fun with Tori and her entourage that time flew by.

Isn't she stunning in every photo? It was extremely hard to narrow down a few to show online.

08/22/2021

Happy Senior year to this young lady. She is kind, loving, eager to listen, excited to learn and determined. She will for sure have a bright future ahead of her. Nothing can stop her.

Sammie- There is a quote that my Mom shared with me when I was about your age and it reminds me of you. It says, "Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

08/19/2021

Shelby exudes sunshine and happiness everywhere she goes. There is hardly ever a smile missing from her face and laughter is always nearby. Her outlook on life is contagious and always something that I look forward to being around.

Shelby- I couldn't wear mascara while I edited your images. I tried a few times, but it kept running off. I am so thankful to have been your neighbor growing up because I got to soak in all of the joy that you bring to this world. Enjoy this upcoming year. Soak it all in. ☀️

08/12/2021

Congratulations to Eli for recently graduating! It is a big accomplishment and stepping stone to your future. Keep working hard towards your goals and have fun while doing it.

08/09/2021

I found myself shaking my head in disbelief this whole session. I have known this Senior since she was 4 years old. How on Earth can she be a Senior?! I have watched her graduate to 2nd degree blackbelt in karate, run her heart out for her school, and next spring I will watch her graduate from high school along side my oldest boy. Gabby, it has been a pleasure watching you become the young lady that you are. Always remember that I will be one of your biggest cheerleaders. Go Gabby Go!

08/08/2021

It was so much fun to meet this Senior and to learn about her upcoming school year, ambitions and how she is like me and loves ariels (a cartwheel with no hands). No, I cannot do them anymore, but I try every once and awhile.

Ashley has such a kind demeanor. As you can see, even a feathered friend wanted to hang out with her during the session.

08/04/2021

This girl right here ❤️! I have watched her grow from a cute little baby to a beautiful young lady in a blink of an eye. Out of the thousands of pictures I have of this lady throughout her life, these are some of the most special ones.

Cheers to an exciting final year in high school. Love you lots A!

07/11/2021

I am so thankful to reconnect after so many years with this gentleman and his soon to be bride. I had the fantastic opportunity years ago to photograph him for his Senior portrait and to see him again last night, head over heels in love with this wonderful lady made me smile constantly.

05/11/2021

I had the pleasure of meeting these two brother recently. It was fun to hear about their future plans at post secondary schools and just watching them interact as brothers. It brought a smile to me.

Best of luck (although you don't need it) to your futures! Great things are going to happen.

08/14/2019

I caught myself feeling overwhelmed with emotions as we walked around the U of M. On one hand, I was excited that she loved the U of M her first year there as a PSEO student and that she was looking forward to starting her second year there. On the other hand, it seems like a blink in time. I have watched throughout the years as she grew up and became this amazingly talented and kind person. Watch out world. This girl is going to great things.

Jodi Gilmer Haben

08/16/2017

I have known Paula for almost my entire life so I was flabbergasted when she asked me to photograph her wedding to Bob.

Every picture that I have taken of them makes me smile because I can see how much they love each other. It isn't puppy love. Oh no, it is the kind of love that can be felt; even by those like me that are just near them. Their love is that strong.

I know that I said it multiple times already, but I need to say it again. Congratulations Paula and Bob! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me document your special day.

06/30/2017

This little man was welcomed into the world 10 days ago with arms ready to hold him and hearts already loving him. I cannot wait to watch you grow up little Isaac. Just don't do it too fast. ;)

02/24/2017

A little glimpse into my beautiful cousin's wedding from this past weekend. Congratulations Leza and Terry. Sending my love to both of you!!!