Welcome to the Heirlooms web-site!

I have been an artist and photographer for over 20 years.
My passion is to photograph and paint in a way that shows the beauty of the world we live in, and the personalities of the people who live in it.
I want to record them for generations to treasure.

I have two beautiful teenage daughters and a supportive husband and family.
I attended technical school for commercial art and photography, then earned a liberal arts degree with honors from the University of Minnesota, Morris, majoring in Studio Art and Art History.

I have several years of experience in the photography industry and I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Minnesota Professional Photographers Assn, and the Twin Cities Professional Photograhers Assn.   I enjoy entering into print competitions annually and strive to continually learn new and exciting photographic trends.

I have been fortunate to have recieved the following awards: - The Kodak Gallery Award, the Fujifilm Masterpiece Award, and MN Illustrative Photographer of the year.

It has been my dream to own an art gallery and offer original fine art and customized portraiture so that others can enjoy the finer things in life.
I hope you enjoy the art and photography you see on the site.

Items can be purchased or a session can be scheduled by the online contact form or calling Heirlooms Gallery at 320-634-5635, Thursday - Sunday from 11:00 – 6:00.

Have a great day!