photography: non-traditional, photographic storyteller

Your story is as unique as you are, therefore so should your images be. We mix modern and contemporary with a twist of traditional. We are committed to providing you with a high standard of quality portraiture and will settle for nothing less than perfect. Quality that will exceed your expectations. Building long standing relationships is our goal.

Our focus is creating heirlooms to last a lifetime.

philosophy: our style is relaxed, non-obtrusive

Online survey for past clients describe experience as: "super fun," -"extremely great customer service,"- "we just love her!"- "all of our experiences have been awesome," -"even my husband had a good time," -"very happy with all of the options we were given." "always pleased...especially with her patience with our son."- "she goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect."- "well worth the price. you won't regret it!"- "you always make sure clients are satisfied, and final products are perfect!"- "came into our home and perfectly sized prints for our own wall."- "beautiful, beautiful work and framing!" "her personality is wonderful. she sure knows how to work with people."

about the artist

Kari (Steinhilber) Pagel, is a central Wisconsin based portrait artist with over 22 years of experience full time in the field of photography. She began as portrait consultant for a respected studio in 2002 after graduating with a degree in Applied Arts in Photography.

She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and preserving, water activities and is always planning the next vacation. She has spent her share of time inside hockey rinks with her two sons over the years