March 31, 2025
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News
By
Ashley Schmit
April 1st… Is our Work-iversary!
That’s right; April 1st (no joke), marks Debbie Daanen Photography’s 43rd anniversary of years in business! Most of you know Debbie officially retired a few years back, but we are carrying on the name that for so many years has meant quality service, exceptional photography work and authentic artistry.
In 43 years, we have seen it all… the comings and goings of photography businesses, products and trends… gone through the critical industry changes from film to digital… the rise and fall of the economy and so on… When this day rolls around each year, we are able to reflect on what a difference a year can make and add up all 43 of them, and we have quite the collection of treasured memories and hilarious stories!
We say it all the time, but no time is more appropriate than today: THANK YOU!
Thank you to our clients, old and new. We obviously could not have had continued success all this time without you. It is a true pleasure to serve you. Thank you to those reading this…for caring enough, not only about our business, but about us, as people.
Thank you to our friends and families, who no matter how crazy our ideas seemed, continue to support us. It is not an easy road to make a living in the arts, and we certainly appreciate your encouragement.
A huge thank you to our staff, Laurie and Stacey… This ship would surely sink without you. Your hard work, dedication and willingness to ‘go with the flow’ is forever appreciated. Thank you to our DDP Road Crew (Barb, Laura, Trina) – the collection of our friends that are willing to help out at the craziest of photo shoots and event; that always says ‘yes,’ no matter how odd or overwhelming the request.
Thank you, of course, to Debbie Daanen herself, who took a chance 43 years ago on opening her own business and then again in 2008 when adding Ashley to the company. I promise the wide-eyed kid that was introduced to you at 17 years old, never imagined she was only beginning her long journey with you in this amazing business of photography.
For those of you wondering, Debbie is truly living her best life, traveling and enjoying all that free time that retirement allows. We still see her often and will surely be raising a glass together soon to celebrate 43 years!
Thank you to all the groups and organizations, companies, schools and sports leagues that we have photographed over the years. There are far too many of you to list, but your continued business and friendships mean the world to us.
To anyone else whom I might have missed… Thank you. We just want to tell you from the bottom of our hearts, that we appreciate you and thank you for your continued business! We love what we do and have been lucky enough to do it for 43 amazing years!
…Here’s to many more!!! ❤ -Ashley 🙂
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