Year 15 of the Tomte series kicked off earlier than ever . antics began during the summer with the first WOODEN tomte which appeared on our cabin front door. Of course, we had to commemorate the occasion with another annual event: the tintype portrait sessions with family. This year builds on previous year s antics so if [ ] The post Tomte, v15 appeared first on Kern-Photo .
Year 14 of the Tomte series commemorates a sentimental chapter in the project: the launch of the COLLECTOR’S EDITION of The Tomte: Years 1-13. The project debuted at the Veronique Wantz Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 8, 2024 and the University of Minnesota Gorman Rare Art Book Library acquired the work, courtesy of the [ ] The post Tomte, v14 appeared first on Kern-Photo .
When two dozen grandchildren collide with energy of a county fair, this happens! For almost 20 years, I enjoy making creative portraits rich with details and real moments of family gatherings. In 20 years, this will become even more priceless. I love how this 12 x 16 album turned out, completed with metallic paper, gold [ ] The post The Crary Family Portrait Album appeared first on Kern-Photo .
Year 13 of the Tomte series has arrived, offering a glimpse of our family antics. In this “lucky 13” year, an odd event occurred while traveling in Norway. We received a phone call after visiting a real tomte house: my wallet had been found before I knew I lost it! The location? In a bed [ ] The post Tomte, v13 appeared first on Kern-Photo .
Year 12 of the Tomte series is here, chronicling on-going Kern family antics. Warmth and humor lurks beyond the home, extending to school and the sledding hill. We have another cousin to feature, as well as evidence of intergalactic alien visitation (all welcome here) documented by my son and his first Nikon DSLR camera, gifted [ ] The post Tomte, v12 appeared first on Kern-Photo .