Testimonials & Kind Words

“I love how you got shots for swimming, it was fun! You also captured me being myself! You guys are the best photographers in town… hands down.” Allison K. East Grand Forks Senior High School

“Thank you so much for the wonderful time. The pictures are amazing and so were the people.”Rachel Perry Sacred Heart High School senior

“The experience was amazing! So creative and so much fun. There was never a dull moment. I love the picture quality and the relaxed tempo of the pictures. I LOVE ASPEN!”Sami Wosick   Central High School Senior

“OH My Goodness! My Aspen session was absolutely great! They have sooo many great ideas and poses. They are so upbeat and enthusiastic! It was just so fun and my experience was awesome!” Shanielle P. Lincoln High School TRF

“Thank you for making my daughter’s session such a great experience. Loved the energy- great ideas and so much fun!” Brenda P. (mom)

“I had so much fun shooting all the pictures with you two!! You made everything seem so comfortable and it was such a stress free and relaxing timeI loved how all of my pictures turned out because they’re all so unique and amazing!!  I love them all!! Thank you so much for making my senior year so beautifully memorable!! ”Brooke Franzen Lakota High School

“Dian and Jim thank you again. My goodness the more I look at these the more I can’t believe they are my daughter. The pictures are so amazing. The one thing that a girl wants to achieve when taking their Sr. pics is to think they they are beautiful and you really outdid yourself and I am still amazed. You did an awesome job. Trishia and I had a great time, you and Jim are great at what you do. Thanks for making it so much fun.”  Janette B. (mom of Trishia Oklee High School)

“The whole Aspen experience turned out to be awesome. I’m not much for getting my picture taken, but Jim made it easier for me. We did a lot of cool shots and I’m very satisfied.” Dillon E. Central High School

“I really appreciate the work you guys did for me, the pictures are fantastic! Tell Jim thanks for making it so comfortable taking pictures and that he did a nice job. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else!” Jake Wightman Lincoln HS Senior

“This was an amazing experience… and I had an amazing time!” Paige J. Griggs County Central High School

Thanks for getting my pics up so fastYou guys made me look so pretty. I had so much fun. You Guys Rock!Rebecca Thompson Red River HS

“My experience with Aspen was awesome! I had a lot of fun. There were so many options with poses and backgrounds! They are very versatile. They help you the whole way through. It was an awesome experience for me.” Katherine M. Central High School

“I had a tough time picking out my pictures cuz they were all so great! They make sure you have fun and stay relaxed, which I think is most important. They’re also flexible and will make sure your pictures turn out the way you want them to. Can’t go wrong by picking Aspen. ” Brandon Myhre Devils Lake High School

“Stacey Jo Vancamp loves loves loves her pics! =D Thanks So Much to Dian Garber and Aspen Studio! I had a blast! ” =D  Drayton High School

“I looove my black & white shirt shots! You guys are very funny and made me feel natural. I love how outgoing and funny you guys are. My pictures are amazing! Thank you soo much!” Dalia Grafton High School

You guys have great “attention to detail” and awesome photography! You know how to make a person look and feel like a million bucks and these pictures definitely show how talented you all are! Absolutely LOVE them! Everything is great! I was so excited to show my dad these pictures since he couldn’t make it to the session. They are simply amazing! So you have a two thumbs up from us all! We’ll definitely be telling everyone about the wonderful service and pictures! Thanks again! You guys rock!! Hailey Bayne LHS

“I love my pictures Dian! thank you so much!!!! ” Jordy Fugere Red River High School

“Just wanted to say thank you both so much! I cannot believe the number of compliments i have gotten on the pics. You guys did an amazing job and I am very happy with the results!”  Dana Grahn Roseau High School

“The pictures you take are really really great!!!  My mother could not believe how good they were. I really Loved all the variety! Thank you again!” Jordan G. Crookston High School

Dian- We got the announcements in the mail yesterday, and they turned out really nice! Thank you so much for the work you’ve done, and it has been wonderful working with you throughout this whole process. You guys do a great job at Aspen and I really love how everything turned out. Thanks! Amanda Frederickson Roseau High School

“WOW. That’s all I can say! I’m just dazzled at how they turned out. It was so hard to pick from all of them!

That was so much fun! I can’t wait for everyone to see them! Thank you so much.” Karly Marie Anderson

“Thank you so much Aspen Studio! I had the time of my life!! You are so creative and I loved every single pose I took- it’s going to be so hard to decide! You are the BEST!! You made me look gorgeous and made me feel so comfortable!” Jenni B. Central High School

“My time at Aspen was a lot of fun! There are so many backgrounds and poses to choose from! Jim was real fun to work with and I had a real good time! It was a fun experience!!” Ciara Z. Central High School

“Dear Aspen Studio, Thank you for an amazing experience taking pictures at your studio! You take amazing photos and are great at making whoever you shoot look fantastic! I’m glad you’re our official sponsors! Thanks again, Alicia Patton  Miss Grand Forks Outstanding Teen

“WAHOO! Senior pictures were put up. Thank you Aspen for a wonderful experience:) Thank you so much for posting my pictures early! I am very happy with everything you guys at Aspen have done and would certainly recommend you to anyone who is looking for an amazing photography service. Thank you again for taking the time to put up my pictures, being very patient while I picked my pictures, and making me look so dang cute!:)” Chelsea Kaiser Fargo South High School

“Dian & Jim, You made every step of having Carl’s senior pictures done such a remarkable experience for all of us! It couldn’t have been better and the pictures turned out FANTASTIC! It made it difficult to choose – we loved them all!! You both made a “once in a lifetime” event even more special! You’re the absolute BEST! ” Shari Koppang-Becker (Mom) and Rhonda (Aunt)

“Thank you so much for everything you’ve done with the pictures! They turned out awesome!” Tracee Waubun High School

“Oh wow I am loving how these all came out!!! Aspen is THE place to go for senior pics!!!” Miranda Nedegaard Sacred Heart High School

“My experience at Aspen was great. I’m really a picky person and they were able to work with me. It was great!” Emily J. Red River High School

“I LOVE the people at this studio. Definitely would recommend them if you haven’t had yours done yet!Thanks SO MUCH Aspen Studio!” Emily Olig Shanley High School

“Aspen studios best photography in town kids… great senior pics.” Casey Burton EGF Senior High School

“Amazing! Gorgeous!” Brenda Jo Gillund

“Thanks so much Dian!! They look amazing!” :] Megan Oncken Red River High School

“Everyone loves the pictures and I am in love with them ALL!!! u guys are amazing at what u do!!!” Brooke Calderwood Lakota High School

“I was wondering what the Celebrity Wall is? Sounds really cool! THANKS SOOO MUCH for the awesome pictures this year! I have had countless compliments on them. They are very original and it was amazingly hard to narrow them down! You made my senior year very memorable and I’ll always have very unique pictures to remember it by! Keep up the amazing work! Thanks again!” Nicole Dinger Dakota Prairie High School

“THANK YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH for the WONDERFUL job you did with Krystal!!” Nikki Luck Perrin  Fisher Secondary

“I had a great time. It was so much fun!” Hailey V. Northern Cass High School

“I officially love aspen. OFFICIALLY! ” Kelsey Y. Central High School

“:) Thank you! I just stand there and smile, its Dian and Jim that do the hard work! You guys Rock!” Jackie O’Neil

“Thank you! You guys are literally amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better job for my senior pictures. Thank you again!” Kelsey Alex Brandonn Greenbush-Middle River High School

“Holy moly!! These are seriously SUUUPER cute, I get a lot of them!” Anna Hulteng

“Dian, I love my pictures!! Thank you and thank Jim for me!! They turned out better then I could have ever imagined!! Courtney Lee

Dian, you take the best senior pics EVER!!! Jen Van Dam

“This was an Awesome experience and they do amazing work!! I would recommend Aspen Studio! Tammy Lynn Syverson Erickson

“Thanks for doing it! It was SO much fun! I absolutely LOVE my picture with my hat and I cant wait for everyone to see it!” Melissa Lee Eischens

“Awh! I LOVE them!!! Thank you SOOOO much!!!!”  Brooke Martina Franzen

Hi Dian:  I just wanted to thank you and your husband for taking such good care of Brittany for her senior pictures and for the CA modeling. Respectfully, Diana Hoverson

“Thank you so much! I absolutely love my pictures. You and Jim are AMAZING” Alexa Lee Lovelien

“Thanks so much for sharing the videos. I just looked at your work and it’s great! Very high fashion! Linda Hamilton

“I love, love, love all of my pictures they are all so perfect!! Thank you so much Dian, really, it was awesome!” Emily Beaton Central High School

“Dian, I just wanted to tell you again how much I love all of my pictures, and thank you for everything.. It was a really great experience!”MeiLi Smith

“Thank you so much for the other day! I had SUCH a great timeI can’t wait to show all my friends and recommend you guys!  I think I pretty much died over how incredible MeiLi’s pictures are! Honestly, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!” Kelsey Yandura Central High School

“Thanks again Dian! They turned out wonderfully. =) I’ll be sure to tell everyone about you guys!” Katie Ella Field

“Dian, Your images and video look amazing! I’m so happy to see the images. I was so busy with the clothes for the runway models the whole time, I never got to see the finished product. Thanks for posting!” Sara Lebovitz

“You totally ROCK, Dian! I love your images!!! Thanks for posting photos of the Fashion Show! Thanks sooooo much!”Dawn Johns

“I love my pictures!!! Thanks so much I can’t wait to get my cards and pictures back to start showing everyone!!!” Larissa Shay Knutson

“I   L O V E   Y O U R   S E N I O R   P I C S !   T H E Y   A R E   S O   A D O R A B L E ! ! ! ! ” S a r a   A m a n d a   T h o r s o n

“Thanks again for the awesome pics! They turned out great!” Denae Hoffman

“You guys ROCK! Love your stuff…. are you doing any speaking for Professional photographers?  Lisa H. Carter

“Your work is amazing so inspiring…Tracey Ivan-Kendall

“U did an awesome job….. u the best! Nick Ohman East Grand Forks High School

“Thank you so much Dian!! I love it and I LOVE all my pictures! Kayla Arlene Skinner

What a beautiful girl in these beautiful pictures!! Love them! Jessie Narloch

“You take really great pictures!! I really enjoy looking at all your picturesHannah Halvorson

“Omgosh!!! I LOVEEEEEEE these pics!!! Like ALOT!!  Kirsten Rieke

“That was freaking awesome! I really loved all your pictures!!!  Ashley Narlock

“Jim & Dian- Thank you so much for making my senior pictures turn out amazing!! You made my senior pictures portraits that will last a lifetime and I will never forget the fun time I had taking my sr. picts. You guys do amazing work!! They all turned out so good! You were so willing to work with me and get what I wanted. Thanks for helping start off my sr. year on a good note. Kathi

“Those are beautiful images.” Kathleen Miller

“Thanks Dian – we enjoyed our time with you and WILL be back with the boys when its their time for senior pictures!!!! And we’ll spread the word about how AWESOME you and Jim are! Thanks again! Dee Engler

“Wonderful shots!!!! Missy Fromm

“These are beautiful! Very inspiring! Shannon Atchley

“These are gorgeous!! I bet she loves these!! Bobby Webre

“Hi Dian, I just wanted to let you and Jim know that the pictures are absolutely awesome.  The two of you are very talented and we really appreciate all your efforts.  Also the presentation of the pictures is really special.  Thanks for that.  Kelley P.

“You guys are amazingly awesome, I mean that with all my heart. Her senior pictures mean everything to us. I am so glad we found you guys and you did a beautiful job. I love all of her pictures. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cannot say enough about you guys. You made this twice as special.”  Lori U.

“Hey Dian! Love the pics you posted!” Janice Lane Crabtree

“I just had to tell you how wonderful Sam’s pictures are! Thank you for the job you did.  Cathy S.

“Beautiful indeed. Nelly Steele

“Thank you for taking the time to give me a tour of your studio. You do amazing work. I checked out your website and WOW! You have some beautiful photographs. Alica M.

“Stunning! They grabbed my eye first thing! NRV

“Great pictures of Shelby. She is my niece. My daughter is a senior in 2010, now she wants to make a trip back to North Dakota just for you to take her pictures. Thanks, Jayme

“You really know how to define beauty. Amazing work! Samuel T.

I LOVE your work!  Wonderful!  Angi

“Your senior album is fabulous! Wonderful work! Chase S.

“Thank you so much for taking my pictures! I absolutely love them. You two are so fun to work with! Thank you again for everything! Sarah Martin

“I just had a photo session here, and it was a great experience! Thanks for taking the time to work with me, my brother, and my sister all at once! Katie

Hi Dian, I love the portfolio – great job. Warmly, Jocelyn

We are so unbelievably happy with the photos!  Thank you! Sarah

I Love your album of Dale!  And if that photo was of me in the air with the clouds – I’d want a POSTER!!! You do Awesome work!!! Kerry

You guys ROCK! Love your stuff…..are you doing any speaking for Professional photographers? I need to set up some for meetings! Lisa

Hey, I just want to tell you that you take amazing pictures! Ashley Thompson

I love love love all of my pictures they are all so perfect!! thank you so much. MeiLi

Dian, Your images and video look amazing! Sara

You totally ROCK, Dian!  I love your images!!! Dawn

This whole series. so so so amazing….wowzers…. Tracey

I really enjoyed viewing your SPA album! Faith

“Fantastic!” George Dean

Dian, I was just looking at some of your new seniors and they all look so wonderful! Your pictures are phenomenal and I am sure you are having a blast with all of those great seniors! Keep up the good work and I feel honored to have worked with you!  Amber Kunze

Amazing!! I love them all especially the ones with the light behind the hair!! You do a great job!! Krista

I had SO much fun today! Thank you soo much!! Emily

It was great meeting you guys.  Your work is awesome!  You got such great shots at the convention (Senior Portrait Artists), and your website and blog are fantastic.   How exciting to know such creative folks! Mick Sunwest Studio

I LOVE those pictures!!  But black and white and with the lights are my two favorite and I’m about to die with the awesomeness of them!!! OMG! So good! Jessica G.

Those are amazing pix that u took! U ALL ARE SOOO TALENTED!!!!  Sabrina D.

Hi Dian and Jim, I just wanted to thank you guys so much for the great time on Saturday. Kelsey Rose Bachmeier

Your pictures are absolutely stunning you ARE GORGEOUS!! Rawr friend!!! Haha!! But seriously they are amaaaazzzzziiinnngggSteph P. (about Jessica Knutson’s pictures)

I love my pictures and can’t wait to get them!!  Thanks so much you guys!!! I love them!!!It was soooo much fun!!! Thanks Dian and Jim!!!Kayla Daley

Thanks for the pictures I love them! :] Jessica Knutson

Great work Aspen! You guys are awesome! Scott and Adina Hayne, Hayne Photography

Okay… I want that, that is so cooooolllll Josh H.

Absolute favorite!! I love how this looks, and Jessi looks ah-mazing : ] Laura G.

Jess you’re so pretty, all of these are amazing!  MacKenzie B.

OMG this is soooo awesome! Lacey R.

Wow… These look great.. your work is always on point!  Blair Phillips

Hey Dian!! Thank you soo much for my book!! I love it.. actually I love the whole bag its so classy and adorable:) Callie R.

The images in the dance studio are amazing. What a wonderful way to capture something special in her life. They are all wonderful!   Kami

Hi Dian, They are so great!!! Shelby’s comment was “That is so sweet, she is really good”. You made her very happy. Kelley

Outstanding.. unbelievable.. WOW WOW :O) Man I am blown away by this shoot… REALLY!! Laurie Bosse

Hey Dian, just wanted to say thanks for all you have done for me… its very much appreciated and i loved working with you two.. you guys make me laugh! Can’t wait to get my senior pictures  Lisa Knoll

WOWZERS!!!! What powerful images!!! I’m sure Jerrod LOVES these shots! Barbi B.

I love the movie! Thank you so much! Amber Jo Slominski

Thank you Aspen Studio for being our new pageant photography sponsor! I had so much fun at your studio and you all were so wonderful to us.  I really enjoyed working with you and hope to again in the future. Ya’ll are truly talented at what you do! Jaci S. Miss Empire & North Dakota’s Sweetheart

Love them all!!!  Brittni Swendseid

This picture is amazing! Brianna Berry

Wow! You have some serious lighting skills. These images are so strong–I love them! Four and five are my favorites. Deb Thompson

Just saw your senior pics!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Rebecca Wolf

Means a lot coming from you… your portraits are amazing! Francesco Gallarott

“I found to my liking the outdoor shooting and also the poses of my choice”.  AJ F. Central High School

Wow – great work and stunning subject. I especially like the black and white image. Danielle Neil

Saw these on your Facebook page – LOVE them, but especially the first one with the medals! Michele

WOW! Your lighting is amazing! LOVE your work!  Ursula Page

Great session!!! Erika Walker Mounts

Awww I LOVE IT!!Thank you soooo much! Blair Anderson

She is one beautiful girl!! Great images, you captured so much variety! Jennifer Dodd

OMG baby your senior pics are amazing I love it ! Cecilie Madeleine Engeseth

WOW!!!  I LOVE these! She is gorgeous and I just LOVE some of your poses!  The paintbrushes in the back pocket are too cute!  And that last black and white is stunning!  Beautiful Work!!!!  Nancy Poole

OMGoodness. She’s as breathtakingly beautiful as your images are!  Danella Miller

I am humbled… Craig Kienast

I love the selection! These are beautiful portraits!  Theresa Burt

Hi Dian, I wanted to say how much I like your work and website. It is very inspiring. Rich Lewis

Thanks for Blair’s video it is beautiful !!!!!!! Carolyn Britten Glimm

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! Cory

Wonderful Dian!!! Nick Wheeler

These are beautiful! Cyndee Wanyonyi

These are gorgeous. Show us more! Gary Box

Beautiful images! Tonya VanSant

Very beautiful and very professional work! Yiannis Krikis

< Picking jaw up off the floor > I was going to post my latest senior but I digress….can I be you when I grow up?.. Kimberley Milburn

Dian…very nice…I checked out your blog, the images look fantastic…. Lynette Ahlschlager

Wow- These are some of the best guy photo’s ever!! I love them. Renee Archer

These are fantastic!  Lovely captures! Shannon McLauchlan

These are amazing and she is very striking! Great work! Jamie Schultz

One word – WOW!  Glenn Martin

Wow, just stunning! Absolutely wild about 1 and 3, though they are all magnificent. Jane Photography

Browsing your website pages, I found your work simply amazing! Mike Mentzer

Beautiful images – I can’t even pick a favorite!  Shallyse Gastelum

Wonderful images… all of them!! Susie G.

These are incredible!! I bet she LOVES these!! The close-up is my favorite!  Bobbi’s Photography

Stunning photos! Love them all! Jason Vega

These are really GREAT photos. This photographer is GOOD. CREATIVE. Wow.  Randy L. Bauer

Wow!! What a beautiful girl. These images are lovely. Deb Thompson

I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed looking at your portraits. They are so sassy and trendy! I’ll be heading to your site often for inspiration. Have a super great day. Theresa Burt

Absolutely stunning!  Love the old microphone! Stefanie Russell

Beautiful session!!! Gorgeous gorgeous girl!!! Love the variety! Jenny Branum Thrasher

Stunning results! I love that each photo show another side of her. Amazing, masterfully done.  Ilan Bresler

Stunning girl! I especially love the one in her blue dress against the multi colored wall and the black and white with the hat! Danielle Neil

Awesome work! I see why the seniors love you! Taslim

It was fun to meet you and Jim … Wonderful photography!  You guys are exceptionally talented! Sylvia

Beautiful girl, beautiful images. Your work is stunning! Keri

I also wanted to thank both you and Jim. What a great team you make, you made it so easy!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Julie

Wow! I’m so inspired. I love the consistency of your images. Simply breathtaking! Valerie Morrison

Dian, Hats off to you. Outstanding. Jim Trotman

You did an awesome job with a very special opportunity. Kay Brown

Dear Gorgeous Whittney, I love you senior pictures! You are prettier than Beyonce that’s for sure! I love them all! Wish I would’ve got mine done there. Karlee

Thank you so much for all the hard work you’ve put into taking my senior pictures! They all turned out beautifully! Hope you enjoy the chocolates! J Liz Swartz

LIZETH!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOUR SENIOR PICS!! U are GOREGEOUS GIRL!!!!!! ? ya! Laura Johnson

“It has been nice doing business with you, we have been well satisfied with our senior pictures and we have had many compliments on them.” Brandon’s Mom

“That’s not my daughter, that’s a model! It’s so professional. I’m impressed.” Tiffany’s Dad

“It’s very impressive, they were very friendly, and it made it very comfortable for Tiffany.” Tiffany’s Mom

Great job on the pictures, you made this very difficult to pick! Big thank u. Thank you so much again!!! Joy B.

Hi Jim and Dian, We saw the pictures and they turned out great! We want to thank you for such a fun day and taking the time to make it special for Courtney.

Again, thank you for the great time! Thank you, Karen

Thanks for such a great job with her (Sam’s) pictures, we have had a lot of compliments on them especially the invitations! We recommend you to everyone we talk to! Christine L.

Love them all!! Favorite- cowboy hat in black and white. All of them are Great. Alex R.

I am a photographer in Houston, TX and have for the past few days been looking at a few hundred of other photographer’s websites to see what is going on and I am appalled at the below standard of work. Your work is one of the few bright spots in my search. You are doing a great job. Michael Hamilton

How COOL is THAT – What a fun session that must have been! WONDERFUL Dian! Mitch Green

I really admire your work and would love to learn from who I think is the best in Grand Forks. Joshua Haugan

Excited about the way senior pictures turned out. who knew someone could actually make ME look so good?! Daniele Zeitvogel

Love Mattea’s pictures! You both did a wonderful job – I know you’re getting swamped – looking for more to send your way – you guys are phenomenal!!! Very happy…thanks again… Lynnette J. Roseau, MN

“Thank you so much for doing my senior pictures, they are all wonderful! After much debating, I finally have made my choices. Again, thank you so much! Echo M. Roseau High School

“Holy Smokes, Dian and Jim!! KateLynne’s photos are absolutely beautiful and we will have a very tough time choosing our faves. You absolutely captured not only her beauty but also her personality and made her look so fantastic.” KateLynne’s Mom

Aspen Studio~ Thank you so much for taking those beautiful pictures! You did a great job and really made everyone look their best. I look forward to working with you again as the new Miss Empire!Thanks again! Stephanie Erickson

I would love to hear more details if you start doing speaking/teaching. Please keep me posted if you do these, would love to learn from you, your work is so amazing, I just sit and study your images trying to figure out the lighting, and your poses are just “right on” in all of the images as well! Tonya Rutenber

Hi Dian! I work at Salon Seva and I love the pictures that you did for us! Virginia Burton