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Michael has lived in Lexington most of his life. He attended Transylvania University and University of Kentucky to play soccer. Oh yeah, and he took a few classes while he was there. He co-owned a computer company, Accent Systems, for 20 years which they sold in early 2007. Now he co-manages Portrait Shoppe and asiGUARDIAN, a computer data online back-up solutions business. He is also very involved in leadership at his church, Bethel Harvest Church. He has a real heart for children and enjoys greeting yours as they enter the Portrait Shoppe. He has two of his own that are now 12 and 14. The children truly grow up before your very eyes and we are therefore proud to be part of a business that captures every stage, whether new and tiny or gangly and goofy. His desire is to produce memories for you that will last forever. |
| Shelly was born in San Diego, California but as a Navy brat she caught the “traveling bug” early on and now has a deep love for world travel. Eventually her family settled in Kentucky and she graduated from EKU with a BA in Art Photography and a minor in Sociology. Shelly is very close to her family, including her older sister, with whom she shares her passion for art. Shelly’s camera has become an extension of her right arm; when she's not at the Portrait Shoppe, she is a wedding and freelance photographer in this area. Working at the Portrait Shoppe has given her the opportunity to combine her love of kids with her artistic creativity, which makes for some unique and beautiful images! |  |
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Karyl was born and raised in Pikeville, KY. After leaving her hometown, Karyl moved to North Carolina for 4 years. After deciding that living in the state of the Dookies and Tar Heels wasn't for them, her family moved to Lexington to revel in the wonders of Wildcat Country over 10 years ago. Karyl has been married to her high school sweetheart for over 14 years (most of them great!). They have two beautiful children, a 13 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. Aside from her family and photography, Karyl is also passionate about animals. She has fostered many animals and enjoys finding them a home. Karyl has been blessed with many wonderful people and things in her life. She loves to attend Mass at her parish Mary Queen of the Holy Rosery with her family & friends and Sundays are her favorite days! Karyl has been a photographer for over 12 years and has recently become a member of the Portrait Shoppe family. Karyl truly enjoys photography, whether the subjects are children in the studio, beautiful landscapes, or horse races. |
Kim came to Lexington to attend UK Law School. She practiced law for 11 years until she had her first child, Krista. Two years later, Zachary was born, and two years after that she and her partners birthed the Portrait Shoppe. She now co-manage the Portrait Shoppe with her husband, Michael; and finally after 12 years, she went back to practicing law part-time. While they are two vastly different businesses, she likes the variety! Portrait Shoppe gives her smile lines and practicing law is creating one of those creases between her eyebrows, but she really loves them both. While she misses the daily contact with our wonderful customers, she still enjoys watching your children grow through their portraits. |
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