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About Marlene Fast

I photograph children, families, high school grads, fine art, pictorial, scenics.

I love photography; working (playing) in Photoshop; the rain; my clients; winter (if it would last only 2 months); spending time with my friends and family; learning about the latest in photography trends and styles; Tim Hortons coffee (large, black, please); my cat; Christmas; people; travel; Africa; elephants; Disney World; making people laugh; spring; flower gardens; listening to the amazing music of Matt Anderson.

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what makes me smile…

- the sunshine  - brewing a pot coffee with freshly ground Starbucks beans -  knowing that spring is just around the corner -  picking up my niece and her husband from the airport from their trip to Mexico  - spending time with my sister - photographing families.
Speaking of that, in a few minutes I will...

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March 4, 2010 - 9:00 pm Patty Boge - What makes me smile? Knowing that I'll have Marlene Day for 4 straight days and nights starting on Sunday! Can't wait!

March 4, 2010 - 9:02 pm admin - And I'll have a Patty Day for that time as well! It's been TOO long!!!!

Helping Haiti

Helping the Haitian Earthquake Victims.
Just a few short months ago, my 16 year old nephew went down to Haiti as part of his church’s youth ministry.  There were many youths that went from his church, Cornerstone Bible Church and several adults as well, so my brother-in-law went as well.    The Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is...

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Christmas Blessings

I’d like to take this time to wish all my family, friends and clients a wonderful, blessed Christmas.  I appreciate your friendship, support, laughter, joy and continued business!

All the best to you in the New Year!
Thank you to Inge Skliros for taking this photo of me at Walt Disney World!

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Holiday Mini-Sessions ONE DAY ONLY!

I’m trying something new this year!  If you’re interested, please call!  Dark Drape will be used - see samples below.

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Disney Trip Winner!

Well, my 15 month celebration ended last evening with a “Champagne & Cupcakes” party. As many of you might know I have been in photography for 30 years now and as you might know, I am a huge Disney fan! I have been to Walt Disney World in Florida 10 times...

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December 6, 2008 - 11:26 pm amy wadlington - What a wonderful gift! Congratulations on your milestone of 30 years!

December 7, 2008 - 8:51 am zingeborg - What a wonderful account of your celebration on Friday night. I wish Michael and I could have been there... Congratulation in wrapping up 30 years in your business! We wish you many more years of success, 'Family, Giving, Memories and Friends'.With lots of love, Inge and Michael

December 7, 2008 - 10:14 pm pattyboge - ahhhhhh!!! I cant believe that I missed the party! Babysitter lined up and all and the snow had to get the better of me! Looks like fun though Honey! Congratulations on 30 years of wonderful-ness! You sure started photography early! Looking forward to all the Marlene days and great surprises that 2009 holds for you!

November 21, 2009 - 7:09 pm The Results from my Holiday Mini-Sessions » Marlene’s Designer Portraits - [...] first clients were the winners of my Walt Disney World trip last year!  This time they decided to have just the girls photographed.  Piper sat [...]