About Us
A BIT ABOUT US
Debbie Daanen Photography is a local, well-established studio located on Northland Avenue in Appleton. Our studio, founded in 1982, is a trusted presence in the community, and our talent pool is second to none. We are a high-end studio that combines both classic and contemporary styles of photography to create striking images with a hint of photo-journalistic flair.
With our full-time photographer, Ashley Schmit, and part-time help from Stacey Hill-Foy (and the occasional assistance from our very own recently retired Debbie Daanen), we are able to combine a variety of photographic perspectives to ensure a diverse range of images in a timely fashion. We take pride in our professional and exquisite customer service.
We focus on one-on-one personal attention to each client’s wants and needs and guarantee your satisfaction with our services and products. With Laurie Thern, our in-house professional photo retoucher, your artwork is guaranteed to look beautiful. We also use a professional portrait processing lab and proudly stand behind the quality of our prints.
Photography is our passion, and we truly believe that your final portraits will be not only treasured memories but lasting works of art. We are always open to your ideas and would love to answer any questions you might have. With both girls having had work published both here and abroad, we have lots of stories to share! Contact the studio to set up a consultation visit with us, or cyber-stalk us on social media to get to know us better — we look forward to creating with you!
Pictured at right – the DD Road Crew; Laura, Barb, Amy & Katie, who make up our primary group of helpers for all our large group event shoots. Thank you, ladies, for your tireless efforts and for allowing us to do our thing!
Artist/Mission Statement:
“For over four decades, our studio has been a pillar of the community, dedicated to
creating timeless, high-quality portraits that celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.
Rooted in exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service, we pride ourselves on
building lasting connections with our clients, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable
experience from start to finish. Our mission is to provide more than just
photographs—we create treasured heirlooms that capture the essence of our clients’
stories with authenticity and artistry”
The Artists
Ashley Schmit
Owner / Photographer / Graphic Artist
Stacy Hill-Foy
Assistant Photographer
Laurie Thern
Image Retoucher / Graphic Artist
Debbie Daanen
Founder
- Patty H.Ashley really listened to what I was wanting in this professional picture! Her suggestions were spot on as well!! Thank-you!!!
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