16/10/2023
✨About Me Post✨
Now seems like a good time to introduce myself! My name is Anna Rae Dries. I grew up in West Memphis, AR but in the last 8 years, I have bounced around this little “Jonesboro-Paragould” piece of Northeast Arkansas. After graduating from college at A-State (go red wolves or whatever🤘🏼), I landed in the nearby town of Brookland! I love it here. I am a licensed and practicing pediatric occupational therapy assistant. My full time job keeps me busy but I have many hobbies to fill my time on the weekends. I love camping, kayaking, going to the lake, hunting and fishing, attending concerts, and spending time with my buddies. But wait there is more..
Another one of my hobbies is photography! I love taking photos for my friends to put on their Christmas cards and seeing my family members use the portraits I’ve taken to cover the walls in their homes. My goal with this page is to deliver customers their raw, unedited photos in a timely manner for an affordable price. I find the beauty in the unfiltered. At this time, I am offering seasonal photo shoots - “mini session” style - at local venues, but can also be hired for life events. I have experience in the following: Newborn “Fresh 48”, Senior Sessions, Family Portraits, Engagements, Pregnancy Announcements, Birthday Parties, Weddings, and more!
Another hobby I have taken up in the past few years is ballon art. I began making balloon arches and garlands for friends for all of their small events, parties, bridal and baby showers. These have become quite popular and readily available/easy for people to make on their own with DIY kits. However, some people just do not like to craft! Being the creative soul that I am, I enjoy it, and have learned some of the little tricks to get them looking just right. There is an album on my page of some of my previous projects. I am happy to offer affordable assembly options if you have a kit but don’t want to do the work or buy the tools needed. I can also be hired to create your vision with advanced notice. I do garlands, arches, number towers, and balloon bouquets.
I am happy to travel to you (for an added fee) for your events if our schedules align. Inquiries can be sent through messenger for quotes on photography or balloon projects!
I‘m so happy you’re here. If you choose to hire me for an event, I promise to do my best to make your day memorable! I can’t wait to create something great for you. 🤍