Amy Pawelk

Amy Pawelk holds an AAS & Diploma in photography, as well as a diploma in graphic design (formerly known as communication art) from Ridgewater College. Following her graduation, she worked for a local agriculture industry where she was responsible for capturing photos of their machines and parts, creating a parts catalog, and producing local and international advertising for magazines, online ads, and handout brochures for trade shows.

After gaining experience in the industry, Amy established her own business located in Willmar. Her studio catered to clients in various genres, ranging from seniors, weddings, newborns, families, business headshots, and preschool photos, to corporate events. For eight years, she successfully ran her business full-time. Now, as a full-time instructor at Ridgewater, she stays up-to-date in the industry by networking and communicating with other photographers and industry professionals.