{"id":32238,"date":"2026-01-16T12:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=32238"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:33:23","slug":"purdue-vbma-club-hosts-picture-perfect-activity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/purdue-vbma-club-hosts-picture-perfect-activity.php","title":{"rendered":"Purdue VBMA Club Hosts Picture-perfect Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When veterinary students in the Purdue Chapter of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) were looking for a new event to host as a student organization, an intriguing idea came to mind that was easy to \u201cpicture\u201d as a perfect success!  So the club set out to plan the activity in order to meet an important need of the club members while also providing a fun chance for the students to get keepsake images of their furry study buddies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dogs knew how to turn on the charm too, like third-year veterinary student Devin Stalling\u2019s canine companion Finn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

And the VBMA annual portrait event was born.  This year marked the second time the VBMA chapter conducted the activity.  Club members used a Google Doc to sign-up for portrait sessions with professional photographer Ed Lausch, who has photographed a number of events for the College of Veterinary Medicine, during the afternoon of December 5 in Lynn Hall room G210. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe purpose of this event was to create an opportunity for VBMA members to get a professional portrait photo and pictures with their pets,\u201d said Purdue VBMA Chapter President Katrina Gangstad of the DVM Class of 2028. \u201cThese headshots can be used for resumes or job applications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity also helps raise funds for other events for VBMA members, such as Lunch and Learn programs. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) generously sponsored the portrait photography and refreshments, so members only had to pay a small fee for their photo sessions. \u201cDuring the event, members also were able to network with NVA to discuss job opportunities and externships,\u201d Gangstad said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Some opted for the group photo approach, like (left to right) Megan Lemke, Alayna Lacy and Fiona Ridenour, all of the Class of 2027.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Nearly 50 club members participated, 40 of whom took advantage of the chance to get photos with their pets as well as their portrait pictures.  \u201cParticipants liked best that photographer Ed Lausch took time with each animal to get the perfect shot,\u201d Gangstad said. Not one to miss any details, she added, \u201cWe used squeaky toys to direct the dogs’ attention towards the camera.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pictures \u2013 worth the proverbial \u201cthousand words\u201d \u2013 tell the rest of the story.\u00a0\u00a0You can view the pictures at\u00a0www.lauschphotography.com<\/a>\u00a0in the \u201cClient Galleries\u201d section.\u00a0\u00a0Look for the 2025 Purdue Veterinary Medicine gallery and use the password \u201c2025PVM\u201d to see the photos of the club members and pets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is one of our favorite events that we put on annually, and our members look forward to it every year,\u201d Gangstad shared. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Some of the event participants joined with club officers for a picture (left-right): Grant Heuing and Carter Blessing of the Class of 2029; VBMA Chapter Vice President Lois Sadlowski, President Katrina Gangstad and Treasurer Ashley Diecks, all of the Class of 2028; and Allison Miller, of the Class of 2029.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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