The Sterling Portraits Crew
Linda Jean Aufenkamp - general manager, customer service, initial person to contact for all Portrait Art, School Photography, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Special Event inquiries.
Lida Verner - our talented Behind-the-Scenes photographer as well as our business manager
Shelly Atyeo - our delightful production and school department manager
Laura Christoplos - our special events photographer, portrait and production assistant, and manager of our community donations program
Saba - our lovable, resident dog companion who owns Sterling and Linda; Saba is a Golden Retriever crossbreed (and the alpha).

Lucky - a stray of unknown heritage that was rescued as a puppy from a beach in Puerto Rico

Mazlon - another member of the dog team. Mazlon belongs to Lida and comes to work daily to make sure that the rest of the animals get sufficient teasing and exercise. She is a six year old Golden Retriever.

Cosmo and Gizmo - our curious and capricious, grey tabby cats
![]() Cosmo |
![]() Gizmo |
If you would like to meet our animal friends, please let us know. If you are allergic to or are not fond of animals, let us know this in advance. We will make sure they do not put in an appearance during your visit!!


