To Barry Rankin with congratulations on your fine photo professionalism and with warmest regards.
President Gerald R Ford

To Barry Rankin, America’s Greatest Photographer. Thanks for the beautiful photographs that decorate our football offices.  Go Blue.
Bo Schembeckler

Dear Barry and Mary Ellen,
It seems like just yesterday when we met. We can’t believe it has been eleven years. We lived in Essexville when we first met you for our engagement pictures. When our jobs took us to Minnesota we returned to have you photograph our wedding, first dog, and college graduation. We have now nestled our family in Florida and return annually to have our first child photographed. We look forward to our trips to Dirla for our photo sessions. You always have such patience with us and we never feel rushed. We have always considered you part of our family. Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our lives. No matter where we live we will always come back to Dirla because in our experience there is no one better!
Love,
The Longpre’ Family
Tampa, FL

“Not only does Dirla Studio have incredible talent, but also a true feel for natural looking comfortable photography. Their warm and friendly, atmosphere make every session so enjoyable for our entire family. They have graced the walls of our home for years, and truly touched our lives forever.”
Gina Anderson and Family

Dirla Studio is not just a photography studio, it is your home away from home where the very essence of you and your family can be captured and preserved.  Barry & Mary Ellen through their brilliant artistry can tell a story that is so intimately and completely yours because they care to know you as a person first and a costumer second. Dirla Studio Photography is not only something you can see but something that you can feel.  If you want a picture you can go to any studio but if you want your story told then Dirla is where you should be.
John Gravlin
PS  Love You Guys

Barry has been part of my life since 1985, when I had my senior portraits taken. The Quality of the photos, and his personality sold me on trusting only Barry with my most precious moments that we only have one opportunity to capture.  Every photo session with Barry and Mary Ellen has delivered numerous proofs of very high Quality making my selection process difficult.  Being part of the DIRLA family has made it possible, through our engagement and wedding pictures, family photos, and capturing the growth of our two boys in professional photographs, in memory books, to successfully tell the story of our lives.   After loosing my friend to Breast Cancer it became clear to me as to the reason’s why it has been so important to capture the fleeting moments we have on this earth.
Friend, Family, Client
Wendy Smith

My family and I have been going to Dirla Studio for over eight years. One of the things that we love about Dirla is how they treat you like family from day one. The staff at Dirla is friendly, professional and personal. They are awesome with kids! They will go out of their way to make kids feel comfortable, and that is when you get those beautiful, natural shots (that they are so famous for). You are never rushed, the staff will take as much time as you or they need. I have two boys that love and can’t wait to get their pictures taken by either Barry or Mary Ellen. My boys are always asking me when they are going to see Barry or Mary Ellen.  I can’t say enough about the staff and quality of Dirla Studio
Nicole Luczak

The people at Dirla Studio made me feel comfortable while taking my senior pictures and made them a lot of fun. They helped integrate all of the things that I’m interested in and applied them to my pictures. I am extremely happy with how my pictures turned out and I would suggest Dirla to any high school senior that’s looking for a great senior picture experience
Kelsey Davidson
Class of 2007 Bay City All Saints