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Von Sides

Von Sides. Based in Birmingham, AL, US.

  • 2 awards won
  • 2761 comments made
  • 118919 votes cast
  • Minted on Nov 30 2017
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/von

Awards

  • editor pick 2

About Von Sides

I am starting my twenty-ninth year as a Senior Editor and Retouch Artist at Birmingham's largest Photography Lab and Studio. I am photography partners and life partners with my best friend and fellow Mintie, Lee Dunnie. I received my BS from the University of Montevallo and studied Photography at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I enjoy the creative opportunities Minted provides to combine my love of photography, design and watercolor.

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  • Amy Gray

comments

LeAnne Roberts on Jun 23 2025
LeAnne Roberts
  • Minted Mar 22, 2022

Thank you for the "Like" Von. I appreciate it!

Beth Elaine on Jun 23 2025
Beth Elaine
  • Minted Dec 6, 2011

Thank you for liking my image, Von! I appreciate the acknowledgment

Kevin Utsey on Feb 27 2025
Kevin Utsey
  • Minted Jan 16, 2021

Von, thank you for your like of “New York Windows” - best, Kevin

samovilka on Feb 20 2025
samovilka
  • Minted Aug 14, 2021

Thanks so much for the likes Von!! :) Good luck!! :)

Minted User on Feb 19 2025

Thanks, Von, for liking “Charleston sunrise.” Best, Kevin

Minted User on Jan 19 2025

Von, thank you for the like of my “Napkins of New York” submission. I appreciate it!

Agata Jasinska on Jan 15 2025
Agata Jasinska
  • Minted Mar 23, 2024

Hello Von, thank you very much for liking my submission. :)

Helen Makadia on Jul 17 2024
Helen Makadia
  • Minted Sep 9, 2015

Thanks so much for you kind congratulations!

samovilka on Jul 13 2024
samovilka
  • Minted Aug 14, 2021

Thanks so much for the likes Von!! :) You always put a smile on my face!! :)

DSH Design on Jun 26 2024
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Von, Thank you so much for the like and noticing my work. I really do appreciate it! Best of luck to you on your beautiful submissions! - Donna

Grayling on Jun 23 2024
Grayling
  • Minted Mar 3, 2024

Hello Von, Thank you so much for noticing my work. It is very encouraging. I really enjoy your Play Here piece. Best of Luck! – Paula

Helen Makadia on Jun 22 2024
Helen Makadia
  • Minted Sep 9, 2015

Thanks so much, Von!

Essie K on Jun 13 2024
Essie K
  • Minted Feb 6, 2024

Many thanks, Von:} Have a great day!

samovilka on Dec 25 2023
samovilka
  • Minted Aug 14, 2021

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours Von! All the best

Bethania Lima on Dec 19 2023
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic likes, Von. You are almost always the first to like my pieces. Of course it makes me happy and grateful! Happy holidays!

Lying on the grass on Dec 16 2023
Lying on the grass
  • Minted Jun 17, 2016

Hi Von Thank you for the likes.

Nancy Bermel on Dec 09 2023
Nancy Bermel
  • Minted Dec 8, 2019

= ) And to you! Nancy

Nancy Bermel on Dec 08 2023
Nancy Bermel
  • Minted Dec 8, 2019

Hello, Thank you for liking my submissions = ) I really like the guitar images, very unique! Take care, Nancy

Pamela Tucker Herz on Dec 04 2023
Pamela Tucker Herz
  • Minted Jun 5, 2022

Hello Von! Thank you so much for the like on my submission It’s A Blue Day! :)

Stephanie Brown on Nov 08 2023
Stephanie Brown
  • Minted May 10, 2021

Hi Von, thank you for the like on my photo! I appreciate it.

Aline Bea on Oct 25 2023
Aline Bea
  • Minted Mar 26, 2023

Hello Von! Thank you so much for the comments, feedback and likes! I really appreciate. Nice to meet you! :)

Nancy Bermel on Aug 09 2023
Nancy Bermel
  • Minted Dec 8, 2019

Thank you for the like = ) May I ask which version you preferred?

Louise Kay on Aug 03 2023
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! So nice to see your name pop up today. Sending you lots of love and peace.

FRANI on May 12 2023
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Dear Von - thank you so much for all your likes! Wish you a sunny weekend. Greetings from rainy Germany

Chelsea Kusky on Jan 24 2023
Chelsea Kusky
  • Minted Nov 28, 2022

Thanks for the like on my "Horizon" entry! I truly appreciate it! Best wishes!

Stephanie Brown on Jan 24 2023
Stephanie Brown
  • Minted May 10, 2021

Thank you for the like on my Palms of Mexico photo.

Cris G on Jan 11 2023
Cris G
  • Minted Dec 4, 2022

Thank you for the "Like" on my Eurydice and Orpheus piece in the Fine Arts challenge. It feels amazing to get some attention. Much appreciated.

katkerrart on Jan 02 2023
katkerrart
  • Minted Feb 28, 2021

Happy new year Von! Thanks you so much for the likes on my entires for the art challenge :). My heart is glad. Kk

DSH Design on Jan 01 2023
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Von, Thank you so much for noticing my work, it's very much appreciated! Wishing you the best of luck in the challenges! -Donna

Orasie on Dec 09 2022
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi! Thank you so much for all the likes, Von! Best wishes to you!

Courtney Crane on Nov 20 2022
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Von. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the likes on my photography entries. I appreciate the support. Good luck with your beautiful entries. - Happy Thanksgiving! Courtney

Gabrial Reising on Nov 16 2022
Gabrial Reising
  • Minted Jan 29, 2015

thanks for your likes on my Photography challenge entries! I appreciate the intimate relationship that you have with nature!! It is very evident in your photography work...isn't nature the best healer?!?!?

BloomSpark on Nov 15 2022
BloomSpark
  • Minted Sep 27, 2020

Thanks for your like on my work Von! Much appreciated! :)

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Nov 11 2022
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Thank you for the likes Von! ;-)

Orasie on Oct 14 2022
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Thank you so much for always encouraging me, Von! It’s so kind of you! All the best! - Thuy

Akweley Creative on Sep 19 2022
Akweley Creative
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017

Thank you so much for the congrats on the pairs and sets special prize, Von! Appreciate your well wishes!

FRANI on Sep 02 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Dear Von, I am speechless! Thank you so much for soooooo many likes and your lovely comments. This is so kind of you. I appreciate your Support a lot and send sunny greetings from the French Autobahn at the end of my holidays. All the best - Nicole

Louise Kay on Aug 05 2022
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Thanks for your nice comment, Von! Best of luck in the PB challenge. You have really great entries. :)

Harriet Spivack on Jul 28 2022
Harriet Spivack
  • Minted Dec 29, 2020

thank you for your like on my piece The Gang’s All Here. I appreciate your support!

Jeje on Jun 30 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello Von! hope you are well, thank you for so many likes! love you! good luck on the challenges XOXO, Jeje

FRANI on Jun 28 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Thank you Von :-)

beatrice elizabeth on May 27 2022
beatrice elizabeth
  • Minted Jan 14, 2022

Thank you for your like. All the best to your beautiful designs

Jackie Crawford on May 20 2022
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Von! Thank you so much for the kind words on my profile. You are always so thoughtful! And thank you for always sending congratulatory messages on my designs-- my email is a total disaster right now with some minted emails go to my promotions folder, some going to spam and it's just chaos, so I'm behind on answering to a bunch of people. Hope you are doing well and have a great weekend!

Becky Nimoy on May 18 2022
Becky Nimoy
  • Minted Mar 29, 2011

Thank you!

FRANI on May 09 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Hello Von, thank you for your likes! Best wishes :-)

Jeje on May 06 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello Von, thank you for your likes it truly mean a lot to me ♥️ I love all your “Thru your window” collection they are so stylish XOXO, jeje

Malty Designs on Apr 29 2022
Malty Designs
  • Minted Aug 11, 2011

Hi Von! Thank you for the like. All the best =)

Orasie on Mar 31 2022
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Aww, it’s so sweet of you, Von! Thank you so very much for always encouraging me! Wishing you a great weekend! And all the bests to you!

FRANI on Mar 22 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Good morning Von! Thank you so much for liking "Candles Arch"! All the best and kind regards. :-)

Louise Kay on Mar 15 2022
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! Thanks so much for your nice comment! Your kindness is always appreciated. All the best to you! :)

Orasie on Mar 03 2022
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi, Von! Thank you so much for all your likes! Always appreciated! Wish you all the bests!

Jacqueline MC on Mar 02 2022
Jacqueline MC
  • Minted Nov 6, 2020

Thank you again for the like and support every one is very much appreciated! have a great day!

Ela Milko on Mar 01 2022
Ela Milko
  • Minted Feb 3, 2022

Hi Von! Thank you for your message and good wishes! I am so lucky to be among such talented people.

Louise Kay on Mar 01 2022
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! Its 4, not 5, haha, but I'll take it! Thanks so much for your nice comment. Always appreciated! Your photography entries are outstanding. Best of luck! :)

Louise Kay on Feb 27 2022
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! Thanks for your nice comments! I really appreciate it. :)

April Edwards on Feb 24 2022
April Edwards
  • Minted Dec 27, 2017

Appreciate your support on my first challenge submission, Von! Your abstracts are beautifully executed.

Caroline Bonne Muller on Feb 12 2022
Caroline Bonne Muller
  • Minted Dec 24, 2014

Thanks for the like! All the best, Caroline

Manuela BK on Feb 09 2022
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments about my new photo and look! I did not know it was you, when I was giving that like but I'm glad it was you! Best of luck to you in the challenge, friend!

Paola Benenati on Jan 18 2022
Paola Benenati
  • Minted Mar 3, 2021

Thank you so much Von for your support!

PrintHappy Designs on Jan 14 2022
PrintHappy Designs
  • Minted Apr 21, 2016

Hi Von, thanks for the like on my "watercolor welcome". Very much appreciated! Best of luck with your lovely entries!

Louise Kay on Nov 17 2021
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! Thanks for the lovely comments! I appreciate it. Best wishes! :)

Chris Griffith on Oct 08 2021
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thank you Von! All the best. Chris

Louise Kay on Oct 06 2021
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Von! Thanks so much for the sweet comments. All the best to you! :)

Rebecca Rueth on Sep 30 2021
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

I’m so happy for you! Congrats!

Louise Kay on Sep 30 2021
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Congratulations on your win, Von! Great photograph, you so deserve it! I'm so happy for you. :)

Kamala Nahas on Sep 29 2021
Kamala Nahas
  • Minted Oct 30, 2011

Thanks for the sweetest note on my profile and adding a little more brightness to my day.

Orasie on Sep 23 2021
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

It’s so sweet of you, Von! Thank you so much for always encouraging me! Best wishes to you!

Louise Kay on Sep 15 2021
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Thank you so much, Von! Truly the best part about Minted is the wonderful and kind artists such as yourself. And you know I'm in love with your photography! All the best to you. :)

Paper Sun Studio on Sep 11 2021
Paper Sun Studio
  • Minted Mar 8, 2016

Hi Von! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I really appreciate it! :) All the Best, Peggy

Orasie on Sep 11 2021
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Thank you so much for your message on my profile! It’s so sweet of you, Von! You made my day! Best wishes to you. Sending so much love over to you, :x:x:x!

Paola Benenati on Aug 24 2021
Paola Benenati
  • Minted Mar 3, 2021

Thank you so much for your support Von! Best wishes. Paola. :)

Nazia Hyder on Jul 11 2021
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

I'm so sorry for the late reply. Thankyou for your kind words! Good luck to you!

Erin German on Jun 14 2021
Erin German
  • Minted May 17, 2014

Thank you for your kind comment!

Lee Dunnie on Jun 10 2021
Lee Dunnie
  • Minted Dec 31, 2017

A very nice set of holiday cards you have here. Best of luck to you.

Jessica Crognale on Jun 04 2021
Jessica Crognale
  • Minted May 27, 2021

Thnx for the like of my painting “Wind & Waves”. It was a joy to paint this piece finding inspiration at Cannon Beach in the Pacific Northwest.

Lauren Rutley on Jun 03 2021
Lauren Rutley
  • Minted Oct 16, 2020

Hi Von, Thank you for liking my abstract black and white painting. I love your work!

Meghan Lacey on May 29 2021
Meghan Lacey
  • Minted May 23, 2021

Thank you for the kind comments Von! I’ve enjoyed seeing your designs! I’m excited to meet such talented artists like you on Minted! :)

Courtney Crane on May 26 2021
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Von, Good to hear from you. I am still working, or I should say just starting to work on my large format entries. I've had a lot going on and a family wedding in Texas the past week. I arrived home late last night and now I'm scrambling. LOL! :) Hope you are staying well. - Courtney

Manuela BK on May 26 2021
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Vonn, thanks for the like and comment for Heaven and Nature! Best to you in the challenge as always!

Anne Ciotola on May 25 2021
Anne Ciotola
  • Minted Dec 1, 2008

Thank you Von for your like on my design... wishing you the best of luck in all the challenges :)

AMANDA LOMAX on May 24 2021
AMANDA LOMAX
  • Minted Jan 8, 2018

thanks so much for the like on my work! Best of luck in the challenge! xo Amanda

Lori Wemple on May 20 2021
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you for your sweet comment Von, I hope you are doing well!

Morgan Kendall on May 19 2021
Morgan Kendall
  • Minted Aug 10, 2015

Thank you so much for your sweet note and support, Von! Good luck to you!

Creo Study on May 12 2021
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

thanks for the sweet message on my profile, Von! means a lot to me.

Manuela BK on Apr 09 2021
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Thanks for your like for "Poinsettia Light"! I'm just getting back into the groove of entering Minted challenges. Thanks for the pat on the back:)

Mary Kay Garttmeier on Mar 30 2021
Mary Kay Garttmeier
  • Minted Jan 15, 2019

Von, thank you so much for your likes on my entries! Best of luck to you!

Amy Hall on Mar 30 2021
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you so much for the likes! I appreciate it! Best of luck. You work is lovely.

Nazia Hyder on Mar 23 2021
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Hi Von! Thank you for the likes on my Baby Shower entries. So encouraging in these times. Wishing you well.

Orasie on Mar 21 2021
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi Von! Thank you so so much for your comments on my work! It's so sweet of you! Can't say how much I appreciate all your support in the past years. I wish you all the best! And have a beautiful day, my friend!

DSH Design on Mar 08 2021
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Von, Thank you so much for the like. I really do appreciate it! Wishing you the best of luck in the challenges. - Donna

Sana Perdere on Feb 27 2021
Sana Perdere
  • Minted Dec 6, 2018

Hi, Von! Thank you for your support! ^_^ - Angela

Mark Beckwith on Feb 16 2021
Mark Beckwith
  • Minted Sep 6, 2020

Hi Von, Thanks for liking my entry in the drawing challenge. I wish you the best! -Mark

Graham Honeyball on Feb 10 2021
Graham Honeyball
  • Minted Feb 1, 2021

Hi Von, thank you for the like on my submission

Michelle Locklear on Feb 09 2021
Michelle Locklear
  • Minted Oct 31, 2015

Hello Von, Thank you so much for your like. Much appreciated! Best of luck with the challenge. Michelle

Shiv Creativity on Jan 27 2021
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Thank you for your like on my submission.It means a lot. Best regards.

Mindy Park Ryder on Jan 18 2021
Mindy Park Ryder
  • Minted Jul 20, 2019

Hi Von, thanks so much for the like! Good luck to you on the challenges!!

Mark Beckwith on Jan 18 2021
Mark Beckwith
  • Minted Sep 6, 2020

Hi Von, Thanks for liking my entry in the West Elm Art Challenge. Wish you the best! -Mark

Liz Innvar on Jan 18 2021
Liz Innvar
  • Minted Nov 18, 2018

Thanks Von for liking my piece! Liz Innvar

Kristiina Almy on Jan 16 2021
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Von, Thank you for liking my submission to the latest art challenge. Best, Kristiina

Manuela BK on Jan 16 2021
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Hi Vonn, happy 2021! Thanks for your like for "Transitioning". Will be in Birmingham later this month! Can I FB message you for recommendations?