What our clients say...
I first saw Wayne's work at the Spencer (Iowa) Women's Expo mid-way through our football season. That planted the seed to create something cool for our football team and coaches to celebrate the season! I spoke to Wayne about the "what if's" and if he could put something together under a deadline and he was very open with helping us.
We went on to win the Class 1A state championship and then the wheels started turning! I took photos, newspaper clippings, and other items from the games to Wayne. He sat down with me and went through newspaper clippings and photos and talked with me about big events and games that took place throughout the year! He wanted to make sure that everyone on the team, as well as coaches, and the support crew, were a part of the finished product.
When I returned to look at a proof a few days later, I was amazed at how incredible it was! It was like he was our biggest fan! He hit every big moment of the year and throughout the playoffs and put it all together in one exciting visual! It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime piece for our players, staff and parents!
I can't say enough great things about Wayne and his work! You can tell throughout the many pieces that hang in his studio that his heart and soul go into every piece he creates! From Wayne's friendliness to his great work, you just can't go wrong with Milestone Images!
Sincerely,
Julie D,
Emmetsburg (Iowa) E'Hawk Football
I had a great experience with Milestone Images! I had two montages created, one for my mother of her mother and one for my mother-in-law of her parents. I gave both montages to them as Christmas gifts. Both loved their montages. In fact, my mother-in-law loved it so much she took it over to her brother’s home later that day. Her siblings liked it so much they contacted Milestone Images to order copies for themselves.
Since I live in Minnesota and Milestone Images is located in Iowa, my communication with Wayne was primarily over the phone and through e-mail. He was very helpful and professional. I was a bit nervous about sending the old photos through the mail, but Wayne let me know when he received them and treated them with extreme care while he had them.
I would recommend Milestone Images to anyone considering creating the lasting treasure of a montage.
Kris Z
Mapleton, MN
I am very happy with the work that Milestone Images has done for me. Wayne did a wonderful job laying out the photos so that they didn't look cluttered and included all the photos that I wanted in the montages. I am still getting comments on them years later, whether people see them in the window at Milestone Images or in my home. I would highly recommend getting your photos put into a piece of work that you can proudly display for everyone to see instead of keeping them in a book where people rarely look. Wayne does a very professional job!
I can't say enough good about it. I still have people ask me about them and where I got them! You do wonderful work!
Tina B
Whittemore, Iowa
What a beautiful way to tell someone’s life story! It’s all there. Her family, her friends, activities, important events ...birth to high school graduation. I have Nikki’s montage hanging on my living room wall. No one evercomes to the house without admiring it and I find a new detail in it every time I look at it. It makes my heart smile. I cannot convey how much this piece of art means to me. Thank you so much.
Judy N
Ashland, WI
Milestone Images has created an extraordinary montage in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company. When beginning this project, the Centennial Committee's main goal was to create a visual montage which would reflect the past, present and future of Pharmacists Mutual. The committee wanted to clearly depict how Pharmacists Mutual originated and show the development of the company over the years. Wayne Cordes with Milestone Images not only fulfilled that goal, he went above and beyond. The completed montage (on display in the Pharmacists Mutual reception area) is truly a work of art that pictorially reflects the history of Pharmacists Mutual.
It was a pleasure working with Wayne Cordes and Milestone Images. Kossuth County is fortunate to have this type of talent available to preserve our history.
~Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company Centennial Memorabilia Sub-Committee
I look at my picture every day! It’s the best birthday gift I’ve received in 80 years!
Meint H
Titonka, Iowa
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My husband and I first met Wayne at a home show in Albert Lea, MN. The photo montages were unbelievably gorgeous. Each one told a story, and they're created so strangers who don’t know the individuals within the montages could read and understand. I had been looking for a way to display our wedding picture, as well as our parents and grandparents. The only way I thought of was having 7 individual 5 x 7's in a picture. I knew it would be too big! Within days after the show ended, I sent our pictures to Wayne and we had a proof back within days! I cried when I saw it! Words can’t explain how Wayne helped us tell our story. This is a picture that not only we can enjoy, but also our children will cherish it some day! We get many compliments whenever anyone new sees it, as well as those who repeatedly see it! After we had our first child, Wayne also created one to integrate our daughter. He is currently working on a progressive montage of our continually growing family! Not only are the montages fabulous, but Wayne is a joy to work with! Very professional and "he gets it." I have repeatedly told people about Milestone Images and will continue to! I consider Wayne a friend. Not only have we seen his business grow (for good reasons!) but because through pictures, he knows us as well!
C Wynia
Riceville, Iowa
I worked with Wayne on a photo restoration project and was thrilled with the final product. I had more than 40 old photographs that were a mixed bag of original photographs, and good and poor re-prints. I needed to produce a finished display that looked uniform and gave the appearance of one unified project. The final display looked very professional. Wayne provided additional assistance on lettering and display. He delivered the product in a timely fashion and within budget. I would certainly use him again and recommend him to others.
Marian K
Iowa City, Iowa
The pictures look great! I am so happy with the "parent picture". I could not imagine you could do such a fine restoration.
Gretchen F
Clear Lake, Iowa
We are all very happy with the finaloutcome of the piece and we received many many wonderful comments. The framing was perfect! Through tears, Don & Marilyn thanked us for the gift and kept saying over and over how much they appreciate it! The memories it holds for them are priceless!!! Thanks, Wayne!
Dianne R
Easton, MN
Everyone loves it...it's perfect! You've been great to work with Wayne and thanks for making a memory that will last forever for our family.
Cindy K
Hinton, Iowa
I am really pleased with how the restoration of my grandparents pictures turned out. They were in very bad shape, but the finished product captured them. I was also pleased at how promptly my project was turned around, and the flexibility and options offered.
Jennifer G
Algona, Iowa
Thanks so much for honoring Rebel in the montage you did for me. It turned out wonderful. It was very touching to Kevin, the way you captured Rebel's spirit in the design.
Amy R
Curlew, Iowa
I LOVE IT!!! I'm so excited to "surprise" my family. I think the frame looks great too! You really do nice work. Thank you ever so much!
Kathy M
Algona, Iowa
