"Photography is a way of documenting history, preserving moments that would otherwise be lost" — Steve McCurry
and I have a confession to make. If there’s a school picture, tournament team picture, yearbook, amusement park ride photo, I will buy it… every.single.time!
Like Aerosmith, I don’t want to miss a thing.
And I don’t want you to either.
Senior year is such an exciting time for everyone involved. As a mom to two teen boys, I know we all look at past images and think 'how did they get to be this old?!' Where did the time go?
Documenting this last year of school is just as important as their first time trying their birthday cake and you need someone who will capture who they are now, while also making them look good in the process.
Heyyy... I'm Karen
Here’s my unconventional resume
managed to get actual, non-awkward photos of my toughest clients - my own teen boys - perfecting the ability to capture authenticity, energy and personality under pressure (and a bit of bribery too)
17 years of hands-on experience, no formal education, just lots of passion, but plenty of trial, error and lots of coffee
keen eye for detail and composition, with a particular ability to tailor each shoot to meet unique preferences, including those of the most discerning and camera-shy individuals.
Self taught Snapper
Teen boy whisperer
Client Collaborator
Want to know more?
I once had my duffel bag stolen off an African bush plane. I was heading to Tanzania, but my bag went to Uganda. Nothing says closeness like sharing your husband's clothes for 48 hours.
The situation was stressful, but with the help of good people, the professionals behind my trip made magic happen.
Spoiler alert: My bag and I were reunited and it felt so good!
Fun facts
I won't fly your bag across country, but you can expect some top notch service from me during our session.
Fun facts
One of my guilty pleasures is celebrity gossip.
You see that lady on the right with the backpack? That's me! So you can guess my excitement when I saw Cindy Crawford and her daughter come down the esclator at LAX airport.
I'll be your personal paparazzi. You will be treated like Hollywood Royalty during your session.
That's me!
Fun facts
Food likes to gravitate towards my clothes, especially when I'm wearing white.
I should be a wiz at stain removal by now, but somehow I'm not.
Life happens. I'm a mix between needing a plan and going with the flow, either way, I know we will create a session you will love.
Fun facts
I like to think I'm an adventurous foodie. Would you try these barnacles? They look gnarly, but they are very similar to eating a clam.
Pro tip: If you do try one, make sure you cover up. As per the norm, I didn't realize how messy they were to eat and got some on my clothes. (See the last slide)
Sometimes a session can be like The Amazing Race. We are in a race before the sun sets during those final few images. Sound fun? Let's get some images!
Fun facts
James and I have been married for 20 years... which is WILD, since we are only 27 years old!
If you couldn't guess from the previous slides, we love to travel and eat.
My goal is to get to know you, so that you feel comfortable with me during our session. Being in front of the camera is HARD... No one wants awkward pics of themselves - myself included. I would never do you dirty like that.
But, Enough about me
Tell me what's going on in your life
(and your new hobby, and the best thing you ate lately, and your fun travel plans, and, and, and...)
Let's chat
