Hi and Welcome!
When I first began this journey as a professional photographer, little did I know that it would quickly transform my life. What started out as trying to learn how to take better photos of my own fast-moving kids turned into a never-ending quest {read: obsession} to capturing "the" moment. It's that instant in time you never want to forget and you wish to relive over and over again...your newborn's tiny fingers and toes, his half-crooked smile, her misssing two-front teeth, your children's innocence, their laughter & silliness, the deep, abiding love you have for your family and those special relationships that bind you. It's your moment, the moment that defines you. I look forward to the privilege of sharing these moments of the heart with you and yours.
This blog was created to serve as a resource for my clients to get the latest scoop, view previews of their most recent sessions ("sneak peeks"), discover new tips to taking your own photos or neat finds I may come across, and to help provide me with your feedback. (Your comments are always most certainly welcome!) My desire for you in writing this is that you may discover a small slice of "sunshine" to brighten your day or find a helpful tip or two along the way. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my most incredible husband (he is truly THE BEST!) for his amazing encouragement and support, without which, I would not be able to do what I so love to do. Thanks also to you, my friends and family, I am excited to share in the journey ahead.
A little birdie told me that for a limited time, EmaLeigh’s Cupboard, is offering the Kyoko dress again in her shop! This may be your last chance to get one! I cannot tell you how many compliments we’ve gotten on this dress…tell her Karen sent you!
My heart weighs heavy this week and my mind is distracted. I just recently have heard some sad news from two different friends of some trying times they’re each going through. I am left feeling a bit helpless, and as a result have been in constant prayer over them. I am thankful that their faith in God has been unwavering and even stronger through this difficult time. I pray that He will continue to shower His abundant strength and blessings upon them. It is times like these that make me hold on tight to my little ones and treasure every moment we are given. It truly is a gift.
This little one is no exception to the rule. She was quite the angel during our session…I could’ve stayed there all day capturing this beauty! Her eyes were so captivating, I can tell she’s gonna be a heartbreaker! You may be able to see the resemblence to Mom and Dad from our maternity session.
Thanks, E&S, for hanging in there with me…your gallery will be ready soon!
My sweetheart and I celebrated our anniversary this week…it’s amazing how fast time flies by! Though we’ve been married 8 years, we have actually known each other for almost 20 yrs when we met in our HS Pre-Calculus class. He gave the excuse that he wanted to check our homework together. And it wasn’t til later that year I discovered he had a 100 average in the class! 
All kidding aside, I cannot give him enough credit and gratitude for being my #1 supporter all these years. He makes me a better person and I only hope that I am the loving, giving partner to him that he’s been to me.
Enough about my sappy self…onto the real reason for this post! This was a dream session for me…this lil guy was absolutely amazing! There were so many great ones to choose from, I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites! I’ll have to share a slideshow of our session in a future post. Take a peek and let me know what you think!
E – your session is next! I hope to have your sneak peeks ready early next week. I am super excited to work on your images as she was such an absolute angel for us! Have a blessed weekend!
what a cutie! you’re lucky you get to work with so many beautiful newborns – such a blessing! makes me want to have another one ASAP!
I am in the midst of editing a couple of newborn sessions from last week, but I couldn’t resist sharing this before turning in for the night. I think this has to be one of my favorite newborn images to-date…
Night, Night…and sweet dreams.
OMG! Gorgeous work, Karen! That little face and those lashes…oh! Killing me! Thanks for sharing your talents. Love it.
these images are absolutely amazing! number 3 is to die for!
wow…. those eyelashes!
these are really beautiful, karen!
E&S – She is so beautiful!!!
Karen, you do such wonderful work, you have captured this precious baby so beautifully, I am certain that S&E will treasure them forever.
Lovely, lovely pics. She is just as beautiful as her mommy!!
These photos are simply stunning! I wish I had done something similar for my little girls. They are this tiny for like 5 seconds and then it is gone. What a beautiful celebration of a beautiful little girl! This almost makes me want to have another baby, jump on a plane and get Karen to take some photos of her.
Congratulations Emily and Sid. I am so very happy for you. xx
She is absolutely gorgeous!!! So are these pictures!!! I cannot wait to meet her and snuggle her
These are absolutely beautiful!!!! You truly captivated her amazing eyes!!!! The first picture is my favorite!!!!
Thank you for capturing our little girl’s beauty! I love the different textural elements. You did amazing work and I really enjoyed working with you and having you in our home. We will treasure these photos forever.
Most excellent photo session. very impressive!
Ive never seen such beautiful photos so clear with every detail. A precious Great grand daughter!!!
Beautiful! I love the last one. Such a precious baby.
beautiful images…what a gorgeous baby – those eyelashes!
Em and Sid,
Enjoy her everyday. She is a beautiful gift.
Now that’s a future covergirl! Such a beautiful baby and so beautifully captured.
Karen – she is exquisite!!!! Just beautiful, what a beautiful session and GORGEOUS baby!!!!
Just beautiful.
Karen these are LOVELY! What a beautiful baby!
Absolutely gorgeous. I didn’t know such a young infant could look so beautiful and precious. Thanks Karen for a job well done with my baby niece.
Your work is so inspiring, Karen. These shots are gorgeous!
Beautiful work, Karen. Her big blue eyes are so sweet. Precious little girl.
Absolutely GORGEOUS baby. Those eyes and eyelashes! I love the warmth in all your images. Baby looks all snuggly, comfy, cozy. *Sweetness*
Beautiful images of a beautiful girl!
omg this baby is BEAUTIFUL! there is no way shes new right?
shes so fluffy and pink and pretty!
and oh that first is perfection. looks like shes posing for you.
Awwwww! How sweet are these images! I bet her mommy is so proud when she looks at these!
I cant believe how beautiful she is. You must be so proud and excited. Cant wait to meet her! Hang in there through these tough few weeks.
karen, wow…what a pretty baby. soooo pretty. and you captured her beautifully!
Oh my gosh, those eyelashes!!! Wow, she does have beautiful eyes. What a sweetie.
Karen you captured this adorable little bundle so beautifully! Those eyelashes are too die for!
BEAUTIFUL eyelashes! great great work. love 3!!!
What a little angel! These are beautiful Karen! Her eyes are amazing in the first two and I love your posing!
Emily, what a gorgeous girl. I wonder where she gets it
I’m so excited for you.
Adorable!!!!
Emily, She is beautiful! The pics are awesome. Love them all.