Los Angeles Wedding and Portrait Photographer

08.25.11

I have enjoyed every single moment I've spent photographing Dani and Harrison... engagement session, wedding... Their love for each other is so palpable. Well, honestly, I've just loved every single moment with them, period. Needless to say I was happy to do a day after session when they decided they wanted even more portraits. Day after sessions are such a great solution when you just want to get back to your guests and party on your wedding day.

No Ordinary Momma Says:

that reflection in the water picture is SOOOOO cool!

(09.03.11 - 08:35 PM)

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Family Portrait - Malibu

08.22.11

Portraits

I had a wonderful afternoon portrait session recently and we couldn't have asked for better weather. In typical LA fashion, we had to fight for space with a film crew, but hey, that just attests to the awesome location we picked!

This family was so open and loving with their feelings toward each other. I always feel so honored to capture these real life moments. And I think it's safe to say, we just had a lot of fun! Here are some of my favs:

My heart melts when I look at those last ones...

Gyle Says:

Wow, Karen! You captured the children's playfulness, spirit, and emotion. Thank you for your wonderful work!

(08.25.11 - 03:43 PM)

Aunt Sylvia Says:

These pix of the Iverson family brought a big smile to my face. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing their energy and vitality.

(08.25.11 - 10:36 PM)

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Featured: Oceanside Bride

08.19.11

Weddings

How fun to wake up to an email saying one of your sessions was featured! The very cool Oceanside Bride picked up Doug and Andrea's day after session. You can see the full post here...

Another wedding tomorrow... I love my job. I can't wait for you to see the Firestone Vineyard wedding from last weekend plus a few family portraits , so look for those soon! Have a great weekend everyone!

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Welcome

08.17.11

Personal

This is what you'd get if you moved into my neighborhood (less one or two brownies to make sure they tasted okay, of course!)

Maria Says:

Karen, you are so sweet! I saw when Emma posted a picture of them and she mentioned that a Showiteer had given them to her. I remembered reading somewhere you live in the area that she just moved into and I asked her if it was you. What a small world!! Emma is super sweet! So glad she got to meet you as well! So awesome!

(08.19.11 - 11:05 AM)

Emma Says:

They were DELICIOUS!!!! eaten in less then 48 hrs by all of us! Thanks again~ Look forward to many more batches... HAHAH j/k

(08.19.11 - 09:59 PM)

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Long Beach Wedding

08.16.11

Weddings

Nothing can stop true love. Nothing. Not years of long distance dating with flight after flight. Not the loss of a loved one. Not traffic jams. Not loss of power. When the moment comes, it comes and nothing can stop the force of love that drives two people together.

Shiesha and Torrance thank you for letting me capture the beauty of the love between you two.

Torrance wore his fathers glasses in remembrance...

The rest of the evening was filled with beautiful speeches from family and friends alike... and of course a great party!

Thank you to these vendors for making their day even more special:

Hair and Makeup: Sherron Rhetta

Great video team: Forever After Films

Cake:Torrance Bakery

Cool convertable dress: Brides of Bellflower

Adorable shoes: Luichiny

For more of their wedding, check out the video below:

EB Says:

WONDERFUL JOB KAREN!! You captured the moments BEAUTIFULLY!! :-D

(08.25.11 - 02:23 PM)

Capatora Thomas-Toomer Says:

OMG!!!!! THIS WEDDING IS SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATS SHY&TT AGAIN I LOVE YALL

(08.25.11 - 02:40 PM)

Capatora Thomas-Toomer Says:

Karen!! You did a WONDERFUL!!! job you captured some of the best moments

(08.25.11 - 02:45 PM)

Patrice Morrison Says:

The wedding was so beautiful im almost in tears again i love yall congrats again!!!!

(08.25.11 - 05:51 PM)

Clarence Harris Says:

Everyone was blessed to be the there. It was a blessed event, and a wonderful celebration of love.

(08.26.11 - 01:44 AM)

Linda Georgia Says:

EXCELLENT JOB KAREN!!! I was brought to tears. I'm so blessed to be able to witness the happiest day of my daughter and son in law's life. The wedding was so beautiful. Love Ya! Mommy

(08.26.11 - 02:04 AM)

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