These past few weeks have been amazing and exhausting. I've served so many amazing families this year. The walls of my client's homes are so full of memories. And now it's time to take a short break for the holidays. All too often we look at our days and think to ourselves we don't have enough hours in the day. When really we need to…

Surround yourself with people who dream as big as you do. It's so important that when you look for the right photographer, you find one who's vision lines up with yours. Someone who's excited to work with you and dreams just as big. When it comes to working as a photographer, I realized early on how important it was to connect to the…

Most people don't know this, but I actually started my business as a photographer because of a longing to remember. When I was a single mom with my first of four babies, my sister came over with her camera. She took great photos of my daughter and I remember thinking of how much I missed the photography and darkroom classes I took in high…

When I'm not running my photography business, I'm caring for my children, plants, or animals, a cup of tea in hand. Balancing between being a photographer and a parent is no easy task. It does make this journey even more fun though. Although it always feels like a balancing act, they complement each other in a beautiful way…

I haven't introduced myself on here for a while so I thought I'd do that again. A big warm hello to you! My name is Karen (but not the annoying kind 😉) and I'm the dreamer behind Reflections of Life Photography. When I was in elementary school I fell in love with photography after bringing my 110 mm camera to school and documenting…

I just wanted to write a blog post to tell you something. I love you! (Not in a romantic way, but in a strictly platonic manner, of course!) Now, I know it sounds cheesy. It may even sound weird to you. I thought long and hard about whether I should send this email out because it does seem pretty random. But I’m going to say it anyway…

I’ve been photographing families since 2005. I’ve learned a LOT during that time. One big lesson I’ve learned was how to help people to be themselves. How to get real smiles and laughter in front of the camera. You’ve got to create an environment that makes them comfortable. A huge part of that when outdoors is light and temperature! Here are…

I have a quick question that I need your opinion on. I hope you don’t mind! I am asking you this because I want to serve you better and your feedback helps SO much! I recently asked a client and her answer blew my mind. She told me that having wardrobe, hair & makeup was great, but what she loved most was how comfortable I helped…

Here are 3 things that I’m grateful for this week. God, for always watching over me and giving me grace, my adorable family and their need for hugs, and jumpsuits (I basically live in them)! But the biggest thing I’m thankful for today is... YOU! Not a day passes that I don’t give thanks for my community, and for all of you. Today, a client & subscriber sent…

Let's not beat around the bush. As some of you may know, I am a newborn & family photography expert. I help mamas like you remember these busy days with custom photography. Today, I'll be sharing with you three reasons why you should work with me. More importantly, today I will help you to make a solid decision of whether you want to get in…

There is something about holding the hands of an infant. Wondering what those hands will create and whose they will hold. Thinking about that brings to life that their lives are unfolding before us. Even now, that potential bursts through every corner of their existence. And if we lean into it, we can see their dreams being awakened in each…

This is Hayley & Daniel. They wanted to capture their first pregnancy in photographs that showed their connection to each other and their baby. Images that were candid and told a story, with beautiful light and energy in them. It was raining that day, but it let off a couple of hours before we began our photoshoot. We started off at the beach and…