Category Archives: Engagements

{ i will } ~ Cannon Beach with Bailey & Jordan

They walked along the beach side by side, hand in hand.  A perfect picture of their love for each other.  As the raindrops started to fall, Jordan opened the umbrella and carried it entirely above Bailey.  The impending wetness didn’t seem to phase him as long as his girl was protected.  It’s just the kind...

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Denise Nicole - April 5, 2011 - 7:34 PM

Gorgeous!!!

Lisa Otto - April 3, 2011 - 6:37 AM

haha Trevor…don’t think Karen will let him go ;) What an awesome session! Love how the beach looks so secluded, like it was meant for them.

Nicole - April 2, 2011 - 9:08 AM

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Beautiful Couple + Beautiful Images!!! You rock Karen.

Kristin Nicole - April 1, 2011 - 2:52 PM

Love it….these two are adorable

Wendy Cunningham - April 1, 2011 - 6:48 AM

What a beautiful couple! And great work Karen!

Kenzie Kate - March 31, 2011 - 11:26 PM

so unbelievably pretty!!! what a gorgeous couple! :)

Trevor Dayley - March 31, 2011 - 2:18 PM

Gorgeous session. Those photos are fabulous. Can you send Isaac down my way. I need a second shooter.

kimberly - March 31, 2011 - 12:25 PM

I love these! Gorgeous couple <3

Denise Conrad - March 31, 2011 - 10:07 AM

Karen – these are gorgeous!! The umbrella shot is adorable.

Oregon Wedding Photography ~ Kelsey & Joey

Kelsey and Joey are the kind of couple that I wish I could just hang with.  Their love radiated and everyone could feel it.  We went to a local boutique mall during their winter festival and store owners were literally coming out of the stores to watch us do the shoot.  Like I said….. they...

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Amber Silva - January 21, 2011 - 7:06 PM

Hi Karen! Oh boy does this shoot sure bring back some memories for me. You have come so far in your photography since you photographed us there for our Engagement session, so many years ago. I am amazed at your talent and your truly incredible work. Keep it up!

Brittany Lawlor - January 19, 2011 - 10:55 AM

Karen!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING about that phone booth shot!! You are amazing!

Kesey Parsons - January 10, 2011 - 12:15 AM

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! It was such an incredibe experience, and we are so incredibly blessed to have your photos document one of the happiest days of our lives. Thank you for everything – we absolutely cannot wait until the BIG DAY!!!

Portland Engagement Photography with Aaron & Lauren…

I had a blast with Aaron & Lauren during their engagement session in Portland’s amazing Pearl District, and Portland’s Pittock mansion.  I LOVE doing engagment photos because then I get a chance to really get to know and interact with a couple before doing their wedding photography.  Aaron &  Lauren are tying the knot in...

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Avery Greenhaw - June 20, 2010 - 4:36 AM

I enjoyed reading your post today..thank you for sharing :)

Heather - September 25, 2009 - 2:53 AM

Oh Karen, these are just breathtaking!! They are every bit as good as I’d hoped for, and one hundred times better! Despite knowing Aaron & Lauren for just a few minutes, you managed to capture on camera the very essence of what we love most about them, individually and as a couple. Amazing!! :-) Thank you for the effort and emotion that you put into your art…we are truly blessed to have you in our lives!

Desirea - September 17, 2009 - 4:27 PM

Wow, such a beautiful story, I read it with tears in my eyes.
I think they definitely chose the right photographer, not only
can you connect with them on an emotional level but their
photos are absolutely gorgeous!

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