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Three Beautiful Ladies

These three beautiful ladies have been coming to see me since before two of them were born. I love twin photography! And these twins have been well documented in our studio! They came once a month for the first year of their lives and I’ve seen them as least once a year since then. They […]

You Get What you Pay For in family photos

Way back in 2017, my little family took a trip to Oahu. While we were there, I had a someone who was not a professional take our family photos. I was so disappointed. And it just further proved to me that you get what your pay for in family photos. They took us to some gorgeous […]

Good Images that Stand the Test of Time

Good images that stand the test of time are worth every penny! Do you have a photo that started your love of family photos? And really your family?  I remember vividly when I saw this gallery. I was just coming out of the fog of the first two-ish years of mommyhood and I begged to […]

Color or B&W photos

Do you prefer color or b&w photos? If you have been around here for awhile, you’ve probably noticed that I hardly ever post photos in B&W. I just don’t love the way it looks. But some photographers do it beautifully! I’ve always been more about colors and bright light settings. What do you prefer?  Here […]

18 Summers with your kids

Did you know that you only get 18 summers with your kids? I know that some kids come back from college, and they often spend time at home during the summer, but typically… Only 18! Crazy right!?  Summer is a great time to update family photos, especially with teenagers and college kids. Everyone is home […]

Dark or Light Images in Newborn Sessions

Do you like dark and moody images or light and bright in newborn sessions? Some might say light and bright is all the rage, but others might think moody has taken over. Both have their pros and cons and the reasons you might choose one over another might have to do with the decor in […]

Art Spotlight – Albums

Kara Powell Photography albums

Last, but most definitely not least, we are shining the spotlight on one of our absolute favorite pieces of fine art: The Album. This year when we visited a photography trade show we found the most stunning albums! They are very different than our old albums but they bring a level of luxury that is […]

Art Spotlight- Canvases and Framed Prints

This week the spotlight is shining on Canvases and Framed Prints. Each has its own special uses and they both have a definite feel. Canvases come in a huge range of sizes, so we have options for every size space. Our canvases are image wrap canvases, which means that the photo wraps around the edge […]

Art Spotlight – Deckled Edge Framed Prints

This week the art spotlight is on our Deckled Edge Framed Prints. These are another newer item that we are absolutely loving! The photos are printed on medium to heavy texture fine art paper and then the edge is carefully torn to create a gorgeous artistic piece of fine art. The print is then mounted […]

Art Spotlight – Favorite Albums

Next up, the spotlight is on Favorite Albums! These little albums are 5 inches square and are the perfect tiny album to commemorate every session. They are pretty durable and easy to clean, so if your child enjoys holding on to their photos and looking at them often, you’ll feel fine letting them take a […]