Behind the Lens
With Kara Powell Photography

The Discerning Parent’s Guide to Family Portraits: 10 Questions to Ask a Luxury Photographer
Between balancing boardroom priorities, travel schedules, and managing the robust calendar of local independent campuses like The John Cooper School, The Woodlands Christian Academy, or

What to Wear for Your Senior Portrait Session: A Complete Guide
Senior year is about to start, and if you’re getting ready to book your senior portrait session, one of the first questions on your mind

Why We Talk Before We Ever Pick Up a Camera
Most photographers will book your session, send you a questionnaire and meet you at your session date. I don’t do that. Before I ever pick

A Love Letter to The Woodlands Families Who’ve Trusted Us With Their Story
I’ve been doing family photography in the Woodlands for 17 years. Seventeen years of muddy shoes and golden light. Of toddlers who refused to look

The Smart Parent’s Guide to Senior Portraits: 11 Questions to Ask Before You Book
Between balancing college prep, varsity sports schedules, and coordinating graduation logistics, junior and senior years move at breakneck speed. If your student is attending premier

When Should You Take Your Senior Portraits? A Seasonal Guide
When Should You Take Your Senior Portraits? A Seasonal Guide