Behind the Lens
With Kara Powell Photography

What Will Your Family Have in 20 Years — A Wall of Memories, or a Folder You Never Open?
I want you to try something with me for a second. Think back to your childhood. Now picture the photos of your family that actually

“My Kids Won’t Cooperate” — Why That’s Actually Our Favorite Kind of Session
I hear it almost every time. Right before a session. Sometimes in the parking lot. Sometimes in a text the morning of. “I just want

10 Questions to Ask Before You Book Your Family Photographer
Last fall, a mom in Woodforest called me in a bit of a panic. She’d booked a family session with someone she found on Instagram

The Best Family Photo Spots in The Woodlands (From Someone Who’s Shot Them All)
Seventeen years of photographing families across The Woodlands has taken me down every trail, boardwalk, and back garden this town has to offer. So when

John Cooper Seniors: Your Photo Deadline Is Closer Than You Think
If your student attends The John Cooper School and is part of the Class of 2027, your yearbook deadline is fast approaching. Senior portraits need

Why Fall Is the Best Time for Your Senior Portrait Session
If you’re a senior (or a senior parent!) still deciding when to schedule your portrait session, here’s my honest answer after 17+ years photographing seniors