What is hanging on your walls right now? Nothing. A tv? Art that someone gave you? Why isn’t it portraits of family or of your children? And why aren’t they larger than your television? Just sit and ponder than for a bit. What do you value? Or what does it look like you value in...
Did you know that photo sessions with us are basically 4 easy steps? -Schedule a call -Capture the family -Deliver the gallery -Cherish your photos This is the year! You know you need to update that photo over the fireplace. And grandma would love some new pictures of everyone. So go to the website and...
A little mention goes a long way. @boldjourneymag has been kind enough to do a little feature of me. Always nice to get mentioned so that new faces can be introduced to what I do. So if you are interested; take a read. https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-kara-powell Are you looking for a family photographer? You have come to...
It is that time of year where I start reminding you that my fall schedule is getting full. I know it is only August. But fall around here is super busy. And if you want the cooler dates (November)…Then you have to book now. Those dates sell out fast. So I thought I would let...
Today we’re going to share some tips on how to get little ones to look at the camera when you’re taking photos. The most important thing is to either have only one person behind the camera, or to have the person taking the photo and one person to entertain children. If you have a second...
What is mostly on your camera roll? 45% photos of your pets? 50% random screen shots? 5% photos of friends and family? Don’t play it off that they are all of your kids. I know better. They are all random photos of your dog. Mine are all of my cat sleeping. That is when she...
Umm…I think she may be a little bit excited about her new little brother. She showed him off properly today. Helping with his photo session and being a great little model. Can’t wait to show her parents the awesome images. I think they will be super surprised. For a family that claims they do not...
I’m so glad that God gave me a boy to prepare me for senior boys. Now I totally understand. They have places to be and way better things to do than take senior photos during summer break. So when they say I can have 10 minutes – they mean it. And luckily I have a...
Summer is coming to a close. Did you go somewhere fun? Now is the time to bottle up that summer feeling. You have a few weeks left. Cram in those last minute trips to the beach. Or staycations. Soon the crazy schedules of school will be upon us. So take a deep breath, close your...
Just a reminder… If your house is on fire. I guarantee you will not try to save your huge flat screen tv. Your photos will be all you think of. That is how important they are. Make sure you know where they all are. And that they are all backed up in several places. Great...
