Today we’re talking about head shots! They’re something that everyone needs but seem to dread. Well we’re here to make the experience better! A few tips to make your head shot session go more smoothly: 1. Tell us things you’d like to avoid. Some people know that they prefer their left side over the right,...
We’re still getting technical! Today we’re going to discuss how to put together the things we’ve covered recently (ISO, Shutter speed, and Aperture) to create the Exposure Triangle. Shooting using all 3 of those settings means that you are shooting in manual mode! Woohoo! When you are making adjustments to each of these settings, you’ll...
Are you an obsessed dog or cat mom like I am? I can go months without buying myself something. But show me a cute dog bandanna and it is in the cart! So I thought I would show you some of the things that I have purchased lately for my babies. Check out this 7...
As a family photographer in Houston TX, I get asked a lot what cameras I would suggest for clients. Whether it be for themselves, their kids, etc. So I thought I would put a few suggestions together so you guys can read at your leisure. Now these will change over time, as new and fun...
Have you ever done a photo session with your child or grandchild and they brought their favorite toy into the session? It is probably the bright yellow/pink elephant that doesn’t match anything. Or the horrible multicolored thing you hate. We have all been there. It is their favorite, but it looks awful in the photos....
Well, isn’t this a flashback! I started photography in junior high. I actually won a competition in school with a little point and shoot film camera. My dad was really into photography so he taught me a lot about composition and gave me the eye. Then things just progressed from there. High school I was...
We’re getting technical again! Today we’ll discuss aperture, how it affects your photos, and what settings you might use. Aperture (or f-stop) is the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the film or digital sensor. The lower the f-stop, the larger the opening in...
If you are looking for a photographer that isn’t stuffy. That let’s your family be goofy and crazy? And you can bring your fur baby? (I have an assistant to help.) Well you have found your girl! I’m Kara and I have been around the Woodlands for over 20 years. So I can find THE...
Hi there! I’m Kara. Owner of Kara Powell Photography. I’m so glad you dropped by. If you are looking to get some amazing portraits done soon, I would love to help. Located in the Woodlands, TX (north Houston) we serve all of Houston. My clients are working parents who need in-home newborn, out-door family portraits...
We’re getting technical again! Today we’ll discuss shutter speed, how it affects your photos, and what settings you might use. Shutter Speed (also called exposure time) is the amount of time the shutter remains open when you press the shutter button. Shutter speed is measured in seconds. So for example, 1/500 means the shutter is...
