High Expectations
Let me tell you a story about this image. Being a child and family photographer I take a lot of photos of my kid. So naturally I wanted a great photo of my boys in the Houston TX bluebonnets. Easy right? Well, the kid was cranky. The dog was over stimulated with all of the other […]
Things to do today
If you are like me; you are a busy lady or man. So you have a ton to do. Here is your to do list Things to do today: 1. Take the dog for a walk. 2. Book a session with Kara Powell Photography (because she is awesome with doggies and people. 3. Go back […]
2025 Goals and Dreams
It has been 16 years since I started this adventure full time. I have seen a lot of things. And started many years with new goals and hopes for my family and business. What goals or resolutions did you make for 2025? Jenna and I had a full day of goal setting for KPP. Even […]
Furry Friend Portraits
As the weather turns cooler here in Texas; now is the perfect time to give me a call and schedule your portraits with your furry friends. I have some clients that want to capture their senior friends as they age. And others that have just gotten puppies for Christmas. So whichever is the case. Family […]
Embrace the chaos
In 20 years, there will be no more soccer games, sticky floors or scraped knees. By then you will wish you could turn back time to those chaotic, yet beautiful days. Those memories are happening right now. Embrace the chaos of messy bedrooms, dirty bare feet and endless laughter because one day you will long […]
National Cat Day
Yesterday was National Cat day! I missed it. But you know I have a ton of cat photos for you. If you follow me on IG, you see this beautiful girl in the stories a lot. She loves the patio, watching birds from her window and mostly me. Not many people see Stella in person. […]
Pet Portraits
Psst. Did you know there are over 900 million dogs in the world? But only 69 million dogs live in the US as pets. I have one and I bet you do too. I always say that he lives better than most people in the world. So if you want to pamper pooch, invite him […]
What is Kara’s style?
Oh, this is a great question! There are so many photographers in the Houston area. So if you look long enough you will find one that you love. My style specifically is clean, classic, colorful and full of emotion. I love when my clients come back year after year because we can create something totally […]
Start Fresh
Starting a new year.. Is kinda like starting a new day. A fresh start. It makes me think of a dog’s brain. They couldn’t care less abut anything. They are super happy to see you each and every time they see you. No matter if they saw you 10 seconds ago. So let’s start 2024 […]
Phone Camera Roll
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 […]