Cat and Dog Accessories
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 […]
Camera Suggestions
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 […]
Family Photography Neutral Props
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. […]
How did Kara start photography?
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 […]
Photo Tips – Aperture
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 […]
KPP specializes in the crazy
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 […]
Glad to meet you
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 […]
Client Love
Don’t take my word for it. Here is a recent Google review. “Kara went above and beyond to capture our newborn and family photos. Communication and response time was great from the start. She really listened to what we were looking for and spent as much time necessary to make sure we captured those moments. […]
Photo Tips – Shutter Speed
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 […]
Help your small business friends
Do you have friends that run small businesses? Have you wondered how you can support them that wouldn’t cost any money at all? Here are a few ways: I have included my Google business page incase anyone would love to leave me a review. Are you looking for a child photographer? You have come to […]