Back those files up
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 […]
Always happy to see you
When you get home – who is the happiest to see you? Your kids, husband or the dog? Mine is always the dog. Loyal to a fault, but he is always at the door. Which is good because right now with a teenager in the house – no one is happy. So at least I […]
Cost of Great Photography
The price you pay for great photography is nothing compared to the price you’ll pay for bad photography. Missy Mwac Who has experienced this? I sure have. A really important milestone and I went the cheap route on a photographer. Never again. My memory is horrible sometimes photos is all we have of an experience […]
Look who’s turning 1!
Guess who is about to turn 1 tomorrow?? Yep, Miss D. She is a baby planner and this year has flown by. I met her and her whole family this morning. She wanted to show off all of her new moves. And she was adorable. She has been busy learning how to be cute as […]
Pressure of Picture day
Moms put a lot of pressure on themselves for picture day. I have done it. I know. But you know what? My favorite photo sessions have been the unhurried sessions. Where everything is not planned. And we just go with the flow. Where we just let the kids play. It may look like chaos; but […]
Photo Tips- Cooler photo locations
Let’s talk about how to beat the heat during your session this summer! We all know how hot and sticky it can be in Houston during the summer, so here are a few options for how to avoid that. Option 1 is to head to the beach! It’s always a little cooler at the beach […]
Finishing out in style
When dad lets you throw sand. It is a really good day. Just look at that smile! We not only threw sand… We ate tomatoes in the pasture. Feed some to the horses. Chased the dogs and climbed the trees and gates. It was a great morning. I was tired. I hope he and his […]
15 years and counting
Well, hello there! I’m Kara, owner of Kara Powell Photography. I started this studio in 2009 as a way to capture images of my own son growing up. And to share my journey of infertility with other moms. Now almost 15 years later, I have met so many families with similar stories. And I have […]
Fur baby
Do you have a fur baby? Is she/he more important than anyone else in the house? Mine is. Don’t tell anyone else. But you can tell how I talk to him. I always tell him goodbye when I leave the house. And give him a kiss. I can’t be the only one. Are you looking […]
Summer time
Summer is here! Do you feel like this? Or are you already in the “I’m bored!” phase. When Caden was small I had the whole summer planned out with camps every week. Now we do try to take a break from the grind. He may do a few camps but mostly we just hang out […]