CLIENTS COMING FULL CIRCLE!

The little one will be arriving any day now.

I am very thankful to have clients, like Adriana and Todd, who come back to me, years after I photograph their wedding, to capture their budding new addition to their family! When I greeted Adriana for her Colette maternity session her eyes filled with tears. I had to do all I could to hold in my tears so we could stop her makeup from running down her face for the photoshoot! Her big beautiful smile reassured me that this was a happy cry;) It's moments like these that remind me daily of the many reasons why I love what I do.

Some background on Adriana and Todd's wedding. My photographs of their wedding provided the images forKohl Mansions advertisement for years featuring Paula le Duc's Fine Catering. Here are some images from the Kohl Mansion web site of their wedding.

"Thanks for being so prompt!!! All the photos are so beautiful, I never thought I looked so hot pregnant! It is all you!!! You are amazing, that was not me... at all!!! I would LOVE to be able to give an album to Todd for Valentine's Day! I can't wait to see Todd's face when he sees the little book you are going to put together! I can't wait to do more photos with Todd and the baby!!!! " -Adriana

JUNIOR LEAGUE KICK OFF PARTY AT JULIA MORGAN BALLROOM

Junior League kick off party at the Julia Morgan Ballroom coordinated by Amy Nichols of Amy Nichols Special Events .

It was so nice to see Natasha again from Paula Le Duc Fine Catering out with her fun husband. He took the photo of Amy and I below.

I always enjoy working with Amy. She is consistent grounded positive energy.

DAVA GUTHMILLER IS ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

Dava Guthmiller is the founder of Pow.wow, an inviting and resourceful women's networking group fueled by the power of fabulous women. Her talents are many and you can see it all here at Noise 13. Noise 13 is Dava's visual branding design studio that can take you all the way from identity to interior design. Her talent and her team will take you were you want to go. Dava is the real thing and I can't get enough of her.

"When Karina told me about her portraits of women sessions it took my trust in her to get me to make an appointment. I'm a social butterfly, but I'm not used to being photographed. I usually don't like photo of me anyways. But believe me, taking half a day off work to get your makeup done and photos taken really feels like being spoiled. Which we all need once in a while. I have to admit, I love me photos and I will go back again. Karina is wonderful at finding the beautiful woman in all of us." - Dava Guthmiller

Two of Dava's favorites from her portrait session here in the studio with beautiful natural light.

REBECCA FEENY OF CUSTOM EVENT GROUP IS EXCEPTIONAL AND BEYOND!

I truly can not say enough good things about Rebecca's talent as an impeccably thorough wedding coordinator and exceedingly talented visionary of the perfect wedding day in my mind. Not only is her website beautiful, her sense of the artful flow of the wedding day is elegant, timeless and fresh all at the same time. Rebecca Feeny of Custom Event Group will exceed your expectations.

"Karina is one of a kind. I've worked with dozens and dozens of photographers over the years, and it's so rare to find someone with a lovely balance of obvious talent, generosity, and authentic care and concern for others.

Karina is thorough, in the pre wedding meetings, on site while shooting, and even until every photo is edited and presented to the client. Her energy level is amazing! How does she do it??? Her smile and excited energy are the same at 11PM as they are at noon. Her stamina and love for what she does guarantee that no good shot is missed....her coverage of the wedding day is complete and just beautiful. I stand behind Karina and her work." -Rebecca Feeny, Custom Event Group