Sometimes we have to choose to play it safe or take a risk. I took a big risk today! I enrolled in a mentorship with Brittany Elise Photography. I chose to get out of my comfort zone. I decided to take the risk because even though I’ve spent 15 years building this business, I will always be a student. There is always more to learn. It isn’t easy to run your…

I can barely decide what to make for dinner tonight, so the question about where I want to be in five years is always tricky. Here’s what I do know: My four kids will be 15, 17, 18, and 25. My youngest will be starting high school and our fun and silly time together will be much more limited. Driving lessons will be scheduled, and we’ll probably have a…

Spring and fall family portrait sessions are some of my most popular sessions. I realized that I wanted to focus on newborn & family photography early on. I specialize in both because that way I can become your photographer for life. If you are looking for a lovely wall display or family photo album, then let's chat more! I'd love to give you more…

Goodness, time flies. The year 2020 is over, and 2021 is here. Another year has come and gone! For those of you who have been here since last year, I really appreciate your support! It’s time for some much-needed reflection and introspection to set the right tone for the new year! I have been busy coming up with my goals for 2021, and I wanted…

No one in the world cares as much about the life you live, the work you create, and the dreams you chase, then you. So you might as well go live the life you love, create things you love, and work on things you are passionate about. Push past what others might think is even possible. And create a life you love. This is Shayna, Tom, and their kids…

This right here is why I love what I do so much. The joy I see in a child’s eyes when they’re playing or cuddling with a parent. For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about photography and couldn't imagine myself doing anything else. To me, there's nothing better than spending my day helping a family choose the perfect wardrobe…

These past few weeks have been amazing and exhausting. I've served so many amazing families this year. The walls of my client's homes are so full of memories. And now it's time to take a short break for the holidays. All too often we look at our days and think to ourselves we don't have enough hours in the day. When really we need to…

Surround yourself with people who dream as big as you do. It's so important that when you look for the right photographer, you find one who's vision lines up with yours. Someone who's excited to work with you and dreams just as big. When it comes to working as a photographer, I realized early on how important it was to connect to the…

Most people don't know this, but I actually started my business as a photographer because of a longing to remember. When I was a single mom with my first of four babies, my sister came over with her camera. She took great photos of my daughter and I remember thinking of how much I missed the photography and darkroom classes I took in high…

When I'm not running my photography business, I'm caring for my children, plants, or animals, a cup of tea in hand. Balancing between being a photographer and a parent is no easy task. It does make this journey even more fun though. Although it always feels like a balancing act, they complement each other in a beautiful way…

I haven't introduced myself on here for a while so I thought I'd do that again. A big warm hello to you! My name is Karen (but not the annoying kind 😉) and I'm the dreamer behind Reflections of Life Photography. When I was in elementary school I fell in love with photography after bringing my 110 mm camera to school and documenting…

I just wanted to write a blog post to tell you something. I love you! (Not in a romantic way, but in a strictly platonic manner, of course!) Now, I know it sounds cheesy. It may even sound weird to you. I thought long and hard about whether I should send this email out because it does seem pretty random. But I’m going to say it anyway…