Perspectives Class [Klaasmeyer, Norstrom, Eskridge]

Karen attended a seminar in Paola, Kansas recently to study with the talented Julie Klaasmeyer, Lori Nordstrom, and Kay Eskridge - three very successful women in the photography industry!

There were about 30 other photographers from all around there to take in as much inspiration as they could!

Each of the speakers had so much knowledge to share. Karen definitely brought home a great idea/technique from each lady!

They had some model sessions during the classes. Take a peak of some of the images Karen came back with...

In addition to learning, Karen made some new friends! It's great to meet people and just click!

We look forward to Karen implementing some of those great things she learned at IP!

Chairs, Chairs, & Chairs

The days of cheesy props are gone. Now a photographer's heart is set on furniture and backgrounds. That's exactly where Karen's heart is! She's recently collected some new chairs and you'd think she had won the lottery! Here's a couple recent images with her newest prized possessions. Take a look...

"I'm a chair-aholic, thank you!" -Karen

SYNC 2010 [Senior + Youth National Conference]

Last Friday, Karen and Jessica headed to Saint Petersburg, Florida for SYNC [Senior + Youth National Conference]. The photography industry changes and evolves every day. As business owners, digital artists and photographers, SYNC has committed to be the conference that will help us evolve and grow with the ever changing teen generation.

H&H Color Lab [our choice for quality products] sponsored an opening night show on Friday evening. They chose 15 of their talented customers to share something valuable with the audience. Karen's choice of topic was Giving Back. She spoke of finding a purpose and a cause that you're pasisonate about... and see where it takes you. She had a lot of great response. Throughout the weekend, other photographers approached her asking for ideas and sharing their thoughts.

Karen and Shirley [owner, along with her husband, of H&H Color Lab]

H&H's eye-catching booth at the tradeshow

Karen won an award of excellence for her images of Hannah. This means her print scored in the top 50% of the category entries.

Karen and Jess with the SYNC crew. These are all the people responsible for this weekend full of fabulous speakers and inspiration! THANKS!!