Kararhea Photography Blog

September 20, 2009 // Engagement / Photography

So life is slightly more than a little bit crazy right now. Amidst all the weddings, engagement sessions, family sessions, child sessions, maternity sessions, back to school sessions, and newborn sessions, I am also in the process of building a new house, searching to buy a comfortable car (all this driving is bringing out the worst in the hyundai!), going to Seattle next week for a mentorship session, and going to Edmonton next weekend for a wedding. Oh, and somewhere in there I need to try (and trying doesn't always mean succeeding unfortunately) to also be a good friend, sister, daughter, grand daughter, and wife!

That said, I am making a huge, HUGE effort to make sure everyone's photos are finished when they should be finished, but hope that everyone will understand if this doesn't quite happen. As much as I want to be on time, I also want to deliver a quality product. I appreciate everyone's patience more than words can express! It's been a whirlwind of a year, and for my first year as a full time photographer I'm still learning exactly how much I should take on at once!

Here's a little sneak peek of an engagement session I had with Kerry and Sheila last week. Just one pic to wet your appetite!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kim Driedger:

nice picture!! I hope you get a good break in Seattle and have a chance to have some fun!!

(09.21.09 @ 12:20 PM)

Sheila:

WoW! Kara We love this picture! Can't wait to see the rest! I know they will be worth the wait. :) Thanks for that day! We had a blast! Cheers!

(09.21.09 @ 07:15 PM)

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Brian and Angie

September 13, 2009 // Engagement

The day of Brian and Angie's Engagement session was a little gift from Mother Nature! I had a session booked with their good friends Al and Layne the day before, that was rained out, as was Al and Layne's rain date the day after. But for Brian and Angie, the sun shone and there was only a few wispy white clouds in the sky. Perfection.

Here's a few images from their day, and a little slideshow to go with it!!

Slideshow song: You Got Me: Colbie Caillat

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kirsten:

I Just looked at them over the phone with Amgie, Absolutely stunning!!!

(09.13.09 @ 02:50 PM)

Angie:

Oh my God Kara! I LOVE these pictures....they are so much better than I could of imagined. Thank you!

(09.13.09 @ 02:54 PM)

Alexandra:

Very cute shots :) I love the tone of the first and last :) beautiful.

(09.15.09 @ 01:31 PM)

Auntie Joanne:

Thank you for thinking of me out here in the West. I have to say that my favorite has to be number 3!
It is a breathtaking picture of both of you
Much love
auntie Jo

(09.15.09 @ 01:40 PM)

Allie:

Those are some really great pictures of you guys. I think the tenth one is my favourite, though...the setting is just beautiful and you guys look so comfotable together. It's like neither of you knew the camera was actually there.

(09.15.09 @ 07:58 PM)

Kim Driedger:

I love them Kara! Great job!

(09.16.09 @ 11:54 AM)

Mom:

Just saw the slide show, it is just beautiful, very natural. Lovely photos!

(09.23.09 @ 11:12 AM)

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And the award for the cutest 4 year old goes to...

September 10, 2009 //

My cutie patootie nephew Tristan!

Not that there was a contest, but if there was, he'd surely win!

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Kim Driedger:

YEAH!! I was hoping you would post something! Thanks!! I love the picture and can't wait for the rest!

(09.10.09 @ 12:43 PM)

Kendra:

"Other Auntie" definitely agrees!! :-) Cute pic!

(09.10.09 @ 01:01 PM)

Jenelle:

He really is stinkin cute!!!

(09.10.09 @ 09:04 PM)

Gina:

He is adorable!!

(09.11.09 @ 08:58 AM)

Krista:

Love the blue shirt, matching his bright blue eyes. P.S. tell him to stop growing so fast!! :)

(09.13.09 @ 10:46 PM)

William Knelsen:

I'm pretty sure you're wrong. My 4 year old would win.

Very cute photo!

(09.22.09 @ 04:38 PM)

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Coming Up...

September 4, 2009 //

A few more things too look forward to on the Blog in the next week or two:

A back to School shoot:

An Engagement Session with Shawn and Colleen:

And an Engagement Session with Al and Layne:

And more!

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Connie:

Oh Kara you have me sooo curious as to how my kids pics turned out!! We check your blog everyday! Even my kids do!! lol

(09.08.09 @ 07:55 AM)

Jacquie:

looking forward to seeing the rest!! :)

(09.08.09 @ 07:15 PM)

Shawn:

Hey, i see me :) it's impossible to get me to smile for a camera, but nice try :P lol

(09.09.09 @ 01:55 PM)

Colleen:

Can't wait to see the rest!! :)

(09.09.09 @ 03:15 PM)

kirsten:

I love love love your work~ Between Angie+Brian and Layne+Al I think I check your blog every other day to see if they're up! So glad we heard about you and your outstanding work~~

(09.09.09 @ 08:01 PM)

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Ben and Jen

September 3, 2009 // Lifestyle

Ben and Jen are good friends to Dwayne and I. Jen actually played a bit of a role in getting Dwayne and I together. See, she worked two jobs the summer Dwayne and I started dating. One with me, and one with him. I confided in her that I had a wee little crush on Dwayne, and Dwayne asked her if she thought I'd go out with him. She thought I would. The rest, as they say, is history.

Ben and Jen celebrated their two year wedding anniversary this August. They decided to mark those two years with a photo session with me. Two years of marriage may not sound like much, but it is definitely something to celebrate! That is two years of good days and bad days. Two years of leaving wet towels on the floor. Two years of dirty dishes on the counter. Two years of someone steeling the covers, someone snoring, or someone talking in their sleep. Two years of fighting over the remote. It's also two years of cuddling on the couch. Two years of going for walks to get ice cream. Two years of weekend camping trips. Two years of love, period. Sure marriage has its ups and downs, but as long as there are more ups, there's always something to celebrate!!!

Congratulations Jen and Ben on two years. Here's to another 52!!!

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Becky:

Happy Anniversary Ben and Jen!!
Kara, these are so great! Love that first shot! The grand scale of the wall makes it perfection! Love the B&W on the railroad bridge.
AND that last shot...i've always wanted to take pictures on that overpass walkway! I drive by it at least 3 times a week and dream of ideas. lol....great minds think alike!

(09.04.09 @ 07:02 AM)

Trish:

absolutely gorgeous!! awesome job!

(09.04.09 @ 07:35 AM)

sonya:

awesome job kara! love love LOVE the black and whites :)

(09.04.09 @ 08:22 AM)

Carmelle:

These are great!

(09.04.09 @ 09:52 AM)

Connie:

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful! You're an amazingly creative photographer Kara!

(09.04.09 @ 10:06 AM)

Krista:

Great Photos as always. 10 is my fave. :)

(09.04.09 @ 11:21 AM)

Jenelle:

Awesome pictures..

(09.05.09 @ 12:00 AM)

Becky:

Happy Anniversary Ben and Jen!!
Kara, these are so great! Love that first shot! The grand scale of the wall makes it perfection! Love the B&W on the railroad bridge.
AND that last shot...i've always wanted to take pictures on that overpass walkway! I drive by it at least 3 times a week and dream of ideas. lol....great minds think alike!

(09.05.09 @ 11:58 AM)

jacquie:

the first shot took my breath away! love Love LOVE it!

(09.05.09 @ 01:31 PM)

kim driedger:

Great job Kara!! I love the first one! That wall is amazing. Congrats Jen and Ben!

(09.05.09 @ 01:35 PM)

jen:

kara! you did such good job! i wish we could do this more often because it was fun too! thanks so very very much!

(09.07.09 @ 08:20 PM)

Amy:

Awww!! Ben & Jen!! What great pics! I like the one by the old Global building, Right at the end of our street!! Very Cool! Congrats to the both of them!!

(11.10.09 @ 04:42 PM)

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