Kararhea Photography Blog

July 29, 2009 // Portrait / lifestyle

A few weeks ago my niece Amber and I decided we should go out and take some photos. She seems to love photography almost as much as I do! I was excited for the chance to just go out and photograph, without a client or the pressure of being awesome! We threw around some ideas of what we would photograph... nature, objects, people... and Amber decided she'd like to have some practice with portraits. She invited her friend Katlyn to be our model. Katlyn was a natural! With little guidance, she posed like she's been watching America's Next Top Model her whole life.

Thanks girls for a fun evening! I enjoyed photographing "just for fun", and love the images I walked away with. Hope I was able to teach you a thing or two Amber. You already have a natural gift at composition, you are sure to be an expert before you even graduate!

Here's some pics of Katlyn, and a slideshow b/c they are all just too darn cute to leave any of them out!

Here's Amber getting her shot... I can't believe I didn't get any pictures of her NOT hiding behind a camera!

I so love this spot!

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Becky:

looooooooove that shot of her on the top of that bridge! Awesome! U rule!

(07.29.09 @ 03:41 PM)

Kim Driedger:

These are great Kara!! Such a cute girl too.

(07.31.09 @ 12:54 PM)

Amber:

Wow! These turned out fantastic. Katlyn is really beautiful!

(08.01.09 @ 02:16 PM)

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The Ginter Family

July 20, 2009 // Family / Portrait

Little Taylor turned one in May, and her mom and I have been trying to arrange a session ever since. Between cold weather, colds, naps, and other such things, it took us a while to get it together! Finally, one beautiful evening in July (Canada Day to be exact) we were able to meet up for some fun pics around town. We ended the evening by watching Taylors daddy play baseball, and then us grown ups, my hubby included, were able to enjoy the evening on the Ginters patio to end the night. These guys will be moving to B.C at the end of the summer, and though we don't visit nearly enough as it is, I am going to miss them like crazy!

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Tara Andersen:

oh my goodness....they are perfect, and beautiful!!! What a special little girl!! Your pictures capture just how amazing the Ginter family truly is! I love it!!!!

(07.21.09 @ 02:38 AM)

sonya:

what a little cutie!! i love the one where she's smushing darcy's nose. great shot!

(07.21.09 @ 08:49 AM)

Kim Driedger:

Great pictures Kara! I love the family shot near the end where Taylor is getting her dads face! Too cute!

(07.21.09 @ 09:17 AM)

Becky:

Kara, I loooove the 3rd shot! So good! And that one of her sitting on the little stool is adorable!

(07.21.09 @ 09:35 AM)

Marina:

I LOVE THEM!!! Kara, you just get it all, how we feel about eachother, how we feel about her, how darn cute she is. Thanks a million times over. We will miss you so much.

(07.21.09 @ 11:39 AM)

Janet Ginter:

My beautiful granddaughter. I miss her.

(08.20.09 @ 08:26 PM)

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Brandon - Graduation

July 8, 2009 // Portrait / lifestyle

Brandon's mom Irene contacted me to do some grad photos of Brandon around their yard. I don't think he was too thrilled about more photos, after having some that day with another photographer, Janet Haslem, in her studio, but he went along with it anyway. I had a fun time with him and the rest of the family. They apologized for their craziness at the end of it, they must have forgotten my husband is one of them! I'm used to it!

Brandon will go on to school in the fall for diesel mechanics, and further more on to great things in life. Dwayne will miss having him to go snowmobiling with, but at least his dad Vern will still have Dwayne to keep him company out on the trails. His mom Irene can cook for Dwayne too... if she needs someone to mother, 'cause I'm sure not very good at it!!

Congrats Brandon, and best of luck in school and your life ahead!

Go here for the complete slide show!

I was planning on posting more photos, but my website doesn't seem to like me tonight, so you'll have to check out the slideshow!

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Becky:

loooooove that first shot!

(07.09.09 @ 07:42 AM)

Kendra:

I just love that first one!! Awesome!!!

(07.09.09 @ 09:38 AM)

Irene:

Love all the pictures Kara! In some you captured the face of my little boy! Wonderful!

(07.09.09 @ 11:12 AM)

Kim Driedger:

I love them! Especially the first one!

(07.10.09 @ 01:16 PM)

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The Hamm Family

July 7, 2009 // Family / Portrait

This family is as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. These are some of the most well behaved children I have ever photographed. I sometimes come home from photo shoots and tell Dwayne we are never having kids. After an evening with the Hamm's and their 7 children, I left with a completely different opinion. Thanks to all of you for making my job so easy.

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Carmelle:

Perfect description of the Hamm family, and really nice pics!

(07.08.09 @ 01:57 PM)

sonya:

oh my gosh, the black & white pic of the little girl with the freckles, amazing! love all the pics kara :)

(07.08.09 @ 08:32 PM)

Trish:

gorgeous pictures Kara!! & gorgeous family!!

(07.08.09 @ 08:35 PM)

Leala:

I too love the one of the freckle faced little girl!

(07.08.09 @ 10:58 PM)

velda neufeld:

i don't know who this family is but wow they have cute kids!!!! GREAT job on the pictures kara!!

(07.09.09 @ 07:54 AM)

Kendra:

These are SO awesome!! Way to go!

(07.09.09 @ 09:38 AM)

Kim Driedger:

wow, that is a lot of kids and they look so nice! Great pictures!

(07.10.09 @ 01:17 PM)

Lori Hamm:

Thanks for the session, Kara! I am having a hard time deciding which ones to get. Decisions, decisions! You did such a great job...I love how you captured the "feeling" of our family. BTW, I never even wanted children before becoming a follower of Jesus Christ...He is so good to have changed my mind and blessed me beyond measure. What a treasure I possess in my husband and children :)

(07.11.09 @ 02:33 PM)

Erika:

Im a sucker for freckles!!

(07.14.09 @ 12:41 AM)

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Dana

July 1, 2009 // Maternity / Portrait

For 9 months she will nurture this tiny little being within her ever growing belly. For 9 months she will endure through the cramps, kicks, cravings, and mood swings. 9 months is such a short time in the grand scheme of things, just 9 months in return for a lifetime of love. Dana, Jared, and big brother Benjamin can hardly wait, and right now, in their excitement, I bet 9 months is feeling like forever.

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Becky:

These are so great Kara! Love that first shot of the whole family.
you have such a great eye for turning ordinary locations into extrordinary picture spots!

(07.02.09 @ 10:14 AM)

Kim D:

I love all of them!! Dana, you look beautiful! I love the family shots and the ones with Benji are so sweet! I love the first black and white one looking down on the belly and another favorite is the cut off one by the bridge? or fence... great job Kara!

(07.02.09 @ 07:11 PM)

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