New Blog Address

I am so excited about my new blog! I have been trying to find the time to work on it and it seems it has taken me FOREVER! I am excited it's almost done! You can click here: www.shinephotographybykaren.com/blog to get there. It's still under construction but from now on I'll be using it! Don't forget to change it in your bookmarks!
(Courtney and A.J your wedding pics are on my new blog:)

A.J. and Courtney

This morning I had so much fun taking pictures of A.J. and Courtney. They are getting married tomorrow in the Salt Lake Temple but since they are both from Texas we haven't had a chance to meet until today! They are both so fun and I can't wait to shoot their wedding tomorrow! They both love music...especially bands that are unique and different! So we had some fun at Gray Whale Records in Draper. Thanks you guys! See ya tomorrow!

She was a Skater Girl ( sneak peak )

So I've alway's said I never wanted to be thirteen again.....these cute girls almost changed my mind :) They had me laughing the whole time. All the texting on cell phones, yelling out the car window at boys on skateboards, they are so funny!
Here are some of my favorites.......

Disneyland

I just realized I never posted some fun shots from our recent trip to Disneyland! It was five days of pure excitement! I always can't wait to get there and then by the end of the trip I can't wait to leave:) Those of you who have been there know the feeling I'm sure! It was a lot fo fun watching my girls. They loved every second!

Its a Girl!

I am so excited I just found out I am having another girl! That makes four! I just had to post it! What cute pics will I get with four girls?? Also, I am so excited to shoot a wedding this Saturday and engagements on Friday! I'm also working hard to get my new blog up! Stay tuned for some fun pics this weekend! I'm loving this warm weather and I can't wait for all the fun shoots I have coming up!

Coming Soon.........

Things are starting to get crazy busy around here. My kids are busy with all of their school stuff, Malia and all her dance comps keeps me going, I have been booking tons of shoots for March and April, I'm excited for a wedding I'm shooting on March 21st, a newborn baby coming any day, pics of the Utah Valley Symphony???, some fun pics of my own kids I've got planned, all the adorable little family shoots I have booked, Easter Pics, and a fun retirement party coming soon! So if you are planning on booking me for a shoot the next couple months shoot me an e-mail so I can get you in the schedule! My weekends are filling up fast!

Two more I forgot to post :)

Random Pics

Are these two beauty's or what? I'd love to take them out on a real photo shoot....this was a quick last minute thing I did for Brandy at Dance Gear in Orem. It was freezing outside!!!

This is Malia trying to pull off a hip hop picture:)
It thought it was funny so I had to post it .
I think pulling a serious face without smiling was the hardest thing she's ever done......
she's a goofy girl!

These are foot undies...yes they look like underwear but you wear them on your feet to dance:)

Alexandria and Brandy

It was so fun taking pics of these two sisters...this is actually part one...we ran out of time so we had to quit early but here are some of the cute ones we did get! I posted a bunch cause I could'nt decide....and now I'm going to bed....I'm not use to staying up this late anymore!!!

Lovin these Baby Boy's

Meet Tegen and Boston. Totally adorable. Tegen is 18 months and Boston is 2 weeks. They are so stinkin' cute I had a blast taking pics of them ! Tegen has such beautiful long eye lashes.....what is it with little boys and their eye lashes?? The baby is so sweet....the poor thing is still trying to get over Jondus! Anyway mom and dad have their hands full with babies that close in age! Such a fun little mini shoot I got to do !

Brennan and Lexi

I am so excited to finally be posting this adorable couple! There were so many beautiful things about their wedding day. The cutest thing was seeing how in love they are!! They are perfect for each other! Thanks so much for letting me a part of your special day!

The decorations and all the food was done by Posh Wedding Decor. Megan does an amazing job as a wedding coordinator. She does it all...food, decor, organizing, etc....if you need a wedding coordinator e-mail her at poshdecorweddings@gmail.com.

I'm out of town from the 12th to the 18th! Send me an e-mail if you need me! I'm so excited to take my kiddies to Disneyland!!!

Amy and Quentin.....Heres a few:)

Amy and Quentin I have your pics done! Your Wedding reception was so beautiful! I loved the way you had it decorated and all the fun pictures everywhere! Thanks for being so much fun to work with! I'll get these in the mail to you!


















Loved all the pics everywhere....so fun!





Hmmm.........this is one excited bride????

Camille

I actually took these shots a few months ago and never found time to post them! This little girl is ADORABLE! You can not believe her cute fun spunky personality! She is a doll. And those dimples are killin' me......so sweet! I seriously was laughing when I was going through her pictures cause she is such a little poser...she can work the camera!

LOVED this Canvas!

I loved the way this canvas turned out of Amy and Quentin so I had to stick it on here! Canvas Wraps are so fun and this one is YUMMY!

Sarah and Kassidy

I love the way these pictures turned out. This is my niece and her mom ( my sister ). They have been waiting for me to do their pictures very patiently so thanks guys:) It was cold outside but we did it anyway....and Kassidy even wanted to wear a skirt for part of it! Cold!! Kassidy is thirteen going on 20. I love the cute bug we found to take some shots by. Oh and thanks Kaela for coming and shooting with me...it was fun!

Where Have I been?

Okay so I feel so out of it! I haven't been feeling so hot this first trimester of being pregnant so the lack of pictures mainly stems from that. I have been shooting but for some reason sitting at my computer makes me slightly nauseous. I am nine weeks now so I am hoping this will all dwindle away within the next two weeks and I can have some fun shooting again! Anyone relate? It's weird the things that make you sick. Anyway....until then I am going to post a few pics of my December weddings to keep things interesting. And by the way Happy New Year. I am so excited for 09...who knows what it will bring right?

Suzi and Jon's Wedding Day

A couple Saturday's ago i went to Manti to shoot Jon and Suzi's wedding day. It was FREEZING however we survived it somehow.....I couldn't feel my fingers when we were done:) I think it was about 19 degrees. I am so happy to be posting again! I have enjoyed taking a break this December ( besides my weddings ) and I am looking forward to shooting two more weddings this week! Praying for some sunshine! Anyway I'm crazy busy with everything this month but I wanted to post something for this cute couple! Congrats you two! I hope you have defrosted:)

Im still Alive

I realize its been a while since I posted.....just to let you know I am trying to enjoy my December without going crazy! I have pictures to post but can't seem to find the time!! I will get there at some point....Just letting you know:)

just a note....

I am already booking shoots for spring! Let me know your date ahead of time and I'm more likely to have it available! Especially weddings! Send me and e-mail or give me a call! 801-787-8177

Amy and Quentin....Finally!

Thank You for being patient your pictures are beautiful! I can't pick a favorite! Love them!

Coming Soon......Amy and Quentin Formal Shoot

I am loving this picture.....Amy you look stunning my dear:) I am posting a whole bunch more later this afternoon but I had to give you a sneak peak of something!

Josh Murillo

Josh called me late Friday night needing head shots. We went early Saturday morning and took pictures! He is such an incredibly nice guy! So cute and sweet...he just got home from his mission. We got some way fun shots of him! Here's a bunch of my favorites! Lovin' the dark hair and eye's!











































Love the GQ look :)













Lovin' this last one! So cute!

So is this family cute or what! This is my friend Jill......she is also a photographer. She has awesome stuff! Checkout her website!
JTB PHOTO
We found a fun new place to shoot and had a blast trying to keep the kids ( and Husband ) happy:) These images are Straight out of the Camera but Jill is doing some way cute editing on them so check out her blog I'm sure they will be adorable!

Quentin and Amy

I know this is a huge post but these engagements turned out so cute! What a fun couple and adorable too! I have so many favorites I can't decide! Can't wait to do their wedding!

More for Lexi and Brennan

The Costello Boys

I had so much fun taking pics of these two cuties! They were so much fun! They both dance at Center Stage and are awesome! They were not scared of the camera at all! They knew exactly what to do! I kinda got camera happy and took......well......way too many pics:) I couldn't help it I was having so much fun! Hope you like this sneak peak guys! There are soooo many more I could'nt decide which ones to put on!


Chris ( I call him Chris Brown ) and Vince ( I call him Cutie Pie )






LOVE these two pics..........




I made them show me some moves!!!

Suzi's bridals.....

No Peeking Jon...HA HA I'll get you a password for my proof site ASAP so you can see more Suzie:) But here's a sneak peek:) By the way you are such a cutie!

Okay Just three more

I can't help it there is so many cute ones! AHHHHH!

Hot Tim

I LOVED THIS SHOOT! Tim you are one cute boy! He was so much fun and so cute! He's seriously model material so ladies........I asked him and he is single!
He knew how to dress and pose and dang his personality is adorable too!
We got so many HOT shots! Tim you are too cute!