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CPR -Creative Photography Retreat Dallas July 23-25
June 30, 2009
CPR Dallas Event Information
Are you officially the unofficial photographer for all of your family and friends?
Then this event was made for you! I am happy to be teaching again at this year’s CPR!
Join us at the next CPR!
Where: CPR-Dallas
When: July 23-25, 2009
Cost: $395 per person (airfare and hotel not included)
Note: This course is for aspiring photographers - not professionals. My professional photographer’s workshop schedule for 2009/2010 will be posted in the “for pro photos” section of the blog. If you are an aspiring photographer from the Philadelphia area who will not be attending CPR Dallas, contact me for upcoming in-studio beginner workshop dates. 215-668-6168
What’s CPR all about?
CPR is about surrounding yourself with aspiring photographers like yourself while you learn from some of the industry’s most qualified professional photographers and inspirational scrapbook experts. CPR’s interactive classes will provide you with hands-on experience and “exposure” to top techniques for capturing everyday moments, creating priceless portraits, and making your photographs even better than ever.
Conquer your fears at CPR, Creative Photography Retreat, the groundbreaking photography event that combines photography techniques and the art of scrapbooking for a total creative experience! Taught by your favorite photography and scrapbooking professionals, you’ll experience two full days of “exposure” to top techniques for capturing everyday moments, creating portraits, and making your photographs better than ever. Registration closes tomorrow ~ Wednesday, July 1st. Register now!
behind the scenes
June 18, 2009
Some funny snaps that show the “behind the scenes” antics that go on during a shoot! Whatever it takes to get the job done!! LOL
joyful
May 27, 2009
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! -Henry van Dyke
Wow, couldn’t we all use a bit of immortal gladness today! I have sung this song in church many times, but never really took the time to truly listen to the words! As I write, I am thinking about what I have done today to make myself feel joyful and “unfolding my heart to the sun like a flower” seemed to have missed my “to do” list. No wonder being joyful today didn’t come so easily.
That’s the thing about joy, sometimes we expect the feeling of joy to just wash over us unconsciously~ and when it doesn’t happen, we miss out on the blessing. We need to seek out our joys in life! We need to make time to unfold our hearts to the sun and let the joy fill us up with the light of day. Get active in your quest for a joyful life! Go after it with great expectation and unwavering determination!! Joy is yours for the taking. Just look around and start celebrating your life one tiny joyful moment at a time.
Whether you are washing the dishes, paying your bills, or shuffling your kids off to school…seek joy while you do it! I am off to joyfully throw in another load of laundry before I head out to the studio for a joyful day of work! What are you going to do???
simply summer 2009
May 18, 2009
It’s that time of year folks! Memorial Day and the “unofficial” start of summer is only 1 week away! ONE WEEK! I better do some extra sit ups or something~ geesh! What the heck happened to spring?? And my spring training schedule… (Triathlon countdown 119 days YIKES!)
Reservations are now being taken for Simply Summer Beach Sessions so take a peek at your calendar and call immediately to reserve your date and time!! I have limited sessions available and several clients have already booked my southern NJ (Atlantic City and south) appointments. Just a few dates left in July. If you will be vacationing at the Jersey shore in July or August, now is the time to schedule!! This year I am also taking appointments for Long Beach Island throughout the Month of August with day trip options available. You can see a whole new gallery of beach photos on my new website!
The Surf’s officially up! Call 215-668-6168 today!
new website finally launched!
May 14, 2009
It is here! Finally! My newly designed website JUST LAUNCHED with a fresh new look and loads of new content and images! I have been working hard to bring it to life and I am so happy to get it LIVE and share it online with you!! It is the same address with a brand new vibe: www.KarenCareyPhotography.com
Please go visit and let me now what you think! Leave a comment or drop me an email! I would love to hear your feedback! 
happy mother’s day
May 10, 2009
“Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.”
Portraits with mom are a reminder that a mother’s love is unmatched by any other… Don’t let another year slip away. Schedule a portrait session this month with your children and you will receive a complimentary 5×5 leather keepsake album as my gift to you!! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! Call today 215-668-6168!!
mom-mom-mo
May 10, 2009
I can’t possibly let mother’s day pass without a post dedicated to my own amazing Mom!
Meet “Mo” (A.K.A “Mom-mom Mo” )
Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting my mom knows that her love of life and enthusiastic spirit is not only contagious, it is infectious!
She is a survivor and single mother who beat all of the odds raising myself and my three sisters on housekeeper’s wage. She gave up her own dreams and career to be there for us, taking jobs which allowed her to be available to her girls both before and after school. ( And sometimes that meant scrubbing floors!)
She refereed our cat fights, took us on shoe string adventures and called them “vacations”, and made sure that we never knew just how hard it was for her to manage it all. She never ever let us see her sweat! She white knuckled it through our teenage years and managed to get each of us off to college, despite our attempts to sabotage her plan. We gave a her a real run for her money, but somehow she managed to keep pace with us the entire way. It was not uncommon for my mom to chase one of us right out the front door and up the block wielding a hanger in her hand if we dared to fall out of line. (which I dared more than I would like to admit! LOL). She spent her entire life finding ways to “made things happen” and get the job done! She has always lived large and taught me to do the same. She is an is an amazing woman and I am so lucky to have her for my mom!
Nowadays, Mom-mom-Mo has mellowed quite a bit and spends most of her time playing with her nine grand kids. In the coming months you can find her in the surf on Long Beach Island, rolling in the sand and riding the waves like a teenager. She lives life with more enthusiasm and more zest than anyone I know. I am so grateful to be her daughter and to have her as a role model and constant source of inspiration! Her grand kids can’t get enough of her and call themselves the luckiest grand kids in the world!!
We love you Mom! Thank you for all that you do for us and for teaching us how to shine!
first holy communion
April 21, 2009
I was blessed with the opportunity to photograph an amazing young lady who clearly has not lost sight of the significance of her upcoming First Holy Communion. Her grace and beautiful spirit lit the church with the most glorious light. It was such a delight to get to know her and her family.
…needed to read this today.
Thanks june! Hope you are having a joyful day!
What a beautiful post! Thank you!