We want to wish all of our clients and friends a Blessed Holiday and Prosperous New Year! 

The studio will close on December 15th but check back after the first of the new year when we will unveil our newest exclusive product, original hand drawn graphite portraits, along with a video tour of the studio and a new look for our blog.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mingle with friends while sipping champagne and shopping the fabulous wares of our amazing vendors! Great gift ideas  include half-off portrait session gift certificates, unique custom jewelry, hand-made frames, and fabulous home decor, furniture and accessories from our feature vendor Greenberg Interiors.

Phil Greenberg will be there will present a fabulous “how to” series on hanging artwork and creating interesting vignettes around your home.  Fine Artist Elise DeGemmis will exhibit her breathtaking artwork and showcase our newest exclusive product, original hand drawn graphite portraits. A portion of all sales will go to our favorite charity, Flashes of Hope,  benefiting children battling cancer and other life threatening illness.  Photographers, clients and friends of Karen Carey Photography are all invited. Hope to see you there! xo Karen

In order to garner your support for Flashes of Hope, Karen Carey Photography is offering a COMPLIMENTARY portrait session as a thank you for your donation of any amount to the Philadelphia Chapter of Flashes of Hope  before 11/11/11!!  All you have to do to participate is call the studio (610.584.1799),  schedule your portrait session *date and time, then follow the link above. Choose your donation amount and select “Philadelphia” in the drop down box. Forward a copy of your receipt to our inbox  and your session is our gift to you! It is that simple.

*Subject to availabilty. Reasonable restrictions apply. Call for details. 610.584.1799

Flashes of Hope is a nonprofit organization that changes the way children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses see themselves through the gift of photography. As a participating studio, we have been privileged to photograph over 100 children and will continue our efforts until every child is cured. We need your help to make it happen. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT to view the slideshow & celebrate the children.

view slideshow A Flashes of Hope portrait is much more than a picture on the wall. It’s an indescribable treasure that forever preserves the grace, dignity and beauty of each child.
Make a difference today. Make a donation.

If you are flexible, patient, interested in the photo shoot experience, and have a camera-friendly child who fits into the age groups we are looking for, please consider sending us a very recent picture of your little one. We are also on the lookout for fashionista Moms, so include a picture of yourself too! Clients of Karen Carey Photography need not send a photo, just confirmation that you would like your child considered for the shoot.

RESPOND TO: kcareyprophoto@msn.com

]]> http://www.karencareyphotography.com/blog/2010/05/10/simply-summer-2010/feed/ 2 http://www.karencareyphotography.com/blog/2009/10/28/thank-you/ http://www.karencareyphotography.com/blog/2009/10/28/thank-you/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:41:19 +0000 Karen http://www.karencareyphotography.com/blog/2009/10/28/thank-you/ A very special thank you to all who supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the 40 Under 40 Portrait Project.  Our Courage Night Event and Portrait Marathon were a huge success!!

We had a great turn out, despite weather set backs, and will continue to host shows and events in the coming months.  Thank you to Faith and Hope Boutique, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Young Survivors Coalition, and all of the magnificent models who continue to inspire me daily. Our next venue will be the “Tickled Pink- Teens for the Cure Event” at the Comcast Center in Philadelphia on November 20th, 2009.  Please come out to see the show and celebrate the beauty, grace and courage of all of the survivors~ while we fight together to find a cure!

Top left: My wonderful assistant Courtney  – Top right: Jeannie and Bonnie (models and owners of Faith and Hope Boutique

Bottom left: My Awesome Mom – Bottom middle: dedication table – Bottom right: Great friend and supporter, fellow photog RobinT

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It is my honor to present the “40 under 40″ Breast Cancer Project, a powerful portrait series celebrating young women in battle and triumph over breast cancer.

For over a year, I have been working with Faith and Hope Boutique on this compelling series of portraits that celebrate the beauty, grace and courage of 40 women diagnosed with breast cancer under age forty.  The work is garnering national attention with inclusion in the prestigious Women in Photography 2008 exhibit, and nods in Rangefinder Magazine and The Photo Review.  You can read about the project here and  view a slideshow of the work here.  (note: some nudity)

You are invited to attend the opening of the exhibit at our Courage Night Event October 7th, 2009.  (Download your invitation)

Following the opening reception, the show will hang October 11th through October 29th at Photo612 Gallery in Haddon Heights, NJ as part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign.  The exhibit will travel throughout the year culminating with a book project, currently in production.

In honor of the event, our studio is hosting a “Portrait Marathon” offering 40 portraits in 4 days for only $40!  Please come out and support the courageous women who participated in this important project and help us raise money for Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure.

I am very excited to be working with this dynamic team of talented professionals who share a common goal of providing exceptional client service and a unique artistic approach to every event.  My wedding photography services will be offered exclusively through the boutique with a limited number of 2009 dates available.

To kick off the new partnership, La Petite Fluer will host a mini-engagement portrait event at the boutique on Sunday March 22nd.  For more information or to schedule a bridal package consultation visit the La Petite Fleur website or call 215-576-1814.