As a female entrepreneur with over 25 years of business experience in interior design and photography, I’ve been honored with the privilege of writing, teaching and speaking on my three favorite topics:
Leadership, Vision & Purpose!
I would love to speak at your next sales meeting, leadership retreat, or customer appreciation event. Let’s discuss how we can work together to design an empowerment event!
CURRICULA VITAE
Leadership Summit
Karen Carey is selected as keynote speaker at the Arbonne International Hope Nation Team Retreat in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (January 2019)
Suburban Life Magazine
Feature article Le Blue Goose Design Studio’s Success By Design (Sept 2020)
Powerful Woman of God Conference
Karen Carey participates as a platform presenter at the 2014 Annual Conference inspiring women to find and celebrate their place in the spotlight. (Sept 2014)
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)
Karen Carey and Mara Blom Schantz present a Platform Presentation at the 2013 National Convention (February 2013)
New Book on Amazon
Karen Carey publishes her second book, "In Her Glory" A Celebration of the Everyday Woman. Available on Amazon.com. (November 2013)
"In Her Glory" available here.
Design Aglow Magazine
features Karen Carey Photography in issue #5 The Success Issue: a compilation of articles, reviews, and inspiration from some of the country's most talented photographers (June 2008)
Exhibit
Two of Karen Carey's images "Buzz Cut" and "Survivor" receive recognition and inclusion in the prestigious Women in Photography International's 2008 juried exhibit. (September 2008)
"Survivor" - 2008 Women in Photography International Award Winner
"Buzz Cut" 2008 Women in Photography International Award Winner
Studio Makeover Project
Karen Carey teams up with Mara Blom Schantz to launch the THRIVE WORKSHOP Studio Makeover Project. (September 2012)
Flea Market Flip
Check out Season 7 Episode, Episode 6 where Karen Carey and Karin Wolfe do some Fashion Forward Flipping (Aug 2016)
Flea Market Flip Season 7 Episode 6 (2016)
Feature Stories
NBC Channel 10 News interviews Karen Carey about her inspiring portraits and volunteer efforts with Flashes of Hope at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (August 2007)
FOX Philly News interviews Karen Carey as part of series celebrating women entrepreneurs who are successfully balancing family and business. (August 2006)
ABC Channel 6 Action News features Karen Carey's newborn twins photograph and the image receives over a million follow up hits.
Professional Photographer Magazine
Feature article and interview titled: "I am me" about her definition of style and creating distinction in the photography market. (October 2011)
Feature article "A Four Step Creative Process" by Karen Carey. (September 2011)
Feature article and interview Karen Carey Industry Leader and "Champion of Film" (June 2007)
The American Society of Media Photographers
selects Karen Carey to be featured as one of the "BEST OF 2006" (May 2006)
Voted ASMP Best Photographers of 2006
Photographer's Cafe features Karen Carey in a spotlight article about working in a niche market and interviews her about her new studio. (November 2010)
The Photography Parlour interviews Karen Carey about her signature style and personal approach to portraiture. ( June 2010)
National Association Children's Photographers
NACPP interviews Karen Carey in a member spotlight article about how she has created a distinctive brand as a fine art photography studio. (February 2011)
Mom Inc. Daily Blog feature article Karen Carey in as his month's Designing Mom. (March2011)
Certified Photographer interviews Karen Carey as part of their new Book "31 Days to a better Photography Business." The feature peaked with the highest views in Certified Photographer Academy history. (October 2011)
Exhibit
A Decade of Images Two of Karen's images {ColdFeet" & "Kin"} receive recognition and inclusion in the prestigious Women in Photography International's 2010 Juried Exhibit. (June 2010)
"Kin" - 2010 Women in Photography International Decade of Images Award Winner
"Cold Feet " 2010 Women in Photography International Decade of Images Award Winner
Available on Amazon
Karen Carey and Mara Blom Schantz Publish "The Seven Steps to a Successful Portrait Photography Business." Available on Amazon.com.
"7 Steps to a Successful Portrait Photography Business" available here.
Flashes of Hope
Karen Carey joins Flashes of Hope, a national photography program that honors the unique life and memory of children with cancer. (2006 -2016)
Focus Philly Juried Exhibit
Exhibit at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia features Karen Carey's intimate portrait series of adolescent boy titled "Pre-Middleschool Syndrome" (January 2008)
Rangefinder Magazine for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International)
Rangefinder Magazine interviews Karen Carey for a feature article titled "Photolanthropy" about her desire to promote the welfare of others through her photography. (October 2009)
Daily Candy
Exclusive online newsletter features Karen Carey Photography in national editorial spotlight titles "No Flash in the Pan." (November 2008)
Parade Magazine
Feature article about Flashes of Hope includes interview of Karen Carey about her role in "Changing the Face of Cancer." (September 2007)
ASMP Board of Directors
Karen is elected to sit on the Philadelphia Chapter Board of Directors. (May 2007)
Focus Philly Juried Exhibit
University of the Arts in Philadelphia features Karen Carey's timeless portrait of candy shop owner titled "Mom and Pop's place" (January 2007)
"Mom and Pop's Place" Focus Philly Exhibit 2007
Exhibit
Karen Carey's whimsical and poignant portrait titled "Super Hero" receives recognition and inclusion in the prestigious Women in Photography International’s juried exhibit. (September 2007)
"Superhero" 2007 Women in Photography International Award Winner