Personal Branding and Business Portraits for Amanda Acker
Spring and Summer mini sessions in Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park.
I had a very inspiring client whose story I’d like to share. Coming from a past of drug abuse, homelessness, and being a formerly incarcerated person, Amanda Acker has broken through and was able to let the good things into her life. Amanda is now on a mission to inspire and motivate people who have had a difficult past. Her core message is that we are stronger than we think and can have the life we imagine regardless of our past.
High School Senior Portraits for Morgan Snyder
Spring and Summer mini sessions in Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park.
Morgan wanted a variety of portraits to choose from for the yearbook and to make her senior year special. Mellon Park is beautiful in any season and Morgan got it all with the colorful flowers, warm weather and a bright sunny day.
High School Senior Portraits for Colin Elias, a baseball player
“Thank you for the amazing job you did on Colin’s senior album! You are such a talented photographer and I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! It was wonderful to work with you and your creativity!"
~ Judy Elias, Colin’s mother
High School Senior Portraits for Brooke Menzock
“The photos are gorgeous. Brooke really likes your attention to detail."
~ Stephanie Menzock, Brooke’s mother
Album for Zachary Elkin - High School Senior Portraits at family Home and Gardens
“Zack’s pictures turned out great!”
~ Erin Centofanti, mother
Album for Josephine Reiter - High School Senior Portraits at Phipps Conservatory
“I think the pictures are just beautiful, thank you! I’m so glad we have them to mark this particular moment in time. I’ll look forward to receiving the album.“
~ Leah Givelber, mother
Album for Heavyn Kerr - High School Senior Portraits with a Horse
“I fell in love with so many of the photos” ~ Heavyn Kerr
“Absolutely beautiful.” ~ Mary Ann Kerr, mother
High School Senior Portraits for Luke Miller
“THANK YOU, thank you!! My son’s photos are nothing short of spectacular! Her farm is a place of respite for me and both my boys, and it was clearly a phenomenal backdrop.”
~ Mary Shannon Brady, mother
“These are great - thank you Karina”
~Kevin Miller, father
Album for Erina Fortune - High School Senior Portraits at Mellon Park
Senior portraits for beautiful Erina from Pine-Richland High School who recently learnt that she got into the LECOM Early Acceptance program! Now she is ready to enjoy her college life without worrying about taking MCAT, sending application to medical schools or even interviews. Congratulations! What an achievement!
Halloween Session for Alena and Aekam
Halloween is my favorite holiday in the fall. This time I met two very friendly ghosts who didn’t mind posing for the camera. ))
Studio Portraits for Erin Bestic
“Love them! Thank you so much!”
~ Erin Bestic
Rebecca’s Family Mini-session
“Beautiful. Thank you so much.”
- Katie G.
Bushra and Saad - wedding portraits
“Thank you they turned out really nice!” ~ Bushra H.
Bushra and Saad, congratulations on your wedding, and best wishes for a happy life together! It’s been an honor to capture your portraits. May the love and devotion you share today grow stronger every year.
Sarah’s Family Portraits
Most photographers offer a rain date in case the weather isn’t ideal for perfect sunset photos. What if your family’s schedule is so packed that there’s no space for an alternative date and it’s pouring with rain on the shoot date despite all “sunny” weather forecasts? I have a whole collection of photoshoots when we seriously considered postponing the session, then went ahead regardless of the “lemons” the universe gave us and made beautiful, bright, and colorful portraits just because we felt like it.
Gulmira’s 2nd Birthday Photos
This precious feeling when your clients like your images so much that they order a whole album that will look fantastic on their shelf.
I’m really glad that Azamat and Nuriza trusted me with documenting this precious milestone in their family’s life.
Happy 2nd birthday, Gulmira! I look forward to seeing you grow into a breathtaking beauty.
Wedding in the Rain - Alyssa and George
“Thank you so much for shooting our wedding!”
~ Alyssa B.
Diane’s Family Mini-Session
“Our shoot was scheduled on a bit of a dreary day, and a few of our subjects just weren't feeling it. Karina was well prepared, upbeat, and she really listened and made the shoot fun. When she sent proofs, I was floored. So bright and happy! I wanted them all, but we ended up choosing about half. Excellent experience - thank you!!”
- Diane H.
Carol and William’s 55th Wedding Anniversary
I love photographing extended family sessions as I strongly believe that grandparents play a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren.
Alima’s Family Session
“Karina is full of amazing ideas and if you are not sure what to do for your photo session, she will give you clear guidelines and suggestions so you won’t be lost.“
-Alima H.
Jumpin’ for Joy in the Snow
Why else are snow days great for besides playing snowballs all day instead of school? If you have a dog that hikes with you every day, like Joyka does with me, such days offer a welcome break from scrubbing all that mud from your dog and your hiking boots. Actually, you can even use that old granny’s method of winter rug cleaning on your dog. Make your pup roll in the snow and then brush it all off. Believe me, Joyka’s coat gets a couple shades lighter after such treatment.