BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Ahhhh Christmas.We count down the days and anxiously lament how long it’s taking to get here – and then in the blink of an eye, it’s over.I can’t believe it’s over already. Christmas this year was both wonderful and challenging (but heavier on the “wonderful” side of the scale).In fact, I’ve described our Christmas to...
This is the 11th year in a row that I’ve answered this exact set of questions looking back at the year that is quickly slipping away & looking forward to the new year that is upon us! It’s really incredible to look back now over the past decade and read what I was most proud of,...
Family Portrait by Ellen at Lasting Memories by Ellen. Merry Christmas!!From our family to yours –Hoping your day is filled to the brim with magic, sparkle, and utter delight!Love,Kara, Derrick, Braelynn, & Leander oh my, have things changed over the years!2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Happy 9 year anniversary of me sitting down and writing a “traditional” Christmas letter! I’m not sure if this officially makes me an old lady or not, but I refuse to give this up. In a day and age where it seems people slip further and further from the “traditions” of the past, this is...
Christmas morning – the most magical culmination of so much preparation and anticipation.If your kids are anything like mine, they are counting down the days until Christmas morning.And, if you’re anything like me, you are working hard to make Christmas morning as magical as possible. Personally, I think that Christmas morning is the most challenging...
Hi! I'm Kara!
Welcome to my blog!
I am a full time engagement & wedding photographer based in Irwin, PA & I love to write!
I blog about 3 main topics:
•the beautiful love stories that I capture with my camera
•our adventures visiting different amusement parks for my husband's YouTube channel
•and the every day, crazy life as a family of 4.
I'm so thankful you've found your way here!
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