I'm so excited to announce the launch of my NEW WEBSITE!!! It was time to for a new look so I'm thrilled to finally unveil it to you all! I'm not sure who's more relieved it's done, me or my husband. I've had this new site for months now but busy season hit and I had NO time to work on it. Finally, now that I'm taking this month and part of February to catching up on administrative to-do's that have been sadly neglected during busy season, I can complete (or at least attempt to complete) my long to-do list of business projects/plans. Wow, that was a major run-on sentence {shrug, wink}. Anyway check it out and let me know what you think!! Thanks for stopping by!! 
{Giving Is Awesome - Decision Time}
Thank you for the many powerful and moving stories you sent to me. This was truly a very hard and stressful decision. So difficult that I couldn't just choose one person/family to give this gift to, so I've selected two nominees. Even narrowing it down to two families was painful since every nominee had such inspiring, powerful and courageous stories. I hope to donate to some of the others at a later date. I'm currently in communications with the selected families and want to ensure I get their permission before sharing their names and stories on my blog. But as promised, I wanted to make a post about it this evening. Thank you again for taking the time to participate in this important project.
Merry Christmas! God Bless.
{Giving Is Awesome!}
You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.You know someone. I guarantee it. I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography - $1000 worth, to be exact. Whether it's an albums, prints for Grandma, a bunch of large prints...it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules: You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-home does not qualify as sincere financial need.) The nominee must reside in Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville or the Hartsville area. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well. Comment on this blog entry to let me know you've entered, and e-mail me the full story: kara@karamayphotography.com
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve...get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season - and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
Note: I can't take an credit for this idea my friend Kristen Kalp (www.essentialimagery.com) started the project , Giving Is Awesome (www.givingisawesome.com). She has such a big heart and literally gave me the wording. She's incredible!!
Thanks you!
Faded yesterday - tweaked as always ;-)
{fantastic finale to my 2008 sessions}
Whew...my 2008 photo sessions are officially done!! Now..... I have a ton of orders to process and packaging to do but after that, I can breathe and enjoy a little bit of time just before the holidays! This last session was so fun, another session I didn't want to end (so many ideas, so little time). I photographed Hayden last year, but this year I got his parents in on the session! I love it when clients let me go with my vision. Thankfully, 99% of my clients let me run with my ideas & vision for the session and this family was no exception. They were awesome to photograph - a gorgeous family. I couldn't decide what images to post so I'm posting a bunch. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
Below: faded yesterday conversion
Below - Vintage B&W
I can't help but admit that I LOVE the two pictures below. I asked Kate and Chad to kiss (PG) and here's Hayden's reaction....
