The Taylor Family takes on Westerner Days | Red Deer Family Photographer
Ever since having a family of my own, photographing parents and their beloved little ones has taken on a whole new meaning. I love tagging along on little outings or just spending some time documenting everyday life. This session was a first though! Thanks so much for having me join you at the Westerner Days Fair Taylor fam, I am so totally in love your photos! I hope that you are as enchanted as I am!Would you ever get your family photos taken at the fair? If not, where would be your dream location?!
May your portraits age like a fine wine!
The truth is I don't want your portraits be that cheap pair of flip-flops that broke after one summer of use and then were carelessly tossed into the garbage. I want your portraits to be that favourite pair of leather boots. You know the ones! The ones that just make you feel so darn gooooooood everytime you put them on! I want them to hang proudly on your walls or rest lovingly on your coffee table. I want your portraits to make you smile every time you walk by that gallery wall or flip through the pages of your album. I am wildly aware that this will not work for everyone's taste and/or budget and that's ok, because these days there are an incredible amount of photography options to choose from. But for YOU, you know who you are..... you think less just might actually be more, you would rather have 10 stunning prints for your wall than 100s of files lost on a hard-drive. For you, I want to create something one-of-a-kind, something long-lasting. Seriously though, is it egotistical of me to want the photos I take to be the ones handed down to your great-grandchildren? I imagine that they will lovingly look through them, perhaps they will need to smooth out a crease from it being accidentally folded into the gutter of a book, or maybe the ink will be slightly faded from sitting on that sunny livingroom shelf, and they will wonder to themselves about what life was like all the way back in 2018 with all it's strange, beautiful moments and trends.
Outdoor Boudoir Marathon | Central Alberta Lifestyle Photographer
Calling all you adventurous and free-spirited souls!! ♥♥I am so excited to be hosting my first OUTDOOR BOUDOIR MARATHON in over 4 years! After some searching I have finally found the perfectly secluded meadow and forest to shoot in!!These sessions are so unique and absolutely stunning. I shoot in natural light and work with you to find natural poses where you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Basically it is my goal to capture beautiful, empowered and real moments.Packages are $395 and include:// pampering by my fantastic hair + makeup tem// delicious wine from Lacombe Wine Girl (Chateau Wine & Spirits)// 60 minute coached lifestyle photography session with Karmen// private online gallery// 6 stunning fine-art 5x7 prints in a beautitful clutch// print, digital and album options available a la carte// pre-shoot consult available by request.We love women of all shapes, sizes and colours.Limited availabilty.Want to book? Any questions?! Feel free to comment below or email me at karmen@kmeyerphotography.com. I am also posting regularly in the Facebook Event, check it out for lot's more info and pictures. I can't wait to hear from you!!
Badlands Mini Session | Alberta Lifestyle Photographer
Guys it is happening! And I am so darn excited. Sessions will take place on July 28 + 29 and they are open to pretty much anyone! So if you have been wanting a Style Session, Maternity Session, Family Session, Boudoir Session or Couples session just shoot me an email or comment below! Session are limited ♥
MINI SESSION PACKAGE $175:30 minute coached photo session in the Drumheller Badlands with Karmenprivate online viewing gallery5 beautiful photos digitally delivered
P.S. My portrait sessions normally start at $350, so grab this awesome deal while you can ♥
P.P.S. Many of you may have noticed that I have no longer been shooting family sessions. BUT I will be taking family sessions for these badland minis!
The Purge! Capsule Wardrobe Update #2
Hey Guys, it's been a while since the last time I posted about my capsule wardrobe and actually quite a lot has happened!! Let me fill ya in.I purged my closet.... and it was AMAZING!! I am a person that easily feels overwhelmed by clutter, so having so much more space in my closet has been kind of fantastic. And, honestly, I had so many clothes in there that didn't even come close to fitting or were just so far from my style (like from high school, freaking high school you guys) that made it really hard to find the clothing that actually fit!The picture below shows my king size bed absolutely covered in clothes. Not pictured is a chair full of maternity clothes and my naked daughters trying everything on in the thrift pile 😂. Haha it was out of control!
I spent an entire rainy afternoon sorting through this big pile of clothes and listening to Oldies (as one does). I was quickly reminded that as much as I hate clutter, I hate waste! And I really love re-porpusing old things. I toyed with a few ideas, but in the end I decided that there was just too much stuff for me to keep around the house. (And the last thing I need right now is another project lol.) So I sold a few things, and the rest I will be sending to my sisters and the thrift store. I also put away all my winter and hot summer clothes. This left me with just under 50 items including pants, shirts, tanks, sweaters and dresses. And so far it has been great! While I don't totally love a lot of these clothes, I have committed to sticking with them for the spring season so that I can make sure that this capsule wardrobe is really something I want to follow through on, and to sort of figure out what pieces I need to make this a fully functioning wardrobe that I adore.I have to admit, this process has already shown me that less can really, truly be more. And it has been surprisingly fun! I have actually cleaned out the girls and the entryway closets out as well! (up next linens!). Wowzer, look at me being all domestic!!! Hahaha, but I think what truly is the most surprising part of this exercise so far is that I have actually been wearing more variety! Who would have thought! 
I have also been doing more research on responsibly made clothing and have come across some of the most wonderful small (and big) businesses in the process. I ended up ordering from a lovely woman in California, who hand makes the most wonderful linen dresses to order. She recently did a collaboration with a fantastic YYC educator and I just couldn't resist the sale! I actually had been eyeing her beautiful dresses before I even started my capsule wardrobe (WIN!). I also ordered a bathing suit from a rad company I have been following on Instagram for quite some time. Thankfully my patience paid off and I managed to get it on sale as well! (High-five!) 
I just LOVE that I can totally get behind these brands and actually feel like I know the women running them. I have come across some other really promising shops but will wait to share them until I feel confident that they are awesome.So now it's your turn! What do you think of this whole capsule wardrobe thing? Do you know of any great responsible brands? Have you ever considered where your clothes come from before? Is there anything else you would like to know?Once again, thanks so much for listening to me ramble on about something completely unrelated to photography. Keep being awesome!!Warmly,Karmen
Diane {sneakpeek} | Edmonton & Red Deer Boudoir Photographers
Diane I am so, so glad you came down for the shoot. It was WAY TO MUCH FUN, not only are you totally beautiful but you were up for anything! Climb on some trees??... sure, sit in this mud??.... you bet. And I think it really paid off, some of your images have become my favorites and I cannot wait to share the rest with you. Hope you love your sneakpeek! ENJOY!!Truly,Karmenp.s. Diane is a very talented photographer herself! You can check out her work HERE.
Session: Red Deer {outdoor} Boudoir MarathonLocation: Rural LacombeHair & MUA: the VERY talented Heather RodenburgPhoto Assistant: Jo Rodenburg
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Karyn {a sneakpeek} | Edmonton & Red Deer Boudoir Photographers
Karyn! Your sneakpeek is finally here, and might I say that you are insanely beautiful. SERIOUSLY! It was so great working with you, I hope you love your sneakpeek. ENJOY!!Truly,KarmenSession: Red Deer {outdoor} Boudoir MarathonLocation: Rural LacombeHair & MUA: the VERY talented Katelyn Hodgson {Copper Lane Hair Studio}Photo Assistant: Jo Rodenburg
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