the journal

Stories frozen in frames

the journal

“If you are planning that once a year camping trip, you might want to reconsider! You will have nothing but rain.” These were the words of the weather man who changed my weekend plans. Upset at first, considering my Dad and I had been planning this trip for over 3 months, we decided to take […]

It felt like Christmas morning! I was sitting up waiting anxiously by my window with hopes of spotting a certain someone… the UPS man. There he stood, tall and proud with his all brown uniform and that tiny box. I rushed to the door before he had a chance to knock, and signed that hard […]

“Do you realize they are always like this?” The maid of honor whispered to me during the first dance. “Like what?” I replied. “Every where they go they are always looking into each others eyes or holding hands, they are so in love!” She was right! Kimberly and Jordan have glowed with love for each […]

High school sweet hearts, and married at last! Tasha and Travis grew up in the mountains of Woodland Park, Colorado. They met in high school and soon found out they couldn’t get enough of one another. They both went on to study at Colorado University in Boulder, and before she knew it Travis was down […]

What a joy it was to be able to spend time with these two on one of the first beautiful days of Summer break! When I first met Hanni in Pottery class, she hinted that her boyfriend mightbe “popping the question” very soon. Well, needless to say…Valentine’s Day brought more than just chocolate for Hanni […]

What a fun Friday it was taking photographs of these two. I am not sure if I have ever laughed as much while shooting as I did with Haley and Andrew. I felt like a spy through my lens watching the joy and laughter of two friends in love. I am so thankful that my […]

Saturday I had the joy of photographing these two beautiful girls! I’ve known Julia for awhile and was thrilled when she called about photos of the twins. Is there anything on earth as sweet as a baby? Congratulations Jeff and Julia! You guys have a lovely double dose of sweetness!

I am so thankful for Holiday’s and how they have the ability to gather family. This is a photo of my new nephew, taken on Easter weekend. He is a good-looking fellow I must say! Happy Easter! ~Karina

Today just feels like Spring! Birds are singing… air is crisp, but there’s a warmth creeping in that wasn’t there before. Nothing makes me think of Spring like tulips. This flower seems to be a herald of warmer days to me, so in honor of this spring-like day enjoy a red tulip photo!

After today’s random rain storm, the cloudy skies offered the perfect lighting for portraits. I went straight to my old house and enjoyed taking photo’s of a beautiful lady, she also happens to be my maid of honor and ‘wing woman’! I can’t stop smiling at this photograph! Thanks for looking! ~Karina