Kari’s Musings About Photography

…starts today.  I haven’t been in years, but I do remember going as a kid with my folks.  Back then, I loved to spend as much time as possible in the rabbit barn admiring all of the bunnies.  I’m guessing it would be the same if I went back today.  I also vaguely remember seeing Pat Boone, one of my mom’s favorites, on the main stage.

I recently rediscovered this photograph of me at the fair with my mom as we’re admiring my second place win, or should I say the photographer, Bob Benson’s, second place win.  I’d say every portrait of me from birth through K-5 was made by Bob Benson.  I’m not sure what happened to him, but I sure treasure his work.

It may be difficult to see clearly, but in this photograph I am eating a lemon with a smile on my face.  In many ways that could be a metaphor for some challenging points in my life.  Grin and bear it, I suppose.

Someday, I’ll actually remember to check out the Fair website early enough to enter a photograph of my own, but until then, I’m happy to have been exhibited there way back in the day.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing some great friends for their annual family portrait.  What I like best about doing sessions like these is getting to see the family dynamics in action.  Everyone has their own agenda and personality, but in the end, all of that shows through in the photographs taken.

I’m not quite done processing them all, but here are a few of my instant favorites.

If you’re considering getting the family together before the Seattle summer (completely) fades, and want to document the occasion, please contact me.  You can learn more about my pricing and services on the main KQP website.  Capturing moments like these is what I do.  Cheers.