What my clients are saying

I needed new photographs for public-facing members of my team and needed their personality to show. I searched through dozens of websites for local photographers, but Karen’s previous work demonstrated the very style I was searching for! Communication with her is rapid and thorough, and she was more than accommodating to my changing needs leading up to the day of our shoot. Karen is also genuinely fun to be around, and that brings out the best in subjects. Her turnaround time exceeded my expectations. She is my preferred photographer moving forward.

  Jeff Chastain | Marketing & Communications Director | Antique Brick & Block

I hired Karen for a campaign in our Northwest Arkansas market because I was impressed with her work. She recently did a head shot of one of our top executives for a local publication and her attention to detail was super impressive. Karen has a great ability to adapt during a shoot. If something goes wrong, or just an unexpected challenge, she’s great at adapting quickly. For this project, Karen didn’t just meet, but she exceeded our expectations – our photos were beautiful. The lighting was perfect. She took time to work with us on the setup so that our ad copy flowed nicely and everyone looked their best. If you want the best possible quality, you should hire Karen.

Amy Meins | Vice President for Marketing & Communications | Colliers Arkansas

I hired Karen on a recommendation from a professional colleague whom I trust and he was 100% correct!! Karen is very professional and moves at a pace I like and that's to get the project done in a timely manner. Karen came to my home for the photo shoot and got to work setting up several different looks and locations. She made me laugh and I needed that because I found out a smile is difficult for me without laughing. On top of that fact, she is a very nice person. We will work together again!!

Scott Thomas Smith | Adkins & Associates Real Estate 

My company needed drone and ground video and photos to document a milestone installation at one of our construction sites located in Arkansas. I was struggling to find a photographer because the location was in a remote part of Arkansas, and one of my colleagues recommended Karen. Karen was incredibly organized and did a fantastic job assembling a photography team to meet our needs. She and her team were thorough, communicative, and flexible when rainy weather caused last-minute schedule changes. The media was all beautifully shot, and Karen was wonderful to work with.

Creative Services Specialist for an engineering, procurement, and construction firm based in Louisiana.

I have known Karen for many years, and she has done work for me in the past. Her work is excellent, and I know that she will deliver a product that far exceeds my expectations. In fact, her work gets better every year. She treats every client like they are the most important person in the room; she spends time talking through the process and works to support her clients so that they feel comfortable and secure in what is happening around them. Karen always exceeds my expectations – her work is fabulous, and she is timely in providing the final product. She works with her clients to make sure they get a product that far exceeds their expectations. Karen is a talented and dedicated artist; her work is second to none and she will never disappoint you. I highly recommend Karen for your next project.

Bryan Day | Executive Director at Port of Little Rock

Karen was the right choice for my updated head shot. Karen and her team were fun, easy-to-talk to, made me feel comfortable. They put me ease right from the get go! I don’t prefer taking solo photos and they could tell I was a bit uptight in the beginning. Before I knew it, she was capturing incredible shots of me. Karen is a true professional who notices every detail down to the placement of a necklace or the flip of an earring in the photos. She goes above and beyond to make sure the client is happy with the product. She is simply the best. The lighting, the backgrounds, the attention to detail, the adjusting of the chin or tilt of the head…it all makes a big difference in the final product and Karen is a true professional and has a keen eye for what works and is able to adjust on the fly to achieve the best possible results.

Andrea Morris | Strategic Account Lead at Merck Animal Health

A prior employer hired Karen to shoot the leadership team, so when I needed updated headshots and portraits shots for personal use, I was excited to reach back out to her. Karen identified the perfect place for my outdoor shots (even though it was winter time!) and was willing to work with my schedule…even on a Saturday! The photos turned out great and I really appreciated the fast turnaround. Karen is great to work with and delivers a professional product on time!

Karama Neal | Principal, Neal Firm

I was involved with a project that featured Karen’s work for a local publication and really liked what she did so we hired her for our project. Karen is very attentive to every detail and works hard to get the best photographs possible. Karen also has a great personality to go with her photography skills. Karen would be excellent to hire because of her ability to take great photographs and how she goes about taking them.

Grady E. Harvell | President | W&W AFCO Steel, Little Rock, Arkansas

I decided to hire Karen because of her impressive list of business and community leaders that chose her to create their new look. It did not take long for me to realize that Karen knows exactly what she is doing which made me feel at ease and confident and you can see that in the final product. Quit trying to save a buck by going the DIY (do it yourself) route. We all can tell you went DIY and they look bad. Hire Karen!

John Bridges | Executive Director | Arkansas State Employees Association

I had a pleasure of working with Karen on a series of photo shoots for one of our agency’s clients. I was looking for someone who was versatile and particularly good with people and portraiture, as the project I was working on involved testimonials from real people. I definitely liked Karen’s photography style, her versatility and responsiveness. And her price range fit our budget!

Once we were on location working together, I was also impressed with Karen’s working style. She listens to an art director’s input while proactively offering her own ideas. She is very personable and caring which put our models at ease, every one of whom has never been a professional model/actor. From toddlers to senior citizens, Karen was able to capture candid moments and more formal shots of them that communicated their personality without looking overly staged. We had to work alongside a video crew, which complicated our effort, but Karen patiently worked around them and captured the shots we needed.

Karen is definitely a true professional, willing to take on any photographic challenge and be a team player – I highly recommend her for any project in need of excellent photography!

Lyuba Bogan | Senior Art Director | CJRW 

We were looking for a photographer who could execute our vision of fresh, modern headshots. Karen’s work in her online portfolio drew us in and aligned with what we were seeking. She was very responsive and attentive to detail when we reached out to her. Karen made sure every detail was taken care of. She worked with us through all the steps from booking, what to wear, what to expect, and she was very professional and warm. Our expectations were exceeded! The photo set up and session was high-end and felt very cutting edge. We felt like we were in great hands. Karen’s approach to making people look and feel their best shines through her work.

Kathryn Rogers | Chief Financial & Administrative Officer | ICM of Arkansas

I reached out to Karen for a quick turnover project I was working on after finding her contact information on American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).

Karen was detailed, organized and very professional throughout the entire process of scheduling the photo shoot with us and she delivered images that were exactly what my team was looking for. When I first looked over the photos from the shoot, they all looked absolutely AWESOME! They were perfect for our needs, and I was excited to share them with my team. Could not recommend Karen enough for your next project!

Savannah Farrington | Junior Account Executive | G&S Business Communications.

 I hired Karen based on her vibrant and colorful portraits seen on her website. Her style of photography seemed to be a great fit for our publications. The best thing about working with Karen is her professionalism. She is very easy to work with and very accommodating. You should hire Karen because you will get high quality work, from a consummate professional.

Cara Bernstein | Managing Photo Editor | Woman's World & First for Women Magazines

Karen is an extremely gifted photographer with a keen eye to detail and composition. Her lighting skills are superb, and her relaxed demeanor puts her photography subjects at ease immediately. Karen works very hard to not only meet, but exceed her clients’ expectations.

David Avery | Vice President - Corporate Affairs at Windstream

I hired Karen on the recommendation of a good friend to do some professional photographs and head shots. Karen is very easy to work with, as well as extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have had professional photographs in the past and was not pleased with the results. I would have to say that I am rather particular. Karen met and exceeded my expectations with her lovely work.

Dr. Constance J. Crisp, MD | BodyLogicMD of Little Rock

I have hired Karen twice for totally different photo projects. The first was for an outdoors family photo session, and the second was for professional head shots. It is difficult to think of one quality that best describes Karen because she has so many good ones! She is a perfectionist, takes pride in her work, is reliable, and trustworthy. I can assure you will receive incredible photographs!

Holly Trotta, DNP, APRN | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

I first heard about Karen from Brent Birch, the Executive Director of the Little Rock Tech Park. I saw the pictures that she produced for that project and thought they were amazing so I bought some for our website to show off all the furniture we did in that building. Karen is very easy to work with and is open to doing whatever shot I think would show off what we do the best. I am very proud of our project portfolio page on our website. Karen’s photos really make us look good. If visual presentation is important to you and promoting yourself and/or your business then you need to invest in a great photographer and I would highly recommend Karen. She will make you, your people and your product look better than you ever thought possible.

On a side note: The first time I saw Karen, I was walking down Main Street downtown and I saw a lady with a camera on a tripod across the street from the Tech Park. She wasn’t taking pictures, she was just sitting there waiting for the sunlight to be just right for the shot. It was on a Sunday afternoon. That’s taking pride in your work.

Chris Ceratto | President, Evo Business Environments

My organization has hired Karen several times and will continue to do so based on her high standards for creativity, communication, and all-around professionalism. She got in touch with the photo subject promptly to schedule a session, and the subject had a wonderful time. Karen’s photos were beautiful and fit our own high standards for our magazine. We look forward to working with her again.

Magazine editor for a national publication in heath care.

At first, I was looking for a local Little Rock photographer to cover an assignment, but Karen impressed my team and I so much, that we’ve proceeded to hire her for projects all over the country.
Karen brings an enthusiasm to her work that is matched by her top notch results. I’ve hired her for dozens of assignments over the last 3-4 years, and my team and I have been extremely happy with her results each and every time. Karen is an extremely talented photographer, who is thorough and provides a quick turn around on images. I’ve hired her for assignments all over the country and will continue to do so!

Brian Roth | Director of Production | Milken Family Foundation

Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners frequently hires Karen to keep our employee photos up to date. She is able to come to our office and is very flexible when it comes to scheduling. She makes our employees feel comfortable getting their photos taken and produces quality images. Karen is a talented photographer and kind person. I would not hesitate to hire Karen for any future projects.

Desini Nave | Marketing Director | Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners

Karen came highly recommended, which wasn’t a surprise because I’ve known her for years and long respected her work. We worked together at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and knew she would be an excellent choice. She is dependable, responsive, offers a personal touch, and it’s obvious she cares deeply about the quality of her product.

Seth Blomeley | Communications and Policy Director | Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.

I met Karen when another photojournalist referred her to me, which is a compliment in itself. They were colleagues at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Most of my work with Karen involves head shots of new hires for my client. She is very flexible in scheduling and does a terrific job of making people feel comfortable and goes to great lengths to make them look good! She’s not only an accomplished photographer — she also makes award-winning salsa!

Yvonne McLaughlin | McLaughlin Consulting

Karen came highly recommended as a portrait photographer with excellent photojournalism skills. We needed both – and we got them with Karen. She captured candids, action shots and close up portraits of life inside the walls of a children’s hospital. Her images have graced the covers of our magazines and raised thousands of dollars for us.

She listens. Karen takes the time to ask questions about the project. She integrates herself into your team seamlessly by listening to your needs, your wants and the ultimate purpose for the photography. I feel involved in decisions and am a valued partner in every moment of the photo shoot. As a result, she delivers an exceptional product every time.

Karen is a very talented photographer, but she is also a wonderful people person. I’ve watched her put nervous parents at ease and charm the pants off difficult doctors. She brings out the best in her subjects with her warm personality.

     Jennifer Cobb Pyron | Director of Communications & Planning | Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation

Karen is an abundantly talented photographer who is set apart from others in her field by her professionalism and personable manner. Her direct, yet affable, demeanor lent itself to an efficient photo shoot, and our results were outstanding. She is someone who understands the difference between getting the shot that you think you want - and getting the shot that you actually need - and she puts in the work to make that happen.

Chris Danforth, | Director of Marketing and Technology | Restoration Eye Care

I’ve worked with a lot of good photographers over the years. They would be great at taking a photo, as long as I provided precise instructions on exactly what I wanted. With Karen, I need only tell her the concept I am trying to portray. From there, she will begin to seek out the right photo to match my needs, often without me even being there.

Karen has great instincts. She can help you find a photo or angle for your project that you may have never even considered.

     Nathan Pittman | Communications Director | Southern Bancorp

I needed a professional head shot quickly.. The whole process was just so smooth. Karen explained that she does not have a studio and works strictly on location. At first, I was a little wary to let someone into my home before meeting them, but I was astounded as to how skilled, professional, and accommodating that Karen was. I honestly couldn’t believe how well the pictures turned out and can honestly say this was the first picture of myself that I’m very proud of. I will definitely only use her going forward with any pictures I need.

Taylor Arnold | Student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

If you hire Karen, you can rest assured that she will bring an intense focus to the project. She will work tirelessly to ensure you get the shots that you need.

     Jeff LeMaster | Director of Communications and Marketing | Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

She is organized and has a great eye for what looks good on camera. She exceeded my expectations.

      Lindsey Binz | Owner/Designer | Lindsey Binz Home Company