2pm and the hunger pangs are hitting. I've been editing and emailing all morning. Grocer across the street. I pick up a steak, mushrooms and salad fixins. From market to plate in 10 minutes. Giddy up. I've been seeing a health coach for the last 5 months. The fabulous...
I LOVE baggage ... emotional baggage. I mean, who doesn't love a Louis Vuitton or Michael Kors bag? Am I right? But that's not what we’re talking about. Let's get real. The real YOU. So to state the obvious, I’m a commercial portrait photographer. But what may not be...
Being a photographer and an entrepreneur, I’m constantly reading up and studying to stay sharp. There’s always something new to uncover about the field, my clients and myself. I just recently got hooked on Tim Ferriss’s podcast featuring an interview of the creator of...
Ah, there's so much to be said about color! Whether you've been following us for years or are just starting to get into what makes us tick over here at Karjaka Studios, you may have noticed a sudden influx of color. We've received quite a few questions relating to...
Everyone has their morning ritual. For many of us, coffee is the kick starter for the day. Whether you enjoy a black cup, a latte of sorts or go the full monty with the pour over, chances are there's a good story to your routine. Director of Coffee at Kinship Coffee...
Happy New Year! Can you believe we're already halfway through January 2017? Before we start moving forward, we'd like to take a moment and say thanks for an amazing 2016! Whether you've gotten into the studio, on location or kept up with us on social media, THANK YOU!...
While no two photo shoots are the same, there’s a basic outline that goes into each session. From portrait, to scene, and everything in between, here’s what to expect when in preparing to get in front of my lens. There are three stages to this journey. Stage 1:...
Stylish composer, electroacoustic artist, sound designer, technologist and all around brilliant guy, Nick Nelson and I met up one Fall afternoon over a bourbon and talked the about future. Well, maybe not the Future future, but the immediate future of creating a...
It's February and the month of Love is here! We thought we'd spice the blog up with a couples shoot of the lovely Liana and Anthony. Couples portraits and engagements are typically done out doors. Walking in the park, the beach, somewhere beautiful. It's rare that...
The Idea Portrait sessions with collaborators often start with the question, "Wouldn't it be great if we did..." or "What do you think of this idea..." For Amanda Deboer, the idea was, "What do you think of a Nordic look?" First thing that comes to mind, Vodka,...
