Matt and Megan connected with each other when Megan had a college class assignment and needed to interview a graduate in the field. What started out as a homework project turned into a such a sweet relationship, and I’m sure they will always remember that finance class as it changed their lives. They both live […]

Just spend even a few minutes with Evan and Abby, and you’ll quickly see that they are incredibly in love and such a perfect pair. Their engagement was a whirlwind – only a week and half! But their sweet, intimate wedding at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs was a joyful celebration of their […]

Tricia and I met in an online photography class years ago, and it has been so fun following each other’s lives from far away, learning and growing in photography, and watching our kids get bigger and bigger! She and her family live hours away from me, but when they had plans to be nearby, we […]

I’m so excited to share Andrew and Michelle’s wedding with you! I met them over hot chocolate a few months ago and fell in love with their story. Even though their families have known each other for years, they didn’t actually start dating until a year ago when her sister married one of his best […]

Charleston quickly won my heart with its pastel houses, Spanish moss, and cobblestone streets, and I loved getting to meet Ashley, Matt, and their three girls at Waterfront Park. I was amazed that this downtown park was just steps from the bustling city life as well as the ocean. It had incredible views of the […]

It was the perfect spring evening for a family session at Cox Arboretum in Dayton! The flowers were blooming and smelled absolutely amazing. The sun gave us that unbeatable magical evening glow as it set through the trees. And most importantly Cassidy, Adam, and Bennett were so much fun! Bennett swung through the air like […]

Motherhood can be beautiful, messy, exhausting, funny, and most of all worth it! With Mother’s Day in a couple weeks, I can’t think of a better time to celebrate and honor all the amazing, strong mamas out there. And so, I’m sharing 35 Photos of mothers that have inspired me and allowed me the privilege […]

Julia and Caleb are one of those couples that you immediately see that they are meant to be together. They first met at church, where he is the music pastor, when she wanted to join the choir. As soon as Caleb saw her, he knew that he wanted to get to know her more. He […]

Senior year is such an exciting and busy time – final projects and papers, college applications, and school events! It was so fun getting to know Sarah more during her Senior Session! She is musical and has been involved theater performances since she was younger, which is incredible. And just as amazing is that she […]

This week I’m celebrating 2 years since I launched Karen Schanely Photography! It has been such an honor and privilege to be invited into so many wonderful homes and families to capture such special moments! The past two years have also taught be SO much more than I could have imagined. Here are just 5 […]