It could not have been a more amazing evening for a photo session with the Niland Family on Isle of Palms! This sweet family  recently moved to the Charleston area, and just like when we moved to South Carolina, they visit the beach and explore all the fun activities in Charleston as often as possible […]

  Tatiana and Matthew’s spring wedding day in Charleston could not have gone more perfectly! They tied the knot at Summerall Chapel on The Citadel campus with a fun reception at The Citadel Beach Club on Isle of Palms. The weather could not have been more beautiful for their special day!  Part of what their […]

From start to finish, this Engagement Session with Kaela and Justin was absolutely amazing! We had to reschedule one or twice because of the coronavirus and stay at home orders, but it was worth the wait! We started by exploring the charming historic streets of Charleston and ended with a beautiful pink sunset on the […]

Winter weather can be pretty crazy in Ohio – making a winter engagement session a little unpredictable, but what wasn’t crazy is how much love and care Josh and Taylor had for each other! They met at a work conference and quickly noticed each other amidst the crowds, which led to some coffee dates. Because […]

This past year was definitely one to remember! Our family made some amazing memories together as the kids grew and changed before our eyes, and my business grew and pivoted in fun, different ways! Here’s a little recap of our 2019 adventures: 1. Click Away Conference in California I started the year traveling all the […]

If I could imagine the perfect Fall Day in Ohio, this would definitely have been it! We had the most beautiful weather and golden leaves for Emily and Alan’s Engagement Session. They had their first date at the Clifton Mill, famous for their epic Christmas light display and enormous lumberjack pancakes. So it was fitting […]

Savanna and Josh are one of the sweetest couples I have met, and their Engagement Session was SO much fun! Their laughs are truly contagious! We started in a local sunflower field, which was in bloom! And even though we were having a sudden bit of a heat wave, Josh wore his fall wool sweater […]

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 […]

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 […]

With the kids now both in school, I’m getting more time to go through our summer pictures and adventures. One of the highlights of our summer was spending a week in Florida on Anna Maria Island. This tiny little island stole a piece of my heart. The shops and restaurants are super cute, and we […]