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 […]

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 […]

This newborn session with SIX boys was such a fun way to start my Newborn Sessions of 2019! Because it’s definitely a party with a bunch of brothers! It was so much fun to watch them go from wrestling and tickling with Dad to calmly holding and kissing their new baby brother. Baby Judah will […]

We had a slow start to spring here in Dayton, Ohio, but it was worth the wait when the flowers and trees started to bloom. And the rows and rows of apple blossoms at Stevens Bakery & Orchard in Springfield, Ohio were absolutely beautiful and the perfect setting for a photo session. The Anthonys had […]

Last February I traveled to Amelia Island to attend the Click Away conference with Clickin Moms. It was beyond amazing to learn from various speakers, meet up with friends I’ve gotten to know through the last few years, and soak up the beautiful Florida beach! This sunset beach session was definitely one of the highlights. […]

As soon as you meet Emily and Seth, you can see their love, friendship, and commitment to each other. As high school sweethearts, they were just meant to be together, and I had so much fun documenting this special phase in their lives, where everything is just a little brighter and sweeter. No more saying […]

I had so much fun strolling through the gardens at the Cox Arboretum with Julie and Perry and exchanging pregnancy stories – hello watermelon cravings! It was an honor to capture their love for each other and anticipation for their little one. Especially since it was their last evening as just a couple before going […]