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 […]

November might just be my new favorite time of the year to take pictures! Although I probably say that every season! 😉 Seriously, though, the leaves that hold on to the very end of fall put on quite a show, and the crisp chill in the air means you’re not sweating to death during your […]

November in Ohio can be unpredictable with both beautiful golden fall days and also sudden snow storms. So, I was excited when I saw that the fall leaves were holding on for Lee and Garrett’s Engagement Session! We started at Hills and Dales Park where the leaves and light created a magical fall wonderland, and […]

I have been looking forward to sharing this Engagement Session at Dayton’s Cox Arboretum! Nicole, Will, Emma, and Mia were so much fun – so many giggles and snuggles! Sunflowers are one of their favorite flowers, and I love that they brought a bunch of them to the session! The sunflowers gave such a fun […]

Maddie and Matthew’s Engagement Session at Cox Arboretum in Dayton was amazing! When the stars align with cool August weather, dreamy light, and a sweet couple, it’s so fun to create memories and beautiful pictures! As a musician, I love how Maddie and Matthew met! They were both at a country music concert. She was […]

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 […]

We’ve all done it: “Say CHEESE!” In this selfie-saturated world, most kids are trained to flash that cheesy smile for the camera, or they run in the opposite direction when they see the camera. As a mom, though, I melt when I see a picture of my kids with their real smiles and laughs. The […]

I had so much fun with the Cox family during their session! With picking flowers, climbing over rock bridges, and watching turtles, the kids were even giving me ideas of what they wanted to do next for a picture. I think we could have hung out all night!