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 […]

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 […]

Fall in Ohio can be beautiful with the crisp air, warm apple cider, crunchy leaves, and golden light! And this Family Session with my friends Carrie, Nathan, and the kids was just downright magical! Their family farm was the perfect autumn backdrop to document all the snuggles, kisses, and twirls. The trees had just started […]

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Go Gold! More than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and sadly 20% of them will not survive it. One of those affected by childhood cancer is my friend Abigail. Her spunky, sweet toddler started to walk around 11 months, as many kids do. However, about […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The last days of summer are always some of the best – wildflowers making their last blooms, golden sunlight filtering through the trees, and cheeks warm and rosy from exploring outdoors. This sweet family loves to be outside – hiking and biking, and I loved soaking up the sun and playing in the park with […]

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 […]