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Hello and welcome to my photo blog. I am Karen McKinnon, a Vancouver Island based photographer - a gal fortunate to be living my passion. The blog is where you can see recent sessions, keep in touch with what is new around here (and I promise you it is never dull) and get a better sense of who I am, what I love and how I show it. 

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September 28, 2011 // my life / portraits
It was one of those mornings where it was raining one block, then sunny the next,then dark clouds the following - a typical Comox Valley fall day! 
Despite the weather's uncertainty we headed out and were sweetly rewarded with beautiful light. I was rewarded with a couple who totally adore each other and fit together completely naturally. 
Thanks Dean and Louise, I had such an inspiring morning with you! 


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Louise:

Thanks Karen, for such a wonderful morning! We had such a great time during this session with you. Thank you so much for capturing those "moments" that we have every day but never see from "outside" of where we are... can't wait to see the rest of the photos.

(09.28.11 @ 02:10 PM)
kevin:

I really like this one.

(10.01.11 @ 06:42 PM)
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September 27, 2011 // portraits
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I was just working on my editing of last weekend's mini-sessions and had to share this one. Everything about it makes me love my job! The texture, the puddle, but most of all the love and emotion. 
Brendan, I adored meeting you, you know you are a super lucky guy right? Well, seems that Danielle hit the jackpot as well. 

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Jennifer Dodd:

So pretty!

(09.23.11 @ 02:40 PM)
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My beautiful Arran in is love .....


with the charming, kind Gavin ...

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Arran:

Sweet Karen... what to say that hasn't been said before about your incredible talents. I will borrow a line from my pal Pablo, You have found a way here to "wash from the soul the dust of everyday life” and I am so grateful for these incredibly natural, beautiful photos of the two of us. Thank you.

(09.21.11 @ 06:07 PM)
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I know I have waxed on lately on my Facebook page about the fabulous families I have photographed - but really, these last few months have just brought the most amazing relaxed and warm people in front of my camera. 
The Jeff's travelled from Duncan for their session and greeted me when we met with the warmest smiles. Dad Gerry and mom Jennifer were so relaxed, which helps me so much when working with children. Tyson and Keana were just really happy and so kind to each other - it was really lovely. 
This is one seriously connected family! 

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