About Me

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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5th Day of Christmas brought me the chance to play dress-up
December 9, 2011 // celebrating ten years / portraits
This is a good one!
 If you are interested shoot us email with your children's names and ages and why they would be a great fit for this session. 
Remember you must be a on our Facebook Page to qualify. 

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On the 4th Day of Christmas - A reason to cuddle your sweetie
December 8, 2011 // portraits
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This year I had the pleasure of shooting many couples and no, not just new couples, many, if not most were celebrating years together. The sessions ended up being one of the highlights of the year, they were romantic, creative and fun and funny - there was definitely an abundance of laughter. 
I can't wait to photograph more ......these photos are all about celebration. 

Please call 250-890-9222 or email info@mckinnonphotography.com 

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Corrina Cornforth:

Have these coupons already been spoken for? I would love to get one for me and the hubby! Does this just cover the session cost? How much is it for digital images of the shoot? Loving your 12 Days of Christmas, Karen!

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Karen McKinnon:

Thanks Corinna, these ones have, but more are coming up - thanks for letting me know you are enjoying it, we are having tons of fun with it. The best way to know if they are gone is to follow on facebook. And yes, it is for the creation then there are many choices for items afterwards.

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Expecting....Sarah and Derek
December 7, 2011 // portraits
Despite all that is going on around here - The 12 Days of Christmas, The Boudoir Marathon, prepping holiday prints - I am still shooting. 


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I have come to know Sarah and Derek through photographing their daughter and as a groupie of their hand-made pasta at Prontissima Pasta. 
If you stop by there to pick up dinner you will: have a relaxing evening, impress your family and friends with your culinary skills and be supporting a fabulous family run business. I am seriously a groupie. Their shop is in Tin-Town, also known as Rosewall Crescent and you can also find them at the Saturday Farmers Market. 

This photo session just clicked so easily, we created quite a bit of variety, studio images, with and without their daughter and then despite the chill we headed outside for some photos. These two really jumped to me, as it shows the grace and ease these two have! Sarah is just glowing and is stunning. 

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Carol:

Sarah!!! You look absolutely stunning! What gorgeous photos; such a gift to have.

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On the Third Day of Christmas things got a little spicy
December 7, 2011 // celebrating ten years / news / portraits
As the culmination of my 10th year in business celebrations, I am having a 12 Days of Christmas promotions! This is your chance to get in on some photographic joy and celebrate with us. Keep checking back each day as we will offer something unique for a limited time!

Welcome to day 3....

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Includes: 
Welcome Champagne Cocktail
Professional Make-up Application
Private 1/2 Hour Session
One 8x10 or Digital File
Options to Order Prints,Albums and additional Files
All images ready for Valentine's Day

Please email info@mckinnonphotography.com or call 250-890-9222! 



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On the Second day of Christmas: Day 2
December 6, 2011 // celebrating ten years / giving back / portraits
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One the second day of Christmas McKinnon Photography  gave to me ...
Wallet prints! Add a little love to your holidays with wallet prints from your 2011 McKinnon Photography portrait session. Pick your favorite images that you ordered and we will create 24 wallets for $50. They are the perfect addition to your Christmas cards and as little gifts for friends and family.

Fine print: Must be of a previously ordered image. Please call 250-890-9222 or  shoot us an email (info@mckinnonphotography.com)  letting us know what image and the quantity you want.


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