Celebrate your family today and always!

Family, senior and pet portraits
in and around Manhattan, Kansas

Simple Process

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Authentic Portraits

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One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes

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Simple Process ~ Authentic Portraits ~ One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes ~

Dining room table with family picture on the wall

They grow up so fast.

Whether it’s celebrating your baby’s first year, capturing the spirit of your growing kids, or marking the moment before they head out into the world, I’m here to help you preserve what matters most. From timeless wall art to handcrafted albums, I’ll guide you in creating meaningful portraits that reflect your family’s love, personality, and legacy.

As a mom of two (one in college and the other recently graduating) I know firsthand how quickly the years fly by. The days of a full house shift into memories before we’re ready, and I’ve come to treasure the portraits we’ve taken even more with each passing milestone.

Let’s make sure your memories don’t just live on your phone! They deserve a place in your home and your heart.

  • Want to capture your family at this stage in your life?

  • Worried about where to take your portraits?

  • Wondering what to wear so the look works with your home decor?

  • Are you looking for some unique ideas for something different?

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SIMPLE PROCESS

LET’S CHAT

Email or call me to schedule a brief phone consultation so I can answer all of your questions and learn more about your portrait needs.

ROCK IT

It’s time to have fun! I’ll guide you through posing so you are confident you’ll have images you all love.

EASY ORDERING

It’s time to pick your favorite portraits. I’ll help you select images and products that best display
your top picks.

Living room couch with family portrait on the wall

You deserve portraits you love.

Many moms worry!

Will I look good in a photo? Will the kids behave? My senior doesn't like having his portrait made, how will I ever get him to smile in one?

I love taking the time to get to know you and make the process as stress-free as possible. From selecting locations, to choosing what to wear, to guiding you in posing, I strive to give you an experience you and your whole family will love.

We'll create a portrait experience unique to you so that you will have images you are proud to hang in your home and share with friends and family today, and cherish for years to come.

Karen Schroeder headshot

In a time when everyone has a cell phone, we capture many digital images, but that's where they stay, on your phones. Will you still be able to find them in three, five or even 10 years? I've lost countless photos from hard drive crashes and dropped phones. Thankfully, I've also printed a number of albums and books of my kids, all their activities and our vacations. Now we can sit down and look through them together.

I'm passionate about helping my clients have these same types of keepsakes. Family artwork on your walls reminds your children every day how much they are loved and that they are part of something special. Albums can capture so much more and are great for day in the life sessions and my high school seniors especially love albums.

There’s a lot to do between running to practices and games, keeping up the house, volunteering and so much more. Before we know it one year moves into the next. As a mom of teens, I know how quickly time passes and while I have captured a lot of memories, now that my kids are older, I wish I had taken the time to capture more of them.

Let me help you create a unique experience for your family and top it off with artwork that is ready to display for you to enjoy for years to come!

My passion is capturing your precious moments and preserving them
for generations to enjoy.