Karen Lee, head photographer

School portrait photography brings together two things that I especially love: creating art (in addition to taking photos, I’m a classical pianist), and contributing to the joy and healthy development of kids (I’m a mother of four, and a former elementary school teacher). 

This work came out of the joy I feel in capturing authentic moments, but also out of a frustration that almost all parents have felt before: the annual ritual of getting the kids ready for picture day then feeling conflicted about ordering photos that look stiff or awkward. I often couldn’t see any personality in front of the lens — or behind it. 

I created this business to invite and capture connections. This begins by being attentive to the needs of school staff and parents and culminates in the brief but magical moment I have with each child — seeing and capturing the genuine person that their loved ones see and want to remember.