
Hello, I'm Karmen
Wedding and portrait photographer, among other things..

I’m drawn to photos that feel — the ones full of emotion, like a still frame pulled straight from your favorite film. The kind of images that look like they belong to a soundtrack, not just a gallery. I’m inspired by the perfectly imperfect moments — like when you planned for sunshine at the beach, but it rained instead, and you ended up laughing, tucked into their jacket, realizing that’s exactly where you feel most at home. I love creating cinematic imagery. I want you to see yourself the way I see you: effortlessly cool, fully alive.
I’m here to document your story — the real, raw, unapologetic you. Like a scene pulled from a film, but it’s your life on screen.
Here’s a little about me .. On the good days, I get morning workout in before breakfast // I love to play video games when I have the spare time // I’m obsessed with cinematography, true crime, interior design, and the kind of films that hide brilliance in the details // Stormy skies are my favorite, but give me a golden sunset for photos and I’m in heaven // Tea over coffee, but I love a good cold brew // Portland my is home — but I’ll travel anywhere for a good shoot and a better view.


My obsession with photography started when I was 9. I didn't even know I liked it until my dad bought me a Nikon for Christmas. I was grateful, but also a little confused. Like, how do I even use this thing?? I ended up taking that camera with me everywhere.
It was always a hobby - something I would do when I had the time away from work or school. Portraits of my friends in scenic places. I took several of my classmates senior photos in high school, too. It wasn't until 2020 that I ran head first into photography. I got a new camera, and started truly styling and designing these shoots. I fell in love with it. Every day off from work, I'd be taking photos of something. Usually my friends or people I knew that were willing to go along with my crazy ideas. Sometimes it was motorsports events. In 2021, I captured my first wedding. From there everything took off. I fell in love with capturing human connection. (I still cry every time I hear a couple read their vows)

I’m most inspired by high-fashion editorials, vintage film stills, striking architecture, epic landscapes, wild dance floors, and the way people connect when they’re truly present. I pull all of that into my work — blending editorial-style portraits with storytelling moments to create imagery that feels artistic, soulful, and intentional. Providing a gallery of images that transports you back in time, to relive every emotion from start to finish.
Whether we’re chasing golden light on a mountain pass or ducking under cover from a sudden downpour, I’m all in — camera in hand, heart wide open. This isn’t just about pretty photos; it’s about preserving the way it felt. When you work with me, you're not just getting a photographer — you're getting a creative partner who sees the beauty in the in-between. The quiet glances, the messy laughs, the cinematic moments that feel like they belong in a film. That’s the magic I’m after. Let’s make something unforgettable.

 
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