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Getting Those Personalities to Show, Creating Comfort

Biggest Challenge

Saying Goodbye!

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Making Memories to Last!

Karen McConaughey Photography
5.0
Based on 31 reviews
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landry h
17:43 30 Jul 19
Loved how open Mrs. Karen was to not only what I wanted but to all my ideas as well as adding some amazing ones herself. She’s very good with time management while still adding that fun environment, highly recommend.
Susan Van Antwerp
01:50 14 Jul 19
Karen made my daughter fill comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. She did a wonderful job of making her senior pictures a personal, and fun experience! I would highly recommend her personal touch to capture your child’s senior year!
Julie Barrett
17:44 13 Jul 19
Karen McConaughey photographed both of my daughters for their senior photos and I would highly recommend her. She got to know each of them and understand who they were, their interests, and what they wanted for their photos. She is very personable and helped them feel comfortable during the shoot. Karen helped us choose interesting locations and props that allowed their personalities to shine through. We are very pleased to have unique senior photos that captured all the fun of their high school days.
Jadon Gaudin
19:04 12 Jul 19
I don’t like having pictures taken of myself, but Mrs. Karen made me feel so comfortable when she took my Senior pictures. She took us to a quiet space and was able to truly capture my passion and personality. She even suggested that I bring my keyboard since music is my passion. It was fun because she knew exactly what to do so the photos would reflect the real me. We also used the pictures in a yearbook ad that she created for us and it turned out great!
Carolyn Rospierski
12:05 09 Jul 19
Karen was so great to work with for my daughter’s senior shoot! She took amazing photos. We are so happy with the experience and the results!
Tina Phares
20:35 08 Jul 19
Love Ms Karen , she did the most beautiful job !!!!! I could not of been happier with my daughters senior pictures . She took her time , we never felt rushed and she made my daughter feel super comfortable . She knew from our talks exactly what we were looking for and captured them perfectly !!!!!!! I would highly recommend Ms Karen to everyone and will be a forever client !!!!!!
Heather Rosandich
18:30 08 Jul 19
Our photo session and pictures were awesome. Karen has a very relaxed way about her approach to taking photos and it made my family feel so comfortable. We had so many good shots it was hard to narrow down our choices. The photos weren’t over edited and looked natural. Highly recommend sweet Karen.
Roland Carmouche
18:15 08 Jul 19
Karen is Awesome! We loved our Senior pictures. Love how she always includes mom in one of the pictures. We had a wonderful experience.
Jennifer Roach
18:14 08 Jul 19
Karen took the most amazing photos of my family! She was so patient and kind and took all the time she needed to get the right shot! She was able to make my boys (8) relax and have fun which created pictures of their true faces not fake smiles!! She even worked with our dog so she could be in the pictures too!! Karen’s pictures are some of my all time favorites of our family because they are genuine and exactly what I was hoping for! She is such a talented photographer!!
Sarah Newmann
18:11 08 Jul 19
Karen has done 3 different photo shoots for me and they have all come out amazing. I love her sense of direction (because I’m so bad at that) and her attention to detail. You can really tell that she loves what she does. I will definitely be using her for any future pictures

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Houston Photographer 📷 | Newborns, Seniors & Families

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Sometimes the photo shoot isn't going to go as planned. Sometimes the idea you had in your head was way more joyful in theory. Sometimes the reality can feel tough, frustrating or even hopeless.

Then you realize, it's actually exactly how it is suppose to be. It was never meant to go as we had planned. Constant joy was never promised and is far from ideal.

They are what is real. They define you and are the greatest gifts you have been given. True joy is right there in the reality. Lean in and get messy. Or sticky. Either way, just breathe in the here and now.

Because your going to blink and it will be all different.
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Their little hands, voices and expressions I have known since they were babies. Each year, they grow not just in size but maturity, personality and weight on my heart. Sofia and Tony are two of the sweetest crews I get to work with every single year.
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"We would ACCOMPLISH many more things if we did not think of them as IMPOSSIBLE."--Vince Lombardi

Joshua Johnson, @j2_johnson is a senior at Second Babtist High School here in Houston, Texas. He has been playing football since he could walk and talk. This young man is near and dear to my heart as I have watched him grow into he exceptional human being he is today. He has done the work, made the sacrifices and I am so excited for what the future could hold for him. .
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but a really cool green textured door and a really naturally beautiful red head doesn't hurt anything! Every shoot, every location is different, the real magic is in the high school senior that shows up! .
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Your high school senior year is full of so many milestones, emotions, events; it can be overwhelming to say the least. Your senior photo shoot shouldn't be any of those. It's a time to stand tall, have absolutely no desire to fit into any type of mold, crowd or norm. Being exactly who you are is all that is required. .
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When I show up for a shoot, I am meeting much more than just a client. I am meeting up with a real person who may be having a really hard day. They are bringing with them so much more than hair, makeup and clothes. The fears, insecurities that come along with being in front of the lens are very real. To some, this comes natural. To others, I might as well be climbing in bed with them as it feels that personal.

For over fifteen years, I have worked with all types of people. My job, my challenge is to not only create a space where they can breathe, feel comfortable but actually feel really freggin good about themselves. To know that I am meeting them right where they are and they are awesome! To celebrate them, to show them the back of the camera where they are shining like the bright sun that day!
And you know what?
It's a pretty fantastic feeling to watch! Their posture starts to straighten up, the tension of nerves relaxes, they even start to let that little part of themselves believe they really are beautiful.

Reileigh graduated last year and believe me, she showed up in the most authentic, natural way possible. She didn't have a stitch of makeup on if I recall. Her mother, her sister were so kind, gentle and totally ready to celebrate her. How awesome is that?

Today, push out the noise of nonsense and breathe in your true beauty.

I believe in YOU!

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This weekend was full of photo shoots and some really cool moments with families who are not only clients but lifelong friends.
This doesn't fall lightly on my heart. They trust me. They put their faith in me that I will not only show up but capture their crew in a way that is truly representative of who they are and their connection to one another. This is exactly my why. I really don't know how to do it any other way. Just being real.
The Velazquez crew has been clients of mine since their daughter, Sofia was born. Every year, we have another adventure and this year was one of the best. Anthony has such an amazing personality and his sister, Sofia just emanates leadership and kindness. Their parents have worked hard to create an environment of total love and the ability for them to shine!
There was no second thought when it came to telling secrets or delving out hugs, high five's and kisses!
There is nothing like a boy's love for his mama.
Thanks for another fabulous year Velazquez!!!
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I don’t like having pictures taken of myself, but Mrs. Karen made me feel so comfortable when she took my Senior pictures. She took us to a quiet space and was able to truly capture my passion and personality. She even suggested that I bring my keyboard since music is my passion. It was fun because she knew exactly what to do so the photos would reflect the real me. We also used the pictures in a yearbook ad that she created for us and it turned out great!

— Jadon Gaudin

Client

Karen was so great to work with for my daughter’s senior shoot! She took amazing photos. We are so happy with the experience and the results!

— Carolyn Rospierski

Client

Our photo session and pictures were awesome. Karen has a very relaxed way about her approach to taking photos and it made my family feel so comfortable. We had so many good shots it was hard to narrow down our choices. The photos weren’t over edited and looked natural. Highly recommend sweet Karen.

— Heather Rosandich

Client

Karen took the most amazing photos of my family! She was so patient and kind and took all the time she needed to get the right shot! She was able to make my boys (8) relax and have fun which created pictures of their true faces not fake smiles!! She even worked with our dog so she could be in the pictures too!! Karen’s pictures are some of my all time favorites of our family because they are genuine and exactly what I was hoping for! She is such a talented photographer!!

— Jennifer Roach

Client

Karen is Awesome! We loved our Senior pictures. Love how she always includes mom in one of the pictures. She is local and we received way more than we invested! We had a wonderful experience!

— Roland Carmouche

Client

Only 5 stars? I would give Karen McConaughey Photography more if I could! Not only is Karen an outstanding photographer with an eye for detail, but she is downright the coolest, friendliest gal you'll ever meet. She has a way with people. She can make everyone feel relaxed even when tensions are high. I'm sure it's not easy shooting large families, especially small children and those sometimes grumpy old men who would rather avoid the family photo shoot! She seems to always find the perfect spot to shoot, whether it be bustling downtown Houston, the serene hill country, or even the beautiful backdrop of our own neighborhood of Bridgeland in Cypress. Her patience runneth over, resulting in more natural, relaxed photos. It never fails that there are so many stunning photos to choose from, I want them all!

— Amy Corbitt

Client

This is a GREAT family photographer in Cypress!!! She did a fantastic family photo shoot of my boys and I and even got my oldest son to smile!!! I would highly recommend this very talented photographer to capture all your families memories.

— Meredith Hebert

Client

Families come in all shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and ours is no different but Karen has been able to capture everything from our most important events (1st birthday, adoption profile photos...) as well as a casual ``just because`` session at our home. Karen truly brings a unique gift of her talent to each photo session and she always gives you 100% of her attention. She is warm and friendly and draws in even the most reluctant of children and has a natural sense of humor that will leave you with a genuine smile in your photos. Can't say enough - thank you for the memories, Karen!

— Ashley Reibenstein

Client

Karen is an amazing photographer and a great artist! She sees things in people, places and moments and has an uncanny knack for capturing what she sees in her photography. She is super easy to work with and incredibly patient, and my kids just love her! She has done both a Senior photo shoot and a Family photo shoot for us, and adore the results. We have a lovely photo book, beautiful portraits, and a giant canvas that we will treasure always. If you are looking for a great family photographer or someone who can capture the memories of your high school senior in Cypress and Houston, Texas, Karen is the best around.

— Lisa Mitchell

Client

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