Posts by Karen Bartos

Let me ask you a question…How far would you go to make someone else’s dream a reality? What if you knew someone else wanted something SO badly and they were unable to make that dream come true? Infertility is something women don’t think about until it’s their turn to start a family. As a woman,…

One of my greatest joys in being a boudoir photographer is being a part of my client’s journey and their story. Clients come to me for a variety of reasons. Emily came to me for a shoot to celebrate an upcoming anniversary and maybe more importantly, to document part of her journey dealing with infertility.…

Self love and body confidence can be challenging for women, especially in a society that often places unrealistic and unhealthy expectations on us. It’s important to remember that every body is unique and beautiful in its own way, and that self love is a journey. Here are three tips to help you improve your level…

Jan contacted me about setting up a shoot as a Christmas present for her husband. During our call Jan told me her story how she lost her first husband and didn’t think she’d find love again. That is until her path crossed Michael’s path as they were both walking their dogs. Hear it from Jan…

I love traveling to my North Carolina studio a few times a year and meeting a whole new set of clients. When Jayne heard I was coming to town she reached out. We realized our schedules weren’t going to jive. I promised to keep her posted when I would be back in town. When my…

I send all of my clients a questionnaire to get to know them a little better prior to their session with me. Kristen’s response to the questions “Describe your clothing style” made me laugh out loud. She said if she can’t wear her boots, she’s not going. I knew from talking to Kristen on the…