meet karen christensen

Since I've moved to the west coast, I have met the most amazing people. One of them being Karen Christensen. Karen owns a boutique portrait studio called, The Legacy Boutique, not too far from my home and is a really talented artist. Her easy way and personable attitude is what makes Karen such a success and an overall awesome woman to be around.

With mentors like, photographer, Julia Radick and her Emmy nominated fiancé, Timothy Wheeler, an accomplished documentary film maker, Karen has been able to set up the delicate balance of successful business woman and creative artist.

Her specialties include engagement sessions, domestic and destination weddings, maternity and newborn portraiture, headshots and documentary projects supporting women and children. Many of her clients have described her work as sensual, edgy, emotional, vibrant, romantic, arresting, intimate, sexy, whimsical and playful which she graciously and rightfully accepts.

When I asked what lessons she's learned personally and professionally she answered... "never take yourself or your work too seriously, If you're lucky enough to do what you love then respect the billions of people who don't have that luxury by being appreciative, Value your time, at best you can make your choices out of faith not fear, Get back to basics.. if you're feeling off course go back to the root of what you loved in the beginning and do more of that."

With a love for travel, Karen finds inspiration in absorbing all that other cultures have to offer. When she's not in her studio you may find her producing documentary work, directing, painting, writing, doing yoga, riding her bike along the beach and being inspired by her young nephews who live in this world "wild and free".

I have been truly inspired by spending time with this extraordinary woman.

Check out her work and give her a call. I think you'll be just as impressed as I am.

p.s. check out my Q&A with Karen at The Legacy Boutique blog