a moment of peace

On creating art for art's sake, and finding a quiet moment.

settling home

Still getting my groove back. It's good to be home.

placesKaren WalrondJuly 30, 2012rufus Comments

bonus shot: some inspiration from kenya

Starting to get ready for my trip to Ethiopia in October. This beautiful video gives me some inspiration.

places, big plansKaren WalrondJuly 28, 2012the one campaign, kenya, africa, ethiopia Comments

hasselblad friday, roll #17: then a couple, now a family

Is there anything more awesome than watching two good friends go through an amazing life experience? No. No, there is not.

on the high line

I managed to steal away one night this week to visit the High Line with my friend Alice. It was just so awesome.

placesKaren WalrondJuly 26, 2012alice bradley, finslippy, nyc, new york city, the high line Comments

shots from the set

I manage to grab a couple of images around the set today. It's pretty intense.

places, big plansKaren WalrondJuly 23, 2012set, cafemom Comments

some d4 shots around our garden and thoughts on photography before hitting the road (again)

Photography is the way I breathe. But sometimes, I forget this.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 21, 2012nikon d4, random thoughts Comments

hasselblad friday, rolls #15 & 16: love and faith

On love locks and French churches. Which are awesome. And sometimes seriously creepy.

let's talk about race, baby

That's right: I'm going there.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 18, 2012sexism, discrimination, bigotry, racism Comments

sweet baby gumby, the nikon d4

My Nikon D4 finally arrived. And I'm already in love.

big plansKaren WalrondJuly 16, 2012nikon d4, houston camera exchange Comments

45 things i know at 45

Today is my birthday. Here are 45 things I know.

Karen WalrondJuly 16, 2012birthday Comments

hasselblad friday, roll #14: claude monet's gardens

We went to Claude Monet's home. If you ever wondered what it might be like to live in a painting, this is the photographic illustration.

placesKaren WalrondJuly 13, 2012claude monet, france, giverny, artist, monet's gardens, impressionism Comments

and now for something completely different: a story from my past (or, the tale of the dominatrix)

I'm re-sharing an old post of mine -- for the second time in 3 years, actually. Because when an event in your past includes a dominatrix, you really can't retell the story too many times.

Karen WalrondJuly 11, 2012twin, brasil coffeehouse, doppelganger, dominatrix Comments

top 10 photography tips to help make your shots awesome (no matter what kind of camera you're using)

Shoot with an SLR? Point-and-shoot? Camera phone? Here are the best tips for you to keep in mind -- these'll help improve your shots, no matter what you're shooting.

Karen WalrondJuly 10, 2012top 10, photography practice, photography Comments

random thoughts: on celebration and birthdays

We joined our friends for a birthday celebration at a Benihana restaurant this weekend. And my friend Trish taught me what birthdays should be all about.