About Me
Hi, I’m Karen, the heart behind MCP – Memories Captured Photography! With a background in Early Childhood Education and over a decade of experience working with little ones, I know firsthand how fleeting these precious moments can be.
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3 customer reviews
Cassandra
General Photography
She captured natural moments and made sure we all were involved and happy even with how hot it was
Cody MacBride
My wife and I had engagement photos taken by Karen. Her kind and patient manner made us feel comfortable and like we were with a good friend. I’m not the most photogenic guy and yet she was able to get amazing photos! We could not have been happier! More...
June Mcneil
Amazing photographer! My daughter and grandson had pictures taken by Karen and they are our favorites! I can not recommend her enough! 5 out of 5!
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Always having your camera ready to capture the real, unposed moments. Candid photos are my favourite and often make the best photographs.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What aesthetic are you going for?
What is your budget?
When you look back at these photos, what feels do you want them to bring back?
What stood out in my portfolio to you?
Any specific poses you have in mind?
What do you love most about your job?
Meeting new people and working with so many different people from different backgrounds, cultures, life stages. I have learned so much from each of my clients and photo sessions that they all stay with me. I love freezing time for my clients. When they look at the pictures I captured 1 year, 5 years and 10 years from now, that moment will come back so vividly to them and so will all the emotions and feelings that came with it.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was a single mom who wanted to have my memories with my daughter captured and saved but it was way out of my budget. This inspired me to create my own photography business where I offer flexible packages that meet all budgets because no matter who you are, you deserve to have photos with your children if you choose too and money should never get in the way of that.
Why should our clients choose you?
I’m awkward, funny and down to earth. I’ll bring the laughter, you bring your smiles! I have a diploma in early childhood education which gives me a leg up in working with littles and I welcome any and all pets to join in on the fun!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I offer FaceTime photo sessions. With FaceTime sessions, my clients can be anywhere in the world and still have photos taken by me. I will still guide you on posing and fully edit the photos taken. You won’t even be able to tell I wasn’t there in person.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Sanitize, sanitize and more sanitizing! Working outside as much as possible and being flexible with rescheduling due to illness.
Engagement Session
Did the love of your life say yes? Congratulations! Let's celebrate together by capturing the love you share in a 1 hour engagement photo shoot. Outdoor location of your choice, I do have recommendations if needed. Online gallery, 1 canvas print with options to buy more prints. Surprise proposals welcome! I service Belleville, Kingston, Quinte West and the GTA/Durham
Family
Let's get the family together and showcase the love you have for one another. Whether you're a family of 3 or an extended family of 10+ no family is too small or too big and there are never extra fees for larger groups. Fur babies are always welcome. 1 hour session, outdoor location, on-line gallery with options to purchase prints and photo gifts/books Serving the GTA/Durham Quinte West/Belleville/Kingston and surrounding areas.
Maternity
Congratulations! Let's document this magical time in your life with a 1 hour photo session with outfit changes if wanted in an outdoor location of your choice, I do have suggestions if needed. Full on-line gallery, 1 canvas print and as always, the option to purchase more prints and photo gifts/books.
