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My name is Karen Schmautz and I live in beautiful El Dorado County of Northern California.  I am a photographer specializing in weddings, portraits and events. 

Category Archives: Redding Portfolio Workshop

Making Frog Soup…er, uh…making soup with a frog

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

“…the frog apparently got tired of reading the recipe to him and began to slide down the counter.”

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We interrupt this program for an important announcement…

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Yes, today is my husband’s birthday.  Here is a brief primer on him.

He’s very handy and fixes things around the house.

He’s athletic, but never shows off.

He doesn’t mind helping me out with my career, and loves a good adventure.

He doesn’t mind posing for me (I won third prize at the county fair with this one). ...

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All About Light

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

What a wonderful time I had in Redding, CA, a couple of weeks ago when I attended the Northern California Photographer’s Portfolio Building Workshop and Trash the Dress Session, put on by Mark Behrens. There were 10-15 models, a family (with two little children), a hot car, experienced photographers to help us with posing,...

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