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A Senior Mini Shoot (El Dorado County High School Senior Photographer)

Karen Schmautz — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:56:14 +0000

I had the honor of photographing Michael for his High School Senior Pics. I think he might have been a little apprehensive at first, but he was great to work with and I think we got some great pictures.

And here’s a short slide show of the whole shoot, including some out-takes. Enjoy.

Michael Senior Mini Photo Shoot

Person of the Day: Courtney {El Dorado County and Greater Sacramento Portrait and Senior Photographer}

Karen Schmautz — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:09:13 +0000

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a lovely young woman a couple of weeks ago. She is adorable and has a very sweet personality. We happened to do the shoot at a Rice Farm where there were fields of rice, old barns and when the sun went down, the color was amazing. We also went out to a glider port and did a few shots on the runway (after the gliders were done for the day.)

On the Runway

A Weekend in Redding: Day Three {El Dorado County Wedding and Portrait Photographer}

Karen Schmautz — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:06:01 +0000

Our last day in hot Redding was spent at a concrete factory and then back for more instruction on Photoshop techniques at HDR Imaging in Redding.

I have never been to a concrete factory, let alone doing a photo shoot there. It was great fun with lots of great backgrounds and interesting shapes and textures.

I saw a bunch of forms along the outside wall of the other building that looked like picture frames. So, I wanted to get them in the background of the above picture. Rachael was quite cooperative and even got a little dirty so that I could get the background that I wanted.

Here’s Rachael again against a different backdrop. There was great light coming in from the door next to her that made her hair positively glow.

Here’s a few more from the shoot that I really liked.

And finally, we decided to spray some water around and use our flashes to see what would happen. It was fun!

I wouldn’t mind going there again next time I’m in Redding…

I need to find some fun places like this here in El Dorado County.

Union Mine High School Graduation [El Dorado County Portrait Photographer]

Karen Schmautz — Mon, 30 May 2011 04:08:16 +0000

Last night I had the honor of attending my son’s high school graduation ceremony. It was cold and pouring down rain, but after a while it stopped raining and we could enjoy the ceremony. I didn’t bring my big gun camera (canon 7d) because I didn’t want it to get wet, but filmed the whole thing with my little Canon G12 (I love that camera) which I wore around my neck and it fit snugly under the umbrella.

My daughter helped me out a bit with the filming, so I made a slide show of the whole event. Enjoy.

Congratulations, Pat. Your dad and I are very proud of you!

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Patrick Gets Graduated…New and Improved

Sacramento and El Dorado County Portrait and Wedding Photographer|My “Best of 2010″ slideshow

Karen Schmautz — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:20:57 +0000

It was tough to pick because I had so many fantastic people that I was fortunate enough to photograph this past year. Thanks to all those who touched my life with beauty and grace and down right fun.

Enjoy

Alisha

Karen Schmautz — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:49:21 +0000

I had a great time with Alisha, who is a senior in high school. She was fun and comfortable in front of the camera. We took this series of photos in Old Town Sacramento.

The forecast of rain made for some beautiful skies for this shoot.

I loved working with Alisha and her adventurous spirit made for some wonderful results.