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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. 

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Beloved Friends

This is my best friend, Julie. She lives in Southern California with her wonderful husband and their darling son.  This weekend they came up to our house in Northern California for a quick visit.  I always enjoy spending time with her as she is a very busy woman.  Her 10 year old son was diagnosed...

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching

I love Valentine’s Day.  It’s so romantic and full of kisses and roses and candy and holding hands and other romantic things.
That’s why I’m offering a Valentine special.  Let me photograph you and your valentine for a romantic photograph and a romantic photograph session that you won’t soon forget.

Ten romantic photographs, fully retouched, ready to...

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Spot

My old faithful cat passed away today.  I think he was about 17 years old and we have had him since he was born.  This photo was taken last week, but you can see by his eyes that he seems very tired.  Poor old guy.
This is the first time in 30 years that I haven’t...

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Happy Thanksgiving

to you and yours…
We’re heading out to Plymouth (California not Mass) to celebrate with over 100 relatives at an old one-room school house.  What a treat.

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Some fantasy photoshop work

CD cover
I’ve been taking an advanced Photoshop class at the local college.  It is taught by a Sacramento Wedding/portrait photographer and I have learned so much.  The class has also sparked interest in learning to do more with the photos that I take.
Here’s a couple of examples:

Movie Poster

Ipod image

Fantasy image (the young man and yoyo...

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