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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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Dennis Johnson, Slide Guitarist

(Click on the above photo to see a slide show of our photo shoot.) I had the privilege of photographing a very talented Slide Guitarist a couple of weeks ago.  He is publishing a music video this spring and needed some publicity photos. We met at Old Town Sacramento and spent an hour or so...

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It’s a Carimanolas kind of day

My youngest son, who is a Junior in High School, had a Spanish project which involved making a food from a Spanish speaking country and bringing it to class for the rest of the class to try.  He decided to make a Panamanian food called Carimanolas.  They are made with Yucca…I’m not sure what Yucca...

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Maternity Bliss

This is Brittany and she is pregnant and beautiful. I’ve photographed her before about a year ago and she just gets more beautiful.  And she is as gracious as she is beautiful.  Congratulations, Brittany…you will be a great mom.

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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,...

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