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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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Brides, brides, brides and not a bridezilla in sight.

One of the beautiful models at the wedding portfolio shoot.  I think she was very elegant and a little bit 1920’s looking (not her age, the era.)

Her partner was not quite so 1920’s.  But, he still looked very good with her.

I liked this portrait of her because she had a beautiful smile that lit up...

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My Last “Studio Lights” Assignment

I’m just finishing up my last “studio lights” portrait assignment for the Folsom Lake College Portrait and Wedding Photography class I’m doing.  So, as usual, I called in the fam.  Pictured here are my headless oldest son, my son’s headless girlfriend and her little boy (not headless).  He’s been in many of my pictures before...

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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Manga

A wannabe chef and a wannabe photographer…I can’t think of a better combo.
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