During my career as both an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Creative Director, I've worked with…read moremany gifted, and creative people who knew their craft extremely well.
And while the technology behind photography has advanced over the years, putting the making of memories by photo into the hands of almost everyone, there still remains, and in my opinion always will, quite a significant difference between the"do-er", the artist.
And it's in that elusive something, that inborn spark for capturing the most absolutely perfect moment in time that will never come again, the gift.
That ability to listen both with artistic ears and an open heart to a client's wishes for a project. And in-between their instructions on the time, day and venue, hear the unspoken dreams and hopes for these moments in time to last a lifetime.
And this is what separates a Professional Photographer from anyone else with a camera.
And this Karen Gallagher Photography.
While I've never used her in a professional capacity, Karen did a portrait photo shoot for me as a gift for my husband. And due to the fact that I am not well, there were not only issues with timing and alloted time I was "on my game" so to speak, but the effects of many medications and the fact that time is drawing to a close was written all over my face. Not a pretty picture ... Pardon the pun.
Karen not only was beyond remarkable in her kindness and generosity as well as empathy and compassion and patience! She finished my portrait after my delays due to illness which never ruffled her and begging for retouching so my husband would remember me in a "much improved version". The final portrait was done in such a way that I neither looked "plastic" nor as unwell as I presently was, but in the best version of "me" ... and we were both so pleased. To tears .
Karen was human, light-hearted and professional giving great direction. Her final presentation was top shelf, and from a professional stand point, her technique, styling, and execution were top notch.
The heart and soul shown through.
In both of us ...
And I gained a dear friend in the bargain as well.
You won't regret your choice.
I promise!