Columbus Ohio Photographer Karen Evans Pictures

About me . . .

I'm Karen and I've been a wedding photographer since 2003. I live in Columbus, Ohio with my funny dog and my funnier cat. I love to read and cook and eat and laugh. Oh, and make great, meaningful images for my clients!

Fiona and John – Schiller Park / Dock 580 wedding photography

Friday, October 30, 2015

I met Fiona and John through Fiona’s mother, who I became fast friends with after a short stint of working together. We share a love of reading and a similar sense of humor, my two favorite things in another human being. So, when Sue contacted me about photographing Fiona’s wedding, I was delighted. Then, speaking with Fiona personally, I knew I was the right fit for their unconventional plans.

She and John were to be married at the courthouse, but didn’t actually want pictures of that part. So I met up with them and their families at Schiller Park in German Village to make beautiful portraits on a beautiful fall morning, and then I was to photograph their reception at Dock 580 the next evening. Both events were lovely and fun and resulted in some of my favorite photos. Have a look.

Randy and HL – Broad St. United Methodist / Scioto Reserve CC wedding

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Back when Randy and HL and I decided to work together, it was our hope that, by the time the wedding rolled around in September, same-sex marriage would be the law of the land. As luck would have it, that gift came early, in June. Which, of course, made Randy and HL’s marriage all the more special, as if that were even possible with two such lovely people and their joyous and supportive friends and family.

It was a day full of love and laughter and lots of tears – not only from the participants in the day, but everyone involved, including myself. I often get teary at weddings – in fact, at every wedding – but I NEVER have actual tears running down my face. Basically, I was pretty much a wreck. Thank goodness for auto-focus, is all I gotta say.

My faithful companion and fabulous photographer Eunice and I started with Randy and HL at their church, Broad Street United Methodist, with a touching ceremony, complete with lots of music and singing, and then it was on to Scioto Reserve Country Club where we made some portraits outdoors and then were treated to not one, but three very special performances by Lady Vee, and ended the night with a wish lantern send-off. All brought together by the talented Emilie Duncan of Emilie Duncan Event Planning.

Have a look.

photo above by Eunice Montenegro

photo above by Eunice Montenegro

photo above by Eunice Montenegro

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

It’s that time of year again, Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day and the annual party held to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lots of merriment and Guinness and festivities held outdoors at Smith Bros. Lots of great food as well, including by the culinary department at Columbus State Community College. Monica Day of NBC4i did her usual fabulous job emceeing the event and Cabot Rea even made an appearance. It was a great evening of great fun for a great cause. Put on your green and plan to attend next year!