Karen Evans Pictures Blog

With happiness there’s sometimes an underlying sadness that’s not evident to those not in-the-know.  This lovely picture of Doug’s mother and father dancing and having a wonderful time at his and Nancy’s wedding belied the fact that his mother was suffering from cancer and, unfortunately, would not be long for this world.  If anyone ever doubts the power and longevity of a photograph, they need do nothing more than look at this picture and think of loved ones, departed or present.  So, look at this picture and then go hug your mom.

Another one from Amy and Spencer’s wedding, this one from our pre-wedding portrait session at Jeni’s in the Short North.  Spencer is obviously about to take too large a bite of Amy’s ice cream and Amy is obviously stunned by his audacity (and appetite).  Again, it comes down to expression – it says it all.

A salon with beautiful and unusual art makes for interesting photo opportunities.  Brandy was positioned just so, where if I stood in the right spot I could get both her and the large painting on the wall behind her.  Enter the hand of the make-up artist and you have what, to me, makes the picture:  that hand.  You don’t even need to see anything else – no make-up, no nothing.  Just the fact of the hand is what makes this picture compelling.  Brandy was a beautiful bride and was married at The Westin.