testimonials
She's a magician.
As a creative director with an entire department of demanding art directors delivering advertising that always had to be emotional, beautiful, technically diverse, and traffic-stopping, I knew that when the photography got to Karen, we were going to have it all. She's also pretty amazing with graphic design and layout too. Karen sees things the rest of us don't. Heck, she sees things that aren't even there until she reveals them. Don't get me wrong. In our line of business, authenticity is paramount. The content must be the real deal. Still, Karen can clean out the noise, highlight what matters and can extract the diamond that was hidden there all along. Don't even get me started on what she can do for backgrounds. She's fast, overly dedicated, super insightful and a pure joy to work with, even in the most intense working environments. Look up "integrity" in the dictionary and you'll find her photo – perfectly retouched. She's made a lot of the toughest nonprofit clients in America just melt, transforming their visuals into something inspiring that none of us really knew we had, until Karen showed us.
David T. Creative Director
Managing Partner
I had the pleasure of working with Karen for several years at
Russ Reid, where she was responsible for retouching and editing photos for our clients' marketing campaigns. I was consistently impressed by her attention to detail and ability to bring out the best
in every image.
Karen is a true artist when it comes to retouching photos. She has an excellent eye for color and composition and is able to make adjustments that greatly enhance the value of images. She is incredibly organized, efficient, and able to handle multiple projects at once without sacrificing quality.
I highly recommend Karen for any project that requires expert photo retouching. She is a reliable, talented and dedicated professional. She would be an asset to any project.
Kawi V. Creative Director
Francine H. Creative Director, Visual Storyteller
Karen is a master of her craft. She is an exceptional partner with the ability to interpret what you want, even when you don't quite know how to articulate it. Her experience with Photoshop and design allows her to process images appropriately so they look great in every output channel. What's more, Karen understands the importance of authenticity, so her images are never over-processed. Skin colors remain natural. Background distractions are minimized. And the finished product is outstanding. Karen is a best in class professional and her work is stellar.
Erin A. Creative Director
I have worked with Karen for many years. If you want exceptional retouching and thoughtful decisions, engage Karen. Photoshop and techniques run through her veins. From the most difficult photo challenges to serving up fantastic ideas that plus the work, Karen applies care, smarts, and always delivers inspiring work
with minutes to spare!
Francine H. Creative Director, Visual Story Teller