Emily and Derek’s Maternity Session

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In 2011, I introduced Emily and Derek to you during their wedding anniversary session in Galveston, Texas. I am elated to have them on the blog again for such a joyous occasion....a family portrait! Em and Derek announced the arrival of Baby Nolan on Facebook with their two dogs, Penny and Linus. It … [Read more...]

Recent AKP Family Sessions

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I love it when someone calls me and says, "I know you are a wedding photographer, but.....". It usually ends with something like "your style is perfect for our Dallas family and do you offer family portraits" or "we are pregnant and want to have a little something different, do you offer maternity … [Read more...]

Mini Sessions are Back!

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Just in time for Christmas cards, the Amy Karp Photography mini-sessions are back! I am excited to share this special time with you all again. Each session is 30-45 minutes. Join me on September 29th and 30th at one of my favorite parks in Richardson Texas. Time-slots will be set in one hour … [Read more...]

Cortney and Co. Family Portraits

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As I edit these family photographs from White Rock Bath House Cultural Center many memories flood my mind. Cortney, Bryan and Bryant were some of my very first clients and I am reminded about the journey in which photography has taken me. I have met so many clients along the way and many of them I … [Read more...]

Introducing Baby Cate!

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Photographing weddings usually has me thinking about wedding veils and bow ties. I had a chance to think about Tu-tus and butterflies for a bit for this portrait session. The room's walls were splashed in a pretty pink hue. They screamed IT's A GIRL when I walked into baby Cate's room. I have known … [Read more...]

Dallas Portrait Mini-Sessions :: Now Accepting Sessions!

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| What | The mini-sessions are back! I am excited to share this special time with you all again. | When | Join me on April 23rd (one hour time slots will begin as early as 7:30am and end at 5:30pm) | Where | One of my favorite spots for portrait sessions in Dallas. | Who | You...your … [Read more...]

Tamra and Tyler (plus one)

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Hooray for maternity sessions that step out of the box a little. Meet Tamra and Tyler (or see them again as I was there for their engagement portraits, bridal portraits, and wedding photography and day after session). Tamra runs Groom Sold Separately with me and she's such a wonderful person. She … [Read more...]

kristin & charlie’s maternity session in carrollton

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Happy Valentine's Day Eve! I was able to spend the afternoon with these two parents-to-be yesterday and their fur-baby, Lexi. Thanks to my friend, Cristina for sending them my way. I had a wonderful time with Kristin and Charlie and baby bump, soon to be known as Tessa. They brought along a few … [Read more...]

janelle & co | URBAN MATERNITY SESSION IN DALLAS

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Barley is one of the cutest doggies. We first met her at Lee Harvey's in Dallas back in October. Her super-chic collar made us realize this pooch was pretty stylin'. Enough about the four-legged friend....Janelle is a cousin to one of my favorite gals, Katherine. She told Janelle about my … [Read more...]

janelle & co | MATERNITY PORTRAITS IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS

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Barley, you are one cute doggy! Janelle, you are one hot Mamma and Neil..well, your shades are super-rad ;) Enjoy this sneak-O-peek. More to come from this session soon! … [Read more...]

the gurley’s | FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN DALLAS AT WHITE ROCK LAKE

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I love this session so much. Valerie called me after finding me on Yelp! and asked if we could sneak in a family session - I said yes! This family had never had a portrait taken and I am honored to have been the first photographer to capture your family! Also, so glad to have been chosen to take … [Read more...]

kristin + danny + baby bryson | HOLIDAY FAMILY PORTRAITS IN DALLAS sneak peek!

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Kristin, Danny and baby Bryson came out to play today. Kristin and Danny did their maternity session with me just a short time ago (with their super-cute doggy, Wrinkles). Bryson was a real trooper today in the cooler weather. More to come soon! … [Read more...]

abby & co | FAMILY PORTRAITS IN RICHARDSON TEXAS sneak peek!

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This morning was great. Abby, you're a pro! Cristina and Wayne, you are blessed. This morning was an absolute delight. I was able to hang out with Cristina, Wayne and Abby. Cristina is an amazing wedding photographer in Dallas and I am honored to call her a friend. She shot our vow renewal back in … [Read more...]

the york’s | RICHARDSON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY sneak peek!

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A little piece of my heard went missing late Sunday afternoon when Grayson and Emerson left after spending the day with me for their family portrait session. These two twins are some of the cutest I have seen. They both had such varying personalities. I love seeing twins and how unique they are. … [Read more...]

the houser’s | RICHARDSON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY sneak peek!

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sneak peek of this beautiful family! … [Read more...]

the dennis family | MATERNITY AND FAMILY PORTRAITS IN RICHARDSON | sneak peek!

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This afternoon I enjoyed photographing this gorgeous family. Mommy is expecting baby #2 and Big Brother is just two days younger than Sammy. He was so well behaved for our entire session...I can't wait to share the rest of this session with you all. The light was gorgeous! … [Read more...]

collin and logan all dressed up in tuxes for a family photography session :: sneak peek!

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These two brothers just melted my heart about an hour ago! Enjoy the sneak peek :) … [Read more...]

the wehr family hikes through arbor hills nature preserve in plano for their photography session…sneak peek!

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****We interrupt our regularly scheduled wedding post to bring you a sneak peek of a cuter than cute kiddo!*** When you are a parent, your babies always seem like babies until you hold and play with one younger than your own. I had so much fun with this family on Monday (Labor Day I was … [Read more...]

Galveston was fun…NOW BACK TO REALITY

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We are back! We had a wonderful time in Galveston with our family for our annual reunion. Sammy was able to go on the beach for the first time....as you can see from this image, he hated it :) If you received an automated response from me while we were away, I will be working feverishly to respond … [Read more...]

kristin + danny are expecting | MATERNITY SESSION IN PLANO

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Kristin and Danny called me and I immediately thought about our insurance. See, Danny and Kristin own a State Farm Agency Dallas and we trusted them with all of our insurance needs when our little guy was just weeks old. Sitting in their office one day with our little fella in his car seat we asked … [Read more...]