Hello, I'm Karen Kahn. Welcome to the Looking Up Photography blog, showcasing highlights of  client sessions, and useful information for your next session. Stay a while and enjoy!

I am thrilled to share the delightful journey I had the privilege of capturing with Ezra during his Milestone Sessions. He and his mom came to my studio from Stamford, CT – a quick drive. It’s been a joyous adventure witnessing his growth and transformation from a tiny 5-month-old baby to a vibrant and curious […]

“Squeeze the day!” … “Kids are the zest!” …  “Live your zest life!” … “Easy peasy lemon squeezy!” …  Are you finding me punny yet? I am so excited to share this session with you because it helps remind us that, in spite of everything that has happened over the past few years, birthdays are […]

It seems like it was just yesterday that I photographed beautiful Blake’s Newborn Session. And now, here she is at two years old! Happy Birthday to Blake! I love being able to see clients I have photographed before. These clients are especially wonderful, referring other clients to me! I am so excited to share the […]

classic family portraits with white shirts and jeans

It’s been a minute since I got to work with a mama who wanted to style a session that included outfit changes. Luckily, I was able to accommodate Gabriela’s request, get her cute family in front of the camera, and I’m SO happy with how it turned out! I’m also thrilled that, after her internet […]

cottage core first birthday sitter studio session

What’s better than a day in the studio with a birthday baby?! I’ll tell you what – almost nothing! Milestone sessions are a favorite pastime of mine (if I’m allowed to call my work a pastime). You’ve gotta love capturing sessions that involve cake, right?! It’s always important to enjoy the little things, no matter […]

one year milestone portrait with a baby bathtub and balloons

This sweet milestone session might just be one of my favorites I’ve shared so far in 2022! I fell in love with the ocean-inspired color scheme right away. The soft pastel tones of cornflower blue and sea foam green are so good together. Plus, you add in the traditional wardrobe choices and you have a […]

smiling first birthday portrait by Looking Up Photography

We are looking forward to spring, and what better way to do that than with a gorgeous studio cake smash session! Before COVID, I had the pleasure of doing many beautiful cake smash sessions, so I was excited to photograph this fun shoot with baby Reagan. All the balloons, and Reagan’s sweet smiles, gave me […]

one year-old girl with gray eyes looking seriously at the camera, 1st birthday cake smash session

When you wish upon a star … This is the year of the cake smash for Looking Up Photography! Today, I have this fun, gold star-inspired cake smash session to share with you. Don’t worry – I’ll have more studio cake smash sessions coming your way soon! · Being a mom myself, there are certain […]

book with confidence

Book your session with confidence! For existing bookings and new bookings made now through July 30 2020, postpone up to 72 hours prior to your session and receive a full credit of any deposits already paid towards any session through December 31, 2020. I know you don’t want to miss out on capturing all the […]

Baby's 1st year baby Milestone Sessions

Our babies grow up soo fast! Ever since the day that we hold them in our arms for the first time, the clock seems to move faster and faster with each passing day. What seems like just yesterday was really six months ago, and our helpless little bundle of joy is starting to learn to […]