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!

As nature paints our surroundings in breathtaking hues of red, orange, and gold, I am thrilled to announce the availability of my exclusive Family Foliage Sessions in Greenwich, Connecticut. There is something truly magical about photographing families and little ones amidst the splendor of fall. The crisp, cool air, the rustling of leaves beneath your […]

As a professional family photographer, there are certain sessions that touch my heart and soul, capturing the essence of love and togetherness. The Lautersztain family beach portrait session was one such cherished experience. Against the backdrop of sun-kissed beach grasses and gentle waves, I had the privilege of freezing moments of joy shared between this […]

If you’re anything like my family, you have summer on the brain all year long. You start planning amazing vacations, lengthy sunny days on the coast, and even just doing nothing in particular at all. As we dive into the lazy days of summer, I want to put a bug in your ear for something […]

“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 […]

reclining pregnant mama with red hair, wearing jeans

I‘m so excited to share this gorgeous maternity session in the studio, today! The day I captured this pretty collection of images for Alice was so fun, and right away I couldn’t wait to see the photos out of my camera. First of all, Alice was the perfect subject. Second, there were just so many […]

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 […]