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!

The Deleary family is my most photographed client! From their engagement session to their civil wedding ceremony in Greenwich, to their maternity session for their first born, newborn session of their first born, baby milestone session, cake smash session, two family sessions, and then maternity session for their second born, newborn session for their second […]

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 […]

I was so excited and honored when this family was referred to me by the wonderful web reviews from my regular clients! This is an amazing family who wanted to be captured as they are, with their unique personalities and qualities on full display. The vibe of their family ensemble is the epitome of New […]

family of four sitting in the sand and grass on a Connecticut beach

Okay, I’m just going to say it – I don’t think I could live anywhere that’s completely landlocked. I can’t imagine not having the ocean nearby! • Some of my best memories revolve around the beach. Collecting shells … splashing in the water … shallow pools of water to explore. Even making sandcastles you know […]

Last fall I had the chance to photograph the prettiest family. Katie and Alex’s family reminds me of the joy of having little ones on the move, and how fortunate we are to have such a beautiful ‘backyard’ to play in, here in Greenwich, Connecticut. While I was editing this session, I played some of […]

smiling mom wearing a white dress playing with her twins at Greenwich Beach

I’m in love with the beach. If you’re a beach family, there is no better location for your family portraits than Greenwich Beach! And what’s better than getting together with one of your favorite client families for a birthday celebration on the beach (times two)?! The twins turned two, and mom wanted a family beach […]

Family is a beautiful thing. Whether it’s a new family with an expectant mother, or a family of ten, the many special memories that you make together deserve to be captured in a beautiful way. Part of what makes a session beautiful is the setting. While my studio is one of the best places for […]