Moving Means Downsizing - Props

I've captured some fun whimsical portraits with these props.

As it is crazy busy to move out of state and to keep what little sanity I have left I cannot

post pricing on everything. If you see something you like, please research it, offer me a REASONABLE price, and send me an email. Karyn@ksfphotography.com

Happy hunting. Items will need to be picked up in the next two weeks. :)

White Buggy - $25

Brown Buggy - $35

I have about 3 or 4 old suitcase in various sizes
$10-45

Wheelbarrow $20

Wicker Table Set $35

Antique Bench $50

Antique Stool $20

Stool $5

Large Baskets $15 each

Wicker Swing $65

Moving Means Downsizing! - Frames

With our upcoming move and scaling down on my studio portion of my business I need to release some of my favorite props, backgrounds, frames, etc. With the beauty of the Sierra Foothills I can't imagine a big calling for studio portraits. lol

As it is crazy busy to move out of state and to keep what little sanity I have left I cannot

post pricing on everything. If you see something you like, please research it, offer me a REASONABLE price, and send me an email. Karyn@ksfphotography.com

Happy hunting. Items will need to be picked up in the next two weeks. :)

Frames! I love Frames. I think of them as jewelry for your images, or accessories. You know The shoes matching the purse! lol

(Look for other blog posts detailing other items.)

A 10x10 Image in 16x16 Frame
$35

D  15x15 GNP Frame
$20

B 16x20 $55 & 11x14 $35

C 2 15x15 GNP thin black frame
$20 each

E 5x20
$35

F 12x29.5 GNP Modern Black Frame
$35

G 16x20
$35

H 16x20 GNP Frame
$40

I 20x20 GNP Black Modern
$40

J 8x16 large beaded frame
$50

K 26x26
$75

L 16x20 Large Ornate
$45

M 20x24
$75

N 4 - 8x8 Quad Have another one in a lighter color too
$95

P 20x24
$85

Q 16x20
$45

S 16x20 rope
$45

T 16x20
$45

V 16x16
$25

W 11x26
$65

X 20x24
$35

Y 11x14 GNP
$25

Z 16x20
$35

AA 15x34 1 10x10 & 2 8x8's
$75

AB 15x34 GNP
$95

AC 11x14
$20

AD 16x20 Silver
$35

AE 15x15 GNP Silvery Bronze
$25

 Dang! I Didn't know I had so many frames. lol Well, you know we girls like our shoes.

I'm Moving Home!

Well,  California's pull was just too strong. It has called us back, but not to Sonoma County,  this time to the Sierra Foothills in California. We have visited Lake Tahoe on many occasions since childhood and it has always appealed to us, but I'm too big of a wuss to live in the snow, so we decided that the foothills would be a perfect fit. The beauty of Lake Tahoe with only light snow.  This is our front yard to our new home. Yes, we are truly blessed.

We are so excited for our new adventure. Excited to be close to family & friends, vegetarian options at restaurants lol,  causal living, and my local sports once again. Go Niner's! Go SF Giants! lol

At the same time I will greatly miss my life in Texas. It took me a good five years to feel like Texas was home and I have had some of the best times of my life here. I love my new friends who have become my family. Love you Liddie like a sister, and my dear friends I will truly miss you more than you will know. I'm hoping you will all come out to visit us. Our doors are always open. Great place for a Fab Four social, and you know who you are!

Thank you Texas for the wonderful memories. I will truly miss you.

Good Night Sweet Prince.

Today is the 20th anniversary of my dear dad's call to heaven. Stanley Sarganis And, honestly it has been a really hard day for me. You would think after 20 years the sting of his loss wouldn't be so strong. But, it is and will always be. The love for a parent will never go away.

I feel robbed of not having the last 20 years with him and that my kids were too young to remember him. He would have had so much fun being a Pappou. I envisioned him teaching my kids to ride a bike just like how he taught me. We spent hours out front of the house with him running beside me so I wouldn't fall. He wouldn't quit until I mastered the art of bike riding.

My dad was very talented in many ways. He was an upholster, mechanic (he could fix anything), artist, wood worker, able to make designed items out of leather (I still have a beautiful purse he made for me), a great cook and just a wonderful, caring, loving man.

All I have is my memories like ones of him teaching me to ride a bike and of course photo's of him. Though, I wish I had more photographs of him to cherish. He didn't like his picture being taken and I was still so new to the photography industry and busy with two small kids.

How I wish I could go back and fix that. I have one photograph of the two of us that I took during a photography class and experimenting with lighting. I also have one photograph and my mom and dad together when they were younger.


And, I'm professional photographer! You know the saying the cobbler's wife has no shoes. So, I'm begging you take photograph's of your loved ones.  I don't care that they don't want to be photographed. Beg, plead, tell them my story, whatever it takes. You will  never be sorry having those precious photographs.











Here are my favorite photographs of my dad that I would like to share with you. These are from 1945! I love these so much. Look how   Handsome! :)

Here is the photograph I got my dad to pose for me while I was taking a photography class. I'm estimating 1980ish. Oh, how I cherish this. Love his unruly eyebrows and curly hair. 

These two photographs are from the end of my wedding and my absolute favorites. And I know the exact date! June 1982. I've never seen my dad in a "party" mode before. He was having a good time dancing and goofing off. 

Thank you for letting me share my wonderful dad with you and in doing so I hope that I can save someone else the pain of not having photographs of their loved ones. So get the family together NOW and make some wonderful memories to cherish.

ps - Write the date on the back! 

Santa & Me Special Holiday Portraits!

Can it really be that time of year again? Yep, it is, and I can tell because I am already working 10 hour days. lol I do love this time of year and I do love to be busy.

What's new and exciting this year is I have connected with a beautiful children's boutique in Old Downtown Rockwall named Peek-A-Boo Avenue. The boutique is owned by a mother/daughter team, Cindy and Kinzie.  They are delightful to work with and the clothes they specialize in are fun, unique, and adorable. And, dare I say perfect for portraits.  I'm really looking forward to this year's Christmas Portrait Special.

November 8th & 9th

104 E. Rusk Street

Rockwall, Tx 75087

Here are the details:

Yes, you are Santa or your spouse. Whoever is more in the Holiday Spirit. While you are putting on the Santa Suit I will photograph the kids in a more traditional portrait and then switch gears to you wearing the Santa Suit with the kids. Don't worry, I'm only using your arm, partial lap, etc to give the hint of Santa. But, it is fun to capture mom or dad dressed like Santa too. And think how much more your children will be relaxed not posing with a stranger. If your kids have outgrown wanting to be with Santa, no worries, we will just photograph them.

We have also added a Santa & Me Contest into the mix for a little extra fun.  Please read the flyer below for more details on our Contest and Specials.

 I have captured some wonderful images from past years that I would love to share with you!

This cutie wanted to be Santa herself!

All sessions will be by appointment only and photographed at Peek-A-Boo Avenue. Prepayment for the creation fee is required to reserve your time slot. Creation fees start at $75 for a mini session and $95 for a mini family session. Packages start at $90.

November 8th & 9th

104 E. Rusk Street
Rockwall, Tx 75087

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment please call me at 469-338-5904 or email karyn@ksfphotography.com. 

Or if you looking for wonderful newborn and children's accessories, bedding, and clothing

please stop by 

Peek-A-Boo Avenue in Old Downtown Rockwall.

Merry Christmas!

Happy 23rd Birthday to my Sweet Girl, Cate.

I can't believe it has already been a year since I blogged her 22nd birthday. Seems like just a couple months ago. lol

Well, today is her 23rd and we played around in the park across the street from my house this morning trying to capture a new headshot for her portfolio.  We only had time for a few quick shots and here is my favorite.

 July 2013

You have blossomed into a wonderful, caring, talented young adult. Love you sweet girl.  So happy you decided to come to Texas to celebrate your birthday. Always glad to have you home.

And for fun.... here are a few younger images of her.

July 2011 Her 21st!

July 2011 Her 21st!

I love how much of a goofball you are. I love that you are not afraid to have fun wherever  you may be and not care about people seeing you.  I took her to the liquor store on her birthday and she was grinning from ear to ear.

Sept 2011

August 2008 First day of School

My mom would always take a photo of me with all of my brothers on our first day of school and I have kept that tradition alive every year that the kids were in school. Love it. Thanks mom.

2002 Cate and Conner with their cousins, Sarah and Hannah

2008ish Cate with her Dad 

I love that you write me cute little notes on my desk for me to find. Makes me smile. I love that you still sleep with Elmo. I love that you skype me regularly. I love that you are an animal activist. I love you.
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!