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Hi there! I'm Karen, wife to my college sweetheart, mama of two beautiful kids and golden doodle, and lover of tacos, beach skies, and road trips! I know planning a wedding can be fun and also a lot of work. And choosing your photographer is a big decision that will have a lasting impact – with how the wedding day flows and also how you will remember the moments afterward.

That is why my top priority is helping my couples enjoy their wedding day memories over and over again through beautiful pictures to not only strengthen their marriage but leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren. I love making sure the wedding experience is as stress-free and fun as possible - from our first phone call, to your engagement session, your wedding day, and the delivery of your beautiful heirloom photo album. I am here for you and can't wait to meet you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Karen Schanely Photography

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we were looking for!

I cannot say enough good things about Karen and her amazing talent! Even though we had never met, she made it seem like we had known each other before hand. Not only was she professional, she was very personable, kind, kept things flowing, and stayed on track with all the moving pieces to our wedding and timeline! She is a master behind the camera and her work is STUNNING! With the preview that we’ve seen so far, we are over the moon and cannot wait for the rest! You will be making the BEST choice, hiring Karen for your photography needs!
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Kaela Sent on 06/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer we could have asked for!!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Karen over the course of 3 years for our engagement photos, a rescheduled wedding, and finally our wedding day! Karen is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone looking to photograph a special time in their life. She is responsive, kind, flexible with your needs, and TALENTED! We just received our wedding gallery back (in record time - only a few weeks later) and the photos are GORGEOUS! Hire Karen - you won't regret it!!!
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Kellean Sent on 12/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer

Karen is phenomenal to work with. She just has the sweetest personality and is obviously experienced with her craft. Karen did both of engagement photos and our wedding photos! Stylistically, I love the lighter, brighter, romantic feeling to the photos. I also LOVE how quickly she gets several photos for a great preview out! Her turnaround times have been amazing and we have enjoyed working with her so much!
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Cassie Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazinggggg

Wow where to even begin?! Karen did such an amazing job. We had three sessions with her this year our engagement session, our wedding, and a beach session in SC. The photos from each session were beyond amazing! I am so thankful she captured our day. I have a huge family and she got all my family formal pictures in 30 minutes which I was amazed by because they can be a handful😂 She captured so many bride and groom portraits that I’m having a really hard time picking out which ones to hang up on the walls because we love so many of them. My point is she will go above and beyond and meet whatever your needs/wants are for your special day! Definitely recommend💜💜 Thanks so much again Karen for everything!!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 05/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! Karen is so lovely!

We found Karen on WeddingWire because we were having our wedding out of town. From the very beginning she's been amazing, takes the time to get to know you and your person. We had engagement pictures with her and they were absolutely amazing and helped us get ready for the big day! On our wedding day she ended up recommending a great car rental that I was able to surprise my husband with. We can't wait to see all the pictures, but here are a few we've got back so far!
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Blaire Sent on 03/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible photography experience!

My now fiancé, Colin, found Karen on Instagram when searching for a photographer for his proposal. As visitors to Charleston, it was important the photographer could recommend a great location for Colin to pop the question as we both had never been to the city before. What Karen did for us was far beyond our expectations!
On engagement day, Colin was leading me to the location (boardwalk at the battery) where he was going to pop the question. As we were walking to this location, it immediately began pouring rain. Shortly after we arrived and Colin dropped down on one knee, I was introduced to Karen. Karen celebrated us and offered to take a few more photos of us in the pouring rain. She recognized the weather wasn’t on our side for one of the biggest moments in our life and offered to meet up again the following day to get some more shots when we were dry.
We spent the next day taking photos around downtown Charleston and spent a couple hours with Karen. It was this time spent where Karen made us feel so comfortable – we probably had more fun just getting to spend time with Karen but the photographs speak for themselves.
Karen’s genuine personality and relaxed approach are sure to make your photography experience one you’ll never forget! She’ll forever be a great part of our story.
Colin & Blaire
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Emily Sent on 10/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Intentional-kind-Flexible for our Covid wedding

As soon as I got engaged I knew I wanted Karen as our photographer. She was so intentional in getting to know Alan and I and she worked with us to develop a plan that would work with our budget. Our engagement session was both fun and relaxing. She even captured some adorable photos of our puppy.
Our wedding did not go as planned due to COVID-19 but Karen was quick to respond and was able to work with our ever changing plans. Because we were unable to have our full bridal parties or full families there for group photos, Karen took extra time to capture some magical photos of my husband and I. While our wedding was not at all what we planned, Karen remained a constant encouragement. Her photos and her personality made our day extra special. I highly recommend her- especially for weddings during a pandemic.
Thank you so much Karen!
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Megan Sent on 08/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer!!

Karen is an amazing wedding photographer! She will make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera, you will have lots of fun, and she’ll give you the best pictures! We absolutely loved working with Karen and we love that we have pictures to cherish for the rest of our lives. She coordinated our wedding day so perfectly and there were times we didn’t even know she was there taking pictures. She really knows how to capture the feel of the day! We highly recommend Karen and guarantee that you will have fun with her and also have beautiful pictures!
Anna
Anna Sent on 08/24/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Karen did an amazing job as our wedding photographer! She made everything very comfortable and relaxed, but was also very professional and on top of the details. People keep commenting to us on how well the photos turned out and we couldn't agree more! She captured the day so well for us to remember for decades to come. The engagement photo session with her was also a lot of fun!
- Zach & Anna
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Karen Schanely Photography frequently asked questions

Karen Schanely Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Karen Schanely Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Digital Files
Karen Schanely Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Karen Schanely Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Karen Schanely Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Karen Schanely Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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