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A past filled with dreams and hope, leading to an amazing future!

Nov 4, 2018

A past filled with dreams and hope, leading to an amazing future!

Nov 4, 2018

Nov 4, 2018

Kayla + Garrett | Snowshoe, WV | Wedding

Oct 10, 2018

Kayla + Garrett | Snowshoe, WV | Wedding

Oct 10, 2018

Kayla & Garrett’s romantic destination wedding at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia on the Lawn at the Mountain Lodge.

Oct 10, 2018

Taylor + Andy | Huntington, Wv Engagement

Sep 10, 2018

Taylor + Andy | Huntington, Wv Engagement

Sep 10, 2018

Taylor and Andy’s Rose Garden Engagement session by Kara Blakeman Photography in Huntington, West Virginia

Sep 10, 2018

Ethan + Liz, Cj's Off The Square, Franklin, Tn

Jun 4, 2018

Ethan + Liz, Cj's Off The Square, Franklin, Tn

Jun 4, 2018

Liz + Ethan, Destination wedding at CJ’s off the Square in Franklin, Tn.

Jun 4, 2018

Check yourself before you wreck yourself...

Jun 1, 2018

Check yourself before you wreck yourself...

Jun 1, 2018

LIFE. it is so hard.. right?? Things pop up. Have you ever had a nagging feeling to pursue something but you were afraid? I encourage you.. DO IT! Why??? Read on :)

Jun 1, 2018

Chikapin Hill, Briar Patch Wedding Barn | Megan & Lucas | WV Wedding Photographer

May 22, 2018

Chikapin Hill, Briar Patch Wedding Barn | Megan & Lucas | WV Wedding Photographer

May 22, 2018

West Virginia Boho / Chic inspired wedding in Barboursville, WV

May 22, 2018

Let go and Let....

May 16, 2018

Let go and Let....

May 16, 2018

I went from broken to trying to stay positive, striving to see the bright side of everything. Through grace, I have found peace!

May 16, 2018

Liz + Ethan Engagement

May 15, 2018

Liz + Ethan Engagement

May 15, 2018

Liz and Ethan's engagement session at Harlinsdale Farm, downtown Franklin, Tennessee and Cj’s Off The Square

May 15, 2018

Destination Beach Session with the Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Destination Beach Session with the Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Kara Blakeman Photography: Panama City Beach, The Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Higgins Family + Wedding Fun

Dec 26, 2017

Higgins Family + Wedding Fun

Dec 26, 2017

Kara Blakeman Photography: Higgins Family Christmas Pictures + LipSense Wedding Shoot

Dec 26, 2017

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When your Wife to be pulls the ultimate prank just before the ceremony.... As soon as Chris heard that Kate had a surprise for him... being the sweet guy that he is, he said, “ she has already given me so much... she didn’t have to get me anything else.” Cue the best man. 😂 Best way to ease wedding day jitters and to prank your groom 🤵🏻 #weddingprank #karablakemanphotography

When I was a little girl, my Grandma and Aunty used to have special princess cups for me when I came over. Every single time, they would let me drink coffee while dipping our pecan sandies and then the rest of the day I was a princess drinking out of my special princess glass - that looked very similar to this one.
A couple years ago, I was visiting and asked her where my princess cup was.. and it was missing. The entire collection was missing. She tried to play it off and instead gave me a plain clear glass saying that was the one.. but the little princess in me knew that it was most definitely not. 👸🏼 I took the glasses she gave me bc they were from her and I am super sentimental... anyone else?
The summer after, Aunty passed away. We looked high and low and never found the princess glasses. I have seen the style in antique stores and have almost bought them, but it’s just not the same. They aren’t the ones that Aunty deemed my princess cup. They aren’t the ones that made the little 5 year old Kara squeal with excitement every time Aunty would get it out and pour a Pepsi in it.. yup pepsi (before I got hooked on Diet Coke 😅). While in Arizona, the styled shoot I got to partake in had glasses so similar and it instantly took me back. Now every time I see this picture, I think of sitting at the kitchen table, giggling and talking to my sweet Aunty. Funny how pictures do that. I can see my Grandma sitting in her spot at the table, cigarette in her right hand. Carolyn and Aunty talking about baseball or religion or whatever show they watched the night before. I can even smell their cigarette smoke 😂 (my nose is getting stuffy at the thought). I can feel the table and the wood chairs I sat on while giving bites of food to Buffy and Liza (the poodles)... and it makes me happy. Happy that I was so blessed to have these women show me a love that many don’t get to experience. A love so unconditional and sweet. Memories of our sleepovers are now flooding my mind and although my heart is sad because all three have passed, my heart is also so full because I had these 3 amazing women in my life who helped shape my mom and then me. 💕

I used to keep up with football... I never missed my Alma Matter’s home games ( We Are.... 💚💚), and I LOVED the Cowboys. But then, life happened. Between my day job and now this amazing photography gig, I typically work weekends. Which is A 👌🏻.. but the funny part: I didn’t even know who was in the super bowl this year 😅. Which team are you rooting for?? Who are you rooting for? And let’s talk the most important part... what is your favorite Super Bowl food you are looking forward to most?? 🍤🌮🍕 #karablakemanphotography #superbowl2019 #superbowlfood

Maggie & JR has some pretty talented friends! These hand drawn sketches were such neat party favors! Oh and Their rings... all came from Maggie’s parents’ jewelry business in Huntington! You have to check them out!! @wellmanoshea @gleason9 @jr_crawford095

When you see your Groom for the first time in wedding day... 🥰 Kate and Chris gave us all the feels as they both cried when they saw each other for the first time. And Kate’s dad: I love the pure joy on his face. He is so proud of his daughter and I can’t imagine how it felt walking his princess down the aisle 💕 #karablakemanphotography #charlestonweddings #diyweddingdecor

It’s a snowy day here in WV. While I huddle on the couch under mounds of blankets, I will be dreaming of all the beautiful love stories we get to be apart of this year! I cannot believe we only have a couple weekends of 2019 available and already booking 2020 couples! We are so blessed and honored that so many of you have referred us, supported us and been with us through our incredible journey. Cheers to all of you!!! ☕️ ☕️ #karablakemanphotography #huntingtonwvweddingphotographer #charlestonweddingphotographer

This is one of the most beautiful churches! The light that cascaded in during the ceremony and the beautiful marble-like tile floors 😍😍. And the darker wood accents on the pews... all these small details made my heart skip so many beats when we walked in ❤️ ✝️ #churchweddings #huntingtonwv #karablakemanphotography

This entire wedding was full of so many emotions.. and this by far was one of my favorite moments from the day. When Jon saw the love of his life, he wasn’t the only one moved; the entire church could feel the emotion in their bones as Sarah walked towards her soulmate.
I am so excited to witness so many more of these exact moments this year!! @sarah_hall.11 @_j_o_n_h_a_l_l_

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