Portraits
At Kara Hanes Photography, every portrait session is designed to celebrate your unique personality, style, and story. Whether it’s a newborn, high school senior, relationship photos, or headshots, we create vibrant, authentic, and unforgettable images that truly reflect who you are.
Capturing elegant, personal, timeless images, preserving cherished memories forever.
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PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Not only is her work gorgeous, she is so fun to work with and makes everyone feel comfortable. We highly recommend her!
-Shannon Spencer
HOW IT WORKS
Booking PROCESS
01
consult
INQUIRE
02
PHONE CALL
Chat with Kara to plan your session and vision.
03
PLANNING + CONSULTATIONS
Schedule a video chat or phone call with Kara to discuss styling, pick out outfits, and brainstorm shoot locations. We’ll also go over what you hope to do with your photos so everything is tailored just for you!
INQUIRE FOR A DATE
04
Your SESSION
Schedule your hair and make up giving yourself plenty of buffer time to show up to your session.
05
Gallery Presentation
You'll not hear from me for a bit as I curate your gallery for your images and make them perfect for you.
06
GALLERY + Product Delivery
You'll have unlimited downloads for up to 1 year in an online gallery.
by the numbers
AT A GLANCE
25
THE NUMBER OF
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
15k
THE NUMBER OF
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
95%
THE NUMBER OF
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
24
THE NUMBER OF
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
9
THE NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
25
THE NUMBER OF
ALBUMS we deliver annually
$800
THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
What's Included:
Pre-Session Consultation
One Hour of Photographer's Time
One Outfit
Polished Editing (does not include retouching)
Full Gallery with Unlimited Downloads (available for up to one year)
✨ Full gallery downloads are now included with this package. This collection is the only option available moving forward. This change was made 9/16/25
Payment Plan:
$240 Required at Booking: Non-Refundable Retainer
$560 Due the Day of Your Session
Don't need an hour? Join my mailing list for mini sessions when I have them available. Also note I only take a couple extended family sessions a year on a first come first serve basis. Fall sessions are limited.
BOOK YOUR SESSION
From the moment you inquire, you're welcomed into an experience designed to feel personal, intentional, and exceptional—because you're not just another client. You're chosen. Every detail of your session is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your unique story, with an emphasis on elegance, artistry, and emotional depth.
To maintain this level of care and attention, Kara limits the number of sessions she accepts each week, which is reflected in the investment for your session.
Instead of limiting you to pre-packaged options, I now include all digital downloads in every collection—because I’ve found this is truly what my clients value most. From there, you’re free to invest in the artwork that matters to you, whether that’s an heirloom album that tells your story page by page, striking wall art that transforms your space, or thoughtfully designed print products.
PRINTS AND PRODUCTS
"So easy to work with, very accommodating and we absolutely love how our photos turned out!"
Lauren Atsalakis
FREE RESOURCES
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NEWBORN SESSION PREPARATION
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Family SessioN Prep Guide
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WEDDING DAY PLANNING GUIDE
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