Top Photography and Women's Empowerment Studio|Editorial|Anthropologie Wedding|Maternity|Baby|Boudoir|Branding Marketing|Personal Development|Workshops|Coaching|Speaking
PHOTOGRAPHY + MENTORSHIP for BRIDES, BABIES, & BRANDS:
The Legacy Boutique, a location-based Photography + Women's Mentorship Studio, captures and coaches women through life's milestone moments. From the Predesign Consultation, to the Mentorship Coaching, to the Pampering Photography, to the Private Art Viewing — we inspire women to, not only, love how they look on camera, but relish how they show up in the world and leave lasting legacies of passion, purpose, peace, even philanthropy. We only get one life, with one legacy. What will yours be?
THE LEGACY BOUTIQUE IS FOR YOU, IF YOU ARE:
*Obsessed with Editorial, Lifestyle, & Photojournalism Art,
*Engaged & Planning an Anthropologie Wedding + DIY Details,
*Pregnant, Raising Babies, or Surprising your Hubby with Boudoir,
*Building, or Up-Leveling, a Business & Seeking a Visual Brand Ambassador,
*Seeking Mentorship to Break thru Blocks in your Beliefs, Body, or Business,
*Determined to Succeed as an Artpreneur™ + Artivist™ {Artist + Activist},
*Inspired by Socially-Driven Businesses for Women's Advocacy,
*Ready to Become the One You've Been Waiting for & Live On Purpose!
LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE & SUBMIT AN INQUIRY:
With so many happy referrals, we book out 2-12 months in advance. Send a contact form and we'll co-create your dream vision, distinct style, top goals, secret fears, most flattering wardrobe, hair & makeup, props, locations, ideal imagery, aspirational brand, gift ideas, printed Art and so much more! Get an instant Photo Credit when you sign up for the Backstage Pass {bottom right}!
SWEET! Psyched you're here! Leave some Comment Love & Get Your BACKSTAGE PASSfor Top Photography, Posing, Business & Life Tips with VIP Gifts, Sneak Peek Interviews, & Priority Bookings! {Sign up on the right!}
It’s here, It’s here!
My exclusive Interview with Social Media Marketing Expert, LAURA ROEDER, is officially here to kick off our Interview Series in 2012!
Get ready to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and learn {for FREE} from the Top Women in Business right now. These ladies are experts in: Photography, Wedding Style, Relationships, Social Media, Marketing, Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Spirituality, Health, Wellness, Finances, and so much more.
I first had the real treat of virtually meeting Laura when I enrolled in her RHH B-School program, co-created and hosted by Marie Forleo, and then later in person at Marie’s RHH Live weekend. Thanks to their powerful and weekly Q&A calls, as well as their in-person warmth, I was able to get answers to my most burning desires in record time. Both experiences were not only game changers for my business, but they were game changers for my own personal life journey. They are my #1 recommended *must haves* for every Creative Woman Entrepreneur.
With all that I got out of the one-on-one experiences with Laura, I knew I had to share with you sweet peeps. You {like me} are growing yourself and your life’s mission little by little each day, right? Some days it’s smooth sailing and others it’s more of the “You’re kidding me, right?” variety. No matter what your business, you will no doubt take away something new and BENEFICIAL from our chat.
So give a watch, leave a comment, and noodle over to the right to get on the list for MORE FREE VIDEOS as soon as they’re released.
Then, hurry over to her shop using this #affpromo link and snatch up some of Laura’s unmatched game changing offerings that will finally stop the insanity you might feel about: building your website, managing your FB, creating your brand, profiting from Twitter. AND, better yet? You’ll actually invest in something that will give you your life back! Not months from now, hours from now. It’s that simple. You don’t need to feel buried or overwhelmed anymore.
Seriously, friends, it’ll cost you more money not to take advantage of her genius this January than it will to Just Do it, as Nike teaches us. So make 2012 the year for taking back control.
Get bonus BEHIND THE SCENES and watch MORE of Laura’s killer interview … Sign up for your FREE VIP BACKSTAGE PASS {noodle on over to the right}.
Leave a Comment and Share the Post. Copy & Paste “@LKR, @TheLegacyBoutiq I loved your #BackstagePass Interview!” and Ask a Question!
Want 2012 to be the year your business SOARS? Run and Sign up to get on the 2012 RHH B-School wait list. Then Watch this.
_________________________________________________
Top Photographer, Women’s Motivational Speaker, and Mentor Karen Christensen, Owner of The Legacy Boutique in Los Angeles, is commissioned to shoot Weddings, Heirloom Maternity/Newborn Portraiture, Boudoir, Headshots, and Commercial Clients throughout California, the United States, and Internationally.
To Book Your Photography session — or to ask Karen to speak — email info@thelegacyboutique.com.
*** EXCLUSIVE Mentorship Programs + Workshops COMING SOON. Sign up for your FREE VIP Backstage Pass and get on the Wait List***
Forgot to mention what we’re chattin’ about here. We dish on everything: Getting Started, Having a Job or Being an Entrepreneur, Knowing Your Pricing, Intuition, Self-Esteem, Mentors, Making the Ask, Getting Over Insecurities, Inaction vs Perfection, Client vs Product Based Business, 3 Year Goals, and soooo much more. P.S. This was my first video interview and its shot on location in Key West, which is why Baby the Cat does not make an appearance. ; )
Great interview Karen and Laura! Karen, agree that RHH B-School was game-changing, as are all of Laura’s offerings. Great questions and an easy interview to watch. Love both of your radiant smiles. xoxo
Karen, this was a great interview! It needs to be shared and read. You asked some of the exact questions I would have asked myself =) And Laura, I loved what you said about not waiting for Jesus to come down and give you the exact script of what to say when approaching someone about mentorship – LMAO
Yes, I honestly can’t imagine what my life would be like right now if I hadn’t taken RHH B-School. XX
KarenJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:49 pm
@Laurie, @Rachel, @Ashley – THANKS for giving this a watch! It was an AWESOME way to spend an hour between location production shoots.
I love this Karen! lots of great tips and a fun interview to watch! thanks…
KarenJanuary 20, 2012 - 12:18 pm
@Teri, Big thnx! I love your work! Happy you stopped by!
P.S. Ladies, if you’re going through any kind of transition and not sure how you’ll make it through or even where to start — check Teri out. She’ll get you out of the trenches and into the “time of your life” you’ve been waiting for. Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life. How you going to live it? Kick fear to the curb and love yourself a little.
KarenJanuary 20, 2012 - 12:24 pm
Peeps, copy & paste this tweetable: “@LKR, @TheLegacyBoutiq I loved your #BackstagePass Interview!” and ask any added questions. I’ll respond and RT your bad self ; )
Karen I love how you were able to video both sides of conversation on Skype right. I’m a newby to that whole thing but would love to learn how to do that. Your photography is amazing and inspiring. So glad we are getting to learn more about one another’s passions.
Love and light,
Kirsten
KarenJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:21 pm
@Kirsten, it’s really easy. Just use Call Recorder. And, thnx so much for the sweet words. Means a lot! {
Friends, Kirsten and I met briefly a while back at a conference where she shared her incredibly powerful personal story of the healer who had to heal herself after a life-threatening diagnosis. Watch this video if you want hear how she did it http://bit.ly/xQp4Lu}
This is such a great interview with Laura! I really love the energy you have in this interview. As always I love hearing Laura’s straight to the point answers. Great work. xoxo
KarenJanuary 22, 2012 - 12:20 am
@Sasha, so happy you stopped by and gave a watch! Big thnx. I especially loved what Laura shared about “not waiting for the answers to come down from the heavens” and to just take action … even if it’s not perfect. There are definitely times in my own life where that is still very much a lesson I’m learning. xo
Rebirth and Strength, Transformation and Power. ~The Butterfly Nautilus
Anyone who knows me, knows grace and gratitude are just about my two most appreciated nouns in any context. Admittedly, I am haunted by them. Inspired and eluded all at once.
So it is no surprise that I would have connected so deeply with designer Pattie McBride, or fallen so hard for her divine and thoughtful jewelry creations at Butterfly Nautilus. Her vision and her mission, to honor those who have changed our lives with gratitude gifts, pulls right at the heart of my own story. If you’re anything like me, her message will resonate with you too.
For many of my followers, it’s no secret the storms I’ve weathered over the years. While mine are no more dramatic than most, I’ve written some about my false starts, lessons learns, and deep mournings in the Backstage Pass. Moments like unexpectedly losing my dearest friend and roommate to Leukemia or surviving domestic violence — each posed heros and sheros who helped my uncover the upside of down. {Noodle over to your write to get on the list}.
If not for these warm souls, I may still be wading knee deep in loss with no taste for the bitter-sweetness that is life. But like sugar on lemons, their grace and their gratitude softened tart times. And I eventually celebrated my own metamorphosis.
Pattie’s soulfully intentioned Art pieces not only make the perfect Thank You gift but they contribute to something much, much bigger: raising the consciousness of all people to stop, appreciate, recognize and be recognized. And that, my friends, is the type of gift that not only acknowledges our blessings but pays them forward.
If you or someone you love has a powerful story you want to honor, celebrate, and share — post a comment below AND submit your story to the Butterfly Nautilus site when you purchase.
Remember, what I often say: “Our lives are such gifts. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’re ours.”
Check out this Sneak Peek from our Editorial Branding Photography shoot and smile at this masterful, meaningful life — Pattie McBride.
Got Outdated Photography for your Brand?
Want to Get 1-on-1 Mentorship Coaching & PreDesign Strategy?
In 2012 Don’t Get Happy, Get Real. ~Karin McDermott
One of the most refreshing New Year’s blog posts I read this go round was by Karin McDermott, the bohemian chic yogini and Pleasure Pioneer who founded and became the Inspiration Chief of Soultree Motion, Inc. and The Soultree Center. Jesting with us recent 2012 crossover peeps, Karin asks in her January 2nd post…
“How is 2012 treating you so far? Are you happy yet?”
{Insert community sigh + overpriced skin cream refunds here}.
This ferociously free, stiletto-lovin’, movement maven {also a daily Lupus Warrior and dedicated single mumma of two} is the fiercest Cultivator of Passion and Purpose I’ve been blessed to know {and that’s as a photography client, a mentor, and now a friend}. The very definition of soulful and authentic living, Karin’s a breath of REAL fresh air in an age of thin and wafty false promises about merely seeking “happiness.” Her work daringly invites you to forget happy and upgrade to authenticity. You won’t just want to befriend her, or even marry her. You’ll want to be her. Period. {It should be known I like “happy” … a whole heck of a lot, in fact! But I like what’s real, what’s sustainable, a whole lot better. For me? That’s soul from gratitude.}
Here’s just a quick sneak of some of the magic we co-created during her Editorial Branding Photography shoot {an AWESOME experience for creating more fame, authority, and eye candy for women entrepreneurs — an offering sought after by fellow women in business, especially since my experience working with Marie Forleo and her masterful B-School and RHH LIVE programs}.
The relentless soul seeker “showed up” in front of the lens in a way that was awe-inspiring. {As if her energy might set the lens aflame during our photoshoot, Karin had a soaring spirit scarcely sealed by her own skin … literally}. This was soulful shooting like no other. And like her post’s words of wisdom and her transformative program offerings, you can see that she’s the real deal.
So say goodbye to chasing happy, hop on Karin’s soulful Pleasure train, and you just may have that “New Year, New You” experience every Gym is selling this month. What’s better? It’ll last long past February. It’ll be real.
Are you a Woman Entrepreneur with an Outdated Brand and Photography?
Want to book an Editorial Branding Photography Shoot?
Shoot me an Inquiry off this site’s Contact Form.
Leave a Comment Below & Share How YOU’RE forgetting “Happy” and upgrading to Authenticity in 2012.
Beautiful pictures! I love this because I think that “follow your bliss” thing is very privileged. Her post is more attainable to people going through real life stuff.
KarenJanuary 12, 2012 - 3:52 pm
Thanks @Julie. Funny you should mention the “follow your bliss” idea. I’m always on the fence about that one too because those of us who have that luxury are in the top 1% of the human population. For me, it seems more appropriate to say “If you’re blessed enough to follow your bliss than respect your unearned fortune by appreciating it and passing it forward as best you possibly can … even on the really hard days for the Ego mind will always find a way to make a hard day.” That’s what I love about Karin’s work. She’s about finding the bliss even in the mess. And that takes soul.
Here we go with the second highlights from Marianne + Nigel’s magical purple day!
We start with the men keeping the groom hidden away from the bride, counting down the moments to the couple’s “First Looks.”
Knock out bride on deck … watch out.
These two could not stop giggling before finally locking eyes and hands. Too funny.
This was my FAVORITE surprise of the day! Amazing.
Clearly, this Bridal Party was having no fun at all.
You know you’ve got amazing friends when they surprise you with a decorated Honeymoon RV!!!
Not a dry eye in the place.
All receptions are fun but this one was RIDICULOUSLY fun!!! Phish + Live Band + Purple Lights + Greek Dances + Cake and MORE Cake and MORE Cake … it was the best!!!
Gotta love these DIY creations by the craftiest girl I know, Miss Marianne!
Admiring his gal, sitting on their favorite VW bus lovingly named “The Brun Hilda.” Why you ask? I actually still have no idea. Nigel??? Who is Brun and what’s a Hilda?
Where ever you’re headed in 2012, trust that love just may be around the bend. Take it from Marianne and Nigel. Love is all you need.
Don’t be shy. Send Marianne + Nigel some Comment Love & Congratulations.
No words to do my feelings justice. They’re amazing. LOVE them. Crying again. The one of me and my dad that you’ve been talking about…it’s PERFECT. They’re all PERFECT. My mom with her hand made Katie and Sam hat! All the details from the ceremony. WOW. Love you and thank you. xoxox
KarenDecember 31, 2011 - 11:24 am
YOU are perfect! Brides should take a course from you and Nigel on how to plan a FANTASTIC day and make sure to really ENJOY it when it comes! YOU TWO did just that and it was oh-so-fun to be a part of. From the details to the music to laughs to the tears — this wedding was one for the books. : )
MichelleDecember 31, 2011 - 11:30 am
I really love teh one of him holding her face in the ceremony. He looks over the moon. That’s got to feel aweseome.
KatieJanuary 12, 2012 - 3:38 pm
wow… these pictures are (obviously) amazziingg – it is most likely because of your ‘creative soul’ !! You captured the day as it happened, fun and perfect..i’ve enjoyed looking at these photo’s almost as much as experiencing first hand. I am over the moon you got judith’s hat that sam and i so willingly created wow…you were awesome! and so was I…jk. Well Done because of your talent and these pictures, i know you had as much as fun as i, even though we must of stressed you out so much with the delay! xxx
KarenJanuary 12, 2012 - 3:55 pm
@Katie!!! Are you kidding??? You were a hoot and made the day all the more fun. What hysterical and warm sweet souls you and Sam are. I loved ya from the moment you went in for the biggest hug I’ve ever known. YOU all rocked it out and put the “P” in Partaaaay! xo
katieJanuary 13, 2012 - 6:39 am
well duh…i loved you to so can i call you aunt or what?? xx
SamJanuary 15, 2012 - 2:58 pm
hi karen! I love the pictures you took, they were soo cool! Seeing the pictures showed me how good i look in a tux..jk!! And you are right…we do put the ‘P’ in partaaaay. xo
“She’s got everything delightful, she’s got everything I need”
~”Sugar Magnolia,” Grateful Dead ~
Confession: Artsy, Bohemian, Travelin’ Brides & Grooms are my favorite. It’s true. I simply cannot lie. Marianne and Nigel are no exception!
The distinct design style … I dare you to top the Purple Tights & Purple Shoes … and the signature stamp on their story … these two Phish followers travel the countryside by VW bus aka their beloved, “Brun Hilda” … made their wedding day nothing short of big time personality and big time fun! Never have I seen guests have more fun than on their dance floor. Good times were had by all at The Westford Regency in Massachusetts.
So buckle up and ride along with Marianne + Nigel for this first road trip. Loads more storytelling images to come, just around the bend.
P.S. Want to know a fun fact? I’ve known this sweet bride since we were toddlers!!! From ballet slippers to wedding shoes, she’s all grown up … which sadly means I am too, EEK! But enough about aging. I want to talk about gratitude with a capital “G.” Words cannot express the honor I felt photographing my oldest friend on her most memorable day. Pure magic, mixed with happy tears. A day I will never forget.
If you have any fun memories of these two as little tikes, or from their wedding day itself, leave a comment!
Part 2 is Coming Soon. Get Ready for First Looks, Bridal Party, Newlyweds, Ceremony and Reception!
In the mean time, give Marianne + Nigel some Comment Love & Congratulations!
Talk about happy. I love these and all their energy! Her hair is EXACTLY what I want for my day!
RachelDecember 15, 2011 - 1:18 pm
another one hit out of the park! i feel the couple’s anticipation of the ceremony like i’m right there with them.
MichelleDecember 15, 2011 - 1:35 pm
I’m in love with these! I’m an amateur photographer but I want to learn more and more about this kind of photo style. Do you see it this way when you shoot? Or do you crop the images like this afterwards? I never know how close to be to my subjects. HELP!!!
@Michelle, great question! I do all my cropping in-camera, meaning I compose my shots in this style {a blend of Photojournalism and Editorial} just as you see them here. The only time I crop in post, is when I’m designing albums, storyboards, or Art pieces. I think when you’re first starting out you want to give yourself challenges to shoot both really tight and really pulled back. Lots of macro detail, balanced with lots of negative space, is the key!
It’s always awesome to chat with peeps on the site. Makes my lunch break ; )
MichelleDecember 15, 2011 - 4:30 pm
Karen OMG! I can’t believe you responded to my question and so fast! You have no idea how helpful your answer is because I tend to shy away from getting the shots I know I like. LIke I don’t want to be rude or intruding but then i end up having to crop almost every image and I can’t always create the exact crop I want. I need to brave up.
MarianneDecember 16, 2011 - 10:42 am
KAREN!!!! They’re beautiful!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The websites we ordered some of our items off of would be lucky to have such gorgeous shots. They wouldn’t even recognize their products! My favs are the mirror shots. Sammy so serious and handsome and Katie, mom and me! Making me cry. XOXOX
TraceeDecember 16, 2011 - 2:27 pm
These are so awesome. How fun is this??? Captured the mood perfectly.
JasonDecember 16, 2011 - 6:28 pm
Lovely photography. It feels like a look into an alice in wonderland storybook leading up to a glorious wedding ceremony and reception. I can’t wait for more!
KarenDecember 16, 2011 - 10:07 pm
YAY! I love it when I can make brides cry. Kidding. @Mariannne, I’m soooo happy you’re happy! Big BIG Big happy tears right there with you!!!
@Tracee, seriously, how fun is right! The day was one for the books!
@Jason, that’s the best comment ever! Makes me want to shoot an Alice in Wonderland inspiration board … hmmm… the wheels are turning!
@Michelle, I totally get how you’re feeling. I think we all start out trying to find that balance. In Photojournalism they teach you, you can never be too tight. But then with editorial you need to challenge yourself to step further back and shoot with more negative space. Just keep trying, playing, and being bold. You’ll get there!!! Awesome question ; )
Cindy HutchinsonDecember 17, 2011 - 10:22 pm
“AWESOME”!!!!!!!!!!
Jon MillerDecember 19, 2011 - 4:07 pm
These are GREAT pictures of an AMAZING couple. Wow what a JOYOUS day!
Y’all sure know how to “do” this wedding ‘thang’!!!!!
Congrats again to you ALL; but especially to you Marriane and Nigel. You two look so ‘right’ together.
I especially like those Black and White shots… Really captures some deep feelings and it SO cool to see.
Great job y’all!!!!
KarenDecember 19, 2011 - 9:35 pm
@Cindy and @Jon Miller, so psyched to have you both here! Thanks for stopping by and saying “Hi.” Love talking to all you sweet peeps ; )
Judy (yes Tilli!!! on the interweb)December 19, 2011 - 9:55 pm
Karen-Jeanne you made me cry!!! They’re gorgeous!!! Thank you a billion times over!!! Your creative soul has touched me deeply. I remember how talented you were from your pottery lessons but who knew you’d blossom into a phenomenal detailed artist with such compassion for your work. The art contests that you and Mar used to make me judge, you won every time just don’t tell my daughter! Can’t wait for more. Love you honey xoxoxo
KarenDecember 21, 2011 - 1:53 pm
It’s Momma Judy!!! Ahhhh, so happy you’re on the web!!! Pottery lessons and contests, what fun memories! Don’t worry, Mar had me beat at piano EVERY time : ) Love you!
keith mcdonaldDecember 23, 2011 - 12:15 pm
you guys rock!
waldo
KarenDecember 23, 2011 - 5:21 pm
@Keith, thanks so much for stopping by and saying “hi!” Gotta love M+N and all the fun goodness they bring to the world. ; )
laura bush-maysDecember 26, 2011 - 6:47 am
Awesome Pictures !!! Can’t wait to see more. Really love how this is all put together. Much Love to Marianne on her Birthday today.
For those of you who don’t know, I’m a BIG fan of Art used not only as Activism but also as Therapy. In fact, throughout my Senior year of High School {eek— High School — more on that later} I studied Dance Movement Therapy for a year-long Honors Thesis project. Researching how Dance and Movement could be the best means of communication, even healing, for nonverbal Autistic and Downs Syndrome children, I had the awesome opportunity to sit-in on Graduate classes in Boston. Even cooler? The experience empowered me to host my own clinical DMT workshops with children and give a 30 minute speech to many in my senior class {I should mention, this Senior Project was required to graduate but honestly one of the most powerful teaching moments in all of my schooling}. While I didn’t go on to work professionally as a Dance Movement Therapist, I’ve always remained an inspired advocate of the Art Therapies.
So — you can imagine my excitement getting to meet and work with Kat Fulton, one of the top leading speakers and licensed Music Therapists in the country! People, this woman is like a Rock Star in her world and still as humble as can be. {When we were shooting together she blessed us with an awesome chant and drum beat, which you can hear here}. While we first met through Marie Forleo’s RHH B-School and RHH Live programs, I suspect our creative works will cross many-a-future path. Our shared passion for “The Arts as vehicles for change” is palpable.
Kat also runs Sound Health Music (established in 2005), a San Diego-based team of board-certified music therapists who “design interventions that use music as the vehicle for positive change within corporate, wellness, medical, and enrichment settings.” So if the Rock Star herself is booked, you can count on her expert organization to help you rediscover your life’s rhythm.
These are just a tiny taste of the magic, expertise, and warmth that is Kat and her impassioned, healing, work. Hop over to her site and make yourself known. Chances are, she’ll give a virtual squeeze and drum beat in no time!
Let your life be heard.
WANT TO BOOK a SHOOT? GET ON OUR MENTORSHIP WAIT LIST?
You saw my email response, so I’ll try to tone it down here.
OMGOMGOMGOMG OMG!!! KAREN!!!! Thank you SOOOOOOO much!!! I can’t wait to see the rest. I have *never* seen myself look like this in my whole freakin LIFE. I’m CRYING, I’m so happy.
UNbelievable gurrrrrrrrrrl!
AND btw, I had SUCH a blast hanging with you mama!!!! You are so incredibly talented and blessed with such a gift.
I will remember that day forever. Never pampered myself and felt SO beautiful before. xoxoxoxoxoxoXOXOXOXOXoxox
What an exquisite russsssshhhhhhhh of BEAUTY! to see and be seen… by someone who knows how to LOVE and loves FULLY!.. and draws that love out. Karen, you are the BEST! LOVE your work! Kat is one of my FAVORITE people and you have captured exactly what i experience of who she is! Magnificent! xo
Looking SOOO gorgeous Kat!!! I love the back-light in the bongo pic xx
KarenNovember 16, 2011 - 11:04 am
Woo-HOO to all of you supporting Kat! And BIG THANKS to the music diva herself for showing up with all her best energy and looks on shoot day! Kat, your testimonial made my heart sing and I loved our chat on the phone. To great new things … ; )
Kat you look fabulous! I love the images of you so free and happy and of course beautiful! Truly amazing photos that really capture seem to capture you. Karen – you do such beautiful work, looking forward to working with you someday soon!
HelenNovember 18, 2011 - 1:18 am
Kat, this is exactly what you look like to the rest of us. Freaking gorgeous girl!!!! I heart these photos so much…. and you have now reminded me that I have yet to book my session with Karen, but I will. LOVE from the deepest recesses of my heart, and big kudos to you Karen on capturing Kat’s incredible beauty and fire!
Now there’s a word. Question is … when’s the last time you really experienced pleasure? Hmmm. That’s what I thought.
If you’re like most women, you may be thinking “yeah, I’ll get to ‘pleasure’ when I can finally get caught up.” Problem is, when we live our lives waiting to get “caught up” we miss — you guessed it — our lives. All the money and accolades in the world can’t make up for that.
Enter Kerrie Blazek, your new Pleasure Practioner. Another inspired soul whom I had the privilege to meet at Marie Forleo’s RHH Live event in NYC 2 weeks ago, Kerrie is the founder of The Great Goddess Adventure and soon-to-launch InHerElement.biz.
Shedding her corporate job, her condo, and her material comforts — Kerrie is living with a passion, a purpose, a presence, and a pleasure most of us long to experience. What’s even cooler? She’s doing it all from her Honda Element as she tours the country coaching women from the road, in their homes! Nothing less than awe-inspiring, Kerrie is creating a revolution. If you’re a fellow lover of green smoothies, knitting, playing in nature, and getting back to purpose and pleasure — than Kerrie is your Go To Girl who comes to you!
Get the keys to jump start your pleasure trip. Let Kerrie show you the way.
READ KERRIE’s SWEET TESTIMONIAL:
OMG…this is fabulous! Thanks so much … You’ve captured me perfectly.
WANT TO BOOK a SHOOT? GET ON OUR MENTORSHIP WAIT LIST?
What a LIFE Kerrie! of JOY of living! and once again, Karen, you have captured the authentic essence of this wild dynamic woman! I soooooooo LOVE your work! You have made it an exquisite art! I look forward to a session myself soon! xo
Wow Kerrie! I didn’t realize you were mobile sweetie! How fun and liberating!
Let me know if you come through DC area! LOVE the photos…..Karen is amazing!
xoxo
LOVE! Love these sensational pictures. It’s simply oozing the essence of the Kerrie we know and love. Awe inspiring. Can’t wait to see the launch of your new website Kerrie! xoxo ~ Loralee
Thanks, ladies! It was amazing to be witnessed by such an artist. I feel as if Karen captured my true essence these photos. By the way, be sure to stop by http://www.kerrieblazek.com for my pre-launch offer!
Stunning photos! It makes me want to leave it all behind me and hit the road and I LOVE where I am so I can only imagine the momentum it will create for anyone dissatisfied or longing for adventure. Please stop by Sacred for a dance when you hit Brooklyn.
Oh yeah, Sasha — road trippin’ is the life for me! And Dara, I hate that I missed you while in New York. Thanks for your sweet comments. Keep in touch and share with your friends.
EmilyNovember 11, 2011 - 12:38 pm
Super cute concept for a coaching and for photography.
That is the cutest wardrobe idea I’ve ever seen on a bride. Do you know where she got the idea?
FredNovember 3, 2011 - 6:07 pm
Love the site. Cool picture
MarianneNovember 3, 2011 - 6:37 pm
Love it!!! After a year of flipping through bridal mags, I feel like I just found a picture of us in one! Can’t wait to see more. (Emily-We got the idea from a pair of men’s lilac dress shoes at a thrift store…I told him I’d design the wedding around these shoes if they fit. They didn’t but that started the hunt for purple shoes. LOL)
KarenNovember 4, 2011 - 1:39 pm
Whoo-HOO! @Marianne, I freaking looooove that so much! That’s the goal. I want you and every photography subject to feel like they look just like their favorite editorial spreads. AMAZING! xoxoxo
Jason ShramkoNovember 6, 2011 - 10:34 am
Clever shot, love it!!!
Best purple themed wedding EVER.
Lovely photography & photographer.
Love it! Best color themed wedding ever! Great photo too!
andreaNovember 7, 2011 - 8:02 am
Great pic! Can’t wait to see the rest.
Nigel Tilli-paulingNovember 7, 2011 - 8:38 am
“Hay man thats my Wife!!!!” Stop looking at her legs, but they are cute. Cant wait to see the rest of the pictures. The day was such a blur, that the pictures will help remind me what happened (other than getting hitched to the owner of such a lovely pair of legs!!!)
Jon MillerNovember 7, 2011 - 8:57 am
This is a GREAT shot. It looks like Marianne is doing the Wizard of Oz… “There’s no place like home… There’s no place like home… There’s no place like home”. REALLY gives an idea of how much FUN that day was. Congrats to you BOTH!
Cindy HutchinsonNovember 7, 2011 - 9:51 am
I LOVE LOVE THIS PICTURE & MOSTLY THIS “VERY COOL COUPLE” <3
KarenNovember 7, 2011 - 12:06 pm
Loving all the conversation here! You all are too funny. xo
Nelson RuizNovember 7, 2011 - 1:36 pm
Loved the color-purple theme. The photographers were very creative in many new ways. I loved the entire event! Let me know when there are more pics, as I will love to see them!
joseph TilliNovember 7, 2011 - 3:11 pm
As “Father of the Bride” I have to say that I never seen a photographic team
work as hard as Karen and Tim.
Congradualtions to Marianne and Nigel.
Wish you all the best.
Sandy ChristensenNovember 7, 2011 - 4:57 pm
I’d recognize those feet anywhere. Sorry I missed it.
Sandy
KarenNovember 8, 2011 - 1:20 pm
WOW! Look at all you commenters go! Loving the love you each have for our purple pair! xoxo
MarianneNovember 9, 2011 - 2:54 pm
AWW! Shucks…Everyone is so sweet. @Karen that’s high praise from my dad, man of so few words saying all that! lol @DAD love you
DeanNovember 9, 2011 - 2:59 pm
Comment
LizNovember 9, 2011 - 3:45 pm
This wedding totally captured how wonderfully unique and in love Moe and Nigel are. This photo really captured exactly that. I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!
traceeNovember 9, 2011 - 6:52 pm
This is just too cute. Makes me think of the wizard of oz in purple..you are much cuter than dorothy ever was.
PaulaNovember 9, 2011 - 10:28 pm
What a classic picture! It really captures the fun loving couple that we all know and love! XOXO
laura bush-maysNovember 10, 2011 - 8:41 am
Great picture !! Can’t wait to see the rest. So much fun dancing with you guys. Peace, Love and Happiness always.
laura bush-maysNovember 10, 2011 - 8:45 am
Great picture !! Looking forward to seeing more. So much fun dancing with you guys. Peace, Love and Happiness always !!
Themia SandvenNovember 10, 2011 - 9:16 am
Dear Marianne and Nigel,
I love that photo and we had such a wonderful time at your wedding. I will never forget it. You all put so much thought and effort into the day, the music and the theme. and I LOVED IT ALL! It was so memorable, sweet and fun. Like Auntie Rose said, it was a real love-in!
Love, Themia
Themia SandvenNovember 10, 2011 - 9:17 am
p.s. I also love Dean’s COMMENT.
rebecca gNovember 10, 2011 - 10:59 pm
looooooooooooooove this picture!!
keith mcdonaldNovember 22, 2011 - 10:30 am
great picture…….purple seems to be contagious it followed you back to VA. can’t wait to see more pics. truely a special day!
In this day and age, what woman doesn’t need a little of the Sasha’s reclaim, renew, and revive? Let’s get real. We all could use a little of this TLC.
Allow me to introduce you to one of my sweetest new friends and inspirations, Sasha Campbell. A Certified Raw Chef & Life Skills Coach, and an impassioned and powerful mother of two, Sasha founded BlyssfulHealth.com when she uncovered a way out of no way. After facing some unthinkable challenges, leaving her knee deep in grief, Sasha managed to finally get her “life force” back through raw foods and healthy living. No matter where you are on your journey, follow her insights and you can get yours back too.
A fellow Marie Forleo graduate of the RHH Bschool Program, Sasha and I co-created this editorial mini shoot in NYC the morning after the epic RHH Live. What an adventure this was! We were like giddy school girls playing dress up, chasing the clock, begging her driver to the airport to “wait, just wait.” It was really quite fabulous!
See for yourself and soak up the serene joy that is Blyssful Health…
Check out Sasha’s Sweet Testimonial:
“OMG! I love love love them. You so totally captured everything that I wanted to emulate and so much more. I can’t believe how beautiful they look Can I just say that you are so talented and such an awesome inspiring women and I am truly honoured to work with you and to have you as a friend. Thanks Emelie Rota. You were so right when you mentioned that if you have an opportunity to work with Karen Christensen, you should grab the chance. So glad I did, we had an awesome time.” ~ Sasha
She’s a stunner! And it’s funny cuz earlier today I said I wanted to learn about raw food but what do you eat besides carrots?
KarenNovember 2, 2011 - 10:28 am
@Michelle, she sure is. Sasha also happens to be one of the warmest people I’ve met in a long, long time. Hop over to her site and say “hi” to her. She’d love to talk all things raw food … with or without carrots, LOL ; )
I just met Sasha last week (we’d been ‘Accountability Call’ friends since May) at a food event here in Toronto and I concur….she’s awesome! Thanks for this profile and I love the photos.
KarenNovember 2, 2011 - 12:38 pm
Love those “Accountability Call” friends! And she’s the perfect gal for that! You are too!
LOVE this Karen and Sasha! You girls are AMAZING! I only know Sasha through a few internet venues….but, from what I know, this really captures her essence. Very inspiring indeed.
Karen, I can’t wait until our paths cross luv! You are so talented!
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. Karen thanks again. We certainly had a blast. Like I said I loved working with you for so many reasons. You are truly talented woman and I am sure we are kindred spirits:)
Michelle there is so many things that you can make. Come on over send me a message and I can help you out.
KarenNovember 4, 2011 - 1:48 pm
@Tina, I love it! January and The Legacy Boutique are coming for ya!!! @Sasha, our paths were meant to cross. I love when friendships are born from shoots!!!
Check out what's happening at The Legacy Boutique ...
MARATHON SWIMMER DIANA NYAD, 61, RE-ATTEMPTS CUBA TO FLORIDA.
WHAT:
After successfully completing her 24 consecutive hour training swim in Key West, Documenting Life Productions and photographer Karen Christensen will be following Diana's every stroke during the estimated 60+ consecutive hour swim from Cuba to Florida.
WHEN:
Tentatively scheduled for Summer 2011.
WHY:
Because it's never too late to DREAM.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Go to www.DianaNyad.com to get involved or donate to this incredible dream.
HAVE A DOCUMENTARY PROJECT YOU WANT PHOTOGRAPHED or STORY PRODUCED?"
Email info@thelegacyboutique.com for Karen Christensen's availability and day rate.
xoxo
!! You captured the day as it happened, fun and perfect..i’ve enjoyed looking at these photo’s almost as much as experiencing first hand. I am over the moon you got judith’s hat that sam and i so willingly created 
wow…you were awesome! and so was I…jk. Well Done because of your talent and these pictures, i know you had as much as fun as i, even though we must of stressed you out so much with the delay! xxx
by Karen
13 comments