Category Archives: Heirloom Portraits

The Bump {Praise for The Legacy Boutique photography}

En route to a late dinner with The Hot Dreadman I got a wonderful surprise voicemail from The Bump, the #1 resource and directory for pregnancy and parenting advice. And it’s all thanks to a glowing testimonial by  Danielle and little Violet! Not only do I have the best job in the world but I...

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Bellies n’ Babes {Maternity|Baby|Child.}

“It gets late early out there.” ~ Yogi Berra ~ I’ll admit it. I freaking LOVE my job. Can you blame me? Check out a feature testimonial on The Bump. _________________________________ Photographer and Women’s Motivational Speaker 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,...

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Evie + Beatrix {Beach Babes}

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” ~ Unknown ~ Man, if I could, I would make a JOB out of being a little kid again. These two have got it made in the shade! Thanks to their Super Woman mom, Monique, these little sisters made it all the...

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Highlights {Little Zoe}

“You imagined me to life? Wow! You’re pretty good.” ~The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams~ Looking through lil’ Zoe’s images I was thinking about it — about the ‘beginning’ that is — and I was struck with a realization. “What a gift it is to be a newborn —  when everything is fresh with no mistakes,...

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Highlights {Michelle & Will}

“A ship under sail and a big-bellied woman, Are the handsomest two things that can be seen.” ~Benjamin Franklin~ I just love this pair to pieces. So fun. So free. So fantastic to know. Little Amelia is gonna love them too … The Legacy Boutique offers Custom Fine Photography throughout Los Angeles, California. Photographer Karen...

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Welcoming Zoe {Sneak Peek}

“Today you are YOU, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is YOU-er than YOU.” ~ Dr. Seuss ~ There is something so magical, so arresting, about photographing little souls at their very beginning. Lil Zoe, baby girl to easy breezy folks Lindsay and Nate, offered me {yet another} reminder of...

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LA Love {Sneak Peak Michelle & Will}

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” ~ Matsuo Basho ~ Introducing LA’s newest and hottest parents-to-be, Michelle and Will. Recently transplanted from the East Coast, my new friends wanted to shoot something distinctly Southern California with a romantic and vintage feel to match their home decor. It should be known...

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Getting Ready {Nate & Lindsay}

“A happy marriage is a long conversation, which always seems too short.” ~Anonymous~ I said it before and I’ll say it again: Nate and Lindsay really have this happy marriage thing down! Smiling, giggling, smooching, talking, listening – they’re naturals when it comes to patience and communication. And it’s awesome to watch. I can’t think...

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Beach Babes {Kennedy’s Session}

“Love Your Work.     Work Your Love.    And Repeat.” All babies are cute. All babies are lovable. But THIS baby had me at “Hello,” or “goo-goo, ga, ga.” At just 12 months old, Kennedy is squirmy and cuddly and outright delicious. Check out a few of my session favs and see for yourself....

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Silly, Sexy, Sassy {Sneak Peak Lindsay & Nate}

“A grand adventure is about to begin.” ~ Winnie the Pooh ~ All I can say is this: when baby Zoe arrives she is going to be one celebrated little girl! With an Artist daddy, Nate of Guru Tattoo, and a Librarian mommy, Lindsay, their little Zoe is one lucky duck! No doubt she is...

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