Tag Archives: Engagement

A Giving Chance: Win a FREE mini photo shoot

For those of you who’ve been around these parts, or who’ve become a friend through a photo shoot or coaching, you know how *hugely* hugely *hugely* important women’s advocacy is to me. It’s really what drives everything I try to do and create, both on + off camera. So when fellow creative entrepreneur, Katrina Padron,...

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Vintage Wedding Photography: Jamie + Jordan

I have only six words … I adore this gorgeous, goddess bride. TWEET ME! “On my wedding day, I choose Love over Fear for tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.”  ~ Karen

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Vintage Wedding Photography {Photo Booth}

Life with The Hot Dreadman {aka my man}. This past weekend, Dreads and I took a meditative long drive up the coast to visit our favorite Berkeley, CA crew. Our friends, Jaime + Jordan, shared their vows in an intimate garden wedding which struck such a chord with all of us, leaving me laughing through...

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The Knotty Bride, Backyard Vintage Wedding, Ryan Gosling!

Truth be told — getting published on the top wedding blog, The Knotty Bride, is pretty much bizbomb. Having a Ryan Gosling music video as its soundtrack? Priceless. Peeps, this is a must watch. Go. Run. Swoon. {see A+G  and  the hotness that is Gosling} Go here. CURIOUS ABOUT SHOOTING? Engaged? Getting married? Obsessed with all...

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Top Maternity Baby Photography Los Angeles

“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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Annie Hall Inspiration: Fashion Photography

“It’s beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.” ~Unknown~ Meet Latoya Hawthorne, the Jamaican model I’m proud to now call my new friend. Represented by Otto models out of Newport Beach, expect great things from this woman. Having overcome tremendous adversity in her life, Latti, as she is known to many, lives...

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Vintage Wedding Photography {Mosey + Patrick}

Congrats to my new pals, Mosey + Patrick! I want to send a HUGE shout out of love + appreciation to this sweet couple and to their 14 {that’s right, 14!!!} unbelievably fun bridal party attendants! Truly, it’s your warmth and your easy going nature, with your deep love for one another, that makes photographing...

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Vintage Beach Engagement Photos {Ellen + David}

“You give me Love, Love, Love” ~ Michael Buble ~ It’s almost HERE! I cannot wait to photograph the wedding of Ellen + David, at the fabulous Stone Manor Estate in Malibu! WHOO-HOO! WEDDING  SNEAK PEEK  COMING SOON … ________________________________________________________________________________ All Photographs Copyright Photographer Karen Christensen at The Legacy Boutique in Los Angeles. Karen is...

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Vintage Wedding Photography {Alison + Gabe Part 2}

“First Looks” never looked so good. Fall in love with your love, today. Congratulations to Alison and Gabe! May your marriage be as relaxed, romantic, and refreshing as your unforgettable wedding day. Cheers to you both. WANT TO BOOK a SHOOT? GET ON OUR MENTORSHIP WAIT LIST? Schedule your Complimentary Predesign + Strategy Consultation today!

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Vintage Wedding Photography {Marianne + Nigel Sneak Peek}

“For when my hand was holding hers, She whispered words and I awoke, And faintly bouncing around the room, The echo of whomever spoke” ~Phish, “Bouncing Around the Room” ~ No two people have ever bounced around a room quite as freely as my sweet friends, Marianne and Nigel. Theirs is a love of endless proportions. From...

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Vintage Wedding Photography {Alison+Gabe {Part 1}

“On my Lovin’ you can rely.” ~John Legend~ Alison and Gabe’s Vintage Garden Wedding, featuring La Jolla’s Estancia Hotel & Spa, will no doubt give mad inspiration to all recently engaged brides {including yours truly!} So, ladies, grab a pen and let’s take notes on all these scrumptious details … beginning with her dress and...

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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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Ellen + David (Stone Manor Part 3}

“Let’s get this party started!” The Stone Manor Estate in Malibu is beautiful by day and gorgeous by sunset. Everywhere you turn there’s something picturesque  before you, with Ellen & David taking center stage.   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,...

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Taylor + Craig {Engagement}

“You Should Be In Pictures!” Musician {Craig Lyons} hearts Actress {Taylor Clearman}. 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, the United States, and Internationally. To Book Your Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Baby, Boudoir, Trash the Dress, Anniversary, Headshot, Commercial Photography session — or to ask Karen to...

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Ellen + David {Stone Manor Part 2}

But wait … there’s MORE Ellen + David! Lots more! Leave some comment love for these next highlights! Getting ready, bridal party, ceremony, and newlywed romantics oh my! Part 3 coming soon …. MORE COMING SOON … _______________________________________________ Photographer and Women’s Motivational Speaker Karen Christensen, Owner of The Legacy Boutique in Los Angeles, is commissioned to...

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