karen forsythe photography: South Suburban Chicago Portrait Photographer

Family Portraits: make them reflect you

Karen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:53:40 +0000

This photo was one of the last ones I made for this family’s photo shoot in December. We did all the more formal arrangements, and lots of fun ones of the kids alone, but before they left, I suggested everyone get on the floor and “Just give this a try!” They were up for it [...]

Hunger Games Fever: Studio photography

Karen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:39:48 +0000

It’s a race around my house regarding The Hunger Games, the first story in the series written by Suzanne Collins which will be shown as a movie opening on March 23rd. Most everyone here is reading one of the books, or has read the books, and are talking about them. I have to leave the [...]

Cory, Eileen and family: composited family panoramas

Karen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:59:59 +0000

Early in December, I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph three generations of a terrific family, in their own home. Although the original plan was to make an outdoor portrait during the fall, by the time the whole family could make it to the photo shoot, the leaves were gone…and the sun was down. So [...]

Cody & Britton, brother & sister: family photography

Karen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:05:45 +0000

I cannot believe that Christmas is over. I had Thanksgiving dinner in November, then December started, and now it’s just about over. Christmastime was C-R-A-Z-Y! But so good. Caroling, cookies, presents to Thailand, more caroling, meals to shut-ins, more caroling, more cookies, church, family, family, and family. Wow. That said, I actually have a number [...]

7 reasons why the midwest is a great place for photography: my Thanksgiving

Karen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:34:21 +0000

I see websites of one photographer after another who have built their businesses doing remarkable work. Sure their photographic skills are fabulous, but who doesn’t look good by a mountain stream, or (worse) in front of a snow-capped mountain?! How about those photographers who have an ocean-for-crying-out-loud practically in their backyard? What about us Midwesterners, [...]

My last M&M is gone

Karen — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:40:59 +0000

Yeah, we finished our Halloween candy. I just love tiny packages of chocolate within arms’ reach of the coffee pot, don’t you? Still, I had to take a minute and post a couple of my favorite images from Halloween’s photo treat contest. What a terrific costume! Great job, and thanks to all who participated.

Outreach for Help

Karen — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:21:33 +0000

Last June, our friends Rick and Sue Petty were in a horrible motorcycle accident. Yesterday, my husband and I spent the day at the rehab hospital with them, to put this video together for their benefit held in Merrionette Park, IL last night. There is a tremendous need for help, financially and otherwise. Please forgive [...]

Trick or Treat!

Karen — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:38:03 +0000

On October 30th, I will be offering to our community a special treat for parents of cute tricksters. From 3-5 pm, I will photograph your child in their Halloween costume—for free! All you have to do is: 1. Sign up for my newsletter 2. Email me at karen at forsythephoto.com or through my site and [...]

Happy Autumn!

Karen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:04:24 +0000

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say that fall is at least in their top two of seasons. And why not? Between the cool night-time temperatures, warm days, and low-humidity, weather just doesn’t get much better. The colors are spectacular, aren’t they? Even if they aren’t in nature, every thing looks richer in the fall. [...]

Sticking her neck out

Karen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:43:18 +0000

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll have noticed that one of the things I am very interested in is acting and the stage. Not because I do it though. It’s because my kids do it, and wanting to be there for them, I’ve come to love what goes on behind the [...]