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    Why Boudoir Photography Matters: Empowerment Through the Lens

    Bykaren stauffer November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

    When women first hear that I’m a boudoir photographer in Bloomington, Illinois, the reactions vary. Some immediately understand. Others hesitate—unsure what boudoir photography really is. Boudoir is not about vanity, scandal, or creating a sexual space. It’s about giving women a mirror they can finally believe in. It’s about empowerment, healing, and rediscovering beauty at…

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    When to Refresh Your Brand Photos

    Bykaren stauffer April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

    You’ve Grown—Now Let Your Brand Reflect It You’ve evolved.Your business has shifted.You’re working at a higher level… and your personal brand images should match that energy. But let’s be honest—most professionals hold onto outdated photos far too long. Not because they don’t care, but because updating them feels overwhelming, awkward, or like it can wait….

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    Remembering Larry Carius, Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene

    Bykaren stauffer November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

    On November 22, 2024, our family faced an immeasurable loss with the passing of my father-in-law, Larry Carius. We are heartbroken, and I know many in the community share this grief. Larry was a man deeply connected to Bloomington-Normal, beloved by many as the voice behind the immensely popular Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene. Larry had an…

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    Finding Your Self-Worth through Boudoir | Bloomington, IL Boudoir Photographer

    Bykaren stauffer September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

    If you’re on a journey to discover your worth, boudoir can be an incredible part of that path—and so much more. Boudoir is a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, where you uncover the confidence that has always been within you and embrace every part of who you are. In a world that constantly tells us…

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    TV 10 News Spotlights Our Women Over 40 Sessions

    Bykaren stauffer May 6, 2024May 25, 2024

    Women Over 40 Sessions – Step into the world of photography where age is just a number, and beauty knows no bounds! As a seasoned professional specializing in capturing the essence of women, and empowering them, my mission is simple: to celebrate the beauty of every passing year. We call these. Women Over 40 sessions…

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    Most people don’t like having their portraits taken

    ByKaren Stauffer July 6, 2022November 13, 2023

    If you feel this way, you are alone! It’s like hmmm, had you rather go to the dentist or have your photo taken? haha! As a professional photographer of almost 11 years now, I am here to reassure you that you are not alone. But it is MY job to make you feel comfortable and…

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    Creative Ways to Display Senior Portraits in Your Home

    ByKaren Stauffer June 3, 2022November 13, 2023

    Creative Ways to Display Senior Portraits in Your Home Senior portraits can be displayed just about anywhere, but there are certain spots in a home where they really stand out. To help you think outside the box, we have put together a few ideas you can use once you receive your child’s senior portrait prints….

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    A Guide to Senior Portraits for Parents

    ByKaren Stauffer May 28, 2022May 21, 2022

    A Guide to Senior Portraits for Parents For most parents, senior pictures are a distant memory. They have changed a lot over the last two decades, incorporating more creativity and individuality than ever before. Seniors have a lot more options available to them, ranging from traditional sessions in a studio to trendy urban shoots. This…

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    Why you should hire a professional photographer for senior portraits

    ByKaren Stauffer November 2, 2021May 4, 2022

    Why you should hire a professional photographer for senior portraits.

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  • Karen Stauffer Photography Images Published in a National Magazine
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    Karen Stauffer Photography Images Published in a National Magazine

    ByKaren Stauffer June 20, 2018November 24, 2024

    I would be lying if I said I was not SOOO excited to have 3 of my images featured in the same month in the Shutter Magazine.  I could not wait to share the big news with my clients!! Shutter Magazine is one of the leading professional photography magazines on the planet! With over 100k subscribers. …

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