The Person

Well first of all, I try not to take myself too seriously, so it's hard for me to think about what I want to say about myself! I grew up in Florida with a large family. My enitre family has Art running through their veins. My Grandfather was a professional photographer, Mom and Dad both have artistic qualities, and I think all of my sibblings have a knack for being creative one way or another! So here I am, married with children and wondering how in the world am I going to channel my passion into something beautiful, productive, fulfilling, and find bliss all at the same time!? But seriously, I sometimes feel like photography is my drug.

I am 6 years married with three sweet boys, 4, 2, and 5 months. (I'm going to have to keep that updated...). I love my family dearly, I love my Heavenly Father and going to church, I'm a good girl, and I never INTEND to offend anybody :) I'm very gullible, goofy, and an all around happy-go-lucky person.

The Photographer

Why Photography? Oh goodness, I need an outlet, I LOVE people, I love love, and I LOVE adorable little baby fat rolls. I HAVE to create, I can't breathe without that. Though being a full time mom and homemaker takes up most of my time and energy, I just can't keep myself from obsessing and dreaming about being an amazing wedding Photographer. Over the past 4 years in the wedding industry, I feel like I've become a regular wedding junkie! By recognizing the latest styles and wedding trends, I am prepared to capture everything that is unique and beautiful at your wedding and wrap it all up into an amazing timeless package. And that amazing package is the work of art you will walk away with when the day is all said and done. How well do you want to remember it?

Jason & Karina: Wedding Story

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Posted in Wedding Day

Hi Guys!!

Your Wedding turned out absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to design your album. When you’re ready, lets set a time to come over and look at your pictures…

…To all of my Brides, now is a good time to start making some appointments with me for October/November to get all of your orders and Albums in. I will be taking all of December off, so we’ll want to get something on the books before it’s too late!!!

NAMES Karina Lorenzen & Jason Searle

LIVE IN Salem, Or

OCCUPATIONS We are both middle school teachers in Salem

NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 350

NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Five bridesmaids and Seven groomsmen

HOW THEY MET We met at work. We were colleagues and friends before it got romantic.

THE ENGAGEMENT Jason proposed on Christmas Day 2007.

WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM We have so much fun together! I LOVE that our relationship started as a genuine friendship. Once I got to know him I just couldn’t help but to fall in love.

WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER She was a friend at first and our friendship grew into love. I was so blown away by her beauty, her compassion for others, her kindness, and her smarts. I still am!!!

A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER A Seattle Mariners Game followed by several “Pesos” Margaritas!

WEDDING THEME Natural and Simple

WEDDING COLORS Chocolate Brown and Natural Vibrant Greens

WEDDING FLOWERS Green and White Hydrangeas, Green Amaranthus, and Curly Willow

WEDDING CAKE 5 Different Flavors of Cupcakes and Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

FAVORITE DETAIL Everything about our location was PERFECT! The sunset was absolutely breathtaking.

THE MOST UNEXPECTED ELEMENT Everyone wants a nice day for their wedding…we got HOT, HOT, HOT! We couldn’t wait for the sun to go down!

HOW THE WEDDING WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY EXPECTED Everything went as well as it possibly could have . . . the whole day and the entire experience just flew by too fast!!!

THREE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE WEDDING Simple, Fun, Memorable

HONEYMOON DESTINATION Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION SITE Quimby Meadow in Dayton, OR (Family Friend’s Private Property)

PHOTOGRAPHER Artisan Photgraphics…OF COURSE!
CATERER Greg and Caroline Wildhaber (Family Friends)
FLOWERS Rhyme and a Reason Florals, Salem
CAKE Debi’s Delights, Salem 971-388-3884 (Call her!!! MOST delicious, and super cute!!)
RINGS Bouchér’s Jeweler, Keizer (503-393-0701)
GOWN DESIGNER Venus purchased from The Bridal Gallery, Salem
ACCESSORIES Redot Designs
FORMAL WEAR Shryock’s Menswear, Salem
HAIR The Bride’s Hair Michelle Searle of Cosmos Studio, Salem (Also my new sister-in-law!)
OFFICIANT Pastor Steve Hopper
INVITATIONS Ryan Welch of AO Creative, Eugene
RENTAL Special Occasions, Corvallis