I'm an incredibly friendly and helpful American English speaking professional photographer based in France. It's my passion to meet wonderful people from all over the world and document their beautiful love stories and joyful, happy moments in France. With a passion for storytelling, I specialize in capturing those fleeting, perfect moments that you’ll want to treasure forever, turning your memories into timeless works of art. I'm not just a photographer, though, I'm here to help you plan and ensure your experience is nothing short of incredible.
Originally from the great state of Minnesota in the USA, I lived in Los Angeles for 10 years before I made my big move to France more than a decade ago.
My love for Paris, and France in general, is a long love story. I first came to Paris as an exchange student in high school, I stayed with a family, went to school with their kids, and learned about French culture. That experience made a huge impression on me, one that I never forgot. Years later, I had a rare opportunity to purchase a little piece of Paris for myself, and since that time, I've lived in a studio apartment in the fabulous 11th arrondissement, where several times a day I can smell freshly baked pain au chocolat wafting through my windows from the bakery on the corner. You know that show House Hunters International on HGTV? Yes, I was featured back in 2013. You can see my episode here on Amazon S1 E9.
Hello & Bonjour! I'm Karina,
a passionate, high energy professional photographer from the USA living in France who loves to capture happiness & joy!
In 2021, it was time to experience more of France -- Provence, you had me at hello!
As amazing as Paris is, my French dreams weren't yet fulfilled, I discovered the region of Provence and fell in love. Hard. Now, I also have a home in amazing Arles, France, in Provence, and divide my time between Paris and Provence, serving clients along the French Riviera, too (I love Nice!).
ABOUT karina
the lady behind the lens
What I love Most about my work
Meeting Incredible people
The best part of what I do is meeting amazing people visiting France. I enjoy chatting, and getting to know my clients, sharing travel tips and my love from Paris, Provence & Nice. My clients give me extreme joy, and I hope I give it right back.
Creating Beautiful Art
I absolutely love the creative process, documenting the beauty around us, and capturing the real, raw emotions of my clients. Creating something special and memorable that my clients will cherish forever, that really means something to me.
What Do I Bring to My Clients?
Meeting you, my wonderful guests, hearing your stories and sharing mine, these are my passions. Sharing my knowledge of France with you, creating stunning cinema-inspired photographs that you'll treasure forever, and leaving with you with an unforgettable experience, this is what I'm about. I care so much about my clients, and feel so honored to able to meet you, photograph you, and share these wonderful memories together!
I'm an avid lover of all things outdoors and I'm happiest when I'm outside in nature! I grew up on a farm, running around in the woods, and I still love the forest. I also adore the seaside, mountains and anywhere I can ride my bike, hike, or enjoy some fresh air.
My work is heavily influenced by the beauty of nature. Here I am on a bike tour in Vietnam.
SHOP my travel prints
some of my favorite things
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The Outdoors
Travel has long been a passion, naturally, I photograph everything when I travel, like this image from Italy. I've been to 61 countries so far, I don't say that to brag, but when I was younger I thought I'd never have the opportunity to travel, so I'm incredibly thankful for my experiences!
Some of my favorite destinations: Greece, Italy, Morocco, South Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, and of course, France! Here I am hiking in Namibia, combining my love of travel and the outdoors!
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Seeing the World
I love animals! Cats, dogs, horses, elephants, giraffes--you get the picture! This is my beautiful Sandy, my kitty rescue, we were together for many beautiful years before she went to kitty heaven.
I love photographing animals in my free time, especially horses. Where I live when I'm in Provence, we have the spectacular white Camargue horses, and they're so beautiful!
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Furry Friends
Get in Touch
I CAN'T WAIT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU!
Thank you so much for your interest in working together to capture your magic in France! I'll be in touch soon after receiving your info, and if you don't hear back from me, please check your spam folders or contact me directly at karina@karinaleigh.com. Have a great day!
