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I was born in Barboursville, Wv but my heart lives in Charleston, SC where the sea breeze refreshes my soul and the golden sunlight dances in the shades of the age old angel oaks. My husband and I are newlyweds with dreams of living near the ocean for YEARS! Earlier this spring, God opened a door that finally made that dream a reality!

Not only will I share weddings, engagements & tips here, I will also be sharing some of what life looks like as we transition to Charleston living!

I'm Kara

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3 perfect Wedding and Engagement portrait locations in Charleston, SC

Three Beautiful Engagement and Wedding Portrait Locations For The Charleston Bride

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Roebling Bridge and Ault Park, Cincinnati, Ohio engagement pictures with Kara Blakeman Photography

Kelli + Jake | Cincinnati Engagement

Engagement Photos with couple's new puppy in Barboursville, WV

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“My purpose, my whole life, had been to love him and be with him, to make him happy.” – A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron Dogs know how to make you laugh when you are down and when to snuggle you tighter when you are scared. They are the sweetest comforts, the best shoulders and […]

Moose, The Goldendoodle Pup

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Tayler and Nathan’s winter engagement session with their french bulldog puppies in Barboursville, Wv. Photographer: Kara Blakeman Photography

Tayler + Nathan | Barboursville, WV Engagement

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To help out with all those engagement outfit woes, I put together 10 tips that will help prepare you find your perfect outfit for your engagement pictures with Kara Blakeman Photography!

What Do We Wear To Our Engagement Session?

Snowy engagement session in front of the mill and the waterfall at Babcock State Park in West Virginia.

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Emily and Steve’s snowy engagement session at Babcock State Park, WV in January of 2020.

Emily + Steve | Winter Engagement at Babcock State Park, WV

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Taylor and Andy’s Rose Garden Engagement session by Kara Blakeman Photography in Huntington, West Virginia

Taylor + Andy | Huntington, Wv Engagement

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Liz and Ethan’s engagement session at Harlinsdale Farm, downtown Franklin, Tennessee and Cj’s Off The Square

Liz + Ethan Engagement