Thank you for clicking over here to find out a little bit more about me! 

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With a background of  motherhood, business , auntie of over a dozen of nieces and dog mom . I can blend of who you are and can understand how precious time in your life is and the importance of the beauty and quality of professional photography!

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I also know you are busy with work, life, and everything in between, so I am here to help with all of the little details to design your session. From what to wear to hair and makeup, etc, at Karina Neill Photography Studio Boutique, we make the entire photography experience simple, fun and customized just for you and your family.

My lovely clients have described my work as "artistic and elegant," "unique" and "timeless ." I try my best to make every session special, beautiful, and a real "glance" into this special time in your life.

My mission is to create beautiful portraits that you adore and turn them into precious keepsake  that you can pass down to your kids... and their kids. 

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Hiring a photographer to document a specific time in your life can be daunting. Let my expertise, reputation and attention to detail and great customer service take the guesswork out of that decision.

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If you have any questions or considering me for your professional photo session. Contact me and I will get back to you as as I can.

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I cant wait to meet you and create beautiful and high end keepsakes for you!

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Karina,

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST?

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Karina started her path in photography 22 years ago when her daughter was born. She started documenting her little princess's memories with so much attention to detail to each stage of her life. Then she used her photography skills while working as Head of Community and Public Relations for a Canadian Mining Company in South America for about 8 years, creating mostly branding and documentary portraits for the press, investors and company's social media, until she moved to the USA  when she decided to take her photography passion to a professional level and focused on photography only. She started taking photography classes online and in person locally in SIL, as well as workshops in NY, IN, FL and IL.

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Then Karina took her passion to a next level and  graduated as Professional Photographer from New York Institute of  Photography. She has a subspecialty of "Portrait Photography." She really enjoys photographing people, events and pets, and creating unique portraits from each gender.  She specialized in newborn photography where she will take care  of your newborn as her own, where newborn safety is priority and dangerous poses are not forced. All newborn sessions are one of a kind with a mixture of an artistic and minimalist approach.

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Karina is a Certified Professional Photographer by Professional Photographers of America, and she attends national  photography conferences as part of her continuing education  every year, where she learns more from the best of the industry. Her mission is  to serve her clients better every passing year and provide a high quality experience.

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Karina  is always up for a challenge  and competes in different international photography competitions every year. She has won over 50 awards since 2019. As one of her mentors told her once, and she agrees with the statement that " the best photograph you took will be the one that will be taken tomorrow." Her recently Gold awards are part of the project " Pure Beauty" which featured  young ladies with down syndrome, having a niece with down syndrome inspired her to create such powerful project. As well as the series of " Natural Beauty" that received gold and silver awards. You can see those portraits when you tour her studio!

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Her work has been published in the local newspaper ( The Southern Illinoisan) and local Magazine ( Life&Style) as well as private business magazines. 

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She has enjoyed photographing hundred of guests in different Galas  and local events such as: Taste of Chocolate, Purse-a-nality, SIH Gala Rotary Club of Carterville Gala, SIH  Gala,  Crystal Gala, Masquerade Gala ,Southern Illinois Wellness event, Girls World Expo event, Vintage Car Show in Carterville, The Dog Jog in Carterville, Crystal Gala, Murder Mystery Gala, Blue Jeans for Blue Doors event, and many other events. She is already booked for a few more events coming up in 2025.

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KARINA NEILL PHOTOGRAPHY WORK PUBLISHED:

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SIH GALA - Life & Style Magazine- The Southern Illinoisan

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CRYSTAL GALA - Life & Style Magazine

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HARVEST MOON MASQUERADE BALL - Life&Style Magazine

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PUMPKINS IN THE PARK - Life & Style Magazine

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CUBAN GALA BY ROTARY CLUB OF CARTERVILLE - Life & Style Magazine

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Thanks for reading this far and for trying to know me better!

 

Let me tell you a fun few facts about me!

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2- I love to cook and I am always trying new recipes  from all over the world. I collect cooking books. If I could only eat one thing  for the rest of my life, that would be rice!  Do you like to cook? I would love to hear about your favorite food or recipe!  

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3- English is my second language. I was born and raised in Peru, so I speak Spanish too. My great grandfather was from Germany and my great grandmother was Peruvian, but I do not speak German, well I can say  " Danke" :)

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4 - I love  listening to Spanish guitar music when I am editing photos, and salsa music when I am cooking! oh Yeah, salsa, sal-sa! 

 I love music from the 60's and 80's too.  Actually, singing songs  by The Beatles was part of my English classes at my American English School in Peru!

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5 - I am a very artsy person since I was little. I have loved creating things from scratch. I have a workshop in my basement where  I design props for newborn sessions, cake smashes and much more. I crochet, knit, sew, embroider and paint. Oil is my favorite medium.  Hobby Lobby , Steven Floral, and any craft stores are the  places where you can find me sometimes. I have a side business and sell some of my designs online. I have custom made  hundreds of  items for customers in different states and countries, mostly Europe, Australia and Canada..

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6 - I enjoy volunteering and giving back to my community, so sometimes , you will find me working and maintaining the public gardens of Carterville with passionate members from the Garden Club of Carterville, or you will find me volunteering somewhere in Southern Illinois with the members the Rotary Club of Carterville. These group of Rotarians are the most giving and loving people I ever met in the US! and you can also find me at the Herrin Chamber commerce where I currently serve as a director in the board.

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YOUR MOMENTS MATTER. You will never get today back, so don't put it off any longer! I'd love for you to contact me with any questions you have, and let's book your next photo session!!!

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                                                                                         I can't wait to meet you!

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