Kara is a phenomenal photographer and a pleasure to work with. It is great to have someone so good at what she does just around the corner in Camas/Washougal. read more

Kara is incredible at her craft! Our wedding photos turned out perfect. As an LGBTQ+ couple, it was really important to us to have a photographer that didn't just photograph us, but also CELEBRATED US. When we looked at our photos, we felt like we relived our special day all over again. We could tell that it was more than just skill and technique for her. She told our story. The story of resilience and a love that was fought for. Our wedding was non-traditional with mostly chosen family in attendance, but the way that she managed to capture the love in the air was magical. We whole heartedly recommend her! You won't be disappointed. read more

Kara is a fantastic photographer! She made me and my kids feel super comfortable and the images turned out great! Love her work and wouldn't definitely recommend to anyone looking for some individual or family photos! read more

We hired Kara to photograph my parents 50th Anniversary Celebration, and we absolutely LOVE the photos!!! Kara agreed to take the job at the last minute, and was a total professional. This was my parent's last big event, they're old and in poor health. These pictures mean so much to my family, more than you'll ever know. On a personal note, I work with photographers monthly with my career, and Kara was a total class act. She fit in beautifully and her personality put everyone at ease. She also needed zero direction and I was allowed to mingle freely. I can't recommend Kara enough! read more

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Kara did a fantastic job with our wedding and engagement photos, we love them so much! Thank you!

Hey all, Kara is fantastic! I will be hiring her again! Getting photographed can be pretty uncomfortable and intimidating for some of us, but Kara made the experience so relaxing and one of the most enjoyable pandemic days I've had! I was surprised at how comfortable and valued she made me feel, even though I really didn't want to be doing this. And the photos looked way better than I planned on! While I was at it, I took advantage of a bit of life coaching. I feel it was very productive for me at a time of change in my life. Whether you're just getting photos done, or you invest in a bit of life coaching, you're gonna have a good experience! Thanks for the help and laughs Kara! read more

We've worked with Kara for multiple years (starting in 2016 or 2017) as our extended family keeps growing. She takes wonderful pictures and is a pleasure to work with. Even though we're from out of town, we plan on hiring Kara again in the future! read more

Kara is AMAZING and made our Surprise Proposal Photos ones we will treasure forever. She worked with my boyfriend (now fiancé!) for about a month leading up to the surprise proposal in Portland, OR. She helped him choose the perfect place to propose based on how private that moment could be and where we would have the most photo opportunities. (He says she was so patient with him and all his questions, haha!) I can't thank her enough for going above and beyond and offering him this kind of care and kindness... you don't find that in just any photographer! Kara was warm, fun, and made us feel so comfortable. The photos are the proof! We look happy and like ourselves. If you're nervous at all in front of the camera, don't be - Kara makes it so easy and fun. Don't give it a second thought - hire her! read more

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I recently had headshots done with Kara, for my upcoming book launch. She made me feel at ease, right out the gate, and I felt like I was able to be myself. The photos came out great, and she was also very receptive to my requests and feedback regarding some editing she did. She uses some cool objects to refract and scatter light, so be prepared to have some fun during your shoot! Kara is very kind and she's clearly incredibly passionate about photography. I'll be working with her again, and referring her to others. read more

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Kara did an amazing job of shooting my daughters graduation photos. We did outdoors and the backgrounds were wonderful. She was very patient working with us We had wonderful choices and I would use her again. read more

My wife and I had a phenomenal experience with Kara. She is super professional, easy going and above all, talented at her craft. We planned a spontaneous trip to Portland, and were impressed by Kara's works when we did our research on Portland engagement photographers. I reached out super last minute, but she was very flexible and responsive. Prior to the session, she showed me her past works and provided great options on location. She then asked about our preference and sent a detailed guide to help us better prepare for the photoshoot. On the day of the session, Kara was extremely friendly and patient -- it felt like we were taking a stroll with an old friend. She also has a keen eye when it comes to posing and finding the perfect light. And she knows how to make us look adorable together. My wife and I are beyond happy with our pictures. I would recommend her 100%. Until next time, Kara! read more

Kara's amazing. She produced some great professional photos for my company. Highly recommended. She's professional, affordable, and produces stunning photos read more

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I had the absolute delight of working with Kara as my wedding photographer this July. From start to finish, her professionalism and calm presence enabled me to focus on the big day without ever worrying once about pictures. She captured all the big and small moments, emotions, and details so beautifully. Kara's thoughtful touches, such as asking if we wanted any specific items/moments photographed, as well as her carefully-constructed shot list, ensured that nothing was forgotten. Kara traveled quite a ways to our destination, and still maintained her positive, kind demeanor while working hard. Honestly, I can't recommend her enough! Thank you for your art, Kara :) read more

Kara was fantastic to work with! We did family photos with 2 wiggly young kids and 2 very tired adults in an outdoor location and couldn't be happier with the results. Her style is a nice blend of candid and planned shots, along with a great use of color. Highly recommend and we are already planning to book her again! read more

Ok..Let's be really honest here..for me having my picture taken is almost as scary as going to the dentist. I just don't photograph well. I feel like I'm the girl with the "good personality" rather than the pretty one. Well Kara, the magician/photographer took a bunch of pictures of me and I was just blown away. I loved them all. Seriously this has never happened before. This woman is fabulous. She is the best photographer ever!! And it was fun! Nothing like getting your tooth pulled!! We had a good time and I came away with some really beautiful pictures for my website, social media and hell anything...I love showing these pictures to people. I might even consider on line dating!!! Kara is my go to for anytime I need beautiful photographs. Thank you Kara, you're the BEST! read more

Kara is such a talented photographer with an eye for creativity. I needed a headshot but didn't want to do one that was basic corporate. I wanted something that really reflected my personality and captured who I was. Kara was able to do just that. She asked the right questions to understand my vision and went above expectations! She was professional but also personable and got the photos to me super quick. read more

We hired Kara for our engagement photoshoot here in Portland. We've never done a photoshoot before so we were naturally awkward and nervous. However, as soon as we met up with Kara and talked to her, she immediately made us feel comfortable and washed away our nerves. She was very patient, understanding and flexible, which allowed us to be ourselves. She has a great eye for capturing the right moments and our photos turned out excellent. We also hired her to do some commercial business shots and our wedding pictures later this year and can't be anymore excited about it! We can't say enough great things about Kara, you can tell she loves what she does. So do yourself a favor, no need to look anywhere else, hire Kara! read more

My new fiancé hired Kara for our surprise engagement shoot based on her instagram photos and amazing reviews, and I am so glad that he did...I just had to share our positive experience as well! Kara is professional, creative, and efficient. She was also so kind and easy to work with, so we felt comfortable in front of her camera. It is so obvious that Kara has an artistic eye; we are so impressed by her work! Kara - thank you for capturing our love through your lens!!! I would highly recommend Kara Cooper Photography! read more

Kara is great to work with! She provided me with some great head shots for my website. She also worked with my partner and I on some yoga pictures for our workshops. She is very patient and creative, taking the extra time to make sure we got the perfect shots. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a professional photographer. read more

I used KCP to help with some professional head shots for my business' website redesign. Kara was great to work with: got wonderful shots that were just what I was looking for in no time at all. I would definitely use KCP again. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Kara! We hired her for our engagement photos and had the most amazing experience! She was incredibly flexible and adventurous with us - we chose to shoot our pics out in the woods a bit and had our dog as well as props. She made the whole process easy and beautiful - she was so fun and engaging and has an incredible eye! She honestly found the most wonderful ways to utilize the area and we were in awe over the final product. We absolutely love our photos and will cherish them forever. But even more than that, she is a very kind person and is ever-present. She really listens to her client's wishes and applied her artistry and creativity to everything to make what we wanted even more magical. I will definitely be working with her again! read more

My husband and I are very happy with the photos Kara Cooper captured in our engagement shoot! She gave us time to ourselves at the start of the session to tell each other what we wanted out of the experience and remind each other what we're grateful for in one another. Pertaining to our playful nature, Kara provided us the best guidance to convey that whimsical, youthful magic in our photos. I highly recommend Kara for her professionalism, passion & skill! read more

My partner and I did a nude photo session with Kara for an art project. I felt 100% comfortable with her and the photos turned out fantastic. Kara was professional and accommodating in creating the session environment. She was also very time-efficient and shot an incredible amount of beautiful images in a short time. She also made it very easy to download the pictures. Plus, Kara is a fun person with a happy spirit. I absolutely recommend her services! read more

Kara is fun to work with. She is flexible and accommodating, fast to response. She also has many good suggestions in terms of locations and time to shoot to get the best light. Price is very reasonable. Retouching was very good, and she was willing to spend quite some time to get what I wanted the photos to look like. read more

Kara has the gift of making people feel comfortable & beautiful. She has a wonderful attitude, knows what she is doing and directed me in a way in which I felt I knew what I was doing and that made me feel confident although I had never done a photoshoot before in my life. She has wonderful ideas, has impeccable taste and is very professional. I highly recommend Kara, she definitely immortalized some beautiful moments in amazing pictures! A million stars for Kara! read more

Kara is a talented photographer who loves what she does. She has an incredibly lovely presence that really puts you at ease, and she brings her own unique artistic touch to the photography. I felt like the whole shoot was a collaborative dance between us that was healing for me on some level. And the photos were gorgeous. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I can't emphasize enough the difference hiring Kara for creative branding portraits has made for my business! I feel confident in what we created. Even if you have zero experience modeling, I bet Kara will help you to feel comfortable in your skin. The thing that made the difference was that she used her coaching skills to guide me through a journey of self-discovery. As a coach entrepreneur myself, this style felt useful and besides the mindset shift, Kara used little props to add a touch of the mystical realms in the photos, tricks that I have never seen any other photographer that I've worked with use. I am SO pleased with the results! read more

Kara shot our wedding in Chicago on September 1, 2013. She did an amazing job! She is super professional but also so sweet. It was a pleasure working with her for the whole day. She knew how to give people direction and was very diligent about making sure everyone looked amazing in each photo. She's very good about listening to suggestions and then taking it one step further. Especially when there are so many moving pieces and people to keep track of. For example, my now-husband and I wanted to get a group shot after the ceremony...with all 130 guests! Our plan was to walk around the block alone to give Kara time to set the shot. We barely got to the gates of the garden when we were called back. I couldn't believe how quickly she organized everyone and she took charge immediately to get several great group shots which is hard to do with 130 peeps. Plus, she was very prompt with the edited photos, which is awesome because it's hard to be patient after your wedding to see how the day turned out. She is truly great at offering a good range from traditional to artistic. I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. Highly recommend! read more

Kara was a delight to work with! Her professional, easy-going style were the perfect combo for us and our wedding guests at McMenamin's Edgefield. The photos she and Jacob took captured so many great moments. We were so excited to get them back and honestly can't stop looking at them. We would recommend Kara Cooper Photography 100%. Thank you, Kara!! read more

I had my first photoshoot with Kara last week, and, after I saw the first shots-- I promptly hired her for an event I'm doing later this month. Her work is incredible. She has the ability to take your inner world and let that shine through portraits. Her artistic gaze is loving and affectionate. I really appreciate how she sat down with me before the shoot began, so we could connect and be present with one another. I needed the reminder that this experience was all about me being comfortable (especially since we were doing nude photography). I would recommend her for any intimate photoshoot, yoga session or portrait. read more

Kara Cooper shot one of my favorite portraits during a trip to San Francisco, California. She has a great eye for pose and timing and I feel that she captured my quirky character in a way that other photographers couldn't. Usually, I am the sort of person that is comfortable behind the camera instead of in front of it and she was very communicative about pose and posture and was able to put me at ease even though we were shooting in a public area. I would highly recommend Kara's services! Thank you, Kara! read more

Kara was so amazing to work with. This was my first shoot and I am NOT comfortable in front of the camera but she made it easy! Can't wait to work with her again!! read more

My partner and I used Kara for business photos. Our entire interaction with her was very professional and exceeded our expectations. She is very comfortable and confident in her craft, and really helped ease us into and through the process of taking photographs. We really loved the final products (which she turned around very quickly) - they had just the right mix of business and creative that we were looking for. read more

Kara is absolutely amazing!!! Super fast turnaround. Very professional and excellent quality. Very creative eye. You will not be disappointed. read more

Kara is incredibly skilled both as a photographer and with managing her photo subjects. She's very professional and works very thoughtfully. Our wedding photographs were amazing - we've been receiving compliments across the board. We will definitely use Kara again the next time we need a photographer! read more

The Planner: Kara was a gem to work with. What stood out to me the most about her work, from our first conversation to the final photo shoot, was the level of personal care that she brings to the table. When I sent the very first email inquiry introducing myself and asking about her business, she responded with a phone call. She really wanted to get to know myself, my situation with Carli, and how she could make it special. When we discussed pricing, she did it almost regretfully! Kara was on top of communication throughout the entire process, and offered suggestions where it made sense. At no point did she ever try to take over the moment or make it about anything except Carli and myself. I can't recommend her work highly enough, and can safely say that our engagement was made 10x better with her involved! The Surprised: My fiance, Eric, hired Kara to capture our surprise engagement at Trillium Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon, in June of this year. First off, their incognito relationship was well-done, as I had no clue such planning was occuring behind my back! As Eric proposed in one of the most picturesque places we've been, I completely thought we were alone with nature. While we embraced after the proposal, I heard some camera clicks as Kara approached. She was warm and genuine, while being respectful of our intimate moment together and excited to be the first to know of our engagement. We proceeded into an hour-long photo shoot that really captured us in our true outdoor element. Having never experienced a professional photo shoot together, Kara was the perfect guide that helped us be a bit less awkward in front of the camera. Our pictures were delivered according to the promised timeline, and we absolutely love them! I would highly recommend Kara for any surprise engagement shoots, while we also hope to chat with her about our wedding photography as well. read more

Kara was wonderful to work with. I found her first through online reviews, and let her know that I was planning a surprise proposal while on a trip to Portland. I wasn't very familiar with the city, so Kara sent me suggestions for proposal locations as well as example photos from her prior shoots. Once I settled on a specific park, she gave me specific options for the "spot", complete with pros and cons, example photographs, and maps for how to get there. When the weather forecast included rain all day, Kara was incredibly communicative and actually had the flexibility to move our shoot to the next day (this was above and beyond!). She told me how she would be dressed and she stayed nearby, photographing plants, as my fiancé and I walked through the park. She sneakily captured the surprise proposal, and then joined us for an hour engagement shoot. She had ideas for locations, poses, and how to make us feel at ease. We got the draft gallery later that day and had trouble narrowing down our favorites. Kara thankfully allowed me to upgrade the package so that we could get more edited photos! The online gallery was incredibly easy to navigate and the photographs themselves are so artful and special. She even included black and white versions of each photograph because we had foregone some photoshoot time when we upgraded the package. All in all, it was such a pleasure to work with Kara. She exceeded expectations every step of the way and I am so happy with the outcome! read more

Kara is the best photographer I have met. She can do business head shots and more shots in nature, weddings etc. But so unique to also photograph women reclaiming and celebrating their body after an illness. I love how she creates a relaxed atmosphere, since I'm not usually happy having my picture taken. She has 15 yrs experience, has a great eye, and makes it affordable and fun for all. read more

Kara is an excellent photographer. I did a shoot in the woods with her and a friend and she made us both feel very at ease in front of the camera. This was our first nude shoot together and we really enjoyed how professional Kara was and the stunning quality of the pictures we ended up with. I would highly recommend Kara as a photographer (nude or otherwise). Thanks Kara! read more

I found Kara online while searching for boudoir photographers for my 10 year anniversary gift to my boyfriend. I had a very specific style in mind, and Kara fit my vision perfectly. I wanted someone with an artistic eye - someone creative and not stiff. This shoot was something that would make me very uncomfortable as I hate to be behind the lens - much less nude in front of a total stranger! Kara and I had an initial phone call and I felt her passion right off the bat. She stressed the importance of me taking some "me" time for myself leading up to the shoot to get focused and comfortable in my own skin. On shoot day she picked me up and drove me to our location. The conversation was warm and comfortable right off the bat, and even when it began to rain she stayed positive. I was visibly uncomfortable and shy at first but she was encouraging and assured me that I looked great and was doing great. Most importantly she made me realize that if I was uncomfortable in my own skin it would show in the photos. She coaxed and coached me through the shoot until I opened up and for that I am SO grateful! We had a blast and she even allowed for a little extra time so that we could both be 100% happy with the images. My guy was STUNNED and can't believe that a) I did this and b) how incredible the photos were. Thank you Kara for bringing me out of my shell, making me more comfortable in my own skin, for believing in me, for using your creative freedom, and for being an incredibly talented and passionate photographer! read more