Kara Miller doesn’t just take photographs, she tells a love story through her lens. Light, love and the natural joy of the couples and families she photographs come together to create the perfect moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
about kara Hi! I’m Kara. I love exploring new places, singing in the car, sipping great coffee, and having dance parties in my living room with my boys. After falling in love with wedding photography as a newlywed myself, I quit my job to pursue my dream of being a full time wedding photographer. Since then I have poured my heart into telling stories of love and life though my lens, and I have never looked back!
I’m married to the love of my life, Brian, and am mama to two little boys, Reece and Milo. Family is everything to me, and I treasure every moment I have with them. Weddings are the perfect culmination of joy and the coming together of family, so I am naturally drawn into the emotion of the day. I often cry during vows and father daughter dances – I can’t help it!
I BELIEVE IT MAKES ME BETTER AT WHAT I DO BECAUSE I PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE HEART.
i am a hybrid photographer, shooting both film and digital.
Shooting film requires me to slow down.
Film has an organic quality about it that
me to document moments with flexibility
digital cameras just can’t replicate. Film allows me to create light filled portraits with that magical backlit glow, without losing detail in the surrounding scenery. It has a timeless and romantic look with a dynamic range that allows me to retain much more detail in bright highlights such as wedding dresses and delicate flowers. For the beloved “light and airy� look, film is my absolute favorite format for romantic portraits and lovely details.
It has taught me to be fully present so I can anticipate the perfect moment to click the shutter. It requires thoughtful planning and execution, so every frame is taken with intention. On the other hand, digital allows and speed. Wedding days are fast paced and full of surprises, and digital allows me to capture all of the fleeting candid moments as they happen naturally. Together, film and digital compliment each other to help tell the story of your day though photographs of artful portraits, beautiful details, authentic emotion, and candid moments.
natural po rtr a i ts full o f r eal e m o t i o n Couples portraits are wonderful time to enjoy being close to each other. We’ll laugh a ton, be goofy together, and have a blast! I don’t expect you to know what to do in front of the camera. It’s my job to draw out your personalities, your natural smiles, and to make you feel completely comfortable. It’s your job simply to show up, relax and have fun! Instead of traditional posing, I like to give direction that is full of movement. Sure, I’ll tell you where to put your hands and how to look your very best, but my real goal is to draw out how you natural fit together and interact with each other. I will have you walking hand in hand, snuggling, and whispering into each other’s ears to make each other laugh. This creates portraits that are romantic and joyful, while still being true to who you are. Engagement sessions are a great way for us to get to know each other a bit better before your wedding day. You will get to experience how I shoot, and I will have a chance to learn your most flattering angles. On your wedding day, portrait time will be much more relaxing because it will all feel familiar.
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név é fi ne a rt a lbum s Névé Fine Art Albums are designed for the large format print and have changed the traditional wedding album experience. Albums feature heavyweight pure cotton pages with vellum interleaves, which are hand printed and sewn by expert craftsmen. Simple and clean covers with fine European fabrics are embossed with your names in a custom calligraphy design, making each album truly one of a kind.
Available in 9x10 and 12x14.
keepsake pr i nt box Every wedding collection includes a keepsake box, hand made by Névé. I curate the most beautiful portraits, details and moments from your wedding and create a collection of 4x6 prints to retell the highlights of your day. Prints are tied with silk ribbon, and a USB drive of all high resolution digital photos is included.
flu s h mo unt wed d i ng a l b u m s Flushmount Wedding Albums are modern albums with impeccable quality and sophisticated elegance. Albums feature true photographic prints mounted on rigid pages for archival quality that will last for generations to come. Hand crafted in the United States, each album is bound using the finest materials with cover options including Japanese silk, European linen, and Italian leather. Additional cover options such as embossing and photo cameos make each album truly personal and one of a kind.
Available in 10x10 and 12x12.
wed d i ng ph o to b o o k Wedding Photo Books are printed on archival fine art rag paper with state of the art HD printing for rich, superfine detail. The 9x12 books are hand bound with cover options including Japanese silk and European linen.
frequently asked questions Are you available for travel?
Do you edit all of the photos?
Bay Area/Northern California may
to polish and perfect color, contrast
Yes! Locations beyond the San Francisco require an additional travel fee. How many photos will I receive?
I edit all photographs (film + digital) and tone. Photos are delivered in high resolution JPG format.
I curate each gallery to deliver the
What gear do you use?
your wedding day. You can expect to
professional lenses for digital photographs,
best and most flattering images from receive about 80-100 photos per hour
of coverage. For engagement and portrait sessions, you can expect to receive about 50-60 photos.
I use a Canon 5D Mark III and
and a Contax 645 for film – the golden standard for medium format. I also
bring lighting equipment in order to be prepared for any lighting situation.
What is your turnaround time?
How do we book?
possible, film does take a few weeks for
fee as well as a signed contract to
While I try to deliver galleries as soon as developing and processing. I deliver both
digital and film scans together within 4-6 weeks for weddings, and 3-4 weeks for engagement/portrait sessions.
I require a non-refundable retainer hold your wedding or session date.
K A R A @K A R A MIL L E R P H O T O .C O M
408.256.0715