Welcome to my fine art gallery. My name is Karen Marie and I am a photographic artist in Paso Robles, California. I specialize in family lifestyle portraiture and fine art photography. My goal as a photographer is to create unique, inspiring and timeless art for others to enjoy. From the rocky coastline of the Central Coast, to the rolling hills and vineyards of Paso Robles, I love photographing the landscapes and historical architecture of California. Much of my inspiration is found in old buildings, bridges, stone gates and doorways. My belief is that the simplicity of these images along with their textures and colors, combined with just the right amount of light and shadow, will create interest to the viewer and inspire their imagination. As a natural light photographer my never ending quest is to discover the power of light and how to use it to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The following images are part of my California Central Coast Series. To view the images please click the small double arrow at the bottom right below. Once the images load you can scan through the gallery by clicking the arrow that appears on the right or left side of the enlarged image when you hover your mouse over it. Or just click the thumbnails.