I've known Karen since forever. I can remember hanging out with her back when she was only three feet tall. (She was very short in high school, you see.) And ever since I've known her, she's always taken fantastic photos.  I remember before she started doing photography as a career, she used to vacation around Europe quite frequently. I'd go through her photos when she got back and just be blown away every time. Every shot was beautiful. So in exchange for the ones I liked, I'd do her art homework..

Whenever you're looking through Karen's photos she has a way of always making you feel as though you're there.  The best way I can explain it is that her photos seem to have a dream-like quality to them. It feels less like you're staring at a photograph and more like you're remembering someplace you once were. Or looking at someone you once knew, or might've liked to know. Whether you actually were or not, it doesn't matter. 

Here's a small taste of some more of her work, but do yourself a favour and check out her portfolio at Kareniwachow.com. (Click on the 'Places' section, it's my favourite.)

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go finish a painting for Karen's art class, or she's never going to send me my new set.

-Eric Pause

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