A mom to three beautiful girls, Karena is the visionary and creative force behind Karena Dixon Photography. An extrovert and people person, Karena is intrigued by the nuances of expression and movement that frames human relationships. Her love of travel and architecture inspires her unique vision of every setting and wedding day detail.
WELCOME TO THE JOURNAL
get to know Karena
May 30, 2018
The year passed by so quickly. It seems like we were just at this gorgeous property in Easton shooting Arden and Zak’s engagement session. Talbot County is full of so many hidden gems and this was the perfect setting for these two playful lovebirds. Their Eastern Shore wedding is this weekend and we’re so excited […]
open post
May 10, 2018
Amanda and Jack are getting married this weekend and our family couldn’t be happier for them. We were Amanda’s host family while she was a fellow at the Trinity Fellows Academy. She holds a very special place in our hearts and we adore Jack. So it was extra special to photograph them for their engagement […]
open post
August 18, 2016
So thrilled to share Bonnie and Steven’s sunrise elopement at Adkins Arboretum. Steven’s love of gardening had them searching for the perfect Eastern Shore location for their wedding. The morning sun had barely peeked through rain clouds and they were declared husband and wife. It was beautiful and serene start to Happily Ever After. SaveSave SaveSave […]
open post
March 31, 2016
The Eastern Shore is a vacation destination for so many in the surrounding areas of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City. So when I asked Jenny to help me shoot an engagement session for a couple visiting Easton for a few days, there was no suspicion. We got together a few minutes early and walked to the Historical […]
open post
January 20, 2016
On a cold January day like today, Barb and her sailor, Nick, flew in from Charleston for their engagement session on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. There were Canadian geese, a spectacular sunset and a 19th century manor house that is the Inn at Perry Cabin . Despite our numb toes and fingers from the cold, St. […]
open post
July 24, 2015
It doesn’t get much better on a cold, snow covered day than having George & Martha’s house all to yourselves to roam about and photograph a couple who makes you laugh through frozen fingertips and toes. Their fur babies got almost as much time in front of the lens and nearly stole the show with […]
open post
June 18, 2015
A vintage corvette, cherry blossoms, adorable pups and the Shore’s best ice cream. Lindsey & Donnie’s engagement session was easy, relaxed and full of thoughtful details on a perfect Spring day. I can’t wait to see what Kari Rider Events designs for their September wedding in Easton, Maryland.
open post
June 12, 2015
An engagement session on the streets of historic, Downtown Easton and the Tidewater Inn at Christmas time is always a winner, but when it’s with these two, it’s the gold crown. No one will ever feel like a third wheel with Sarah and Andy. They’re disarming, welcoming and seriously adorable together. Thank you of the […]
open post
June 11, 2015
The marina in St. Michael’s was the perfect backdrop for Megan & Brandon’s December engagement session. We laughed through the frigid temperatures and discovered Brandon’s hidden talents as fierce fashion model. Cannot believe their wedding is here already! Cheers to a wedding day filled with laughter and maybe a few happy tears. xo
open post
May 27, 2015
It’s graduation season on the Eastern Shore and we celebrated Mackenzie’s send off to high school on a gorgeous spring night. Farewell middle school. Onward to the years of varsity sports, AP classes and college applications.
