Karen Parker is a wedding and family celebration photographer in Hertfordshire

Hello.

Photographs are amazing.....

Photos hold the history of your family or memories of special days, whether it's your wedding celebration or a perfect day on the beach. After people and pets, they are often someone's most treasured possessions.

My name is Karen Parker and I have been a qualified, professional photographer for many years.  My Mum said I was born with a camera in my hand but my real passion for photography began when my parents gave me their old Kodak camera, I was about 6 at the time, it now sits on my desk.  I later studied fine art, photography, film and video production full time.  My career has included working in commercial studios in London and the Media department at a University. 

PARKWIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Parkwin Photography was born in 2008 following a short break as a full time Mum (although I never put my camera away!) Why Parkwin? well...it's an mixture of my married and maiden name. I live in a buzzing little place called Bushey near Watford with my husband and very large dog! I have two grown up children.

My family is the most important thing to me but I also love... photography of course, (have my camera with me all the time, drives my family mad), films (bit of a Rom Com obsessive!), little fishing harbours, country walks, narrowboats (lived on one for three years), chocolate, books, dogs and cats, charity shops and bric a brac stalls, all things vintage, street food, listening to my children sing, VW camper vans, motorsport, old family photographs, live music, art, my son's jokes, steam punk design and ... chocolate.

 Wedding Photography 

 Every wedding is special to me and from the first consultation and venue visit to the post wedding editing I offer a professional yet personal touch. I listen to all of your wedding plans, your wedding vibe and what you want from your photography. I specialize in taking photos for couples who are very camera shy and are dreading the thought of having a photographer there.  I like you to feel at ease with me around so that you can relax and enjoy your day, knowing that my natural, documentary photography is preserving your full unique story in an unobtrusive way. All the moments big and small concentrating on the connections between people, the atmosphere and emotion. My favourite parts of the day are when everyone is getting ready, guests hugging friends and family they haven't seen for a while, through to grandparents cutting a shape on the dance floor.       

 I photograph weddings throughout the South East of England and beyond.

Other family parties and celebrations

From a small gathering celebrating a baby shower or gender reveal to the grandest Christening or Anniversary party. I will preserve the moments and atmosphere at family celebrations in South Hertfordshire and North London.  

DO I ENJOY WHAT I DO?

 I am often asked if I enjoy my job. Well yeah! Who wouldn't. I spend time with lovely people at wonderful venues on an extremely happy day. I have to concentrate all day, constantly looking and listening for the next laugh, cry, loving glance and all mega moments.  The time and energy that it takes to photograph a 12 hour wedding (or two days of celebrations) with artistry and feeling would be impossible if I didn't love it. Then there are all the days of editing, meetings, admin, travelling and more. It is my full time job, but photography has also always been my passion.

AM I THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR DAY?

My wedding couples choose me because they are very camera shy and want to enjoy their day without worrying about photographs. They don't want their celebration to feel like a photoshoot or spend hours away from their guests. They may want 7 or 8 group photos but not many more. 

For full details of how I work please have a look at My Style & Approach to weddings. or Party Celebrations.