Karen Barfield, a native Houstonian, has had a successful photography business in Spring Branch since 1972. She specializes in portraits, weddings, glamour photography of women and teaches photography lessons. She is an avid traveler and has assembled an extensive collection of nature and scenic photographs.

She is a member of the national, state and local professional photography associations and has been president of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston. She has won many ribbons and trophies in professional competition and has had the honor of having portraits accepted by the Professional Photographers of America for display in their National Print Exhibit.

Karen is a Master Photographer, a Certified Professional Photographer and a Photographic Craftsman. These are titles awarded by the Professional Photographers of America to photographers who have demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge and artistic abilities in the field of professional photography.

Karen has given many lectures to both professional and amateur photography groups and has often served as a judge in photography contests. She is most proud of the Honorary Professor of Photography award she received from Sam Houston University for outstanding service in photographic education.

Karen has been teaching private photography lessons to amateurs and professionals for over twenty years. The cost of private lessons is $100 per hour. The demand on Karen's time for private lessons has become so great that she has created a photography course designed for teaching small groups of three to five students. The cost of each course is $200 and will include three lessons of two hours each.

1312 Woodvine, Houston, TX, 77055
(713) 688-0148