DESTINATION EXPERIENCE with Kara marie
Breathtaking backdrops meet editorial storytelling in this dreamlike destination experience with Kara Marie. Spend a day creating iconic visuals while meandering through a labyrinth in Ireland, twirling around the grounds of a castle in Italy, or standing atop desert dunes in New Mexico.
Destination editorials are thoughtfully curated to resonate deeply with you and your life's story. Have you felt called to walk on the land of your ancestors? Do you have a bucket list destination? Have you had recurring dreams of a specific landscape all your life? These are some of the questions you'll be asked as you collaborate with Kara Marie in the planning stages to ensure this experience is one that speaks to you on the deepest level.
From a detailed mood board and planning session to the seamless coordination of the shoot day events, this experience truly embodies it's intended bespoke nature. Collaboration is welcomed to ensure this collection and the memories made in the process prompt self-celebration, self-connection, and the pride of seeing yourself as art.
As a tangible tribute to this remarkable day, you'll flip through the pages of your Fine Art Storybook. Only the highest quality craftsmanship will do. Your most iconic images will be printed on handmade Amalfi Italian paper and hand-stitched into a supple Italian leather cover. Your favorite image will be printed into a fine art wall piece as a daily reminder of your masterpiece, and you will receive a cinematic video short to relive some of your favorite moments.
This destination experience transcends the typical…but then again, so do you.
HOWTH, IRELAND
Como, Italy
2024 DESTINATION EXpERIENCE PRICING
Destination experiences start at $6800 USD and include…
Full day photo shoot with Kara Marie on location in European or US destination*
Full collection of web-resolution images (approximately 75) for digital personal use
Cinematic video short of the day
Client’s choice of (1) image curated as 24x36” Italian fine art wall piece
20 image Italian Fine Art Storybook printed on handmade Amalfi paper and wrapped in Italian leather
CLIENT REVIEWS
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"I can't stop smiling!"
My first shoot with Kara was incredible. My second shoot? I don't think there are actual words to describe it. She brought every feeling of joy, self love and sexy out of me and I'm still so overwhelmed when I look at my photos I can't stop smiling! In other words. I actually can't even.
-F.B, Texas USA
The experience reminded me of how powerful I am whether I'm showing skin or not. The photos show my internal strength and beauty more than anything else ever could.
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"I am totally transformed!"
My experience with you turned my exhausting existence on its head. OMG...worry-wort no more. You took care of everything. I felt completely cared for and supported from start to finish.
I put my total trust in you and surrendered to your artistic expertise. You made it feel so easy, but I know that there was intention and purpose in everything that you did. I loved being fussed over, I loved being doted on, I loved being posed by the master, and I loved knowing that you were in the process of capturing some kick-ass photos of me.
I am over the moon happy and have been smiling ear to ear. Until yesterday, I had been living as an old, tired, depleted, and out of shape mother of four children. After my reveal...I am totally transformed. Nothing I have ever done has been as powerful as this.
-K.M. California, USA
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"These photos are a testament that anything is possible."
"There is nothing more powerful than a woman who cannot be defined; who says you can't be both sunshine and cyanide?" These images show both the soft and hard sides of me. I would never in a million years see myself the way Kara's lens captured me and that is why I wanted to do this photo shoot for myself.
I started a journey nearly 4 years ago to reinvent myself for myself. This shoot with Kara was to solidify the success of that journey and a reminder to keep going. We all have different chapters of our lives where we are built up and torn down, only to come back stronger for it. I am proud of who I have become, I had a hell of time becoming her but she is here to stay. These photos are a testament that anything, for me, is possible.
To sum it up: .Some women are "once in a lifetime" type of females, there is no upgrade after her...that is how you made me feel, the whole time and with the outcome. All the hearts to you and your team.
-T. Texas USA
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"the images blew me away..."
Kara, you are AMAZING!
It was empowering to take the time to do something like this. As women (especially mothers), we too often focus on those around us and don't always take time for ourselves. This was an extra special treat in my year, but I know I will cherish these for decades to come.
I had the best time during the session and left feeling more confident about my body. I'm grateful that there was direction because I would have felt lost otherwise. The images blew me away, both artistically and personally.
-M. Texas, USA
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"I will never be invisible again."
My experience has taught me to look to myself for my value. Seing myself through Kara Marie's eyes eneabled me to see the woman I am. I can't even explain how important it has been, especially as I slide into the backside of 50. I'm here. I have been seen. And I will never be invisible again.
-L.H, Texas USA
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"effortless."
Dear Kara Marie,
I’m out of words right now - I cannot describe how beautiful my photographs are. Thank you so much. Looking at them, looking at myself revived the feeling I had when we were shooting in this beautiful surroundings. I didn’t know what I was “supposed” to do, and we just went with the flow and you chose the exact word I felt at that moment-effortless.
Thank you for making me feel that way.-C. Netherlands
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"...ME on my best day."
Kara, THANK YOU. For everything. For giving me clarity in both how I see my business and how I see myself. You're amazing, and I'm grateful to know you.
I came into this session frazzled from a crazy busy season (like, got my outfits the day before I came to Austin), hadn't worked out in months, 15 pounds above my normal weight and trying to embrace the extra weight and new wrinkles that came with my mid-30s. You helped me see a version of myself I'd cast aside, but those images are me! Not a version of myself I struggled to recognize -- just me, but on my best day.
-C.N. Texas, USA
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"100% representative of me..."
I saw some sneak peeks, and I cried in the MSP airport. These photos are 100% representative of me and I cannot wait to share them. Thank you so much.
-T.H., Canada
LAKE Como, Italy
DOLOMITES , ITALY
DUBLIN, IRELAND
FAQ
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Any location will be considered on a case by case basis, however additional travel charge may be required for certain destinations. Included in the starting rate are most major cities in Europe within a direct flight or train from Milan.
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Every destination experience includes total coordination of the shoot day events. You simply need to show up at the predetermined location to start the day. In addition to a full day of shooting, Kara Marie will create a cinematic video short of your time together. Your images will be curated into a digital collection for your personal use, your favorite image will be printed as a piece of fine Italian wall art, and 20 of your images will be printed on handmade Italian paper, bound in an Italian leather storybook, and delivered to your door to enjoy forever.
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All Destination Experiences are fully customizable and the sky is the limit, so if you’re dreaming of starting in Venice and ending in Paris aboard a luxury train, we can accommodate. If you’re dreaming of a hot air balloon adventure, we can accommodate. If you’d like to have your hair and makeup done, we can source an artist for you in your destination city. If you need a wardrobe stylist to help complete your vision- we can do that. Should you be interested in more printed products or a multi-day shoot, that’s available to you as well. We’ll have a thorough conversation to discuss all of your desires for this experience and you will be in charge of to lengths we go to.
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It is recommended for clients to block out their entire day. Destination experiences will last anywhere between 4 and 7 hours, depending on the complexity of the day. This will involve getting to the location, breaking as needed for wardrobe changes or snacks, moving locations, and anything else needed to make sure your day exceeds your expectations. Lunch or dinner after the shoot will also be a part of your experience.
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You’ll see a few sneak peek images within a few days of your shoot, and within 3 weeks, you’ll have your remote video photo reveal appointment from wherever you are in the world at your convenience. During this video appointment, Kara Marie will share each of your images with you individually, as well as help guide you through the process of selecting your favorites for your Italian storybook and provide mock-up visuals for your wall art. These appointments usually last about an hour and a half and provide a fun opportunity to relive your incredible day and enjoy your images together.