About

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Karen McDonnell, Portrait, Studio, Nurnberg Photography

​I’m a photographer based in the Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA areas, specializing in fashion, advertising, and branding, while also capturing families and weddings. My work blends creative direction with storytelling, aiming to produce images that feel both visually compelling and genuinely authentic.


I am currently pursuing my degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where I’m developing a dynamic perspective shaped by both academic training and hands-on experience.


Through my work as a commercial photography assistant with Nurnberg Photography and as a family portrait photographer with Island Life HH Photography, I’ve built strong technical skills and a collaborative approach to every shoot. These experiences have strengthened my ability to create meaningful connections with clients and subjects—whether in the studio or on location—resulting in imagery that tells real, engaging stories.


I’d love to chat and bring your vision to life!

Clients Say

"Yayyy thank you so much you were amazing we will definitely want to use you again next year!!!"    - Client 2025

Kara Standridge

Clients Say

"Perfect! Thank you again! I'm obsessed! These are beautiful Karen!"   -Client 2025

ELIZABETH Creed

Clients Say

"Yes!!! They are BEAUTIFUL! My family loved them. Thank you so much! If we are ever in the area again I will definitely let you know!! Hope you have a Happy New Year!"   -Client 2024

Kelsey Posey

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What I do

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What I do

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What we do

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What we do

What we do

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What I do

Weddings

Portraits

Family

Love Stories

Commercial

Equestrian

Fine Art

What I do

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