I believe the best photos aren't the perfectly posed ones,  they're the ones where you can feel it. The way your baby curls into your chest. The laugh your toddler can't hold back. The look between you and your partner that nobody else would notice.
Smiling female photographer sits on a stool holding a camera in a bright white studio. | Karina Thomson Photography Raleigh NC

Hi, I'm Karina!


Honestly? Writing a bio about myself is a little awkward (I think for anyone haha) but getting to know the person behind the camera matters. You're not just hiring someone to take photos, you're inviting them into some of the most tender, fleeting moments of your life. That's something I never take for granted.


I have been a photographer for over 10 years. Over the years I've learned that the best sessions aren't always the perfectly posed ones it's the in-between moments, the tiny wrinkled fingers, the way your toddler runs back to you for a hug, the quiet calm of a brand new baby. Those are the moments I live for.


Being a wife and mama myself, I get it. I know how fast it all goes. I know how much it means to have something to hold onto. That's exactly why I do what I do.

When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me in the kitchen baking something new, planning our next trip, or diving into something I know nothing about yet because I truly believe there's always something new to learn and experience in this life.


My goal is simple <3 I want you to walk into your session feeling at ease, and walk away knowing that you definitely want to do this again plus with a gallery that makes your heart full every single time you look at it.


I cannot wait to meet you!


Karina

Couple embracing and laughing in a golden sunset field, woman in striped dress holding man in brown shirt.
Two children face each other on a balcony in soft natural light, Polaroid-style photo. | Karina Thomson Photography Raleigh NC

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Smiling toddler sits beside sleeping newborn with blue bow on a white bed. | Karina Thomson Photography Raleigh NC

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Karina is the absolute BEST!! She was SO incredibly patient with our crazy and moody toddler throughout the entire session. She was super easy to work with, very approachable, prepared and responsive. She created a mood board and helped coordinate outfits, which made the session run as smooth as possible and kept everyone on the same page with what we wanted out of the experience.

The Kohler Family //

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Young girl in floral dress touches pregnant mothers belly outdoors in autumn setting. | Karina Thomson Photography Raleigh NC

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If I could give 10 stars, I definitely would! Karina is one of the best photographers I’ve ever worked with. She gave awesome suggestions on outfits and worked with me every step of the way to make sure my family and I were comfortable. This is definitely a different experience than I’ve ever had with any photographer!

The Windland Family

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Mother holds newborn baby while father looks on lovingly near a sunlit window. | Karina Thomson Photography Raleigh NC

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Karina was amazing and super easy to work with. Karina had a clear plan and vision coming in but also was flexible and rolled with the punches taking some great candids as well. She was professional and the photos were incredible. We couldn’t be happier and will certainly use her in future years as our family wants high level photos!



Haskins Family

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let's do this!