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I believe beauty should feel effortless, not overwhelming. After 25 years in the industry, I've learned it's not about trends or excess. It's about knowing what actually works for you, and having the confidence to trust that.
My career started at the makeup counter at the mall, where hands-on experience sparked a love of artistry that led to freelance work with brands like MAC and Bobbi Brown, and eventually to photoshoots, black-tie events, and commercial projects. In 2007 I earned my cosmetology license from the Aveda Institute in Atlanta, then came home to Nashville, where I built a loyal clientele while continuing my on-location work for events and productions.
I've spent years moving between two worlds. The intimate, personal side of working closely with someone over time, and the fast-paced energy of set life. From weddings and black-tie events to editorial shoots, film and TV productions, and working with music legends at iconic venues like the Ryman Auditorium, I've been behind the scenes for a lot of meaningful moments. The relationships that come from that work, whether in my studio or backstage before a big night, are what matter most to me.
Alongside my work as an artist, my Signature Sessions are where I use that same experienced eye in a different way. Showing women what's possible, helping them see themselves more clearly, cut through the noise, and develop the kind of self-trust that makes beauty feel easy and entirely their own.
Beauty has always been my lens, but what I'm really interested in is how we see ourselves, how we move through the world, and the life we create along the way.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
“Kara is passionate about what she does, and takes the time to work with and enhance your natural features. Not only is Kara extremely talented at whatever she sets her mind to, she is a kind and compassionate person who has been supportive of me through some difficult times. I look forward to my visits with her!”
— Jenn, longtime studio client