During the portrait shoots, Karen has developed a shooting method that she has named a ‘Technique of Empathy’ where, through conversation, memory and humour, Karen is able to capture feelings that animate a deeper sense of her clients’ expressions and posture.
In 2008, Karen Moe published the book, "Dog", that features her photographic series,
"Perros: Dog of Central Havana". While photographing every dog she saw in one week in Havana, Karen discovered both her emotional and aesthetic passion for dogs. Her love of dogs as both individuals and members of families and her artistic and philosophical commitment to animal/human relationships gives Karen the privilege of creating unique portraits that both exemplify and complement her clients’ extraordinary lives. Karen’s skills and insights as an artist grace these photographic experiences as works of art. These philosophies and practices are at the center of Karen Moe Photography.
Due to Karen’s long connection to animal rights and social justice, Karen Moe Photography donates 5% all shooting fees to 4 local Vancouver charities. The client can choose to donate their 5% to Liberation B.C. (Farm Animal Protection and Rights), The West Coast Wilderness Committee (Canadian Wildlife Protection), The B.C. Health Coalition (British Columbian Universal Health Care Protection for all People) or The SPCA. During special events, Karen Moe Photography raises the donation to 10%! Karen Moe Photography is a proud supporter of the SPCA and The Wilderness Committee.
