About the photographers
Karen & Josette Studio began in Beirut as the project of two Lebanese photographers with cross-continental ties and a shared interest in creating commercial work that is honest, emotional and tender. It culminated in years of friendship and collaboration. Karen & Josette worked together as a team in Beirut for nearly a decade before relocating to Dubai & Chicago respectively.
Karen Kalou studied photography in Montreal before moving to Beirut. Her fine art practice revolves around narrating the ethereal, sacred, and passing of time within landscape photography. She has exhibited in Beirut, Turin, and Brussels. She currently resides in Dubai and continues to run the studio regionally from there.
Josette Youssef is currently based in New York and has taken leave from the studio to focus on other interests. The bond between the two photographers remains and she contributes work from time to time.
Awards //
The Deutsche Bank Creative Enterprise Award.
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All images are copyright © Karen & Josette 2010 - 2024. All rights reserved.
About Unions
At K&J, we see Unions as a continuation of our other work and another part of what we do. Weddings are where we connect intimately with our clients, observe their stories unfold with honesty and reverence, and record their personal histories. The images we create come together to weave stories that are honest reflections of the tears, anxieties, laughter, celebration and joys of the wedding day.
We set out to capture real moments and to create photographs that matter. We are only interested in honest expressions and sincere emotions. We do not follow a shot list or itinerary. We feel this is the best approach to achieving spirited photographs that are simple and pure.
It is a privilege to create images that clients will keep forever and look for in years to come as a remembrance and celebration of the joys, fragility and importance of love.
For wedding photography requests, please include you dates, location and number of guests.
We are now booking Unions, Corporate & Family Portraiture in the UAE, Please contact us for details about rates.
Contact:
welcome@karenandjosette.com
DUBAI + 971 56 973 1333