I spent my childhood in Birmingham, AL with most of my time dedicated to training as a competitive gymnast. My weeks were spent chasing dreams across unfamiliar cities,, and this is where I first learned discipline, dedication, and the quiet strength found in perseverance. Outside the gym, I was drawn to books and quiet moments—often with my father’s camera in hand, capturing beauty that filled the momentary breaks in my rigorous schedule.

It was in those quiet, sacred intervals that I first encountered beauty—not the kind that demands attention, but the kind that waits to be noticed. Unknowingly, I fell in love—with humankind, adventure, and with the art of preserving moments as they unfold in their truest, most beautiful form.

Yet I pursued a more traditional path, earning a degree in Biochemistry from Baylor University as a student-athlete with plans for entering the medial field. All the while, a deeper calling persisted: an invitation and anointing to offer my life in love to people through photography.

That longing led me home—to art, to storytelling, to a life rich with wonder and love. Though I still carry a deep affection for my former passions, a new life has emerged for me: one filled with adventure across the globe, the warmth of dinner tables shared with dear friends, and admiration of the golden glow with each passing sunset. For the past three years, it has been my deepest joy and greatest honor to document the love stories of so many remarkable souls. Each photograph is a thread of my heart, stitched gently into the fabric of another’s story.

So from my heart to yours—thank you for being here. Thank you for letting me be a part of something so beautifully human, transforming this garden into the Garden City.

xoxo

Kara Warren