Karen Brown is a Hobart-based photographer who makes people feel at ease in front of the camera.

A man wearing a beige hat and khaki shirt holding a large bird of prey on his gloved arm, with a blurred natural background.
A man in a dark suit and glasses standing in front of an abstract colorful painting with swirls of blue, white, red, yellow, and green.

Whether she’s working one-on-one or in a crowd, Karen creates space for genuine moments to unfold. Her warm, down-to-earth approach helps people relax, allowing her to capture images that feel honest and unforced.

Approach

Group of eight graduates in caps and gowns posing by a marina with boats in the background.

Portfolio

A group of eleven professionally dressed individuals, five seated in front and six standing behind, posing for a formal photo against a dark, modern wall.
A woman standing inside an art gallery near a display of colorful bird sculptures, with framed landscape paintings hanging on black walls behind her.
Indigenous performers seated on the ground during a cultural ceremony, with an audience watching behind them. Two men are painted in traditional body paint, wearing red clothing and headbands, holding ritual tools, surrounded by smoke.
A bride and groom standing on a wooded path, holding hands and looking at each other. The bride is in a white wedding dress with a veil, holding a bouquet. The groom is in a dark suit with a boutonnière. Sunlight filters through the trees.
a portrait of Karen Brown working as a photographer with two cameras

Meet Karen

About

Karen is a Hobart-based professional photographer with over two decades of experience capturing people, places, and moments with warmth and sincerity.

Her easygoing nature and genuine curiosity shape her thoughtful, human approach to every project, balancing technical precision with an intuitive sense for light, detail, and timing.

• "We loved that our photos weren’t too posed & most of all we all had fun!" – Sarah and Sam

• “Karen Brown Photography is an absolute delight to work with! Karen's ability to make people feel at ease absolutely shows up in the results.” – Ruth Dawkins

• "These photos are just AMAZING Karen, thank you!!!!! Xxxxx” – Kate Nicholson

• "Thanks so much for everything yesterday Karen and Marcel!!! So lovely to have some photos to look at tonight, we couldn't be happier!!!” Madeleine Colbeck

• "We loved that our photos weren’t too posed & most of all we all had fun!" – Sarah and Sam • “Karen Brown Photography is an absolute delight to work with! Karen's ability to make people feel at ease absolutely shows up in the results.” – Ruth Dawkins • "These photos are just AMAZING Karen, thank you!!!!! Xxxxx” – Kate Nicholson • "Thanks so much for everything yesterday Karen and Marcel!!! So lovely to have some photos to look at tonight, we couldn't be happier!!!” Madeleine Colbeck

Testimonials