Karen I. Hirsch Photography

Karen I. Hirsch Photography

50th Anniversary of the Sound of Music Celebrated at the Oscars

February 23, 2015

Last night at the Oscars, Lady Gaga sang a medley of songs from the Sound of Music as a 50th Anniversary tribute to this beloved film. This movie won five Academy Awards in 1965, including best picture. For me, it  Read More

Julie Andrews

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Continuing my series from my trip to Florida, I am sharing with you some of my pictures from Oak Valley Stables.  This facility is a training center

Horse looking out of the stable

Monday, February 2, 2015

Can it only be a week ago that I was in sunny Florida?  After yesterday’s blizzard in Chicago, it seems long ago.

Cattle ranch at dawn

Friday, January 30, 2015

I just returned from a photo conference in Florida called FOTOfusion.  Photographers, editors and other people in the photographic industry gather there once a year to discuss the state of the industry,

Wynwood Art District in Florida

Photos Honored by the International Color Awards

Tuesday,  April 5, 2015


I'm very pleased that two of my photos were selected as nominees in the International Color Awards competition.  "Radiating Romance"  received recognition in the Silhouette category.  "Maneuvering at the Mark" received honors in the Sports category.   Read More

Top Ten Icons of Advertising Awarded in Chicago

Monday, May 10, 2015

There are a lot of beloved characters in Chi-town gathered at the exhibit, "A Salute to Advertising Icons" that opened May 9th at the Museum of Broadcast Communications at 360 N. State.  Read More