

Karmen Elaine
Hello Stranger
In my life I have had the opportunity to know a lot of my clients before a session. What is so crazy, is that I am a pretty outgoing person. Super friendly, and very social, however when it comes to getting in the studio, the model isn't the only one that gets nervous. Every time I set up a session, I think to myself, do they like the photos? Do I look like I know what I'm doing? Are they comfortable? As the photographer it is our job to make the client feel comfortable on th


Karmen Elaine
Kelaine in 2015
Kelaine is the 2015 revision of RUDE.photo. If you know anything about me, its that I am a dreamer and a doer. I have spent the last four years photographing, friends, strangers, places and things establishing myself as a Chicago photographer. Today I worked for Bistrot Margot, a staple French restaurant here in Chicago. Photography is something that I choose to do. Not only a passion, but my career. It isn't easy, or cheap.. but it is the best choice that I have made in my a