About Karen

My name is Karen Hudson and I am the owner/photographer at Exit 57 Studio. 

I am a former science geek, who would be happy to entertain you with fabulous stories about my molecular genetics PhD thesis and research, but would really much prefer to listen to you tell me all about your wonderful family or pet.

I stopped working in a lab about 15 years ago to pursue my photography passion.

I love the way the back end of a dog wiggles almost uncontrollably when they are overcome with happiness.

I think taking pictures is just about the most fun anyone can have.

I believe you can judge a man's heart by his treatment of animals (and that goes for the ladies too!)

I thank my mom for instilling in me a love of both photography and pets. And always supporting my pursuit to bring them together.

I like to watch old time horror movies especially the vampire ones.

I once pushed a car out of a snowbank all by myself in the middle of a blizzard.

I still think 80s hair metal is totally awesome (I know, that's embarrassing, but true).

I want my kids to have great memories of their childhood, just like I do.

I feel compelled to live up to my dad's example of work ethic.

I just learned how to ride a motorcycle and passed the CA DMV test to make it official.

I know I have the best siblings on earth and

I will play the tambourine in the band my brother has promised to form when he wins the lottery, but he better hurry up because I am getting way too old for the proper tambourine girl outfit.

I can get emotional listening to song lyrics.

I treat my pets like they are part of my family, because they are.

I confess that I own way too many pairs of shoes. I might just need an intervention.

I am honored to have 2 sons who make me proud everyday.

I have great friends who are always there for me...both the two legged and four legged variety.

I always tell my new clients, 'no matter what your dog/cat does, or how they behave, don't worry, I've seen worse' and I have!

I vow to make your photo session fun for you and/or your pet.

I promise you will love your photos almost as much as I loved taking them.