People & Lifestyle

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Two men in a modern interior, one sitting on wooden stairs, the other standing beside, with wooden paneling and a dining area in the background.
Muse Extension Lounge
A person with brown curly hair, wearing a white outfit, standing against a textured wall, with their hand resting on their chin and arm crossed.
Five people sitting on a sofa in a stylish room with a decorative wallpaper background, a large abstract painting, and indoor plants.
Person sitting on a draped cloth, wearing a floral-patterned cover-up and a neutral-colored outfit, with a neutral backdrop.
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, covering one eye with her hand.
Woman in floral coat and pink hat with feather detail, standing near a wall with sunlight and shadows.
Woman with long dark hair sitting outdoors, wearing a white jacket and reflective top, with sunlight creating a lens flare effect.
Person in white shirt standing outdoors with greenery and a rainbow effect.
Woman in a pink dress walking with a tan leather bag near a concrete wall.
Woman adjusting hat in a desert landscape, wearing a white shirt and holding a brown round bag.
Two people outdoors, one lying down with head on the other's lap. They are dressed in neutral tones. The backdrop is a natural landscape with mountains and dry vegetation.
Two women in stylish trench coats and boots standing in a dry, cracked desert landscape.
Two women in fashionable outfits, each wearing a hat and leather bag, holding hands in a desert landscape with striped hills.
Person wearing a long coat and light shirt standing against a neutral wall, hand on chest.
Person holding a hat, wearing denim shorts, in a dimly lit room.
Person in white dress arranging fabric samples in an interior design studio with patterned wallpaper and wooden cabinets.
Profile of a woman with wavy brown hair wearing a gold choker and brown strap top against a neutral background.
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Two people wearing oversized tweed coats against a neutral background.
Woman with curly hair looking to the side, wearing a white shirt and artistic earrings against a blue background.
Person with curly hair and a gray coat sitting outdoors during sunset.
Two women in a desert landscape, one wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and gray vest over a white shirt, while the other in a white top and plaid pants stands in the background.
Person with short blond hair wearing a pink top holding rose petals.
Person in black opaque fabric, obscuring face; wearing dark clothing, holding hands near chin.
Two women in earthy-toned clothing standing on a wooden walkway in a mountainous desert landscape.
Woman with short blonde hair holding a branch with dark leaves against a light background.
Woman in a black dress with a large white scarf, looking down.
Woman with long red hair wearing a blue dress, holding her hand on her chest, outdoors.
Portrait of a woman wrapped in sheer white fabric against a bright background.
Young woman with long hair looking down, wearing a green jacket and white scarf, standing near water with a blurred sailboat in the background.
Person in a white blouse standing in a desert landscape with arms raised, holding a straw hat, hills in the background.
Person with curly hair wearing a gray coat standing outdoors near a crosswalk at sunset.
Group of people sitting on a rocky beach with a dog at sunset, enjoying a meal or picnic.
Woman with long hair sitting on outdoor steps, wearing sunglasses, white top, beige pants, and sneakers. Sunlight, greenery, and a decorative urn are visible in the background.
A person wearing a brown sweater sitting against a dark background, with legs bent and looking at the camera.
Two people in vintage suits posing in front of a metal ladder.
Woman in white lace dress and hat standing in desert with wind turbines in background.
A woman with long blonde hair and red lipstick stands indoors, facing a mirror. She is wearing a sleeveless black top and touching the mirror with her hand. Reflected in the mirror is her image, showing an exit sign above the door behind her.
Person reclining on a chair with long hair flowing down the back and wearing a beige shirt.
Woman posing outdoors with long hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, sunlight reflecting in the background.
Woman wearing sunglasses standing outdoors beside columns with trees and palm trees in the background.
Portrait of a person with long red hair wearing a blue top, hand touching their neck.
Person wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and gray beanie
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Woman with red hair in a white top in water against a white background.
Woman in white tank top standing outdoors with rocks in the background.
Woman in a navy sweater and jeans, with a tan jacket tied around her waist, standing outdoors.
Two models wearing tweed coats standing back to back against a gray background.
Person in a gray coat sitting on stacked chairs against a white wall.
Black and white fashion photograph of two people wearing stylish clothing and large hats in an outdoor setting.
Woman with red hair partially submerged in water, looking at the camera.
Profile of a woman with braided hair holding a white flower.
Woman in a white dress standing under a large evergreen tree outdoors.
Woman with hoop earrings holding dry grass in a field
Woman in white dress jumping, wearing white sneakers, with orange fabric floating, in front of a shadowed wall.
A person standing in a desert landscape with grassy shrubs, wearing a white shirt, brown plaid trousers, and holding a round handbag.
Silhouette of a ballet dancer performing on stage with a backlit curtain.
Two individuals walking on a dirt path wearing earthy-toned clothing and headscarves, with hilly terrain in the background. The person in the foreground wears a dark jumpsuit with flared sleeves and ankle boots.
Woman in a wide-brimmed straw hat and white dress in a sunlit outdoor setting.
Woman in checkerboard dress holding a disco ball, standing on a street with palm trees in the background.
Two women smiling at a dining table, one holding a platter of food and wearing a straw hat, with bread and a lit candle in the foreground.
Family walking on a grassy beach with coastal houses and trees on a hill in the background.
Portrait of a woman with long hair and hoop earrings, wearing a brown outfit, looking directly at the camera in an outdoor setting.
Person with long hair wearing a green jacket and white scarf
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a white dress and long dangling earrings.
Person lying on a dark bed holding flowers
Back view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing outdoors in a sunlit park with trees in the background.
Woman in a sparkling dress stands outdoors near decorative concrete wall and succulent plants, with disco balls scattered on the ground, against a backdrop of palm trees and bright sunlight.
Woman in suit and beanie sitting on a chair with newspapers flying in the air around her, in front of a large window.
Group of women sitting on a blanket during a picnic with children near a forested area.
Woman wearing a green jacket and white scarf standing outdoors with a body of water and trees in the background.
Woman in straw hat holding flowers near white sheets on clothesline outdoors.
Woman sitting among agave plants holding a disco ball, surrounded by more disco balls in a bright, sunny environment.
Three women posed on large rocks in a desert landscape, wearing stylish outfits with neutral colors.
Woman in white dress posing in front of artistic wall panels
Woman wearing a green blouse with a grapevine headpiece made of red grapes.
A woman sitting on white steps in front of large windows, wearing a brown cardigan, black skirt, and high-heeled sandals, holding a black clutch.
Two women in elegant attire standing indoors, one wearing a long-sleeved dress, sunlight casting shadows on the wall behind them.
Woman in white outfit seated in front of rolls of decorative fabric with abstract designs.
Woman with long hair wearing a red textured garment, posing against a white wall with shadow patterns.
A woman in a black jacket and sequin skirt poses next to a clothing rack filled with various garments in a bright, sunlit room. She is also wearing black boots.
Two fashionably dressed women with wet hair in a desert landscape, one leaning on the other's shoulder.
Two individuals wearing headscarves and layered outfits standing closely in a natural landscape.
Person using a pottery wheel, shaping clay, wearing a white shirt and jeans, smiling. Dried plants hang on the wall in the background.
Woman with long red hair, wearing sunglasses, white crop top, and jeans, standing outdoors near modern architecture with tall trees and a palm tree in the background.
People walking along a grassy path toward a beach, with sand dunes and a wooden fence, under a cloudy sky.
Person holding a bouquet of baby's breath flowers against a blue background, wearing a white shirt.
Group of five people posing against a textured background.
Close-up portrait of a person with wavy hair, wearing a black scarf and coat, looking directly at the camera.
Person holding a crab near a large pot on a rocky beach with ocean in the background.
Blonde woman in black sleeveless top standing against white background, wearing a long necklace with beads and a cross pendant.
Several women in elegant dresses stand in front of a modern white building with palm trees and decorative silver balls in a desert setting.
Person with long hair holding strands, wearing rings and bracelet.
Woman posing with a white shawl draped over her shoulders against a neutral background.
Woman with tattoos holding a brush and a round cream container, sitting on a chair in a sunlit room.
Woman in white dress with headscarf peeling citrus at wooden table, rustic kitchen, plants and shelf with glassware in background.
Woman in white patterned dress holding sunglasses, standing in front of tall cacti.
Woman in a flowing white dress standing in front of wind turbines at sunset, with the sun creating a flare effect.
Four women in white dresses and boots standing in a desert landscape with wind turbines in the background.
Four women wearing stylish outfits and heart-shaped sunglasses stand in front of a pink, modern desert structure. The scene is set in a rocky desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
Two people wearing pajamas playing with oversized chess pieces on a large outdoor chessboard, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Five women in pajamas with feather cuffs play on a large outdoor chessboard with oversized pieces. They are surrounded by green trees and a sunny garden.
A woman in a light pink outfit with feathered cuffs stands outdoors, wearing large sunglasses and holding a drink, with blooming yellow flowers in the background.
Woman wearing a white blouse, denim skirt, and beige boots, posing outdoors in a garden with tall shrubs and palm tree in background.

  • Kara Mercer is a lifestyle and portrait photographer known for her editorial approach and timeless, emotionally resonant imagery. Her work blends natural light, movement, and storytelling to create photographs that feel both refined and authentic. Whether she's photographing a creative entrepreneur in a sunlit studio or capturing candid moments during a brand campaign, Kara approaches people with empathy, intention, and a strong sense of visual narrative.

    Clients love Kara’s ability to bring out a subject’s personality while maintaining a clean, elevated aesthetic. Her portrait work is ideal for personal branding, content marketing, editorial publications, and lifestyle campaigns that require both professionalism and emotional depth.

  • Kara works with a range of clients—including small business owners, founders, creative professionals, editorial teams, and lifestyle brands. Her portrait and lifestyle sessions are often used for brand launches, social media campaigns, website visuals, and print features. She specializes in capturing people in natural environments—offices, homes, studios, or outdoor locations—with an emphasis on storytelling through light, expression, and place.

    Whether you're a designer seeking new headshots, a wellness brand building an image library, or a publication in need of editorial portraits, Kara delivers imagery that is versatile, polished, and deeply human. She is based in Seattle and regularly works with clients across the West Coast, including Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and is available for travel throughout the United States.

    Kara’s work in interior and architectural photography also allows her to photograph people within beautifully designed spaces—perfect for lifestyle shoots that blend environment and subject seamlessly.

  • Kara’s lifestyle photography is often integrated into broader visual strategies. For brands looking to expand their content across platforms, Kara also offers video direction and short-form content creation—ideal for Instagram Reels, website intros, and campaign storytelling. Her editorial eye brings cohesion across stills and motion, helping clients tell a complete story.

    For clients with product or visual branding needs, Kara’s still life photography is a natural extension—capturing objects, products, and styled scenes with the same level of clarity and care. Whether you're building a cohesive website or preparing a full-scale campaign, Kara’s work provides a consistent, elevated visual language.

    To see how lifestyle photography can enhance your brand or story, explore more of her travel and hospitality work or contact Kara directly for session details, pricing, and availability. She offers both local and destination shoots and welcomes collaborations with creatives, brands, and publications across the U.S.