Listener Story: Kara Joy, Part 1

<p>Kara Rodriguez: </p><p>Hey there! I'm Kara. I'm a Family Lifestyle Photographer in Maple Grove, MN. I first discovered my love for storytelling with writing. I started writing books around the time I learned to ride a bike! And I published my first book in 2012. In my books I talk about some pretty personal stuff, like my faith, my history of childhood abuse, and my experiences as a new mom. My love for stories has continued with photography. And just like my writing, I want my photos to be authentic, vulnerable, and filled with emotion.<br /><br />I’ve tried very hard on numerous occasions to put myself in a box, but every time I attempt it I pull a muscle or run out of duct tape. I love sugar, but I hate sugar-coating anything. I’m a social introvert. (I like people. I also like it when they go away.) I’m an empathetic engineer. A vegetarian who has no problem slaying some fish. I have a deep affection for pizza. I also run for fun. And I know what it's like to be a full-time working mom and a stir-crazy stay-at-home mom. Finally, I'm a rule-following lover of Jesus forever unlearning religion, always reminding myself that I can't earn grace.</p><p><strong>Website</strong></p><p>karajoyphoto.com</p><p><strong>Facebook & Instagram</strong></p><p>@kjphotoco</p><p><strong>Books</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Fathers-Shadow-Memoir-Healing/dp/0615940803/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=my+father%27s+shadow&qid=1616604259&sr=8-6" target="_blank"><strong>My Father's Shadow</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Got-Milked-remarkable-stories-motherhood/dp/1973936887/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=got+milked&qid=1616605271&sr=8-3" target="_blank">Got Milked</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Photo Business Help Notes: </strong></p><p>👉Get the "8 Things To Grow" freebie <a href="https://photobizhelp.com/8things">HERE.</a></p><p>💙 Join our FB group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photobizhelp/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/photobizhelp/</a></p><ul><li>50% off Flodesk for life: <a href="http