Aside from photographing politicians, Nobel prizewinners, and celebrities, she has taught photography to marginalized groups. A recent project took her to Northern Ireland, where she photographed children against a backdrop of terrorism. She is currently working on a book and documentary about her prison photography workshops. Karen has traveled extensively photographing from nature, and documenting women in diverse cultures. Her Essence Journey images move the reader through the seven stages while reflecting the multifaceted quality of the feminine spirit.