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Karen
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Louisiana bi feminist; photography and vintage film camera geek; doggo mom, K-pop fan (ATINY/Carat/Shawol), and other oddities. Please, only 18+ followers.
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Went out Thursday night to support my friend Avery's K-Pop DJ night at d.b.a. - these are some of my favorite shots so far. #photography
A DJ behind the decks working during a set. A B&W picture of a girl making finger hearts at the camera. B&W photo of people dancing at a bar. A B&W photo of graffiti on a wall - the picture is of a person wearing a hoodie and face mask, holding a sign that says "AI Made Me Anti Pigeon". You can tell the sign part of the original graffiti has been defaced and the language has been changed.
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Posted some of the pictures I took at the Piwon High cupsleeve from last weekend on IG! These are a few of my favorites. I'm really working on getting comfortable of taking pictures of people.

#photography #kpopphotography #eventphotography #kpopevents #cupsleeveevent #fandomphotography
Focused on a girl in a green and white striped shirt behind a vending table between two people. A black girl with long braids and wearing an Atiny shirt pouting and making a peace sign to the camera. People sitting at a table with binders open that are full of K-Pop photocards. Two girls sitting in front of claw machine games smiling at the camera. One girl is wearing a white cropped polo and a NY Yankees baseball cap, the other is wearing a black tank with a brown sweater over it.
November 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Also, for those who aren't on Threads/IG, this all happened at my house between 5am and 8am yesterday morning:
This morning: - Tornado warning - Doggos yipping at massive thunderstorm - Found a massive gas leak outside at our meter - Called 911 and gas company, got in car with dogs and evacuated house in a downpour - Fire truck came out, turned off gas to the house -Neighborhood power went out - Waiting for gas company to fix meter (they’re outside now) - Was told that settling/shifting dirt under house caused the gas pipe break - Possibly going to have to spend thousands of dollars to get DIRT.
October 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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My new lockscreen, thanks Mingi
An iphone lockscreen showing Hongjoong from ATEEZ jumping and giving you finger guns
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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This trip has sparked my creativity again.

I managed to catch this shot while traveling this morning. I think it’s the best picture I’ve taken.
The Monroe Street Red Line station in Chicago. Looking at a subway map with the tracks on either side, and the lighting is a little spooky.
July 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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At the end of this road, where should we be? / What should we become, in what form?
- “Turbulence”, ATEEZ
Clouds in the sky, looking down from an airplane.
July 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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So ready. So, so ready.
Southwest plane at the gate.
July 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Chicago bound! 💖
Pink haired lady making a peace sign and wearing a black Ouija t shirt.
July 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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I have almost this exact same haircut! It’s not a floofy because my hair is pretty fine, but it’s close. I think it would look fab on you!
B&W photo of a smiling lady wearing a floral dress with a short haircut Selfie of a lady with a short haircut and bangs
June 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The day before C left, she asked if we could do a photoshoot in City Park. It was hot as hades and we got rained out, but it was fun. Here's some of my favorite shots.

📷: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk IV
A dark haired woman wearing a red flower in her hair, sunglasses, a baby blue dress, and platform holographic heels is sitting on the edge of a stone bridge over water, surrounded by green foliage. A dark haired woman wearing sunglasses and a baby blue dress is sitting on the steps of a stone bridge. A cream colored parasol sits next to her. She has her chin in her hand and her arms are resting on her knees. A dark haired woman wearing sunglasses and a baby blue dress is sitting on the steps of a stone bridge. She is holding a cream colored parasol above her head. A dark haired woman wearing sunglasses, a baby blue dress, and platform holographic heels is leaning against a stone pillar and smiling. A lush background of oak trees can be seen behind her.
June 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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More pics from dinner at Commander's Palace.
My friend K hugging C. C is wearing sunglasses, a low cut baby blue dress, and a sparkling gray feathered headband. K is wearing a black dress and her long dark hair is down. C looking to the left side of the photo. She is tattooed and wearing a gray sparkling feathered headband and a low cut baby blue dress. K smiling at the camera. She is wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a pretty labradoriate necklace, and a sleeveless black dress. A rubber duck wearing a chefs hat sideways in a mixed drink glass.
June 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Pulled out the digital camera this past weekend while my friend C was in town. Here's some of my favorite pictures. (thread)

📷: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk IV

#photography #olympuscamera #omsystem #microfourthirds #digitalphotography
My friend C getting tattooed by our artist, Erica. A bunch of assorted stickers, magnets, and decorations on the back of an espresso machine. A strange looking memorial in front of a cloudy sky. Assorted graffiti on a wall in the French Quarter. The faded outline of a ginger mint julep ad is behind it.
June 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Happy ATEEZ comeback day!!!!

Check on your Atiny pals today because I'm pretty sure we're experiencing whiplash today from the album taking us from big hoe to big emotions in less than 15 minutes.
The word "crazy" written in condensation on a window with a finger finishing the letter Y in the right corner
June 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Well this afternoon is going SWIMMINGLY
A very large branch of a sweet gum tree in a driveway.
June 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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summer is here and i hate it
Screenshot of a weather app that says: New Orleans-95 degrees Feels like-105 degrees 49% humidity
June 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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A lovely little farmers market haul all cleaned up for the week!
A ton of fresh fruit and vegetables laid out on a towel to dry, including carrots, cucumbers, fresh spring mix, tomatoes, and peaches.
June 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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For @rileofile.bsky.social (who I am so glad I met through this app!)
Kim Hongjoong from ATEEZ standing and looking down at the camera, he is wearing a blue and white bucket hat, a white graphic tee, and jeans. He looks very cute and summery. Some pretty pink sculpted pearlescent nails with stars and moons. A pair of shiny patent platform oxford Doc Martens with ribbon laces, worn by a person with black socks, fishnets, and rolled up black jeans. A cartoon of a green beastie in a shower with the handwritten text "CLEEN! WOSHED! NOT STINKY!"
May 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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For @takemeup2space.bsky.social (I love love love you so much)
A palette of colors - dusky pink, burgundy, marine blue, navy blue, rose gold A mannequin wearing a gothic black and red uniform, with a deep red sash and cape on one shoulder, silver chains draped on the chest and one leg, and knee high boots. Jeong Yunho from the Kpop group ATEEZ with mussed up bed head, wearing a fuzzy pale green and yellow onesie with a hood, making a chipmunk cheeks face A cute chubby alt girl with green and black hair, wearing a green and black and white outfit, fishnets, and platform boots. She's taking a picture with her phone in a mirror.
May 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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For @tembrooke.bsky.social (who I miss dearly)
A tattoo on an arm of a wave in front of a sun, in a very Japanese woodcutting style A pretty red headed person with sultry eyes and tattoos A beautiful image of a porcelain and gold teacup with pink rose tea in it A bunch of cream cheese puff pastries with assorted berries on them
May 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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I gotchu babe 😘

I feel like this is allllll you (I used to have that spine back dress!)
Black dress with a sheer spine back Cute little sticker or tattoo of skulls as flowers on a plant Cute blonde plus size girl wearing a denim jumper, a black and white striped shirt with a sweater over it, and black tights and shoes Pretty long almond shaped nails with a black french tip and silver glitter underneath
May 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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All righty let's go. I need to be more engaged here.
(yoinked from the lovely @witchtickles.bsky.social)
A text image that says "for everyone who likes this post I will refresh my pinterest and give them the first four pictures as a random mood board"
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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open pinterest and the first pic is your personality

.....yeah no this tracks kinda
Kang Yeosang from the K-Pop group ATEEZ wearing a black beanie with kitty ears and making a kissy face with big wide eyes
May 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF THIRST????????

God they got us all locked DOWN
ATEEZ official IG for their post as of 5/27 - caption is “break glass in case of thirst”
May 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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For comparison, this is a pic of Daisy and Gizmo from 2021. Daisy is on the left.
A picture of two corgis, Daisy and Gizmo. Daisy, on the left, is tan and white with lighter eyes. Gizmo is tricolored (tan/black/white) and has his eyes closed. They are both doing corgi smiles with their tongues out.
April 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Also got a ton of Cokin filters and holders and other things. I’m trying to figure out how they work and what all the pieces are! Google has been my friend this morning, lol.
A bunch of Cokin filters, holders, and accessories for film cameras.
April 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM