In 2006 Karen started her career as a sports photographer and from then on, she received requests for wedding photography, portraits, commercial photography, romantic landscapes, travel photography and nature photography. Photography by Karen Stiles has won in several international competitions. Her inspiration for her craft are mainly people, natural landscapes, and travel but she continues to experiment with new forms of expressions and techniques in photography. Karen Stiles is an active member of several professional photography associations, including the Professional Photographers of America.