Typically pairing scenes of decay with fantastical whimsy, her photos often portray what look like cinematic stills pulled from an elaborate storyline. Being quoted as using the term "Future-Past" when asked about the time period of the photos, Karen is always on the hunt for antiques and oddities to coincide with her elaborate set designs to create imagery that appear to be historical with a garnish of science fiction. Her signature style of photography started in 2011 as a means of coping with the death of her father and has evolved into several different projects since then. Her work has been featured in magazines and websites around the world