Award-Winning Visual Storyteller
Photography, Writing & Strategic Storytelling that Elevates Brands and Builds Communities
Kara E. Murphy
About ME
Kara E. Murphy – Photographer, Writer, & Storyteller
I’m Kara — an award-winning drone photographer, published writer, and digital strategist. With over a decade of experience, I help brands, publications, and organizations tell powerful stories through visuals, words, and meaningful community engagement. Whether I’m flying a drone over the mountains, writing a feature for DPReview, or growing a brand’s social presence, my focus is always the same: make it beautiful, make it real, and make it connect.
🌿 Creative Vision
I believe visual storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to educate, inspire, and unite. My vision is to elevate underrepresented voices, celebrate meaningful moments, and help brands forge real human connection — whether through a photo, a paragraph, or a post.
From concept to delivery, I offer creative services that elevate your brand and tell stories with purpose. Whether you need stunning visuals, compelling content, or help building your community online, I bring a decade of experience and a sharp eye for what connects.
- Visual Storytelling — Professional photography and video content tailored to your brand voice
- Strategic Writing — Articles, features, and branded copy that engage and inform
- Community Growth — Social media planning, execution, and engagement strategies
🌿 What I Offer
Photography & Videography
I’ve been operating drones and traditional camera gear for over a decade. Whether capturing landscapes, cityscapes, or individual properties, I focus on creating distinctive imagery that tells a story and leaves a lasting impression.
Writing
I’ve written for industry leaders, including DPReview, Pilot Institute, Intel, and Skywatch.AI. Whether it’s a contributing article or ghostwriting content, I craft narratives that help you decide which drones or software to use or help your audience make sense of news and developments.
Social Media & Community Building
By creating assets and engaging content, I grow social media accounts and manage communities for various brands. Past and present accounts include ACE Hardware, Pearson Education, and DroneDeploy.
Services
From concept to delivery, I offer creative services that elevate your brand and tell stories with purpose. Whether you need stunning visuals, compelling content, or help building your community online, I bring a decade of experience and a sharp eye for what connects.
- Visual Storytelling — Professional photography and video content tailored to your brand voice
- Strategic Writing — Articles, features, and branded copy that engage and inform
- Community Growth — Social media planning, execution, and engagement strategies
Photography & Videography
I’ve been operating drones and traditional camera gear for over a decade. Whether capturing landscapes, cityscapes, or individual properties, I focus on creating distinctive imagery that tells a story and leaves a lasting impression.
Writing
I’ve written for industry leaders, including DPReview, Pilot Institute, Intel, and Skywatch.AI. Whether it’s a contributing article or ghostwriting content, I craft narratives that help you decide which drones or software to use or help your audience make sense of news and developments.
Social Media & Community Building
By creating assets and engaging content, I grow social media accounts and manage communities for various brands. Past and present accounts include ACE Hardware, Pearson Education, and DroneDeploy.
BLOGGING THROUGH THE LENS
How to File a Copyright Takedown on Facebook (and Protect Your Photos)
I don’t post as many of my original images on Facebook as I used to, especially on public pages. There’s a reason for that. Meta’s stock may be hitting record highs, but in my opinion, it’s come at the expense of creators.
Selling Your DJI Drone? Do These 4 Things First
Summer cleaning hit me hard this year, and that included finally parting ways with a few DJI drones I’ve held on to for way too long. I wasn’t using them enough to justify the shelf space, and selling them made the most sense.
Welcome to the Start of Something New
Welcome to my new personal brand. More than anything, I hope I can help you.
PRESS AND MENTIONS
Top 60 Aerial Photography Influencers in 2024 | Feedspot
Kara Murphy, Kara E Murphy Imagery was our spotlight speaker | Women and Drones
Emboldened Michigan pilot coalition says drone bans don’t fly | MLive
Legacy Liftoff Podcast, Episode 10 | DroneAdair
The 12 Best Video Cameras for Capturing Life’s Memorable Moments | The Wall Street Journal
Astro, Landscape and Drone Photographer Kara Murphy | Sony Alpha Photographers Podcast
What license do I need to make money with my drone? (YDQA Ep8) | Drone Launch Academy
Drone NFT Episode 1: Kara Murphy | The Drone Trainer Podcast
LIVE Aerial Interview: Kara E. Murphy | Inva + Sla
Artist Profile: Kara Murphy | Women’s Lifestyle
Recent Posts
Selling Your DJI Drone? Do These 4 Things First
Welcome to the Start of Something New
About
photographer, writer, and creative strategist with a passion for storytelling. I help brands and publications connect through powerful visuals, clear words, and thoughtful strategy.
Want to Collaborate?
I love teaming up with creators, brands, and publications.
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