| Mike and Karen Campbell started Mk’s Photography and SportShots in October of 2002. The business was first located in a spare bedroom of Karen’s house located out in the country. Mk’s business grew steadily and within 2 years they were forced to get a much larger building. This is when Mk’s Photography, LLC, was developed and the location changed to 712 S. Main, downtown Stillwater.
Mike brought into the business an invaluable set of skills and knowledge. He had his own studio in Colorado, specializing in portrait and wedding photography. He not only helped create but also helped build a sports photography business in Wichita, Kansas. Mike worked as a photographer, trained photographers and managed the lab for the business for approximately 12 years.
In October of 2002, Mike and Karen both had full-time jobs. Mike was still in Wichita and Karen was working for the Oklahoma Career & Technology Education Department in Stillwater. After 20 years at the Department, Karen resigned in June of 2003 to begin working full-time in the new business. Mike followed suit in March the following year.
Mike and Karen both come from large families and are very personable. They believe in family and helping others. Mike has 3 daughters and one son and Karen has 1 daughter and 2 sons. They have 14 grandchildren between the two of them and thoroughly enjoy being Grandparents.
They are CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates) official photographer for Payne County. Karen realized after serving as a CASA volunteer that this was a program her heart would always be engaged in to serve, but just in a different capacity. Mike’s main organization he chose to help with was the MYA Gonzales Foundation. Mya Calls him Mr. Mike and is extremely partial to him. He serves as a Board Member and Photographer.
Their goal is to capture life’s precious happenings through photography, enjoy it to the fullest, then spread it around and pass it down as a legacy. They give God the Glory for all the rich blessings he has bestowed upon them.
"Thanks for all the great pictures this year. I love my new business card."
- Cari Ritchey
"Thank you so much for dedicating so much time on the beautiful family pictures and CD that will always remain so special to all of us."
- The Martin Family
"Mike & Karen, Thanks for all you do! We appreciate you!"
- Ruthie (Stillwater Children's Museum)
"I love my pictures! I can't wait to get home and hang my children's pictures on our wall. The pictures are great! This has just been an awesome experience, thank you, thank you, thank you!"
- Yavonn M.Giddeon
"Dear Mike, Thank you so much for the picture you gave me this Christmas. It is a perfect memory for my old truck and our friendship with you. I appreciate all you do for us."
- Calvin Anthony
"Thanks so much for working with us! I do not at all hesitate in saying it was the best workshop we've conducted since I've been at OSU. I will happily recommend you for future workshops and, of course, photography!"
- Stacia Clayton (President, Stillwater Society of Technical Communications)
"MK's Photgraphy is the best studio in town. Employees are very friendly and make it an easy atmosphere to walk into. Mike does an amazing job and is fun to work with. The pictures turned out amazing and I would enjoy working on photographs in the future. MK's Photography is the place to go to!!!"
- Drew Hays
"MK's Photography blew my mind with the amount of creativity and professionalism in their photos. I had a fantastic time with Mike and he made me feel at ease with the pictures, that I believe came out wonderful, I really enjoyed this experience."
- Brad Krehbel
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