About Me

Karen Xu

My journey with visual storytelling from a very young age. As long as I remember, my father was always bringing his DSLR everywhere, taking pictures of nature, people, and everything in between. Christmas of 2010, I received my first camera and haven't stopped shooting since. 

What started as a love for photography grew into a passion for multimedia storytelling. In high school, I discovered photojournalism through my school newsmagazine, which eventually led me to The Chronicle, Duke University’s student newspaper, where I served as a contributing writer and photo editor. Since then, I’ve expanded my work to include podcast production, broadcast journalism, and graphic design.

I’m currently a young professional working in digital marketing, driven by a passion for storytelling and a dream of building a career in media. I’m always eager to explore new ways to connect with audiences and bring meaningful stories to life.

Feel free to reach out via Instagram (@kxu_photography) or text me to collaborate--I’d love to work together.