Paris Karnes

Photo Cred: Matthew Karnes | Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Hello! I'm Paris, born and raised in Arizona. About eight years ago, I took a mini vacation to Denver and fell in love, literally. I met my future husband and moved to Colorado five months later. Not only did I meet the love of my life, but I fell madly in love with Colorado. When I'm not in the creative world of design, you can find me exploring everything this amazing state has to offer. No matter the season, I live for the outdoors! I also recently fell in love with DIYing, I love building and creating things with tools and my two hands, if you want to check out my projects you can follow me on instagram via @parisashleyhome. My husband and I also have two boys who keep us on our toes, life as a parent has been incredibly challenging and rewarding. Music is one of the biggest influences in my life. I love concerts. I've been to more concerts than I could ever count and have a passion for collecting set-lists. If you want to check out some of my favorite bands and see my set-list collection, visit my blog at www.setlistqueen.com.  

I studied Visual Communication at Arizona State University. Since 2010, I have continued working in multiple areas of design. I began my career at an independent design firm then transitioned into a very feminine in-house company. I moved to a strong masculine in-house company for about 7 years where I worked in multiple areas of design. Currently I work at a SaaS company where I’ve learned an incredible amount about digital marketing and how to elevate my designs to promote traffic via a/b testing. My portfolio continues to expand in wide array of expertise. I continually strengthen my design skills, not only in a professional setting, but through freelance projects and self growth. I am looking forward to taking on new projects, expanding my business and tackling any challenges head-on.