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KAREN HABERBERG is a New York City-based portrait photographer and published author. Her photography has been shown in numerous gallery exhibitions, magazines, and newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Daily News, Huffington Post, Time Out NY, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, New York Family, and Fit Pregnancy. She has been interviewed on ABC News, Good Morning America, and NY1. In addition, Haberberg teaches photography at the 92nd Street Y and JCC of Manhattan.
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For nearly a decade, she served as the Director of Photography and Digital Media at the JCC in Manhattan, where she spearheaded photography related programming for children and adults. Haberberg has also curated numerous exhibitions and collaborated with well-known photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Elliot Erwitt, Joyce Tenneson, Gillian Laub, Bruce Davidson, among others. She also frequently lectures at NYU, Rutgers, and various Health Care Organizations throughout the country.
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Haberberg holds a BA from Brandeis University and earned two MA Degrees; Educational Communications and Technology from NYU and Fine Art and Photography from the ICP. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and kids, Maya and Liam.
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I am an award winning published author, educator and artist. My work has been showcased at various galleries and featured in numerous major publications including The ICP, and I have been featured in numerous publications including: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Daily News, Huffington Post, Time Out NY, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, New York Family, among others. In addition, I have appeared on NY1 News, ABC News and Good Morning America as a photography expert.
I have curated exhibitions and collaborated with iconic photographers including Annie Leibovitz, Elliot Erwitt, Joyce Tenneson, & Bruce Davidson while serving as the Director of Photography at the JCC in Manhattan. I continue to teach photography and lecture at the 92y, NYU, Rutgers Medical School, and various health care organizations across the country. I serve on the board for Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, The American Society for Media Professionals, and I am an active member of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense.
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ABC: Good Morning America: How to take great portraits
NY1 NEWS: Book raises awareness of rare diseases
ABC News: Project Believe featured
OUT OF BOUND RADIO: Interview
HUFFINGTON POST: Photographer Highlights Genetic Conditions in Stunning Photos.
THE FORWARD: Women capturing Women exhibit
PDN PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Ordinary Lives of Kids with Genetic Diseases
COSMOPOLITAN: Powerful Photos of Series of Kids
FEATURE SHOOT: Photographer Captures A Day in the Life
RARE DISEASE REPORT: Interview
DAILY MAIL: Powerful Intimate photos show what it's really like to raise kids with diseases.
REFINERY 29: Photos Challenge How We look at Special Needs
TODAY PARENT: Kids with Rare Conditions
POPSUGAR: Mom on a Mission to Photography Kids with Rare Conditions
PATIENT WORTHY Photography Captures Daily Life of Rare Families with Dignity & Grace.
NY FAMILY MAGAZINE: An Extraordinary
National Press Photo Association: Book Review
MODERN MET: Powerful PhotosMYRIAD HEALTH
RED TRICYCLE: Virtual Photo Shoots During a Pandemic
PHMUSEUM: An Ordinary Day Book Review
NPPA: The Voice of National Journalists
OUT OF PATIENTS PODCAST: Children with Rare Disease Interview
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BEST OF 2019 MANHATTAN
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