Karen Haberberg is a New York-based healthcare and pharmaceutical photographer and director specializing in authentic, human-centered visual storytelling. Her work includes patient stories, rare disease, healthcare professionals, wellness, medical environments, pharmaceutical brands, and lifestyle campaigns.

Her clients include Johnson & Johnson, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Janssen, Publicis, VML, Acadia, and Empower, with experience creating patient-journey, disease-awareness, clinical, healthcare, and wellness campaigns. Areas of expertise: Pharmaceutical photography, healthcare advertising, patient storytelling, rare disease photography, healthcare lifestyle, medical professionals, wellness campaigns, patient advocacy, and stills + motion.

A smiling woman with light brown hair and wearing black medical scrubs standing with arms crossed in a clinical or massage practice setting with a window and countertop in the background.
An older man and woman stand outside with a clear blue sky in the background. The woman rests her hand on the man's shoulder, and both look into the distance with calm, serious expressions. They are wearing cozy sweaters.
A woman in a blue shirt raising her arms with a smile outdoors, with green trees in the background.
A woman with curly black hair smiling, wearing a purple top against a plain white background.
Woman sitting on the floor in a gym or fitness studio, smiling, wearing a white t-shirt and patterned leggings, near a step platform and a rolled towel.
A woman applies skin moisturizer to her face with her eyes closed.
A woman kneeling on a yoga mat near a window, drinking water from a pink water bottle.
A man practicing boxing in a home gym, hitting a punching bag.
Woman in a white lab coat looking out a window, holding glasses in her right hand.
A scientist in a white lab coat working in a laboratory with colorful liquids in glass containers and laboratory equipment.
A person wearing medical scrubs, a face mask, and a hair cover, standing inside near glass doors, with trees and outdoor scenery visible through the glass.
A woman lifting a young girl in the air among lush tropical trees with sunlight shining through.
A woman with closed eyes and a peaceful expression outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Two people hold up an eye chart with black letters on a white background, partially obscured by a black stencil.
Back view of a topless person with short hair, standing near a window with a tattoo on their side.
An elderly man with white socks is sitting in a recliner while a woman in blue pajamas leans towards him and speaks. The room has a bookshelf, a side table with medications, and a window with floral curtains.
A happy elderly couple smiling at each other indoors near a window.
A man hugging a yellow dog with his eyes closed, showing affection, against a brick wall background.
Smiling woman wearing a black athletic tank top, wireless earbuds, and a gold necklace in a modern covered outdoor walkway.
A woman in a green tunic and black leggings practicing yoga in a sunlit room with large arched windows.
A smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a gray quarter-zip athletic top, standing against a plain light-colored background.
A woman in a gray athletic jacket and black leggings stands on a foggy outdoor path, looking at her smartwatch.
An elderly woman with gray hair and a nose piercing is using a small chisel and hammer to carve a piece of stone or wood, while a younger man observes closely.
A man wearing a black and gray hoodie in a kitchen, smiling and looking at something in his hands.
A person with short brown hair, wearing a blue scrub top, is smiling while slicing a radish on a wooden cutting board. A bowl of green salad and other vegetables are visible on the kitchen counter.
Close-up of a middle-aged woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a blue top, against a white background.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a navy sleeveless top, smiling and holding a yellow and white tube of skincare cream near her face, against a plain light background.
A woman in a white shirt applying skincare to her face in front of a mirror.
A woman practicing yoga on a dock beside a reflecting pool, with hills in the background.
A woman with gray hair standing outdoors among green foliage, wearing a pink floral blouse and silver jewelry.
A man in chef's attire holding a tray of fresh fruits and vegetables in a grocery store.
An adult and a boy, both wearing green shirts, are leaning their foreheads together in a close, intimate moment. The background shows a blurred classroom or library setting with bookshelves.
Two men and a young child outdoors in a fenced yard, with the child sitting on one man's lap and the other man sitting nearby, all smiling and enjoying a moment together.
A young woman with curly hair is drinking from a black YETI water bottle outdoors. She is wearing a plaid shirt, a red top, and teal shorts, with sunglasses on her head and bracelets on her wrist. The background features a desert landscape with a cle
An elderly man with gray hair and a wide smile wearing a dark gray knitted sweater outdoors in a natural landscape.
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A woman smiling and holding a water bottle outdoors in a natural landscape with dry grass and small yellow flowers, during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening.
Gail Simmons pregnant hair wearing a sleeveless, red and beige floral dress, standing and smiling while resting her hand on her baby bump.
A young boy lying on the floor with a large white and tan puppy, both resting peacefully.
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A woman with no hair, wearing a colorful floral top and a blue polka dot towel wrapped around her shoulders, stands on a beach with houses and trees in the background.
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A smiling family of four outdoors in a backyard, with a man and woman holding two young girls, all smiling and looking at the camera.
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A baby is yawning while being gently held by caregivers. The baby has a headband and no shirt, with a light overall appearance.
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A woman with dark hair and a nose piercing kisses a young child on the forehead as the child looks downward.
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A young boy receiving an injection in his upper arm from a healthcare professional. The boy is looking down, and the background is a dark red curtain.
A young boy with curly hair, glasses, and a gray t-shirt, sitting in a black chair, holding a pair of glasses and raising his hand in a room with light-colored walls and a window in the background.
A man and young girl, likely father and daughter, pose together against a dark background. The girl has her arm around the man's shoulders and is smiling, while the man has a calm expression.