Changemakers Among Us

Karen Henrich of Moment by Moment Photography

Jen Deitsch Episode 3

A single photograph can hold a lifetime of love, especially for families facing the unimaginable. That belief led Karen Henrich to leave a successful career in biotech and launch Moment by Moment Photography, a nonprofit that provides free professional portraits for families with medically fragile children. Nearly 20 years later, the organization has served over 9,000 families across California—growing from a heartfelt idea into a thriving, mission-driven enterprise.

In this episode, Karen shares how she turned her passion into a sustainable nonprofit, the challenges of scaling an impact-driven organization, and the power of photography to bring comfort in life’s most difficult moments. It’s a story of heart, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit—one that proves business principles and deep compassion can go hand in hand.

Learn more at momentbymoment.org.