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I grew up watching a love story unfold in real time — my grandparents, married for 50 years, side by side through every chapter. Their house was filled with photo albums stacked like time machines: high school dances, road trips, birthday cakes, and playing pool in the basement. Flipping through them felt like living their story — and mine — all over again.
My grandma never went anywhere without her camera (including the grocery store, probably), and she passed that instinct right down to me. Document it all — the big stuff and the random Tuesday nights spent playing dominos or watching movies.
That’s why I do this. Photos are more than pretty pictures — they’re proof. Of love, of life, of the way it felt. And getting to give that to someone else? That’s the good stuff.
You can call me Carlie — your camera-wielding bestie, snack holder, and expert in catching the good stuff while you’re busy just being in love. I’m not here to stage a rom-com… unless you want one. I’m just here to capture you two exactly as you are — weird, wonderful, and wildly into each other.
nice to meet ya, friend
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LOVE NOTES
Kylie + Deklyn
"I am a person who LOVES photos, and this love made it a tall task for anyone to take portraits of our special day (and would meet our expectations). Not only did what Carlie provide us meet our standards, she BLEW US AWAY! Her photos are perfect, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. On the job, she was professional, with a fantastic balance of wit and an easy-going nature that made us feel at ease. From the day we booked her until getting our gallery, working with Carlie has been fantastic. If you're looking for photography, look no further."
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Erin + Jacob
"If I could give Carlie 100 stars I would!! She was an absolute DREAM to work with. She photographed my November wedding and her editing style went PERFECTLY with the fall color palette. Carlie was able to incorporate a mix of posed shots and candids. The candids completely captured the emotion of the day. I had so much fun with her throughout the entire day, she was able to ensure we were sticking to the timeline without feeling overwhelmed or rushed. Working with Carlie during the planning process was stress-free, she was always responsive and helpful with any questions I had. She delivered a handful of sneak peeks literally hours after the wedding ended and then sent even more the next day! If you are looking for a photographer, I would HIGHLY recommend Carlie!!!"
Ellie + Bailey
"Carlie was amazing. She felt more like my friend than my photographer. She fulfilled so many roles - fixing hair and makeup, fluffing trains, relaying messages, letting me vent. Her photos are A M A Z I N G. They're exactly what we wanted, and each one captures our day perfectly. We just got our sneak peaks (she has really fast turn around time!) and I'm looking forward to receiving the rest."
Morgan + Ryan
"Carlie photographed our summer 2023 wedding and she was INCREDIBLE! From start to finish, Carlie was extremely organized, communicative, and helpful. She really set us and our guests at ease when photographing us, and in general she had such a wonderful, calm, and supportive energy. The photos we got from her were better than we ever could have imagined. Hire Carlie and trust that her talent and creativity will shine through in her work."
