that happen organically. Don't stress about everything being picture-perfect. It isn't just about photos; it's about the journey, the emotions, and the magic of your special day. We'll create images that tell your unique story, in all its raw and beautiful authenticity. No cheesy or forced poses around here.
life is all about the little moments
When you get in touch, we'll have a chat to get to know your story and create an experience that's all about your vision. If it feels like a great fit, we'll lock in the date with a contract. It's not just about the day you step in front of the camera; we'll start our journey together right from the get-go. You'll get tips, resources, location ideas, personal styling, and all the know-how you need so that when you get to your wedding or session date, you’ll get to live fully in the moment.
Today's the day, and it's all about letting loose and having a blast. Break out the bubbly and just be yourself. I'll be right there with you, offering some cool prompts to help you feel at ease (no need to overthink what to do with your hands). But the real magic lies in the candid moments when you're just being yourself.
Take a trip down memory lane! With these photos, you'll be able to relive your special day over and over again. Scroll through the pics, and you'll be transported back to the laughter, the tears, the love, and all the good vibes of that day.
Hanna N
"Carlyn is amazing!! She took my fiancé and I’s engagement photos and we couldn’t be happier with them. She made the experience so much fun and even played our favorite music. We were unsure how to go about with poses, but Carlyn was able to give us many different posing ideas that put us at ease and made everything feel so natural. We have her booked to shoot our wedding next summer as well and are so excited to have her capture our special day."
Madi H
"Carlyn has done 3 shoots for us, one being our engagement pictures and another a family session. We love that it felt more like catching up with an old friend rather than awkward staged pictures. She’s always down for an adventure and embraces the chaos. The outcome is always beautiful and unexpected in the best way!"
Molly H
"Oh my lord she made me feel so beautiful while taking my pictures! The location was literally the exact thing i had in mind and the pictures came out so beautifully!!"
I will never abandon you! If something horrible happens like Covid or an unexpected hospitalization then you are guaranteed a replacement as good as me! I will have the associate photographer shoot the wedding and I will edit the gallery so that your images will be consistent with my style.
What happens if you get sick?
If you are booking me outside of Washington then travel costs will be added on top of your chosen package (excluding the weekender package). Travel costs include (if needed) a roundtrip flight, transportation, and hotel accommodations. To make it easy on you, I will arrange all accommodations around 3 months before your wedding; doing this keeps cost as low as possible. Average travel cost in the U.S. ranges from $800-1,500. For road trips I charge $1 per mile after 80 miles.
HOW MUCH IS TRAVEL?
If you are getting ready in separate locations/have more than 150 guests, then a second or extra shooter is a must have. It is also good for double the angles and double the views. A second shooter is ideal for clients who choose not having a first look because the second shooter can photograph cocktail hour while I capture the post-ceremony portraits like family photos, full wedding party, and more.
Why would I need a second or extra shooter?
Film photography, in its simplest form, is the art of taking photographs on thin, transparent strips of plastic we call film. Film photography is often more intentional with every shot since you can't review your photo immediately after you take it. Film photography, to me, gives a feeling you can't get with digital! It feels nostalgic + the little imperfections it can have just add to the story even more. The way it captures light is different than with digital and is truly magical when used in wedding photography.
What is film photography?
