CAPTURING MOMENTS AS THEY HAPPEN
Carrie is a featured photographer, specializing in lifestyle family, child, and newborn photography. Known for her classic & timeless style of photography, Carrie has a gift for creatively using light & the environment to capture honest, beautiful imagery. With a relaxed approach, Carrie keeps her sessions stress-free and laid-back, guiding her subjects through a combination of poses and games to make the experience fun for the entire family. She is based in western North Carolina, where she resides with her husband and three children.
BLOG
Is an In-Home Newborn Session Right for You?
You're here because you want to learn more about having an in-home newborn session. I've got you covered! If you can relate to any or all of the following points, then an in-home newborn session could very likely be the right fit for you... 1. You Don't Want to Leave Your Home Having a brand new baby is hard! It doesn't
4 Tips for Choosing a Location for Your Family Photography Session
Choosing a location for your family photo session is an important part of the overall experience. Do you absolutely need to have an amazing, extravagant location to get beautiful photos? The answer is NO, you do not…BUT there are some things you should take into consideration when choosing a location. Here are 4 tips to help you along. 1. Consider Who's Being
4 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Uninspired and Unmotivated
As photographers, we’ve all been there - or will be there - at some point…feeling uninspired and unmotivated to pick up that camera and photograph, well, anything. I find that often times, this feeling strikes me shortly after busy season comes to an end and the cold, dark winter days set in. Here are some simple tips to help you get through this
5 Tips For Photographing Your Children Indoors
Shooting indoors can be a little intimidating, especially if you're new to photography. Don't reserve your camera for outdoor use only! Indoor photos are every bit as beautiful, as long as you know what to look for and what to avoid. Here are a few tips for taking better photos of your children indoors: 1. Use only one light source Make
10 Prompts To Get Your Children Looking At The Camera
I love taking candid photos of children doing what they do best - being KIDS! However, I know at times we all like to have a photo or two of our childrens' precious faces looking directly at the camera. This is usually easier said than done and once the camera comes up in front of our face, the kids immediately look away. Let's
Lifestyle, Documentary, Traditional – What is the Difference?
Have you heard a photographer throw around the terms "traditional", "lifestyle" or "documentary" and wondered exactly what the difference is? These are all different styles of photography, so let's clarify what the differences actually are... Traditional Photography Plain and simply put, traditional photography is what I like to think of as that picture perfect portrait. The photographer poses the subjects and