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Your home is the perfect backdrop

 

for capturing and preserving your family's unique story.

 

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Having a newborn and family session at home eliminates the stress and hassle of packing and traveling with a new baby or young children. It allows you to stay in a comfortable, familiar environment where you have immediate access to all your toys, feeding stations, and snacks. This approach creates a highly personalized, authentic storytelling backdrop that reflects your family's unique personality and lifestyle, while also allowing your family to remain in their own space throughout the session.

 

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hey there!

I'm Carlie

I’ve decided to adopt you as a friend.

Let’s be real—great photos don't just come from smiling on command. Warmth, connection, and probably a little bit of bribing —that's how we get the best shots.  I'm all about capturing the happy chaos of your life, because trust me, I have my own waiting for me at home! Let’s turn this new bond into a lasting friendship and capture the magic along the way.

 

Get to know me
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CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

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let's work together!

 

CHOOSE A SESSION

 

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NEWBORN SESSION

Whether it is baby number one or number four, in-home newborn sessions are pure magic. We’ll document it all—from feedings and snuggles to sweet moments with the whole family. Life is a blurry, sleep-deprived haze with a newborn, so let’s freeze these special moments so they last forever.

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FAMILY

SESSION

Family sessions focus on storytelling and capturing the genuine, unposed moments as your family goes about their typical day. While the primary goal is documentary-style photography, I also dedicate time to gently guided lifestyle portraits, blending candid interactions with more traditional family poses.

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the blog

 

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Welcome to The Blog! Here, I share beautiful, real-life client images to inspire you and give you fun activity ideas for your own photo shoot. You'll also learn my go-to tips and tricks, from what to wear to what to expect, to make it easy to prepare your family and home for a relaxed, stress-free in-home family and newborn session.

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Client Corner
Family
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August 11th, 2026

Client Closet

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Family gathering in kitchen with pendant lights and granite countertops.

March 2nd, 2026

60 Activity Ideas to Pair with your Family Session

Client Corner, Family
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October 20th, 2025

Picture-Perfect Family Outfits

Client Corner, Family