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I am someone who remembers every day that the moments we are experiencing now will turn into the distant past faster than most of us can comprehend. I have a deep love for using photography and video, their magic of stopping time, to always give us a glimpse into these days even long after they’re gone.

 

Hello! Thanks for visiting the site.

I'm Carolyn. I'm a mom to a sweet and wild toddler, Owen, and wife to Ryan, my best friend, and the most caring person I know. He is hard working at all he does, and the best dad ever to our Owen. We are expecting our second baby this July! 

I am super passionate about capturing family memories. I love the posed family portraits, but I'm also passionate about taking candids as well that really capture relationships and genuine emotions. 

I'm still navigating how to find time to fit in some of my favorite pre-kid hobbies, but I deeply enjoy wildlife photography and am an avid crafter. I really enjoy working with polymer clay, and my favorite things to make with clay are colorful coral reefs. 

For the last decade, I've taken family portraits, photographed and filmed weddings, and even began my photography career working a few seasons as a photographer at an adventure resort here in WV. In 2024 I'm taking a year break from weddings as we welcome our new addition to the family, but I will be right back to them in 2025. This year I am focusing on family and newborn sessions, as well as small events like birthday parties and showers. 

 


 

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