📸 The Human Behind the Camera
Hi, I’m Carolyn — but most of my friends call me “Care.” 💛
Since you're considering me to capture one of the most emotional and meaningful days of your life, I think it’s only fair that you know a little about the person behind the lens.
I've been photographing weddings and newborns professionally since 2007. I'm a federally incorporated business, have photographed over 700+ weddings (and counting!), and hold international certification through the New York Institute of Photography and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. I also have a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Dalhousie University — so yes, I understand both the art and the business of photography.
Between 2012–2018, I was shooting full time — often 30–40 weddings and over 100 newborn sessions per year, with a waitlist to book. I was consistently ranking at the top of Google, working long hours, and pouring my heart into every single session. 💪
In the years that followed, I took a step back to rest, reflect, and realign. During that time, I also had the amazing opportunity to work in the film industry — appearing in shows like Black Summer, The Last of Us, Fargo, and Under the Banner of Heaven. I worked alongside some of the top photographers, directors, and lighting teams in the industry, learning even more about visual storytelling and how to capture emotion in a single frame.
Fast forward to now — I’ve found my balance. ✨
I limit how many weddings and newborn sessions I take on, so I can give each family and couple my full energy, creativity, and care. I also work in digital marketing and the film industry, which allows me to stay inspired and physically refreshed between shoots. I live in Calgary with my amazing husband, our son, and our two very spoiled guinea pigs. I’m a big believer in energy, alignment, cold water therapy (yep — Wim Hof style!), and showing up in life with love and gratitude. 💫
Why share all this? Because I believe the best photos come from trust, connection, and real emotion. You’re trusting me with your story — and that means the world to me.
I walk into every session feeling grateful to be there — and excited to capture your beautiful, fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime moments. ❤️
