Initially when the Leras booked me, I was really excited, but a little curious as to what exactly they wanted photo-wise. See, Joe is one of my brother's best friends, so I immediately assumed that his request would be something along the lines of a shoot I did for another of my brother's friends. I suppose things didn't go as I anticipated--turns out the Lera family just wanted a few shots of them together, where they could show off their impeccable style & their perfect smiles.

I was happy to oblige :)

When Brittany initially emailed me a few weeks ago to take engagement photos of her & her fiance Ed, I was really, really excited. In all honesty, Brittany & Ed were the first customers that I've booked who I have no real ties to--everyone else that I've photographed has either been a friend of mine, or a friend of a friend (ah, the beauty of word-of-mouth!). Luckily for me, my carlyvous photography Facebook page finally paid off. We booked the shoot, corresponded throughout the next few weeks, & brainstormed a few really cute ideas that tied in the autumn landscape with their 2012 winter wedding.

When Maria called me to take photos of her family for their Christmas card, I couldn't have been more excited. I've been going to Maria since I was 12-years-old to get my hair cut, and I'm so proud and happy for her that her beautiful salon--Salon Exuberance--has done so well since its establishment in 2003. That being said, I found it an honor & a privilege to photograph her beautiful family in their lovely new home. 

Welcome to the blog for carlyvous photography!

Keep an eye out for posts from recent shoots--maybe you'll see yourself up here one day!

:)