Behind the Lens

I'm a sensitive soul who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection wherever I go. Your people are my people.

Leesburg Virginia Wedding Photographer

I'm Karly

I've been happily married to the most patient and kind man for 10 years, Cory. We tied the knot on July Fourth and celebrated our #HappyForsythOfJuly! I love that we will always have fireworks for our anniversary.

Together we share a handful (yes, they are) of beautiful babies, Callahan, Aubrey & Samuel. I worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for many years before deciding to go full-time wedding photographer. As I tell my brides as they slip into their dress, "Nothing I've never seen before!" ;)

I love nothing more than spending my days slowly, carefully, with intention. Read on for a little more about me and my family.

Professional comedy quoter (Tommy Boy, Happy Gilmore & Dumb + Dumber), homeschool mama and lover of freshly-picked peonies.

my favorite things:

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My favorite people

All the other kissable cheeks above. Mine forever.

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guilty pleasure

Chocolate Chip Cookies. Rewatching The Office over and over again. And an iced coffee in a mason jar every single morning.

03

pastTime

Camping, the real kind where you wake up on a flat air mattress damp with dew.

04

meal

Literally anything from a food truck. BBQ, Mac & cheese. (Cocktail hour? Mini grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters, please.)

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PART OF MY JOB

When clients feel like family. Brightly-colored wild flower bouquets and old Hollywood style direct-flash party photos!

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Human

This guy. My husband, Cory. Handsome and kind, and gives the best post-wedding neck rubs. A real keeper.

about you

My clients are kind-hearted, lovers of meaningful moments and a good time.

My couples trust me to capture their day freely and creatively. They appreciate flexibility and extra special care when needed. My couples want to enjoy their day but also remember it beautifully. My couples love beautiful details but understand the value of marriage.

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