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Think of your favorite photographs from your own childhood. Chances are they aren’t the formal studio portraits where everyone is stiffly arranged and looking at the camera, but the moments. Laughing as your dad tossed you up in the air, sitting on the porch steps with your siblings eating popsicles, summer campouts at the lake. Lifestyle photography embraces the imperfection of daily living, and freezes the moments that feel so familiar to you because they are the little things that make up your life. Home sessions have become my trademark, and will always be my favorite place to shoot! The space that is uniquely yours, the place where you laugh freely and love those closest to you. Where we can let the kids run in the backyard, have a dance party in the living room, sip coffee at the kitchen table, or snuggle on the couch. Sticky hands and bare feet are just fine, and I promise no one cares about how tidy you think your house should be. The extraordinary days in life absolutely beg to be frozen in time, but don't the ordinary as well? I believe wholeheartedly that real is always better than perfect, and I invite everyone who steps in front of my camera to simply show up with open minds and hearts, and I will tell your story as honestly as I can. Your everyday life is amazing, and this camera of mine allows me to prove it to you.

LIFESTYLE Session

$650

coaching

Life isn’t perfect, and your photographs shouldn’t be either.

Family, Maternity, Newborn, Couples


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1 1/2 hours of Q&A and camera tutorial  AND   
1/2 hour of hands-on shooting and headshot practice

$150

Coaching

Details

Whether you are a busy mom wishing you knew how to take better photographs of your kids, or a hobbyist photographer looking to take your skills to the next level, coaching sessions are available to anyone and everyone who would like to learn how to shoot in manual mode. We will meet at a local coffee shop for a hands-on guide to learning shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, as well as any features or settings on your DSLR camera you may have questions about. We will then go out and actually practice what we just learned! Because the number one way to learn about your camera is to USE IT! Prior to your coaching session, I will send you a questionnaire to find out what you already know and what you want to spend time focusing on during your session to make the most of our time together. Everyone is in a different place when it comes to what you know and understand, and what part of your camera makes sense and what is a foreign language. Maybe it ALL seems like a foreign language to you - and that's ok. You have to start somewhere, the important thing is that you are willing to learn! I believe in building a community of photographers who can learn from one another and encourage each other!


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"Carlyn responded to my request for a shoot with enthusiasm and knew exactly what we wanted with no direction at all, she just got it - when we did have ideas she was accommodating and helped us tell a story we will share with our daughter about our first home. We didn't want to clean until things shined, we didn't want to contort our bodies nor our space into anything untrue. We wanted to remember."

Melanie

"How you are able to capture our kids personalities in a single shot is beyond me, but you do it every time and I love ya for it! I’ve always loved family pictures at home. But, I wanted them to be un-staged and natural! This was the icing on the cake, when I saw how well you’re always able to incorporate bits and pieces of our home and our family."

Maran

"Carlyn captured my people; not just their faces or their smiles but their souls. She never asked them to stand still or say cheese; she asked them to be who they are: their wild and free hot mess selves; kids. They ran circles around us, picked flowers, played in the dirt, fed the animals, had a snack, fought and embraced, laughed and cried. It was real, it was messy. She captured faces and hearts so indicative of this season of their lives."

Layla

"You have such a special way of bringing out the soul in your photography. We so needed a family connection and you brought it! Thanks for a special day and many beautiful reminders of what makes us a family."

Kris

"We are still admiring the beautiful photos that you made of our family this year as well as the many other photo shoots you have done with us in the past! You have been great working with our rowdy 3 and 5 year old kids. We love the effortless feel the images have and the way you are able to capture our family so candidly."

Joy

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package 1

headshots

$500

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Scenic

$800

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scenic

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$1100

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$1100

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home is your favorite place to make memories with your loved ones

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We live in an old farmhouse in Berlin Center, Ohio.  That's ok if you've never heard of it - most people haven't!  It's about 20 minutes outside of Youngstown....and all civilization.

If you are located outside of Northeast Ohio/Western Pennsylvania, let's talk more and see if we can find a way to work together.  I love traveling, and if I can make it happen for you, I'd love to come to where you are.

If we are doing your session outdoors, then we will begin shooting about two hours before the sun sets. Golden Hour is my favorite time to shoot! Warm glowy goodness! If we are utilizing a studio during the colder months, then later morning-mid-afternoon is best.

Believe me, I know how hard it is to wait to see those final images!  Portrait galleries are delivered within 21 days.

Once I receive a signed contract and a 50% non-refundable retainer - your portrait date is saved! From there, we will start planning all the details!

Your portrait session includes all edited high resolution files delivered through an online gallery.  A print release and the rights to share your images on social media with proper credit given to Carlyn K Photography are included. I am also available to help you plan locations, outfits, and give recommendations for hair & makeup.




12 wonderful years! I graduated with a minor in Photography from Youngstown State University in 2009, but I never had any intentions of pursuing a career in portrait photography. I loved the art of film photography and the darkroom. It wasn’t until I snapped my sister’s maternity portraits that I discovered the joy that lies in photographing people. I began doing more portrait work as a hobby on the side, and eventually in 2012 I made a huge leap of faith and quit my job to become a full-time photographer. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I feel so grateful to be able to say that I love my job!

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1 1/2 hours of Q&A and camera tutorial  AND   
1/2 hour of hands-on shooting and headshot practice

$150

Coaching

Details

Whether you are a busy mom wishing you knew how to take better photographs of your kids, or a hobbyist photographer looking to take your skills to the next level, coaching sessions are available to anyone and everyone who would like to learn how to shoot in manual mode. We will meet at a local coffee shop for a hands-on guide to learning shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, as well as any features or settings on your DSLR camera you may have questions about. We will then go out and actually practice what we just learned! Because the number one way to learn about your camera is to USE IT! Prior to your coaching session, I will send you a questionnaire to find out what you already know and what you want to spend time focusing on during your session to make the most of our time together. Everyone is in a different place when it comes to what you know and understand, and what part of your camera makes sense and what is a foreign language. Maybe it ALL seems like a foreign language to you - and that's ok. You have to start somewhere, the important thing is that you are willing to learn! I believe in building a community of photographers who can learn from one another and encourage each other!


pricing

FAQ