Carly

Hi, I’m Carly! I’m a true California native, from where I studied photojournalism to working as a sports photographer for our very own Sacramento Kings. After school, I traveled all over Europe with my mom on a "photography tour of the world," where I went to places that were too beautiful to put into words. I shot my first wedding over 10 years ago, and describe myself as a visual storyteller. I am very bubbly and my passionate energy is contagious. I’ll become best friends with your family members (I have been informally and lovingly “adopted” by many relatives at various weddings) while I am capturing the organic and happy moments as they unfold. On my free time you’ll find me going to the beach with my corgi, Pickles, going to the gym with my roommates, or cooking it up in the kitchen making homemade pasta with my mom!

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

with what fictional character do you most identify?

My idea of perfect happiness is doing anything active with my dog. I have a 3 year old corgi pup named Pickles and we do everything together. I love taking him on hikes through stow lake in SF or just relaxing at the beach while he tries to bite the waves with his little life vest on.

I most definitely admire and strive to be like Scarlett O'Hara from Gone With The Wind! She is fiery, beautiful, resilient, and most of all, nothing can bring her down. I have always loved her character, even at the age of 4 when she was all I would talk about!

what is your most prized possession?

My most prized possession is my Grammy's wedding ring. I was gifted it on my 21st birthday from my Papa right after she passed and I've never taken it off! Growing up I used to play dress up with her and wear her wedding ring so it's a beautiful thing that that memory has come full circle.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BAY AREA HANGOUT?

I live in Pleasanton, so my favorite local hangout is the Meadowlark Dairy. I get my soft serve ice cream there (usually chocolate, strawberry swirl) and go to the park across the street from my house and enjoy it!

what if I told you that you could travel anywhere right now?

Although Italy is my favorite place in the world out of all the places I've been, I would choose Capetown, South Africa. A dream of mine has always been to cage dive with Great White Sharks, and South Africa is one of the most populated places for just that! My mom says I'm crazy but it's definitely on my bucket list.

Go-tos

PICKLES

This is my dog Pickles. He is my best friend and partner in crime!

CAMPING

I love to camp! I go to Hendy Woods State Park every summer with my dad and we take the dogs and go camping. I've done it ever since I was a baby and it's one of my favorite family traditions! My brother lives in Hawaii now so he doesn't go anymore, and my mom doesn't like the dirt so she stays home too!

FUN FACT

I can touch my tongue to my nose! I learned I could do this when I was young, and it's been my party trick ever since.

MY FAVORITE COLOR

My favorite color is orange! Not many people guess this but my favorite color is orange. I like it because it's fiery and bold like red but happy and calming like yellow!

MY ALMA MATER

football

I graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2019 before moving back to the Bay Area shortly after. Go Pack!!

My favorite football team is the San Francisco 49ers! I have always loved football and being born and raised in the Bay Area, you either went Niners or Raiders. My brother and dad are diehard Raider fans and my mom and I are diehard Niner fans!