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There are so many photographers in the area, why did we pick Carlise? Carlise has a sweet nature and a gift for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her smile calms you and she gently guides while educating you! Her work is amazing and simply breathe taking, she knows emotion and how to capture it like none other. I am so glad we picked Carlise as our photographer! There is a difference between all the photographers in the area; Carlise truly is one of the best and only the BEST make the difference when you are making such an important decision! Look no further! – J&C

Carlise,
Wow...that is all I have to say. You've captured the essence of the love between us in it's purist form. Every shot is unique and beautiful. I'm in love with your work. Thank you so much for making us feel comfortable and allowing us to shine through in these pictures. -TT

Absolutely love them! I don't even know where to begin. You captured so many beautiful moments in the pics. you took - just amazing! Thank you for getting everything done so fast.. I feel like you have gone above and beyond for us.. I am just so thankful that we had you as our wedding photographer..I am extremely happy w/all your work! -A&J

I dont even know what to say. You have given me such a priceless gift. I've watched the slideshow about 10 times and each time I cry uncontrollably. I truly hope you realize the talent that you have...these pictures are nothing short of amazing...Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!! -N&R

Carlise!! Thank you SO much!! You did such an AMAZING job! I was in tears looking at these! It was truly a pleasure for all of us, you made this photo session such a fun time!...It's very difficult to find a photographer that can capture the true essence of a person(s) without making it all look so poised....you did this perfectly!...You are AWESOME!! I have not been able to find a photographer like you in years! SO glad we met you!" -T&C

Thank you again for doing such a wonderful job with my maternity photos! They made me feel beautiful and like a sexy mommy! Can't wait to see you when the babies come! -CC

Carlise, You definitely captured my daughter's beautiful day not only in pictures but words. I wish you the best. SW


Dear Carlise,
Thank you so much for making me look so beautiful in my photos! I love all of them, and I can't decide which to use! I can't remember the last time I've looked so good. My friends have all told me how much they loved the pictures, too! You were so patient with me during my shoot, you really brought the best out of me. You made me feel so comfortable and relaxed while I posed...it was so much fun working with you! I've recommended you to all of my friends. I wish you the best of luck in the future..
- BP

Dear Carlise,
I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful photos, announcements and accordion books that you sent. We absolutely LOVE everything!! We will definitely call you when we are ready to do family photos! It has been such a pleasure working with you...you are very talented and we just loved the whole experience! This was such a great gift to our whole family!! -F&KQ


Carlise, you've always managed to exceed my expectations, with a level of professionalism & hospitality that remains unparalleled. Thank you, every events been a distinct pleasure!!
Sincerely, J&ES

Carlise is amazing! I contacted many photographers in the area and without a doubt Carlise was the best choice for my family. Her prices were definitely reasonable, her work was extraordinary, and she provided her product in a timely fashion. She is by far the best photographer that I have ever worked with! I am so happy that I found her and intend to use her again in the future. If you are ever looking for a photographer...she is the perfect choice! You will be exceedingly and abundantly satisfied!!! -TW

"As someone who studied photography in college I can honestly say that Carlise does beautiful work. Not only were her photos well thought out and aesthetically creative, but she was helpful in working with us. I would recommend Carlise's photography to anyone and plan to use her again in the future." DN


Carlise, the pictures of Wyatt and Reagan are so precious. You really have a special gift...thank you for sharing it with us! We are so glad Nicole selected you to take her pictures!! -M

Carlise! OMG these photos are so beautiful they brought me to tears. I am crying as I am writing this, you have superceded my expectations! Words cannot explain how appreciative I am of what you have done for (us), as well as our unborn princess. You are definitely our permanent photographer for all of our special occasions...THANK YOU SO MUCH! -R&J

I'm crying!!! They are so beautiful!!! I had no idea how pretty I looked pregnant - I'm so glad I did these huge confidence booster! -C&B

"I feel so fortunate to have found Carlise! I can not think of a better way to remember my first pregnancy and the anticipation of our son's arrival. The photo shoot and photos were amazing and far exceeded the expectations of me, my family and friends. The pictures are literally magazine quality for a fraction of the cost, not to mention I feel like I've gained a friend. Thank you Carlise, for helping to make memories to last a lifetime!" -B&N

The pictures are amazing! We love them all! All of our photos turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. You captured the feelings and the beauty in every photo. You made us feel so comfortable during the shoot and we really enjoyed the experience of working with you so much! We can't wait for our next session. -S&M

They are gorgeous. People (family, friends etc) have commented on what a great job you did with both sessions. I put a link to your blog on my facebook of the times you blogged about us, and people are so impressed. Thanks for making my family look good! -K&J

Carlise brings great talent, creativity, and professionalism to her work. She has such warmth, gentleness, and patience when working with our baby (and baby's parents, too!). Carlise has a knack for capturing our most cherished expressions of our daughter; the ones we see and love on a daily basis but cannot seem to capture in our own attempts to photograph her. Carlise's photographs preserve the priceless moments and memories we have with our little one. We highly recommend Carlise and her artistic, beautiful work. J&F

"There is no comparison to a great natural photographer. Carlise will capture your special moments in a comfortable setting, which brings out every bit of emotion in each picture she takes. You can look at her pictures and actually feel the moment before the camera clicked. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Find a location, any location and just have fun with it. We did our pics at a barn and in a big open field! Carlise was so much fun and we were comfortable and relaxed. I've never seen more beautiful photography in my life! :) AMAZING!" C&T

Carlise, (we) can't thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts! You've helped us out so much and we were truly blessed and happy to get connected with someone like you. Your photography has more than just good quality behind it, it has love and care which allows you to turn anything into a unforgettable memory of warmth and happiness. It has been our pleasure to work with you!! PS&MJ

Our photo session with Carlise was fantastic! She is a very talented and professional photographer. Everyone who has seen our pictures on the website has commented on how good they are. Most of all, we enjoyed working with Carlise because she really put forth extra effort to make this photo session a very special and meaningful event for us. We consider her a friend, and we will definitely recommend her to our friends and family. DCT

We were looking for someone who could do something special, and we were not disappointed in any way. Carlise went above and beyond what was necessary during the shoot, indulging our requests for varied locations and wardrobe changes. We have a history of stressful portrait sessions in the past, but with Carlise that was not the case at all. She put us at ease, and made the whole process effortless! The final pictures are terrific and we will treasure them forever. Thanks, Carlise! LA