hi, I’m carmen

I’m here for the whimsy, fun, and romance, and can’t wait to tell your love story!

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Hey, y’all! I’m Carmen. I am a Texas wedding and elopement photographer serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and beyond. I specialize in warm, emotive portraits and capturing candid moments. I am also a lover of tacos, Jesus, and sunflowers. I snort when I laugh, strawberries are my favorite, and I sometimes cry when I eat really good food.

I am married to the love of my life, Brian, and he is the anchor to my kite, you know if kites had anchors. He is grounded, contemplative, and quiet while I am spontaneous, a day-dreamer, and talkative.

As a photographer, I love getting to know my clients so I can tell their stories through fun, authentic, emotion-filled imagery. I always want to give my clients photos that beautifully capture who they are and the love they share for one another. I don’t believe in stiff poses or fake smiles, no ma’am! They can take a hike, or have a coke! BYE!

I’m all about capturing the real you, and how y’all interact naturally together. Because to me, THOSE are the memories and moments you’ll want to remember forever.

Whether it is documenting your wedding day or 10 year anniversary, I work to capture the special moments that make your love beautiful and unique, just like you.

If you’d like to chat more, submit an inquiry and I will be in touch within 24-hours!

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    Brian and I are like carbon copies of Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson. You can imagine the levels of both fun and grumpiness in our house.

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    My favorite food is a little bit of everything. Sampler platters and tapas? YES Sharing several appetizers and entrees with you? BIG YES Dessert flight? EVEN BIGGER YES

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    I firmly believe adding watermelon to any tea or lemonade makes it infinitely better. On this I will not budge.

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    There are always sprinkles in my cupboard, because they’re fun, duh! And because they cover a multitude of mistakes in baking. Free tip for ya there!

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    I almost always have a LaCroix in my hand. Grapefruit is the best flavor, but have you mixed the lemon with a fruity lemonade, yet? Because it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    I cannot begin to tell you how much I love big parades. The whimsy, the excitement, the CONFETTI, the floats!! Thanksgiving morning is an especially exciting time for me.

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    Kind of like the lady on Ellen who loves Jesus but cusses a little, I love essential oils, but still buy Anthropologie candles.

  • FUN FACTS ABOUT CARMEN

    My laugh can fill a room, and I love the joy it can spark in others.

  • fun facts about carmen

    I love cheesy jokes. Remember the jokes on Laffy Taffy wrappers? Yep. I love that level of cheese.

  • fun facts about carmen

    When Harry Met Sally is my favorite movie, and Brian actually quoted part of it when he proposed to me. Bless it!

fun engagement photos Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

“When we first spoke with her, we both felt at home” -Crystal + Mark

Mountain top Elopement in Santa Fe, NM

“She will be your cheerleader, resource provider, and brings the laughs. She took our engagement and elopement photos! Every shot came out so perfectly "us." Carmen is thorough and makes each session so comfortable.” - Kara + Conner