MEET CALLIE
Although I was raised in the digital era, I started my photography journey on film when I was just a small kid trying to keep up with my much older siblings. I picked up their forgotten camera gear once they moved out, signed up for all the photography classes my artsy teenage self could find, and spent many hours in my high school's darkroom learning the ins and outs of processing my own film.
Photography has always been a well-used art form for me, like others may doodle in the margins of paper.
I've called on my camera throughout my life to document memories, moments, people, and dreams. The day I realized I could share my art with others, and make a career out of something I love so much, was a defining moment in my life. I took a leap and quit my job as a lead editor at a marketing firm, said goodbye to the team of writers I managed, and never looked back.
[ Fun Fact: This all happened in 2012 and 12 years later, almost exactly to-the-date, one of my writers became one of my brides. It was a beautiful reminder to me that I made the best decision by leaving my office job and pursuing my art. ]
As a Fine Art Film Photographer, I curate everything I photograph so you can think of me as your Art Director, in addition to your Photographer. You will walk away with images that tell your story, exude emotion, and are curated with an editorial touch so they would fit into the pages of any high-end magazine.
I am based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and love to travel, so I am always available to travel worldwide for your wedding and/or Portrait Session. In fact, I travel for almost all of my clients and have photographed weddings/shoots in 23 states & 9 countries so far. So if you are an adventurous couple looking to travel for your big day, you have come to the right place!
My photography is a mix between storytelling and editorial. Above all my images show emotion and feel raw, so you can relive your most meaningful moments again and again. I shoot with Film so I can deliver classic and timeless photography while giving you those creamy skin tones and beautiful grain that makes you nostalgic for the days of collecting pages from your favorite fashion magazine and taping up a wall collage for inspiration.
MY COUPLES VALUE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PUT THEIR TRUST IN ME TO CAPTURE ALL OF THEM, EVEN WHEN IT FEELS VULNERABLE.
I'm a big believer in beauty coming from an inner place of letting go. Spend some time with me and you'll see exactly what I mean.
I am happily married myself and have spent pretty much my entire adult life with my husband. I truly believe in that one-of-a-kind love and never-ending passion in marriage and the power of joining two souls together. We have 3 adorable monsters and I love being a mom and experiencing life through my kids' eyes. My weeks are filled with dirty dishes, unmade beds, and let's be honest—not enough showers—but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I hope to be a part of your life + your big day. Please take a look around my portfolio, get to know me a little better below, & contact me with any questions. I hope to create something authentic + beautiful for you, and I hope to tell your story! x
A LOOK
under the surface
I am a planner in the way of walking you through the process and providing helpful resources along the way.
I am a director in the way of trying new things and pushing boundaries.
I am an organizer in the way of paying attention to detail, so your day will always run smoothly.
I am a gifter in the way of spoiling you with gratitude + gifts for being chosen to capture your story.
I am an empath in the way of taking on your stress so you can have a fun & relaxed wedding day (as it should be).
I am a friend in the way of always being available to you throughout the process and after.
I am a cherisher in the way of never taking for granted the honor of documenting such important moments.
I am a romantic in the way of hopelessly believing in love—more love—always being the solution.
I am a sap in the way of still tearing up during every ceremony I photograph, even after ten years.
I am a writer in the way of often pairing my photography with my humble poetry + ramblings.
I am a student in the way of continually educating myself, both in the world of photography and out.
I am a realist in the way of knowing just how lucky I am to have a career that both fuels and challenges me.
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