"Photography is a way of honouring your most treasured relationships and artfully documenting your story."
Welcome, friends — I’m Carly, and I’m so happy you’re here.
I've had a camera in my hands for as long as I can remember. What started as a spark during an after-school photography program in kindergarten grew into a lifelong passion that led me to study Photography at Humber College and build a career doing what I love.
Photography has taken me on some incredible adventures. From photographing guests at the CN Tower to completing two photography contracts aboard Princess Cruises, working at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and even living on a remote island in Australia, each experience has shaped me into the photographer I am today.
Then came my greatest adventure: becoming a mom.
Motherhood changed the way I see photography. It reminded me just how quickly life passes and how meaningful it is to preserve the moments we'll one day wish we could relive. That's why my approach is all about creating genuine, heartfelt images that tell your story—not just how it looked, but how it felt.
Whether you're celebrating your wedding day, welcoming a new baby, or gathering your family together, my goal is to make your session relaxed, fun, and authentic.
I'll guide you every step of the way while capturing the natural moments that become your favourite memories.
-Carly
My Philosophy 📸
Photography is about so much more than beautiful images.
It's about preserving the laughter you'll one day miss, the quiet moments you didn't realize were so special, and the people who mean the most to you.
My goal is to create an experience where you feel comfortable, connected, and completely yourself. When that happens, the genuine moments unfold naturally—and those are the photographs you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Because long after the day has passed, your photographs become part of your family's story.
Experience That Shaped My Journey
Before building Picture You Photography, I spent years behind the camera in portrait studios, tourism photography, and brand-focused environments.
That experience shaped the way I work today — calm, prepared, consistent, and able to help people feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating polished, meaningful images.
my PHOTOGRAPHY background includes experience with :
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER
I'm honoured to have received three Scholastic Gold Key Awards, with one of my photographs displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Seeing my work exhibited there in person is something I'll always treasure.
Today, my greatest joy is creating timeless photographs you'll proudly display in your home and cherish for generations. I'm so grateful you're here, and I can't wait to tell your story.
— Carly
Services I Offer
SPOTS ARE LIMITED. BOOK YOURS NOW.
Beautiful, heartfelt photography designed to preserve the moments that matter most — with a relaxed experience and timeless imagery that feels natural, refined, and true to you.
Whether you are documenting your growing family, celebrating a milestone, or updating your brand, each session is thoughtfully guided to feel effortless from start to finish.
A Lifetime Behind the Camera
30 +
YEARS WITH A CAMERA IN HAND
19+
YEARS OF PAID PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
HUNDREDS
OF SESSIONS CAPTURED
A LIFETIME
OF LOVING THIS WORK
