Smiling blonde woman photographer sitting in director's chair holding DSLR camera against white arched wall backdrop.

WELCOME, FRIENDS —



I’M CARLY, AND I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE!


“PHOTOGRAPHY ISN’T JUST ABOUT HOW

A MOMENT LOOKED — IT’S ABOUT REMEMBERING EXACTLY HOW IT FELT WHEN TAKING the photo." - Carly



Photography has been part of my life for as long

as I can remember. I started taking photos in kindergarten, and what began as a childhood love eventually led me to study Photography at Humber College - and through until now!!


Over the years, my camera has taken me to some incredible places and experiences — from photographing at the CN Tower to working with Princess Cruises, to capturing memories at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary all the way in Australia. I’ve always been drawn to the way photography lets us notice the things we might otherwise miss: the light, the emotion, the architecture, the movement, and the little details that tell a bigger story.


Then I became a mom, and photography took on an entirely new meaning for me.


I started to understand just how quickly life moves. The tiny hands, the missing teeth, the cuddles, the chaos, the milestones — all of it changes before we realize it.


That’s when photographing people and families became so much more personal to me.


Today, I’m passionate about creating images that feel natural, relaxed and genuinely like you. Whether I’m photographing your wedding day, your growing family, a new baby, a milestone,

or simply this season of your life, I want you to look back at your photos and remember not only how everything looked — but how it felt.


I love real connection, genuine laughter, movement, emotion, beautiful details and all of those in-between moments that often become the favourites.


My goal is simple: to give you photographs that feel like your story.


Because these aren’t just photos — they’re your memories, preserved for years to come.

 

My Philosophy 📸

 

Young woman crouching with camera near tropical plants and rocks on a sandy beach shoreline.

THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS DON’T JUST SHOW YOU HOW LIFE LOOKED—THEY BRING YOU BACK TO HOW IT FELT!



The way your little one reached for your hand. The laughter that took everyone by surprise.
The quiet glances, warm embraces and beautiful in-between moments that might otherwise be forgotten.

My sessions are designed to feel relaxed, natural and completely true to you. I’ll offer gentle guidance when you need it while leaving space for real connection and genuine moments to unfold.

Because these aren’t simply beautiful photographs. They are pieces of your story
created to help you remember the people you love and exactly how this season felt.



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 :

 

Tangalooma Photo Shop logo with teal and orange cursive lettering and wave design.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary colorful logo featuring two koalas surrounded by eucalyptus leaves.
CN Tower red and white bilingual logo reading La Tour CN Tower with tower icon.
Princess Cruises blue logo featuring a woman silhouette with flowing hair forming ocean waves.
Humber College circular logo in navy blue and gold with stylized H letter mark.
Walmart Canada logo featuring the iconic yellow spark symbol above bold blue text on a white background.
Heaven on Earth Photography minimalist black and white text logo with decorative horizontal lines.



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

 

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Family of four smiling outdoors in autumn forest, two boys hugging parents among golden fall foliage.
Young girl in white dress holding a pink flower in front of floral wall backdrop.
Man and child pose with a festive wreath-adorned Highland cow in a snowy winter landscape.
Makeup artist applying makeup to a bride in a white wedding gown before ceremony.
Young woman in a red sequin prom gown with floral pattern poses on suburban street wearing a wrist corsage.
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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 true Lifetime Behind the Camera

30 +

 

YEARS WITH CAMERA IN HAND


I started in kindergarten!!

 

20+

YEARS OF PAID PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

THOUSANDS

OF SESSIONS CAPTURED

A LIFETIME

OF LOVING

ALL THINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY!

Smiling young woman holding a koala bear at an Australian wildlife sanctuary.
Smiling woman in blue jacket with camera on cruise ship deck overlooking Venice waterfront.