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the person behind the lens

a few things about me

I’m Carlie—a wedding and lifestyle photographer with a love for capturing real moments. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m with my husband, maybe exploring new restaurants, fishing, golfing, or enjoying a red dirt country concert. Originally from a small town between Omaha and Lincoln, I bring a hint of sarcasm and a love for the outdoors to every session. I promise we’ll share plenty of laughs as we create beautiful memories together.

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Resources & Guides

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01. SHOULD YOU ELOPE?


People chose to elope for various reasons. I would love to find out why you opted for an elopement vs a traditional wedding ceremony, so we can better plan it.

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02. PICK A LOCATION


Haven’t decided on a specific location yet? Worry not! We’ll talk about options and I’ll share from experience what works best depending on your needs.

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03. SEASON & TIMELINE


Weather, seasonality and daylight play a crucial role in how your photos will turn out. We’ll discuss together and confirm the timeline for best results.

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04. GUEST LIST


Are you eloping just the two of you? Or are you bringing any family and friends with you? There’s no right or wrong answer. We just need to plan it ahead.

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05. LOGISTICS


Details such as housing, ceremony location, plane tickets, car rentals and other logistics need to be thought-through, confirmed and booked.

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06. LEGAL DETAILS


If you’re tying the knot abroad, you’ll need to figure out what are the legal requirements and documents you need to prepare to make this happen.