Carla Lawrence Photography

Addison and Cooper are becoming a family of three! The are anticipating the sweet arrival of their precious baby boy in just a few weeks, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for them! To see my couples celebrate their marriage and then grow their family— it is a joy to be able to share that with them! Can’t wait to share more!

Family photos are the best when you capture them with those you love. These precious sisters decided to capture some sibling moments that wasn’t necessarily wedding formals, snapshots or those things in between— and the result was truly beautiful!! Cannot wait to share more!! Xoxo!

Cannot believe sweet Barrett is one! His first year has flown by— but of course it feels like yesterday we were celebrating Paige and Joel’s wedding, Hogan’s one year — and so many more milestones I’ve had the joy of capturing! Cannot wait to share more! Xoxox!

Another precious milestone captured of this blue-eyed beauty!! Cannot believe we are celebrating 8 months of sweet AK! what a doll! Cannot wait to spend more time this year with her precious family— and share more of this precious session soon!

🌟 Capturing moments that define the journey from “I do” to “we are three!” 📸✨ As a form art portrait photographer, I feel incredibly blessed to witness and capture these precious milestones that unfold in your lives. From the glow of anticipation during maternity sessions to the tiny toes and sleepy smiles of newborns, every session is a celebration of love, growth, and new beginnings.

There’s something magical about freezing those fleeting moments into timeless photographs that you’ll cherish forever. Whether it’s a tender embrace between soon-to-be parents or the joyous “newness” of a newborn shoot, each session tells a unique story of love, resilience, and the beauty of family.

I’m grateful to all the families who have trusted me to capture their most intimate and heartfelt moments. Your stories inspire me every day, and I can’t wait to create more memories with each of you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey. 💕

Just a few favorite moments from Louis and Kenzie’s beautiful day at … to spend a day, or even just a short time, is to love both of them. They are both so warm, infectious and genuine. Their families and friends do nothing but compliment the best in them. It was a truly remarkable day!

All Inclusive service from The Lofton included planning, design, ex*****on, services and top notch vendors!


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True story. WAAAY back in 2010 while planning my wedding, I wanted yellow. I had this vision of yellow bridesmaid dresses, summer hues, and ultimately a happy yellow beautiful day. Alas, it didn’t exist in 2011. One designer made yellow and it wasn’t pretty. 🙄🫣 so imagine my 2011 little heart skipping a beat when I saw the vision that created for the magazine at our shoot at — I was IN LOVE. Someone please create this and come my way!! 😍💛

I adore all the elements of the design! I love how the venue at Oak Place with it’s simple white walls allows for any vision to come to life!

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I had the joy of capturing the first 24 hours of sweet Briggs’s arrival and these precious moments. She is truly so beautiful and sweet — and I am so thrilled for Chelsey and Andrew! Congrats again! 💗

These precious milestone moments come too quickly! I cannot believe we are here celebrating sweet Samuel’s one year! I feel like we were just here capturing his newborns.

He is truly the sweetest boy! Love that toothy grin! Big a brother really helped get us some sweet smiles today! 💙

Seeing one of fav couples Maria and Asher welcoming their precious baby boy is so joyous! Cannot wait to celebrate with them as he arrives in a few weeks!

Loved spending the afternoon with them this weekend to capture their maternity session and share these last moments of a family of two!

🌅✨ Embrace the Magic of the Golden Hour! ✨🌅

There’s something truly enchanting about capturing portraits during the golden hour, especially on your wedding day. 📸💍 The soft, warm light as the sun dips below the horizon adds a touch of romance and a surreal beauty to every moment. Whether it’s the gentle glow that highlights your love in a tender embrace or the dreamy hues that paint the sky as the day bids farewell, these are the moments that turn into cherished memories.

The golden hour isn’t just about perfect lighting; it’s about capturing the emotions that come with it. It’s about freezing those fleeting seconds when everything feels just right—the joy, the love, and the anticipation of a new chapter together. As a photographer, being able to weave this natural beauty into your wedding day portraits is an honor and a privilege.

Sneak away for a few minutes together away from the wedding day. Let’s capture your love story in the most romantic light possible. 💖✨

Now booking for select July and September dates!

July 20- Garden Sessions at Delano Park in Decatur : surround yourself by beautiful lush gardens, hydrangeas and summer greenery for these beautiful and timeless sessions!
Great for family, children, maternity or a quick Senior session! Mini Sessions available!

September 7- as fall approaches, Mooresville is the perfect backdrop for your family session, update portraits of the kids— or get your Christmas card ready! Mini Sessions available!

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Happy 4th of July America! 🇺🇸 🧨 enjoy your beautiful day celebrating with friends, family, food and fireworks— I know we are!

Loved this SURPRISE fireworks 🎆 exit for The Boones at their beautiful wedding

So honored to be a part of this amazing Huntsville based magazine that celebrates the amazing community of vendors in the wedding industry. 💒

Go to to see more and for all the latest for wedding planning, vendors, and much more!

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A few favorite glimpses into Adley and Jack’s beautiful wedding day! met every need from planning, florals, catering and much more — their all inclusive collections have it all! it was a pleasure for our team to be a part of it!

They were surrounded by the most amazing family and friends, and the love 💗 surrounding them shows through and through. See SO MUCH MORE— click ⬆️ in our stories!

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🌟 Welcoming a little bundle of joy to the world! 🌟 Congratulations to Megan and Jared on the arrival of your precious newborn! 🍼✨ These past few days capturing these sweet moments with your little one have been an absolute joy. Witnessing your love and excitement has been truly heartwarming. Here’s to countless more memories and adventures ahead! 💕📸

I had an amazing afternoon with the West family! We dodged the heat, and enjoyed the breezy afternoon with this precious family! Can’t wait for them to see more of their amazing family session! Xo!

A glimpse into Adley and Jack’s beautiful day yesterday! met every need from planning, florals, catering and much more — their all inclusive collections have it all! it was a pleasure for our team to be a part of it!

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Also important dates to mark your calendar for!
🍁 Fall pictures: September 7 in Mooresville
🎅🏻Santa photos: November 3

Santa bookings open August 1 at noon! Make sure you are on our email list above ⬆️

The Abernathy Family had the best afternoon for their family session last week-- it was just before this sweltering heat snuck in-- and it was perfect! Can't wait to show them more! xoxo!

Our studio day this summer also included our Black and White Heirlooms for this season. These cuties did not disappoint and our bigger kiddos of course were old pro!

These are so adorable and timeless for your home— and one of our client’s did their Christmas Card with theirs and it turned out so lovely!!! Stay tuned for our last date in the fall!

I cannot believe a little more than a year has passed when these sweet girls were born! I had the privilege to photograph their mama at her maternity session and they arrived very, very soon after! We had a great time together this weekend celebrating their sweet one year and motherhood for Lacey! Xo!

Today I had the sweetest clients in the studio, and we celebrated some of the greatest milestones! Sweet Murphy celebrated her 6 month milestone and it was too sweet and precious to spend time with her family! Can’t wait for them to see more! Xoxo!

I had the sweetest elopement this week-- Ms. Martha and Mr. Ray were married in the garden with just their minister and one of the best bridesmaids to date, their pup Olive. I so enjoyed strolling the gardens with them, capturing their first few moments as husband and wife! One of the sweetest love stories to capture! Many congrats and many more memories to share soon! xoxo!
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Julia and Jeff welcomed sweet Joseph this month and I couldn’t have been more excited and thrilled to capture some of their first moments as a family of three! I’ll have more to showcase from this beautiful in home newborn session, but first a few favorites! Xo!

Celebrating our precious Mama to Be this week and sweet baby June arriving next month! Loved capturing these moments on the beach before they become a family of four! Love y’all and can’t wait to share more! Xoxo!

Engagements— but make them on the beach.
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