With more than a decade of experience behind the lens, my mission is to create beautiful and intentional imagery for couples in love. I specialize in refined storytelling using both digital and film in my home base of New England, as well as Charleston, SC and destinations across the US. My approach is simple. I want you to have a relaxed experience that feels effortless so you can truly be present and enjoy your day.
Carly Michelle Photographer
Carly is an East Coast and destination photographer focusing on refined imagery through film photography.
5 Reviews for Carly Michelle
On the day itself, Carly was calm, present, and completely unobtrusive. We changed the entire wedding timeline from start to finish the night before due to heavy rain, and Carly led us through everything masterfully while capturing the most special of moments.
She moved through the entire estate, family photos, ceremony and celebration with such grace that we barely noticed her—yet when we got the preview photos back, it felt like she had been everywhere at once. The photos of us exchanging vows, our family members, the candid laughter, the way she captured the light and the emotion of the day…they are everything we hoped for and more. She somehow made us look completely like ourselves while still creating images that feel timeless and beautiful.
What stood out most was how comfortable she made us feel. Neither of us are naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Carly’s positivity and gentle direction turned what could have been stressful into one of the most enjoyable parts of our day. She was professional, kind, and clearly invested in telling our story the way we lived it.
We cannot recommend Carly enough. If you want a photographer who is insanely talented, timeless, thoughtful, and makes you feel seen in the most positive light, she is the one. Our photos are already one of our most treasured things from the entire wedding.
Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her direction for posing felt so natural and effortless. We didn't even realize there were cameras around us - allowing us to focus on being in the moment. She delivered our gallery so quickly, allowing us to relive every special moment almost immediately. We are beyond grateful for her and cannot recommend her enough, truly 11/10!
We could not possibly be happier with our choice to work with Carly. She is professional, kind, ridiculously talented, organized, thoughtful, and a true expert of her craft. She is also incredibly personable and made everyone in our wedding party feel so relaxed and comfortable, which shows in the photos! I am generally a pretty "Type A" person who prefers to be in control of everything :), but working with Carly, I was able to sit back and fully trust her expertise. I knew that whatever photos she captured would be amazing, and boy was I right!
Even after following Carly for years and being well aware of her incredible talent, we were not prepared for how magnificent her photos would be. Carly has a way of capturing real emotion, genuine facial expressions, and true joy that is honestly remarkable. I have never seen wedding photos like hers, striking a perfect balance between gorgeous artwork and genuine emotion. Looking through our photos brought us right back to the best day of our lives. Everyone who has seen the photos has been blown away by them. We will treasure these photos forever!
Above all, Carly is warm, professional, and brings a calming presence within the chaos of a wedding day. She has an incredible ability to keep things moving seamlessly, yet always be perfectly positioned to capture the most meaningful moments. We were able to be fully immersed in our wedding day, not worrying about photos, knowing that we had Carly alongside us.
Carly, we will cherish the photos you captured for a lifetime. We are forever grateful, thank you!
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Based in Boston, Carly Michelle is an East Coast and destination wedding photographer with 16 years of experience and a refined, film-focused style.
Her imagery feels timeless and elegant, balancing emotional storytelling with quiet in-between moments, natural light, and beautifully observed details.
Couples praise Carly’s calm presence, gentle direction, flexibility, and ability to keep a celebration on track while remaining unobtrusive.
Clients also value how she helps camera-shy couples feel at ease, captures authentic connection, and adapts gracefully to weather, pets, and changing plans.
Her work has earned 4 Wezoree Awards, while 5 client reviews celebrate her artistry, professionalism, quick previews, and treasured galleries.
Serving Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist, interfaith, multicultural, and non-religious celebrations, Carly Michelle offers wedding photography at $15,000.