Youngstown OH wedding photographer Carlyn K Photography

Kayla and Justin’s early November wedding checked all the boxes of a perfect fall wedding day….crisp air, the vibrant colors of Ohio’s foliage, and the most stunning couple head over heels in love with each other and thrilled to begin this chapter of their lives! I started the day at Kayla’s parents home where Kayla […]

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golden hour family session at Brecksville Reservation

Golden Hour Lifestyle Session at Brecksville Reservation | The VanArsdale Family The VanArsdale family welcomed their sweet boy Everett last fall, and I was so thrilled when Rachel decided last minute to do a family session before his first birthday. Babies don’t keep, and I swear after that first birthday babies turn into energetic toddlers […]

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bride and groom holding hands walking down staircase inside Stambaugh Auditorium, a wedding venue in Youngstown OH

Megan and Tyler’s wedding day took place at two of Youngstown’s most iconic wedding venues: Stambaugh Auditorium and DeYor Performing Arts. From start to finish, their day was so intentional and genuine. Starting with their First Look out on the grand exterior of Stambaugh’s front entrance, the bride and groom exchanged personal handwritten vows privately. […]

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A couple smiles while holding their large dog during a snowy engagement session in an outdoor setting. Dressed in winter clothing, they stand by a wooden fence, with bare trees and a waterfall providing the scenic backdrop.

Ann and Eric have been planning their wedding day for such a long time now, and May is quickly approaching when they will finally have their celebration! These two live in Maryland, but are having a Youngstown wedding in Eric’s hometown this spring. The stars finally aligned for us to meet up for an engagement […]

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Family dressed in 1920s-style clothing, stand together on a grassy lawn in front Woodland Estate in Youngstown OH.

One of my favorite challenges every year is finding the perfect location to host my annual CKP Christmas Sessions! I am always keeping an eye out for an awesome new spot that families will love for my Christmas session weekend every year in early November. This tradition has been going strong for well over a […]

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A close-up of a young child in Brecksville gently holding a baby's tiny feet. The baby is dressed in a light blue outfit, while the child is wearing a pink dress. They are sitting on a blue surface with a white blanket partially visible.

Lifestyle Newborn Session | Brecksville OH | Baby Everett Nothing melts your heart quite like watching a family absolutely smitten with their new baby. And for the VanArsdale family, that includes Harper! This big sister absolutely adores her new baby brother, Everett Charles, and it was such a joy to spend the morning with them […]

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