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From the time I was a young girl, I carried a camera in my backpack wherever I went. Even then, I knew that life was unfolding in front of me and the importance of preserving those memories. I bonded over photography with my father, who would often accompany me on photography adventures as I grew as a young artist with black and white film. It was my dad who originally gave me the nickname, “Tesora,” which is the Italian word for “sweetheart” with a homemade feminine twist.

The artist behind Tesora Photography.

I’M CAROLYN.

IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU

Yoga has become one of the most important things in my life and I have such a passion for what it has done for me and those around me. The ability to breathe through life's challenges is such a blessing.  

you may find me practicing yoga

When I’m not behind the camera,

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Outside of the U.S., I lived in Rome for a time in 2005 and then returned to Europe in 2010 when I moved to London to attend a semester of law school and work for an international firm. (Yes, I’m originally a lawyer by trade!)

in three different countries

You may not have known that I have lived 

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Having grown up in the Hudson Valley spending summers playing outside from the early morning hours to twilight hours, I truly feel that there is no substitute for getting outside for at least 30 minutes a day. 

outside on a long hike

When I’m not behind the camera, you may find me

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Pancake brings so much joy to my family’s life and will forever be a puppy at heart! He follows me wherever I go. There’s nothing quite like coming home after a long day to a dog this cutie.

is the sweetest and smartest little guy

My dog, Pancake the Cavapoo,

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at a glance

TIMELESS
ARTFUL
WARM-HEARTED

IF I HAD TO DESCRIBE THIS DREAM BUSINESS IN THREE WORDS, THEY WOULD BE

Before I became a wedding photographer, I knew that my heart was drawn to timeless motherhood and family images. When I photographed large weddings, my favorite part of the day was witnessing the bride’s mother and her reaction; you could see years of nostalgia and pride flowing and churning and it was a bond I wanted to immediately document. Having shifted my photography focus to match what my heart became drawn to, I truly feel that there is nothing more beautiful than documenting the bond of motherhood that you share with your children. 

WHAT I DO

THE HEART BEHIND

These times are fleeting, gone quicker than the blink of an eye. While raising a family can at times feel a little stressful, I feel that my calling is to preserve a time in your life that you’ll soon long for. My dream is for my images to create art that adorn your walls for years to come. The bond I create with my clients makes those organic images possible.

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