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ABOUT carolyn

Welcome to the Tesora Photography blog, where I post my latest photographic artwork, ideas and thoughts. Follow along for my adventures documenting motherhood and fine art micro weddings. 

I’m Carolyn

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I’ve started to set an intention recently to be able to travel to document motherhood through the art of photography. I love being local, but travel runs deep through my soul. It makes me feel alive to see and experience new places and people. It confirms that the bubble that we can sometimes get caught […]

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In 2020, I’m tying up some major loose ends from 2019, including doing my best to blog about the incredible wedding days that I was blessed to be a part of. Ashley and Hudson’s Greenwich, CT Wedding was one of the best days of the entire year. It was so full of love, life, FUN, […]

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I’ve had such a strong pull on my heart this year to celebrate the strong women that put all they are into motherhood. Last year, I mentioned to a dear friend that I was looking to take my work in a direction that added to my wedding photography, that was meaningful both to me and […]

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The love story of Nikki and Matt was serendipitous and full of fate. They reconnected by running into each other one day, both noticing the other in a new light. But it was the moment later that same day that sealed the deal – Nikki pulled up to a red traffic light, and next to […]

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It took a whole five minutes from the moment I met Michelle and Costa (Gus) to realize that we were the perfect match to be their wedding photographers. They have a thirst for life and an equal love for tradition and family. They are funny, genuine, and I’m just fortunate to know them. From their […]

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When I first started in the photography business, I was worried that I would be lonley. After all, you don’t really have co-workers like you do in a traditional setting. However, I was quickly surprised at how wonderful other photographers and creatives are that I’ve met. They’ve become a rock for me in both my […]

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Did you know? Putting an Instagram filter on a professional photo could be illegal.  In this blog post, I marry my two professions: being a lawyer and a professional wedding photographer. (***Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended for official legal counsel; if you have questions, do contact your personal attorney for advice.)  The day has come. Your professional […]

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They say it’s good luck when it rains on your wedding day. The thing is, these two don’t need luck; they have all they need in their love for one another as they begin their journey as husband and wife. For me, Bridget and Mike’s Latitude 41 wedding at Mystic Seaport will always be a […]

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I can honestly say that when in the presence of Grace and Luis, I feel very lucky. To watch them grow as individuals and together as a couple over the last several years as been an absolute joy. Grace and I went to the same sleepaway camp and connected a few years ago at our […]

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If you’re a bride and looking to make the most of your photographs on your wedding day (who isn’t?!), I’ve put together this little blog post just for you. Preparing for your Wedding Day Photography requires organization and planning, so that you don’t even have to think about it day-of. Work out your finalized Wedding […]