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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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If there is anything that Ali & Nick can teach those around them, it’s that teamwork is EVERYTHING in a relationship. Their relationship was built on this premise of togetherness and continues to grow in that regard. As both have careers in health and physical wellness, their innate passion of helping others to be their […]

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When I met Michelle and Gus, it was like I had known them my entire life. You know when you just “click” with people in that way? I often feel this way about the wonderful people I meet while pursuing this dream job, and this summer evening in Central Park was no exception. My sister, […]

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If you know me well, you know that family is one of the most important things in the world to me. Important days wrapped in the blanket of tradition and togetherness bring the comfort of familiarity to new, exciting experiences. This was exactly the case with Jackie and Alex’s Lounsbury House wedding in Ridgefield, CT. […]

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I sat down about six times to write this blog post and I honestly didn’t know where to begin. Michelle and Justin’s entire journey has been something I have been blessed to witness from the beginning, and I cannot believe how lucky I have been to be able to watch it all unfold. Michelle and […]

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Each year, usually around the end of wedding season, many of us suffer from what is known as “creative burnout.” We are tired, our brains are fried, and we need a spark of inspiration. For the second year in a row, I’ve decided to combat this feeling with a Passion Project, and set up a […]

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Friends, as we wind down the year, I find myself thinking back on 2016, from the very beginning to this moment. As I reflect on my favorite things about being a photographer, one of the biggest is photographing engagement portraits for my couples. This is the time when we really get to know each other, a […]

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When I first meet with potential wedding clients, one of the most important items of discussion is the engagement session. In my opinion, the engagement session is absolutely imperative and has so many benefits. In fact, I think it has such important value that all of my wedding collections that I offer include an engagement […]

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I’m pretty sure I hit the jackpot of great neighbors when I met Matt and Liz. As fate would have it, our friendship really solidified the day our washing machine flooded through the floor into theirs and the four of us were throwing buckets around the apartments, trying to collect the water. That serendipitous winter […]

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She sat quietly with Madison as they opened their surprise boxes from Rob – two matching necklaces and Danielle’s “something blue” was a total surprise to both of them. I will never forget spending the morning with Danielle as she prepared for her biggest day. When Madison was surprised that she, too, would get a […]

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Kathy took a deep breath and looked over the railing from the second story of the porch. This was it; the moment that she and Tom would share their “first look” together before the rush of friends and family set in. Once she saw her groom from up above, she could not get down the […]