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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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Friends, I am so excited to share that I am FINALLY offering photography mentoring! It has been truly a long time coming, as one of my passions has always been helping others to succeed. Tesora Photography will be TEN this year, and it is finally time for me to add this important part of my […]

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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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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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When I first met Emily almost two years ago, we had an instant connection and shared vision for everything a wedding day should be: one full of love, focusing on the bond that brings everyone together. Emily and Alex met shortly after he returned home to the U.S. after being overseas in the service. It […]

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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 […]

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Today is a dream come true for me. It’s the day of the Tesora Photography website relaunch, and I could not be prouder or happier to share this with you.  For the last year or so, my online presence started to weigh on me. Meaning, my old site started to feel like it didn’t accurately portray where […]

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Where do I begin with Meagan and Dillon?! I believe the first conversation Meagan and I had went something like, “Well I KNOW you will be my wedding photographer!” Instantly, I was counting my lucky stars that a bride saw my passion beaming out of my work and valued the love that I pour into […]

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This year has truly been one of the best for Tesora on so many levels. In particular, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people that have made this endeavor so much more rewarding. Stephanie and Steve are no exception to that, as we instantly clicked after meeting at Bow Bridge in Central Park for their […]