I’m drawn to honest emotion and effortless beauty
- the wind in your hair, the sound of laughter, the quiet moments that say everything. I shoot both digital and film, blending the nostalgic texture of film with the flexibility of modern photography to create images that feel timeless, luminous, and full of life.
My approach is rooted in connection and intention. I believe your photos should feel like you - natural, emotional, and beautifully real. Whether it’s a coastal elopement, a lively celebration under string lights, or a sailboat session at sunset, I aim to capture the in-between moments that make your story uniquely yours.
kind words
doesn’t everyone love a little affirmation!?
“My favorite part was going through and seeing all the authentic joy she captured and the small moments. I felt so at home with myself and our love for each other; it’s such a special day for me to reflect on through pictures!”
-Rachel
“Carrie has been with us from the start. The day we met on a photo shoot, Carrie was there, behind the camera to capture it."
- Isaiah
“Her attention to detail and investment in her work is unmatched. Picking a photographer was very difficult for my husband and I, but we would hire Carrie again without hesitation.”
- Gabriella
“I’ll be forever grateful for choosing Swak Photography because she was able to create life long memories that we can look back on every day!”
-Mckenzie
“She has the most special way of making her clients feel comfortable and relaxed, no matter their comfort level in front of the camera. Her sessions are extremely organic and natural, and she captures the sweetest raw moments so well without ever making you feel "posed.”
- Abigail
“So supportive, caring and willing to do whatever she could do make our day special!”
- Kaitlyn
“Carrie Smith is a literal angel sent from the heavens to bestow her gift upon us lowly earthlings”
- Melinda
“She didn't miss a beat at our wedding, and we are so grateful to have such beautiful documentation of our wedding day..”
- Elizabeth
“She got me a beer right after the ceremony before we started pictures, which made her even more amazing of a photographer than I thought she could be. “
-Anna