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Sandy Carter Photography

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$360
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Responds in about 11 min


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About
Bonjour! I’m Sandy, a French photographer who has made the U.S. my home since November 2019. My journey here began as an au pair in Virginia, where I met my wonderful husband. Now, we share our lives with our beautiful daughter, Charly Rose, who fills our days with joy and laughter. Photography has always been close to my heart. Some of my fondest memories are of spending time in the darkroom with my mom, where I first fell in love with the magic of capturing moments on film. Today, my home is filled with photos, each one a cherished memory that tells the story of our journey. I specialize in lifestyle photography, and I’m known for making people feel comfortable in front of the lens. My goal is to capture you as naturally as possible, respecting your vision and creating images that truly reflect who you are. It’s important to me that you have the best experience possible, so I strive to make our time together enjoyable and relaxed. As a stay-at-home mom and business owner, I understand the importance of balancing life’s many roles. My photography business is an extension of my love for capturing memories, and I am dedicated to helping you preserve the special moments that you and your loved ones will treasure for years to come. I can’t wait to work with you to create beautiful images that you’ll hold dear forever.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 24 times

Serves Frederick, MD

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.

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Facebook, Instagram

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2025

Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photography style

Traditional

Candid

Artistic

Natural

Photoshoot location

Outdoors

Home

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

60 reviews

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Victoria C.

Oct 29, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Sandy was accommodating, professional, warm, and took great photos of our family of 3. It was the first time our almost 3yo son has done professional family photos and Sandy was great at capturing his joy. The photos showed the beautiful fall foliage and was a nice blend of candid and posed portrait photos. She was incredibly fast with providing proofs and doing final edits. We did the 30min session and ended up purchasing 39 photos we really loved out of hundreds to choose from. I highly recommend for outdoor family photos.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Sandy Carter Photography's reply
Thank you so much for this kind review! I loved capturing your family and your little one’s joy, it truly means a lot. I’m so happy you loved the photos, and I really appreciate the recommendation ✨📸
Portrait Photography
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Yocheved H.

Aug 30, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Sandy is an incredibly talented photographer and artist. She captured editorial-style portraits of me that captured so much emotion. She truly understood my vision and made my dream of an ethereal photoshoot come to life! Sandy guided me effortlessly through poses and backdrops to achieve the best results, and her eye for detail is unmatched. She’s a true professional and an absolute joy to work with. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Details: Maternity portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • I'm flexible • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Sandy Carter Photography's reply
hank you so much for this beautiful review! I loved bringing your vision to life and creating something so ethereal together. I truly appreciate your trust and recommendation 🤍📸
Portrait Photography
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Past Customer

3 days ago

From Google

Sandy is a Photographers photographer! We were so pleased that she was available to capture our maternity photos. She took great care to pose us and capture the best light. We strongly recommend her for any family or portrait work. We are so happy with the final images and the overall experience.
Sandy Carter Photography's reply
Arnold & Bria, thank you so much for these incredibly kind words 🤍 It truly means a lot to me, especially being trusted to capture such a special chapter of your lives. You were a joy to photograph, and I’m so happy you loved both the experience and the final images. Wishing you all the best as you prepare to welcome your little one, and I’d love to see you again for future family moments ✨
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MacKenzie K.

Oct 29, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My friends and I wanted to take graduation photos in celebration of nursing school graduation this upcoming December. I found Sandy and her work looked amazing. As predicted the photos were amazing. I wouldn’t have hired any other photographer. She helped pose us and understood how angles matter in photos, so she had us try many poses and angles. She edited and sent us our photos all within the span of 3 days!!!! We were so surprised as it usually takes over a week for photographers to edit and send the photos. She was punctual, sweet, professional and setting up a photo shoot with her was so incredibly easy, as she responded right away. If I ever need photos again I will reach out to Sandy and you should too! This review is long, but hopefully it shows how great she is!

Details: Graduation portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Sandy Carter Photography's reply
Thank you so much for this amazing review! I loved celebrating such a huge milestone with you all. I’m so glad you loved the photos and the experience, congratulations again, and I’d be honored to work with you anytime ✨📸
Portrait Photography
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Sarah M.

Sep 13, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My husband and I are so happy with our newborn/family photos. I had originally planned on doing maternity photos but due to some circumstances we weren’t able to get it done in time. However Sandy was so accommodating and book a newborn session with us and everything turned out great! The photos are amazing and we loved the candid shots. My toddler was a bit shy and constantly ran away but Sandy was patient and friendly and we were still able to get some great family photos with our whole family. Overall super happy we choose to work with Sandy, everyone loves the photos and we highly recommend her for any occasion. We look forward to connecting with her again for future adventures.

Details: Maternity portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • I'm flexible • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Sandy Carter Photography's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words! I loved capturing your beautiful family and those candid moments. I’m so glad you’re happy with the photos, and I truly appreciate the recommendation, can’t wait to connect again for future adventures ✨📸
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