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Sally Carpenter Photography

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About
I think my work stands out from others because of my fine art and academic photography background. I received my BFA from UCLA and also graduated from The Brooks Institute of Photography. My work is candid and artistic, photo-journalism with a slightly fine art twist and also my enthusiasm for getting, not just a good shot, but the best shot shows through in my work. I have an adventurous spirit, always thinking ahead and asking myself "What if?" I have worked along side some of the most famous wedding photographers in the world, Parker Pfitser, Jerry Ghionis and Cliff Mautner to name a few and have taken so many exciting and creative ideas and techniques home form those sessions. I believe my portfolios speak for themselves in this regard. I'm also very easy going, fun, patient and love what I do so very much! I love the ability to express my art in wedding day stories and portraits, from candid to classical and I also enjoy the people I work with. Children are great, whether they are having a "bad day" or a great day, there is always a "photo" there! Nervous brides? Not a problem, I have been photographing weddings for over 15 years and have all sorts of tricks and relaxation techniques I use to keep everyone relaxed, happy and enjoying their special day.
Overview

Hired 86 times

2 employees

25 years in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via PayPal and Venmo.

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Services offered
Photoshoot location

Photo studio

Outdoors

Home

Hotel

Photo formats

Digital or online download

CD / DVD

Flash drive

Physical proofs and prints

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and value.

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Nicole V.

Jan 4, 2014

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Sally went above and beyond our expectations for a wedding photographer. My husband and I couldn't be more happy with her work. The images were beautiful, modern, and the touch ups were fabulous. We would definitely recommend her!
Wedding Photography
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Sandra S.

Dec 31, 2013

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Sally photographed our small at home wedding and captured the intimate feeling perfectly. She was a pleasure to work with and most importantly her photos were wonderful. We especially love the photos of the kids ( so that's what they were up to while we were busy drinking wine). Photos of my flower girl were magnificent! She will be so thrilled when she sees them . The candids of our guests really captured the feel of the whole night. And she managed to capture everyone without us really noticing. We highly recommend Sally. She is a true artist.
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Lisa B.

Oct 10, 2015

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Starting the process of finding the right person to take my daughter's senior photos was nerve racking. Once I started talking to Sally regarding this she put me at ease! I had hired Sally a month before the photo session was to take place and in that time she kept in contact with me. She is very easy to talk to and a true professional. During the session she made my nervous daughter calm. We would hire her and plan on hiring her again for our family photos! The photo's are amazing and experience exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend Sally!!
Portrait Photography
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Jessica F.

Jan 9, 2016

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Sally was absolutely fantastic. She photographed a holiday party event featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus. I was not the party host and booked her from afar because of her great portfolio. As it turned out the event itself was not particularly structured like I was expecting (OK, it wasn't structured at ALL). Sally rolled with all of this with a smile, and still managed to capture hundreds of gorgeous images of the kids, families, and the essence of the event. She blended right in and did her job without us even noticing. Her framing and edits are gorgeous, and her turnaround time was quick. Her price point for this event was outstanding. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an event photographer.
Wedding and Event Photography
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Alexandra P.

Sep 9, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Sally to take family portraits with our 10-month-old. She far exceeded our expectations and gave us so many beautiful photographs. Sally was wonderful to work with and responded in a timely manner to all of my messages. I would highly recommend her!
Portrait Photography (for children)

FAQs

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    The most important thing is to look at the photographer's portfolio of a single wedding as well as their main body of work and make sure they are willing to work with you to capture the type of image you are looking for. Personality is also a factor, you need to feel comfortable around your photographer.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    With the ease of digital photography and photo programs everyone seems to think they are a photographer. Images are much easier to control and editing is a cinch, but there is so much more to professional portraits, wedding and event photography than simply taking the picture and editing it in a photo program. I attended Yosemite workshops under the guidance of the great Ansel Adams to understand exposure, light and texture, and also attended the Brooks Institute of Photography and was awarded a degree in master Photography from the Newport School of Photography. I was also awarded a distinction by The Royal Photographic Society for my contemporary portraits. I attend many workshops, seminars, webcasts and keep up on the latest digital and Photoshop advances and with my fine art background, I have an eye for color, composition and what gives an images "emotion".

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