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2027 Senior - Stella Ruesler

2027 Senior - Stella Ruesler Jackson High SchoolDowntown Cape Girardeau, Studio, Flower Fields, TrackIt's time for another throwback ...

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2026

2026 SANTA EXPERIENCE

2026 SANTA Experience the magic of ChristmasOur Santa Experience is so much more than a picture with Santa. It's a chance for your ...

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2026

Kerrigan Blocker

2027 Senior - Kerrigan Blocker Hillsboro High School Forest ParkSome senior sessions are all about variety, and this Class of 2027 senior ...

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2026

Senior- Sam Carr

2027 Senior - Sam Carr Notre Dame Regional High School In Studio and DowntownSam brought an effortlessly cool, laid-back vibe to his ...

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2026

Caroline Debrock

2027 Senior - Caroline DebrockNotre Dame Regional High SchoolForest Park, Cape Girardeau parking garage, and a private pond Before the camera ...

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2026

Why book your senior session in the ...

Why Fall makes a stunning backdrop! There’s something undeniably magical about fall. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature ...

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2026

For the Guys!

This is for the Guys! Let's be honest, most guys aren't counting down the days until their senior session. But your photos don't have to ...

JUL

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2026

See The Difference- Lighting

See The Difference- LightingOne of the biggest differences between a good photo and a great photo is something most people never notice, ...

JUN

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2026

SENIOR SPORTS

SENIOR SPORTS Senior year goes by fast and for athletes, it's even more sentimental. The early mornings, late practices, game nights, team ...

JUN

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2026

FOREST PARK

FOREST PARK2027 SENIORSIf you are looking for the perfect location that has a little bit of everything, Forest Park is hard to beat! From stunning ...

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2026

The Winner of our 2026 Cover Contest ...

We are beyond grateful for everyone who voted and supported our amazing seniors, this year's contest was so close! DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....THE ...

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2026

Why Book Nashville?

Why Seniors Should Book Nashville for Their Senior SessionSenior year is a milestone worth celebrating in a way that feels authentic, ...

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2026

Why Book Forest Park?

Why Forest Park:Senior year is a milestone worth celebrating in a way that feels authentic, personal, and memorable. One of the biggest decisions ...

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2026

Why book your senior session in the ...

Why Summer is the perfect time for your Senior Session:There is something about summer that just works for senior photos. The light, the colors, the ...

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2026

Vita Claire Galati

Vita Claire Galati- Notre Dame Regional High School 2026 This senior session had the perfect mix of locations and personality. From exploring ...

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2026

Grayson Maurer

Grayson Maurer- Notre Dame Regional High School 2026I had so much fun with 2026 senior Grayson Maurer! I've had the privilege of photographing her ...

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2026

Heirloom Spring Set

Spring has arrived at Photography By Carrie! We invite you and your family for this ONE DAY Spring experience! We are so excited to ...

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2026

2026 Grad Cards

Grad Cards for our 2026 Seniors! We are so excited to officially announce that Grad Cards for our 2026 seniors are available to order! This is ...

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2026

Editorial Shoot

2027 Seniors Listen Up!Stepping outside our comfort zone with this editorial shoot. We kept it simple with just one light and a perfectly imperfect ...

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2026

Carlee Copeland

Carlee Copeland- Jackson High School 2026Carlee is one of our 2026 seniors who is a dream to capture! I've had the pleasure ...

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2026

Mavis Chahin

Mavis Chahin- Notre Dame Regional High School 2026 This stunning girl brought so much personality, confidence, and style to her senior ...

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2026

2027 SENIORS

2027 SENIORSAttention all 2027 graduates! Your senior year is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to start capturing your incredible ...

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2026

What does a full senior session look ...

When Carlee Copeland chose a Year In Review session, her goal was to memorialize her entire senior experience from summer through spring. This ...

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2025

Kicking Off Senior 2026 Season with New ...

2026 Seniors Senior 2026 Sessions Are Here! 🎓📸We can hardly believe it — the Class of 2026 senior season is officially underway, and we ...

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2025

Cheers to 20 Years!

I was talking with someone today who reminded me how blessed I am to do something I love so much. Every evening when I walk out ...

MAR

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2025

The Winner of our 2025 Cover model ...

First, I want to say thank you to all the friends and family that voted for these amazing seniors! If you all could see all the love you got ...

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2024

Why Photography by Carrie?

Why You Should Choose Photography by Carrie Perez Choosing the right photographer for your senior photos can make all the difference in ...

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2024

SEMO PETS

Why We Volunteer for SEMO PETS Why We Volunteer to Capture Adoptable Dogs for SEMO Pets Every Wednesday MorningIn today’s fast-paced ...

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2024

Why Choose Forest Park?

Why Choose Forest Park? Why Forest Park in St. Louis is Perfect for Senior PortraitsAre you a high school senior ready to commemorate this ...

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2024

Sweet Summer Nights

Why Summer Nights are Perfect for Senior Photo Sessions As the sun begins its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the landscape, there's ...

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Choosing Your Senior Session Location

Choose Your Perfect Location Choosing the perfect location for your senior photos is an exciting part of the process, as it sets the backdrop ...

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2024

Do's and Don'ts of your Senior Portrait ...

Do's and Don'ts Of Your Senior Portrait Session As high school draws to a close, one of the most cherished traditions for seniors is capturing ...

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2024

New Sets

Explore the Exciting New Sets at Photography by Carrie: Perfect Backdrops for Every Senior's Style Photography by Carrie is thrilled to unveil ...

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Anna Gates

Anna Gates - Jackson High School 2024 Anna brought the style to this shoot! We had such a fun time downtown capturing some of her portraits. We ...

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2024

Madalyn Seabaugh

Madalyn Seabaugh - Cape Central High School Maddie and I had such a fun time capturing her senior portraits!! We went to the SEMO pool and had a ...

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2024

Karley McBride

Karley McBride - Notre Dame Regional High School Karley was such a sweet girl to work with!! We had such a fun time capturing her stunning ...

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2024

Avery Wagoner

Avery Wagoner - Notre Dame Regional High School Avery is a girl after my own heart!! She is a lover of art as am I and we had such a fun time ...

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2024

Jake Coalter

Jake Coalter - Notre Dame Regional High School The Coalter family is always a pleasure to be around! It was so fun being able to photograph ...

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2024

Madelyn White

Madelyn White - Notre Dame Regional High School Madelyn was such a sweet girl to photograph!! We had a blast crafting the perfect portraits for ...

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Liliana Neilson

Liliana Neilson - Mountain Vista High school Liliana is always a dream to work with! We knew that we had to capture all the beautiful sides of ...

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2024

Zoe Minton

Zoe Minton - Scott County High School Zoe and I had such a fun time for her session! My favorite part was Zoe braving the cold creek water for ...

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2024

Ethan Hurley

Ethan Hurley - Kelly High School 2024 Meet Ethan, he's got the charm, the moves on the field, and hair that has it's own fan club! He is truly ...

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2024

Harken Cork

Harken Cork - Cape Central High School 2024 This fiery redhead is always a pleasure to have in the studio! He brings the jokes and makes our ...

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2024

Jackie Taylor

Jackie Taylor - Notre Dame Regional High School 2024 I've had the pleasure of photographing the Taylor family for a long time! Jackie is the ...

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2024

Drew Brandon

Drew Brandon - Notre Dame Regional High School 2024 Drew is one of the sweetest boys I've had the pleasure of photographing!! He is a handsome ...

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2024

Marianne Dean

Marianne Dean - Cape Central High School 2024 I have been photographing Marianne since she was a baby and its always a pleasure each time! She ...

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2024

Isabella Crowell

Isabella Crowell - Jackson High School 2024 It is always a great time when the Crowell family is involved!! Isabella, you are so beautiful and ...

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2023

Why Hire a Professional for Your Senior ...

When it comes to capturing those precious memories of your senior year, hiring a professional photographer is an investment that is well worth ...

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2023

Texas School 2023

I recently had the opportunity to attend a 5-day digital painting class with Sandra Pearce at Texas School in Dallas, TX, and I can confidently say ...

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2022

Brock Hulshof...Notre Dame High School ...

Brock and I had so much fun with his senior portrait session this past summer. We trekked all over Nashville and some bystanders definitely ...

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2022

Mia Trankler...Jackson High School ...

Mia brought such a fun vibe for her session. From edgy to ethereal, she rocked the fashion from head to toe and I loved all her ...

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2022

Ava Nelson...Cape Central High School ...

This gorgeous girl brought the beauty and the grace to her senior session. She braved the cold creek to get some amazing images for her senior ...

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2022

Rylee McClintock ...Notre Dame High ...

I have been photographing this stunning beauty for over a decade. I've watched her grow from the shy baby sister into her own solid place in ...

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2022

Lauren Cladis..Notre Dame High School ...

Lauren is one of the sweetest girls I have ever done photos for. Her beauty resonates inside and out. I feel blessed to have met her ...

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2022

Brooklyn Greaser...Notre Dame High ...

Here's another natural beauty who I've been photographing since she was a baby. Brooklyn you've got grace, beauty, brains and some crazy ...

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2022

Lizzie Kight... Puxico High School ...

Lizzie and I had so much fun for her three hour senior session. She's the whole package this one. She's beautiful, smart, driven, ...

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2022

Elise Edwards ...Notre Dame High School ...

Here's another gorgeous and talented young lady that I've photographed forever!I had so much fun adventuring with this beauty! Elise took ...

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2022

Sydney Seabaugh...Notre Dame High ...

Sydney was so much fun to photograph. I've known her family for years and have taken photos of Sydney for a long time. It's been so fun ...

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2022

Lilly DeProw ...Jackson High School ...

This girl brings it! Talk about blonde bombshell vibes from the gorgeous Lilly. She and her mom met me in Nashville and we had so much ...

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2022

Paige Campbell Notre Dame High School ...

This sweet and beautiful girl astounds me with her never ending positive vibe to her accomplishments in school and community. Paige was one of ...

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2022

Mia Wrape Notre Dame High School Class ...

It's always a joy to photograph this stunner. She's got an inner fashionista that is showcased by her fun wardrobe and confident style. ...

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2022

Abbey Klund Jackson High School Class ...

So excited to feature Abbey Klund on the blog today. This girl has beauty, brains, and stunning skills on the soccer field. I've also ...

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2022

Dream Team

Are you outgoing, fashion forward and social media savvy? Then we want YOU! Dream Team applications are now open! We are only ...

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2022

Alexa DeLuca ...Jackson High School ...

Alexa is another senior that I have had the opportunity to watch grow into an amazing young woman. Alexa knew exactly what she wanted for her ...

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2022

Kathryn Taylor Notre Dame High School ...

Kathryn has been in front of my lens since she was a baby. It's bitter sweet to think about how swiftly the time has flown by but I have LOVED ...

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2021

SENIOR GIRLS STYLE GUIDE

TIPS FOR THE SENIOR GIRLS Here at Photography by Carrie, we strive to make every portrait session as comfortable and as fun as possible. With ...