Dusty Desert Photography

07/09/2026

Hello everyone 💕

I wanted to jump on really quick and let everyone know the updates being made for my photography account!

I will be cutting back how many sessions I take on every month, and will no longer be offering indoor sessions. My health is my #1 priority, and trying to do this full time is no longer an option. (If you’re new to my account I was in an accident and broke my back a while ago)

ALL inquiries must be made by email or the form on my website. Although I love FB messenger, Instagram… etc it’s very easy for me to lose the messages, and I’ve been having trouble with my FB logging out.

I am open to new location ideas, but 80% of the time I will be sticking to my location guide list for my safety & comfortability.

I will no longer be offering “event” photography. Weddings, birthday parties, special events…etc. My sessions offered will be 30 min, 60 min or 90 minutes. I will not book any sessions over the 90 minutes, my body simply can’t keep up and pushing my limits just hurts me in the end.

I will not be everyone’s perfect fit with all my limitations & I’m okay with that! I have a list filled with amazing photographers that I happily share. My dream of being a full time photographer has shifted and that’s okay. Gods plan is the path I want to be on. He’s clearly been telling me to let go of this idea of “full time”. I’m so happy to see my friends thrive in their careers, but I do not have the energy to continue growing.

I’m not giving up completely just stepping back to allow myself rest, healing and grace. 💕

Proverbs 4:25-26 (NIV)

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.

Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

05/28/2026

Mama 🌸

I have to give this beautiful mom her own space on my feed! She sparkled, shined, danced, laughed, smiled, and radiated her whole session!✨ Having fun is the most important part of any session and she killed it! 🥰 As you can see she is just so beautiful and I am so honored to have captured these gorgeous photos!

05/18/2026

I have to shout out one of our local Police Officers and her beautiful but fierce K9 partner!
🚔Officer Harris & K9 Kora!🚨
I had the opportunity to take these photos & they turned out amazing! Thank you so much

05/07/2026

Good afternoon!

I'm currently making updates to my business to better serve myself which will better serve my clients. If you've been following me for a while, it's not news that I had a severe injury to my back in 2023. Although I have made great improvements with my injury/health, I have not completely healed and probably never will. I am still figuring out how to navigate this new realty of mine, while not giving up on my photography completely. I have and will always LOVE this job and will continue to keep this business up and running in some way. If you don't know I had to get surgery to my spine on my upper back, and an injury to my spinal cord.

I have been pushing myself way too hard these past couple months, and it worsen my pain and symptoms, which makes me fall behind with... everything. With all that being said, I have to limit myself on what and how much I'm booking. I absolutely can not book weddings anymore, not even short ones. I can't stand up for long periods of time, and I have a hard time holding my camera longer than an hour or so. I will no longer be offering studio sessions or any set up that is too hard for me. I will be limiting myself to 5 sessions a month max! I will be open to new location ideas, but will be denying any area I feel will be to hard for me to walk or drive. For example I will not be offering session at Mt. Lemmon due to the drive, it makes me super sick, and Windy Point scares me due to my balance not being great.

I understand these restrictions may not fit your vision for a session, and that's ok! I am currently making a list of referrals for clients that will have amazing photographers on it! I'm also happy to post in my photography group your specific needs/dates/locations to help you find the perfect photographer. I am always happy to help even if I'm not the best fit for you.

Please be patient with me while I catch up on albums after being sick, and start making these updates to my website & socials.
I am always soooo thankful for my clients who love my work, and understand my limitations. I'm not here to gain followers, be popular on social media, or look like I have the best thriving business. I'm here to use the gift God gave me, to see the beauty in everyone and show love and kindness to you all.

Thank you so much. I love you!

-Carlie

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04/08/2026

Hey friends, I have Covid 🥲 So I will not be booking any sessions for the next week or two.
I don’t want to spread germs and I always seem to take forever to feel better after getting sick.
Thank you for your patience and understanding 🫶🏼