As a photographer, I provide so much more than just gorgeous photos. I’m passionate about capturing the real, honest moments of your story, but I’m equally as passionate about the genuine connections I build with each of my clients. Those connections that turn into friendships. It’s the smiles we share, the laughter we make, the stories we share, the awkward moments we embrace. My goal is to not only give you images that you love, but also help you remember how you felt in the moment they were captured.
I WENT FROM SLINGING LATTES TO CAPTURING LOVE STORIES FOR SERIOUSLY IN LOVE COUPLES
When I was 30 and left my manager job at Starbucks to focus on doing photography, I had no clue where it would take me! All I knew was I was stuck in a rut at a job that sucked the joy out of my life. I enjoyed the process of crafting signature coffees and the connections I had with my customers, but I had that quintessential experience of getting a new boss who was terrible. Like...TERRIBLE, terrible. So with my husband's support, I went from serving coffee to shooting weddings full-time and have never looked back!
So nowadays you'll find me spending my time working in my home office, a cup of coffee at my elbow, putting together a list of new home improvement projects for my hubby to complete, snuggling with my two kiddos, Jackson and Harper, or crafting a genuine, fun wedding experience for my sweet client friends.
My Grandma gave me my very own Polaroid camera
Started my senior year at Purdue University studying hotel & restaurant management
Met & started dating my future hubby, Jon!
Graduated from Purdue and began my career working in hotels
Married the love of my life in front of our favorite people 💕
Courtney Carney Photography was formed!
Transitioned to Starbucks, was doing photography part-time when I could
Moved to a manager role with Starbucks before our baby boy was born!
Harper was born!
I struggled to go back to work full-time, knowing the kids were at home and my photography business was growing
WARNING: Terrible manager has now arrived. I took the leap and left Starbucks to go full-time with my photography business!
Living my dream celebrating the marriages of each of my joyful, fun-loving couples!!
reading
mugs & Candles
FRIENDS
blonde roast coffee
- Our 7 year old princess
- Jewelry maker
- Daddy's girl
- Sweetest snuggler
- Gymnastic fanatic
- Our sweet 9 year old fourth grader
- Lego Master
- Resident actor
- Swimmer
- Bookworm
- Husband
- Travel buddy
- #1 Dad
- Doer of all things home improvement
- My biggest Supporter
- Photographer
- True crime addict
- Coffee connoisseur
- Plant Lady
- Lover of light and laughter
I love both!
Bright & Colorful
Scotland
Keep it classy
Veils for life
They're so sweet!
Silver
Peonies
A mix of both