Gus | Mini-session {Troy, Illinois family photographer}

Carrie P Photography is available for sessions year-round. Whether you want family portraits in your hometown, a newborn session within your home, or photographs of your little ones playing at a favorite park, the images will be captured beautifully. Carrie P Photography travels within the St. Louis metro area for sessions and can provide you with ideas for the perfect location or make the most of your home and yard. Email carrie@carriepphotography.net for availability. A limited number of weekend sessions are still available for fall 2015.


Family sessions are often a reason for celebrations: a milestone, a birthday, distant family visiting. This session was a different kind of celebration of a special family member.

Meet Gus. Wandering, sniffing, sweet hound dog.

Gus's mom contacted me, hoping she and her husband could find someone to capture their family while they were in town. She explained that Gus is their baby, he has cancer, and they wanted some photographs to help remember him when he is gone. During their session, Gus had a great time, sniffed lots of grass, got lots of cuddles.


I know it will be difficult to say goodbye to Gus when he has had his last walk in the park and belly rub. He will know he was loved.

The K Family | Willoughby Farm {Collinsville, IL}

Have you been thinking about having family portraits taken, but you don't know where to begin? Carrie P Photography provides suggestions on locations, what to wear, and how to prepare for your session to help you get the most beautiful results. There is no bad time to have family portraits taken, and the best time is now! Send Carrie P Photography an email to find out all the details of scheduling a session.

Sharing one final 2014 session! Fall family photo season is almost here, so it is time to start thinking about scheduling your session. Weekend time slots fill up first and limited weeknight sessions are available. It is not too early to choose your perfect date!

This is one of my favorite families to hang out with, so I was excited to meet up with them at Willoughby Farm for a family portrait session.


Be prepared for a bit of a walk if you choose this location. There are some gorgeous wild grasses and flowers in the nature / hiking area behind the farm, but there is a steep hill to climb on your way back to the farm. I'd say it's worth the walk!


Do you have a great location in mind for your ideal family portraits? A certain style or backdrop that fits your personality and tastes? We can work together to make sure your session is everything you want it to be! Contact Carrie@carriepphotography.net today!

Baby J | Newborn Portraits {Troy, Illinois}

Carrie P Photography loves newborns! Carrie P Photography comes to your home for newborn sessions where you and baby are most comfortable. When your baby needs a feeding, a changing, or cleaning during the session, the best place to be is in your own home. This also helps for sessions involving older siblings. Older siblings can get ready for photos, play, or spend time with Mom or Dad while baby is being photographed. Newborn sessions can be scheduled in advance so you can relax knowing that you aren't searching for an available photographer after your baby arrives. Call 314.504.1821 to schedule your newborn, family, or child portrait session in the St. Louis/metro-east area.

Darling baby J has her 6-month milestone session approaching, so this newborn session blog is long past due! Big sister knew just how to soothe her little sister by talking sweetly when baby fussed. They are best friends in the making!



Two amazing, beautiful daughters. What more could a family want?

Baby T | Newborn photographer {Troy, IL}

Looking for someone to capture your children during your newborn's first days? Every newborn session by Carrie P Photography includes sibling and family portraits. There's no need for a special location as most of the first days of baby's life are spent at home, and I can come to you where you and baby are most comfortable. A nursery or bedroom makes the perfect backdrop for family portraits, and I bring along all that is needed to set up a mini-studio in a small space in your home. Schedule a session today, and don't wait to invest in your family's memories!

I just met up with the B family for a milestone session, and it reminded me I hadn't shared this adorable newborn session from last fall. He is so squishy and sweet in these crocheted hats.



This little cutie has an awesome big brother. Some ice cream bribery may have been involved in getting this shot!

I know this can be a time when Mom isn't feeling her greatest, but I always encourage parents to get in a few photos. All too soon, your little ones will grow into adults who will appreciate looking back at a time they were too young to remember.


Contact Carrie by email to find out more and reserve a session for your newborn: carrie@carriepphotography.net.

The P Family | {Troy, Illinois} photographer

Carrie P Photography is available for spring and summer sessions in the St. Louis and Madison County, Illinois areas. All sessions include digital files, and mini-sessions are available in Maryville, Illinois only. Schedule a session for your newborn, maternity, child, or family portraits today!

The P family spends a lot of time in Forest Park, and during the fall it is a perfect place for a family photo session. We met at the Muny and lucked out with a warm November day and a gorgeous sunset. Mom admitted that her family hadn't had portraits taken since these girls were babies. I am so glad she chose me to capture them along with her handsome boys!





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The B Family | {Collinsville, IL} photographer

The first hint of green is on the trees, and blooms will be here soon. Don't let your perfect Easter outfit go back in the closet! Book a family session with Carrie P Photography this spring. There are many great spots for photos in Collinsville, Troy, Edwardsville and the surrounding communities. All sessions include digital images.

This fun family met me for a session at Willoughby Farm last fall. This is one of my favorite spots for summer and fall sessions. The kids had a stomping competition on the steps to get some smiles and got to climb on a tractor when they needed a break.





Spring and Summer sessions now booking. Contact Carrie P Photography to schedule a session at 314.504.1821.

The B Family | {Family} Edwardsville, IL family photographer

I love that this family updates their family photos yearly. You can see previous sessions here and WAY BACK here. The pups are always in on the photos, and now there is also another baby girl on the way! I am imagining that the photos with 3 dogs, a baby, and a 7-year old may be a bit challenging on our next go around.
The B family had just moved into a new home with some lovely land we were able to use for a sunset session. I *always* recommend sunset sessions and here you can see why!





Spring is quickly approaching, and it is a great time for family portraits. Check out pricing for regular sessions or try a mini special this spring!

The J family | {Troy, Illinois family photographer}

There is never a bad time to think about your next family photo session. If you have a special milestone, birthday, or anniversary approaching, it is a great time to combine a family portrait session with photos for a special occasion. If you have a location in mind or need some ideas, I can make sure you love your photos. Email carrie@carriepphotography.net for more information.

I met up with the J family at the campus of Saint Louis University. They had some locations in mind, and we got a quick tour of the campus while scouting a few more.


C was almost 2 and non-stop moving, but handsome all the while. I love how the family coordinated the denim and checked patterns in their clothing choices.


Don't let another year pass by without updating your family photos. Contact Carrie P Photography for your 2015 portrait session!

G is 2! | {Milestone portraits} Troy, IL child photographer

Fall photo season is just about over with the freezing temperatures and snow arriving, but sessions are still available with Carrie P Photography! A mini-session is a great choice if you are willing to brave the cold for a bit. Sessions can be held in your home for an even more personalized look to your photos. Don't let the cold keep you from beautiful photos!

With the first flakes of snow falling, it warms me up to think back on this July milestone session. The M family met me at Creve Coeur Lake on a busy Sunday morning. We dodged the bikers, runners, and dog-walkers to capture some photographs of this sweet guy who was just turning 2. He wanted little to do with the camera with all the excitement around him, but we managed to keep him out of the lake and all survived the July heat. Success!


Don't wait to capture your family memories with beautiful portraits. Contact me to schedule your holiday session by emailing carrie@carriepphotography.net.

The B family | {maternity} Troy, IL photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture memories of your growing family. Check out the link above to my portfolio or scroll down to view some recent sessions. All sessions include digital images.

The B family will be welcoming another little boy soon. We got together back in August for this session because big brother arrived well before his due date. Baby #2 has now made it to week 38. Hooray! I am excited to meet him and photograph this family again in a few weeks.




November sessions are still available and perfect for holiday photos. Don't wait until it's too late to add a perfect family portrait to your holiday cards! Contact me to schedule a session: carrie@carriepphotography.net.

L turns 1 | {Milestone portraits} Troy, IL family photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture your child's milestones. From a first birthday cake smash to senior portraits, important memories deserve beautiful pictures. Check out the link to my portfolio above or view blog entries by category for recent sessions. All sessions include digital images.

I shouldn't have waited so long to share this fun post! Cake smash sessions always turn out sweet and adorable. Baby L enoyed every bite and looked amazing in her crown and her special birthday "one"-sie.


It is nice to get some variety and some family shots in during these milestone sessions, and outdoor sessions allow for plenty of opportunity for both. Little L was so excited to wave to the doggies passing behind me!

Digging in!



Don't wait to capture your family memories with beautiful portraits. September sessions are full. Contact me to schedule your October session by emailing carrie@carriepphotography.net.

Baby E | {6 month milestone portraits} Troy, Illinois child photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture your child's milestones. From a first tooth to senior portraits, important memories deserve beautiful pictures. Check out the link to my portfolio above or view blog entries by category for recent sessions. All sessions include digital images. There are many great spots for photos in and around Troy, Illinois!

Baby E is a gorgeous baby girl. You can see how smitten Mom and Dad are with her.


My preferred time of day for sessions is about 90 minutes before sunset. The low sun means there are plenty of shadows to protect eyes from the sun (and squinting). And there is an opportunity for gorgeous hazy light through the trees. Thanks for laughing at my fake sneezes, Baby E!

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The D family | Holiday family maternity session {Belleville, IL}

It has been such a long winter, but I am excited to get back to outdoor photos with warmer weather finally in the forecast.  And I still had one session left to blog from 2013. 

The D family was in town for Thanksgiving from Wisconsin.  We met up for family photos in downtown Belleville, and it was a combination family/ maternity/ holiday session because Mom was expecting baby #2. 



They were troopers in the cold!



Outdoor sessions are available year-round. The trees will be blooming soon and make the most beautiful backdrop of the year! If you are looking for a quick, budget-friendly session, check out my mini-session special!