Carling & Dakota Photography, LLC

07/28/2023

04/24/2022

This weekend I got to photograph my baby brother and his girlfriends graduation photos at Virginia Tech 🧡 I can’t believe how fast time goes by but I’m proud of all you have accomplished Ben! Good luck to both of you on your next adventures and enjoy this little sneak peek, more photos to come 🥰

03/29/2022

As one of my goals this year, I want to start blogging more of my work so I can share more details and images that haven't made it to my Instagram or Facebook yet. I started today by posting about Madison and Adam's wedding at the end of last year. There were so many photos I loved from their day! I added some highlight photos as well as credits to each vendor that made it possible!

Go check it out and hopefully follow along for more recent work on the blog!

https://carlinganddakota.com/2022/03/29/the-penthouse-at-center-in-the-square-wedding-m-a-loudoun-county-virginia-wedding-photographer/

03/26/2022

Officially welcoming Kelly & Alex to the family! So excited for your April 2023 wedding at Glass Hill Venue and honored to be working with both of you again! 🥰

I am still booking 2023 weddings + elopements. If you or someone you know is looking for a wedding photographer, I would love to chat!

11/19/2021

Let’s disco baby 🛼✨

11/19/2021

Destination elopements at sunrise will always be my favorite thing to photograph, they never fail to be the prettiest and most effortless way to celebrate your love ✨

11/18/2021

First day in Seattle was an absolute dream! Love traveling with my favorite creatives and meeting new ones along the way 🤍 Thank you Lex & Ellen for braving the cold and congratulations on your engagement 🥳

Planning:
Dress: Elite Secrets Bridal
Florals: .fleurit
Models: .bian_

11/08/2021

This morning I got to meet Wufos and as you can see, he was so good for the camera! 😍 Thank you Anna & Eddie for booking another fall mini session with me this year and I loved hanging out with you 3! Mini sessions are a great way to capture memories with growing families 💗

11/07/2021

Yesterday was my last wedding of the season and I couldn't be happier that it was for the most wonderful couple, the new Mr. & Mrs. Brinn! I absolutely loved their blue, starry night details and Madison's gorgeous Hayley Paige dress. Thank you both for trusting me and congratulations! I can't wait to share more soon!

Vendors:
Photography- Carling & Dakota Photography, LLC
Videography- Whole Heart Studios
Planning & Decor- Caroline LaRocca Event Design
Venue- The Penthouse at Center In The Square
Catering- Pumpernickel Pickle

10/30/2021

This week I was in Florida for this dreamy and fun destination wedding shoot. I am so honored that I got to photograph Jara & Justin again & also that they chose me to travel with them to capture their love. It's a surreal feeling to have such amazing clients and now friends who trust your work! So excited about how these photos turned out and can't wait to share more! Congratulations to the Vistas (again) 😍🥳

Thank you to our wonderful vendor team:

Planning & Coordination: Jessica J Events
Venue: The Acre Orlando
Makeup: Beauty by Jacs
Florals: Fern and Curl Designs

10/22/2021

My best friends got married so naturally I had to edit the biggest sneak peak ever for them this morning! I had the honor of being a part of their wedding and I am so thankful for my associate for helping out yesterday and capturing the day beautifully for Leilani & Niels. Thank you Maddy! Congratulations to the married couple, I wish you a lifetime of happiness (and friendship with me, of course)!

10/09/2021

It was such a gorgeous day for Megan & Ilan's intimate wedding ceremony at Green Spring Gardens. I loved so many details about their wedding, like how Megan wore her grandmother's wedding dress and her sister played the harp for the ceremony! We had so much time to take couple's portraits of them two and they turned out beautifully. Thank you both for trusting me with your wedding photos and congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs.!