Mccarrel Photography

06/03/2026

Hi all! Happy June! Just wanted to share an update and couple reminders:

❤️ I am currently booked up for most of summer, so if you need a session please be sure to reach out asap and secure your session in advance! I still have late summer and autumn openings and will be hosting my annual holiday minis in November. Reach out if you want a spot:)

🧡 Booking in advance is especially important for expecting parents. If you need a Newborn Session, please book BEFORE baby is born! Not after! My friends make fun of me for always repeating it like it's my catch phrase, but every week I get emails requesting newb sessions when it's way too late. So it bears repeating for people who are new here.

💛 Also for people who are new here, please note in your pre-booking emails that it states your session is not saved in my calendar until your deposit is sent and your photography agreement is signed. I do not save tentative dates. You'll know it's saved when those things are completed and you get an official confirmation email from me. If you're unsure or confused, just reach out n ask.

💚 Thanks for reading the long post! I love you all so much! Thanks for letting me serve you, and I look forward to seeing many new and familiar faces in the next half of 2026!

05/30/2026

Pinkies out!

05/28/2026

Strong like a Mother! Women are so cool

“Muscle and Milk" captures a powerful truth about modern motherhood: strength and caregiving are not opposites, they coexist.

Photographed by husband-and-wife duo Anita Clark and Paul Wenham-Clarke and shortlisted for both the 2025 AOP Open Awards and the Sony World Photography Awards, the image features three rugby players breastfeeding their babies moments after finishing a match. The result is both striking and deeply human. A portrait of women refusing to choose between ambition, athleticism, and motherhood.

05/22/2026

Her preferred way to use the watering can

04/28/2026

Crafters, makers, artists, bakers! Crystal Lake Pride needs you!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

✨ **CALL FOR MAKERS, ARTISANS, & VENDORS!** ✨

Our vendor market is filling up fast, but we aren't quite at capacity yet! We are looking for q***r creators, makers, and small business owners to join us and showcase their work.

Whether you specialize in handmade jewelry, original art, apparel, or unique artisanal goods, we want to provide a space for your talent to shine. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to join us this year—this is it! 🌈

Help us make this year’s celebration more vibrant than ever. Let’s show our community the incredible creativity our makers have to offer.

⏳ **Space is limited and spots are going quickly!** 🔗 **Apply now at:** [crystallakepride.org/apply-here](https://www.crystallakepride.org/apply-here)

04/27/2026

My siblings and best friends and i joined this weekend for their first annual charity walk Miles In Their Shoes ❤️ It was such a lovely way to raise funds and awareness, and show foster kids they're never alone or forgotten.

04/02/2026

The gala was so heartwarming! Critters and humans alike all had a great time celebrating! Thank you Cat + Mary Pat for letting me document all the cuteness and merriment!

03/26/2026

Spring vibes

03/22/2026

Approaching 40 is awesome because the older I get the more I understand who I'm meant to be. Even though I'm still learning (and unlearning) and growing and healing, I'm more myself now than ever before. And by more myself I mean I'm totally comfortable dressing in rainbows and taking a zillion photos of everything and loudly telling folks I love them and being the type of person that would make 20 yr old me cringe and 6 yr old me proud.

02/23/2026

My friend and work-daughter Nichole is doing mini sessions to raise money for Little Lanterns this weekend at my studio! 2 spots left for anyone who wants to get photos AND help a great organization!

THIS WEEKEND!!! TWO MORE SESSIONS TO FILL TO MAKE OUR GOAL OF $600 RAISED FOR Little Lanterns!!! Book a session below!

Sunday, March 1st:
https://book.usesession.com/s/EY2kLqmIUE