Mccarrel Photography

06/25/2026

Been photographing this family for 9 years 🥹 it means so much to me that they still choose me after all this time! Love them dearly!

06/18/2026

Shared from my friend Nichole 💖

06/11/2026

This is the best feedback a photographer can get 🥰 I don't like asking for reviews, but honestly it really does help us small businesses a lot. Thank you to everyone who's ever left me a good review, ilysm 🫶

06/08/2026

Great job, Crystal Lake Pride! Look at all this joy! Yesterday was such a fun and uplifting day! (And there were sooo many good dogs!)

06/04/2026

Come join us this Sunday!

🌈 **Get your colors ready, Crystal Lake!** 🏳️‍🌈
We are so excited to have you join us for the **3rd Annual Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social**! It’s time to come together, celebrate love, and show our vibrant community spirit.
Here is everything you need to know to join the fun:
# # # 📍 Where & When
* **Meet-Up Spot:** Crystal Lake Ave & Williams Street
* **Time:** Sunday, June 7th by **11:00 AM**
# # # ✨ What to Bring & Wear
* **Dress Code:** Your absolute most colorful apparel! 🎨
* **Gear:** Pride flags are highly welcome and encouraged! 🏳️‍⚧️
* **The Crew:** Bring your friends, your family, and your neighbors!
After the walk, stick around to **eat, shop, and connect** with our incredible local community. Let's make this year's walk the biggest and brightest one yet!
See you there! 🩵💛❤️🧡💚💙💜

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)