Kaylene Carina Photography

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Arizona family, maternity, and newborn photographer serving Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.

10/21/2026

surprise it’s baba yaga

10/09/2026

Magic is real.

09/29/2026

I couldn’t tell you what this little guy’s eyes look like because he slept the entire session! 🥰 The sweetest little boy with the best big brother. How lucky are they growing up with this creek in their backyard?!

09/24/2026

The most dreamy maternity session. It feels like a crime to have had these on my hard drive for so long without sharing them here. That baby bump is a whole toddler now. 🥲

Ps - if I catch your husband being a goofy guy on camera it is absolutely going in your gallery 🤣 swipe to the end

09/23/2026

Announcement time!

We've said goodbye to the desert as our home and are now living among the mountains of Flagstaff in Northern Arizona. I am officially reopening for booking, and can't wait to do more sessions here!

So with that, here is a reintroduction of who I am and what I do.

I'm Kaylene, a former birth photographer and doula turned family photographer. I also offer maternity and newborn sessions, with an emphasis on documenting the whole family during these new chapters.

I am a homeschooling mom of two, with neurodiversity being a big part of our family dynamic. Surprisingly, that has helped shape the way I approach photography sessions with all kids. My children have taught me so much about embracing them for who they are and seeing things from their perspective. So when I get kids in front of me who are camera-shy or overwhelmed, I keep it laid-back and add in play and curiosity whenever I can.

I'm a sourdough bread and soup lover and firmly believe that all year is soup season. I have a bowl of soup in front of me as I write this, so you could say it's pretty serious. I love music and cannot start my day right without a dance sesh in the kitchen while making my morning tea. It is truly my medicine, and I think the world would be happier if we all danced more.

In this new chapter of my life and business, I'm going to be allowing more room for creativity. So I won't be limiting my posts to family photography anymore, and will be sharing more of my just-for-fun projects. I've found that restricting myself to one area doesn't feel authentic as a creative person, so hopefully ignoring the "niche down" advice will help me enjoy posting a bit more.

If you're new to my page, feel free to say hi in the comments! I'd love to connect with other local small business owners and creatives. And if you're a sourdough or soup addict too, this is a safe space to share pictures of your kitchen creations - I know you've got them on your camera roll. 😅💕

Scroll to the end to see the double rainbow I captured the first weekend I tried to do my own family’s pictures here. We got rained out, but so worth it for that view! 🌈

06/04/2026

How stunning is this mama’s red hair in the golden hour sun?? She’s literally glowing. 😍

09/01/2025

Hi friends! I’m so sorry for going quiet on here again. Photography is something I love doing. Posting to social media... is not.😅

I’m feeling a little guilty for not showcasing all the beautiful families I’ve had the honor of photographing over the past year. But to be completely honest and vulnerable - life has been a lot lately. We’re deep in the trenches of toddlerhood again, and most days it feels impossible to focus on my business when I’m just trying to find a moment to breathe.

I’m incredibly grateful to have the flexibility to step back and be present with my kids when they need me most. That said, with the busy photography season coming up in the fall, I will be limiting bookings to returning clients and friends & family. I plan to go full-time once my youngest is older, but for now, this is what feels right for our family.

Thank you so much to those who continue to support me - whether that’s through booking a session or engaging with my posts. I appreciate you all! 💕

Enjoy some photos of this beautiful family I photographed last year. I can't believe this sweet girl is turning one soon!😍

01/29/2025

I got to do a session back at one of my favorite places in the Valley. The Salt River never disappoints! Swipe to the end to see some toddler outtakes and what we found that made him completely forget about the meltdown. 😂🦞

12/16/2024

Mixing candid and posed photos is just so perfect for families with little ones! I can’t even imagine trying to do an hour long session of only posed shots with a toddler. They just don’t operate that way. 😆

The number one concern I hear from families with young kids is that they don’t think their kids will cooperate. And yeah, they probably won’t for some of the session - but when we just relax and let them have fun, the chance of us being able to sneak in some posed photos is so much higher!

This family got some beautiful posed photos with lots of fun adventure shots in-between. You can’t go wrong with finding sticks and rocks to throw in the water - it’s always a hit!

I’ve been swamped with editing lately, but I’m so close to finishing my November galleries! I’m excited to have more time to post all the family sessions I’ve been working on behind the scenes. 😍

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Mesa, AZ
85200-85299

Website

http://kaylenecarina.com/

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