Bae by Cari

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03/02/2026

If you had asked a younger version of me, there is not an amount of money you could have paid her to believe that in my 40s I would be single and content.

And not spiraling about it.
Not desperate to change it.
Not waiting for someone to rescue the storyline.
Just… content.

There’s a lot more conversation now about choosing to be single. Choosing to be child free. Choosing yourself.
But that doesn’t mean Valentine’s Day can come with mixed emotions.
It doesn’t mean you don’t watch other people move through the rituals and feel a small twinge of emptiness.
You can be wildly content and still feel that.

For Valentine’s Day, I opened my studio to single women and honestly this might become an annual thing.

No couple narrative.
No milestone.
No “one day when.”

Just being seen in this era of their life.

And you know what the common thread between all of these women was? Being wildly content and happy in ways they didn't expect.

I'm here for every era of your life.

02/14/2026

Love is not a competition.

It does not matter who you love.
It does not matter if you love one person, many people, or just yourself right now.

There is no prize for being partnered.
There is no prize for being single.

If you are building a life that feels honest, that counts.

Today can be flowers and candlelight.
Or sweatpants and takeout.
Or a long walk with your dog.
Or working toward something no one else sees yet.
Or being wildly content in your own space.

Love is bigger than relationship status.
Define it for yourself.

01/28/2026

Bae by Cari is an editorial approach to bo***ir and portraits.

Thoughtful styling, clear direction, and space to show up as yourself.

Based in Oakland.

Sessions include planning support, film and digital images, and artwork options.

If you’re curious, this is a good place to begin.

01/17/2026

Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday. And I think that calls for a party.

You are officially invited to the Stupid Cupid Social Club.

Don’t get me wrong. I love being single. And I also love celebrating love in all its forms.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be about searching for someone.

It can be about celebrating the love you want more of in your life. With yourself. With friends. With community. With a future partner.

A festive studio gathering from 11 to 2 centered on making something and connecting.

Vision boards, collage, music, and new friends to laugh with.

Festive dressing encouraged. Red, pink, hearts, or anything that feels celebratory to you.

Interested in celebrating love? Comment HEART ♥️

01/16/2026

She booked a brand session because this is her job.

She wanted photos that match the level she’s operating at.

Clear.

Professional.

Confident without trying to sell it.

Yes, it’s posed.

That’s the point.

These images are doing work for her when she’s not in the room.

On her website.

In proposals.

In emails where first impressions matter.

A brand session isn’t about pretending.

It’s about being intentional.

If your business is solid but your photos still feel like an afterthought, this is what “updating your presence” actually looks like.

📍 Oakland studio

Brand sessions for people who take their work seriously and want photos that cheer them on.

Save this if your face represents your business.

Send it to someone who’s overdue.

01/15/2026

Did someone say Valentine's Day minis? Yes please. This year we're going red hot minimalist. Come in for a bo***ir, portrait or new headshot. Permission to show up how you want.

Sunday, February 8th (because not all of us are watching football 😉)

Photos ready for you by the 14th

$275 for 3 images

Link in bio ♥️♥️♥️

12/24/2025

This is your reminder that loving yourself is always in season.

Your body. Your presence. Your joy.

However you’re spending tomorrow, let it include a little self-appreciation.

You’re allowed to feel good here.

12/23/2025

You don’t need a reason. You don’t need permission.

You just need space to be seen this way.

I offer two types of sessions because different women want different experiences.

Icon Sessions are a half day experience with hair and makeup included. They’re more guided, more styled - we create a mood board prior to the session and give us time to settle in and build something expansive together.

Bare Sessions are one hour and intentionally simple.
You arrive camera ready, we keep things quiet and stripped back, and focus on presence over polish.

Neither is better. They’re just different, because there’s no single way women want to feel seen.

If you’re not sure which one fits you, ask me. Trust me I love talking about this stuff.

12/15/2025

There’s a version of you that doesn’t need fixing.
She doesn’t need to become braver or softer or smaller.
She just needs room to exist exactly as she is.
Let her take up that space.

12/10/2025

A little spilled wine. A reminder that a tiny mess never ruined a good moment… or a good body.

11/26/2025

Between the noise of social media and the rush of the holidays, it’s easy to forget yourself.

Making space to feel present again is its own kind of care.

Whether that looks like rest, creativity, or a moment where you feel simply you, it counts.

If a portrait session has been on your mind, add it to your wish list or book a date for yourself this season. You’re allowed to have something that’s just for you.

***irphotographer

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Oakland, CA

Website

http://www.baebycari.com/

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