Carrie Anne Kelly Studios

Carrie Anne Kelly Studios Body positive bo***ir experiences for women on a self love journey. Let’s face it, we only get one life to live. Why spend it focusing on the flaws?

I am a lifestyle portrait photographer who specializes in working with women & their families! It took me a while, but I recently discovered that I need to work with women because I am a woman myself and can identify with many of the challenges we face everyday. Whether we are dealing with extreme insecurities, self consciousness, or body image issues, I have been there. As a woman, I am sensitive

to those feelings and it is my goal to relieve you of any of those feelings for the time we spend together, and I can pretty much promise you that you will leave your session a different woman in one way or another. Whether you book me for your wedding, a bo***ir, portrait, family, or maternity session one thing always remains the same; I photograph you as you are in this moment and you are good enough. Life is too short to continue pushing off portrait or bo***ir sessions until you “lose the weight” or look the way you think you should. You are perfect the way you are, now let me capture that and help you embrace all those beautiful things that make you, YOU! Let’s do this.

Still not over this set, and if you’re not either, I have 6 spots left for my Hot Summer Night mini sessions on this set...
06/03/2026

Still not over this set, and if you’re not either, I have 6 spots left for my Hot Summer Night mini sessions on this set called “Heartbreaker”. Join me on June 19th, 25th or July 3rd and book your own 30 minute experience on this set ❤️

The cool thing about it is you can literally go in any direction worn the styling. You can choose to go with vintage inspired lacy lingerie or something more punk / chic / editorial. You can be n**e or wear your favorite badass dress. This set is truly so cool. I am so proud of the lighting. The set design. Everything. I am proud of myself for taking self portraits and fully committing to the styling of not one but two different looks. For styling my own hair and makeup. Designing the light. And posing myself while figuring it all out so I could explore something new. The response has been so cool — this is definitely one of my favorite sets and offerings to date.

It takes A LOT to take self portraits and it was not easy — this too days to prep for. But it was so worth it. I learned so much about myself and feel even more inspired to keep pushing myself and my self portraits practice further and further ❤️

If you wanna book a mini just DM and I’ll send you the info + link.

WELCOME TO HOT SUMMER NIGHTS ✨For those of you who have been here for a while, you may remember a time when one of my fa...
06/01/2026

WELCOME TO HOT SUMMER NIGHTS ✨

For those of you who have been here for a while, you may remember a time when one of my favorite parts of my work was building little worlds.

Dreaming up concepts. Designing sets. Testing new lighting. Creating experiences that transported my clients somewhere else entirely—a place where they could step outside of everyday life and become the main character for a moment.

Over the years, I took a step back from that work as I recalibrated, evolved, and found my way back to what inspires me most.

Hot Summer Nights feels like a return to everything I used to love creating—but through the lens of who I am now.

More intentional.
More cinematic.
More soulful.

Not only have I grown as a photographer and a human, but I’ve evolved my skill set to include trying out actual set design and set building. I am learning a lot about myself and how to build a world within the constraints of a single room, but oh my god I am so in love. When I build the Heartbreaker set, I took a step back and actually felt really fu***ng proud of myself for the first time in a while. I have a hard time with restraining my impulsivity and my impulsivity sometimes stops me from doing the things I want because I get overwhelmed by the process.

This was one of the first times I researched materials thoroughly. Had a blue print of sorts for the set plan. And then ex*****on wasn’t perfect — I was humbled a ton. But when I actually went into design mode, it didn’t take much time.

Hot Summer Nights is a collection of little worlds inspired by vintage Americana, rock & roll romance, and the women who leave a lasting impression wherever they go.

❤️ Heartbreaker - a low light, leopard print adorned lounge vibe that feels like a scene from a Tarantino film.

🚐 Little Runaway - my 1970 VW bus is the set. We’ll use lighting that mixes early evening delight pouring through my garage and a warm orange glow that feels like sunset on the coast

I’m so inspired and excited and happy to share this with a select few of you who decide to book this experience.

Booking is officially open. ✨DM me for the link.

❤️🔐 New summer studio set loading 🔥Available to add on to your session or book stand alone ❤️Details launching soon 😮‍💨T...
05/30/2026

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New summer studio set loading 🔥

Available to add on to your session or book stand alone ❤️

Details launching soon 😮‍💨

Tattoo of my bae’s initials by the one and only 🤍

“You’re so creative” Thanks I cried in math class. The set design, styling, hair and makeup, lighting and photos all by...
05/29/2026

“You’re so creative”
Thanks I cried in math class.

The set design, styling, hair and makeup, lighting and photos all by yours truly. ❤️

I’m available for work 💃

A few weeks ago, I launched mini sessions as a way to make space and intentional invest in Pilates teacher training and ...
05/27/2026

A few weeks ago, I launched mini sessions as a way to make space and intentional invest in Pilates teacher training and because of your support, they completely sold out. Truly, thank you. 🤍

Thank you for helping me achieve a goal I set for myself. It feels emotional and like something I want to share about but also keep to myself as I really just want the focus to be on my gratitude above all. I never imagined this happening if I’m being honest.

I share that because I think we all need the reminder to keep going. Everything I’ve built has come from resilience, hard work, and believing in myself even when things felt uncertain. So this specific success feels incredibly special to me.

Availability update:
My Fall 2026 calendar opens Friday, and availability will be much more limited this season due to training. From August through early November, I’ll only have one weekend date available each month, along with limited weekday openings.

If you’ve been thinking about booking a fall session, this is your sign to secure your date early. I’ll be sharing the calendar, packages, and booking details on Friday. ✨

Thank you for continuing to support me, my work, and this next chapter. I’m endlessly grateful for this community.

I have ONE opening left for my Summer Bo***ir Minis ✨Choose your date:🤍 7/24🤍 8/9Secure your spot with just a $200 retai...
05/23/2026

I have ONE opening left for my Summer Bo***ir Minis ✨

Choose your date:
🤍 7/24
🤍 8/9

Secure your spot with just a $200 retainer. Your remaining balance will be due 2 weeks before your session.

✨ Bonus Offer:
Book before 6/1 and receive 5 extra digitals with your collection 🫶🏼

Each mini session includes:
— 30 minute shoot
— Time for 2 outfits

Collections:

The Muse
• 10 digital images

The Embodied
• 15 digital images

The Icon
• 20 digital images

DM me for the booking link 🤍

When I look at this photo, I feel like I can finally see the light returning to my soul. Story time 🫶🏼There were months ...
05/23/2026

When I look at this photo, I feel like I can finally see the light returning to my soul.

Story time 🫶🏼

There were months recently where business felt painfully quiet. I launched multiple ideas that completely flopped. I questioned whether I could realistically keep doing this full time. I silently felt like I was in my flop era or if the universe was telling me something I was unwilling to listen to. At one point, things were slow enough that I had to cancel my Pilates membership because it felt irresponsible to keep paying for it. That was a pretty low moment because Pilates was also what helped me through a lot of the hardest life stuff.

Before canceling, I had an idea and randomly asked the studio owner if she’d be open to trading membership for photography/social media work instead.

She said yes.

Then she offered me a desk position too. I immediately said yes and welcomed a third job to my life 😅

Working at the desk and spending more time at the studio with the instructors, I realized a quiet little though “maybe I’ll be a Pilates instructor someday” was actually something I really wanted to seriously consider. And now we’re here. But had I not taken the opportunity to ask for help. Had I not said yes to the extra work when I already felt at my max. Had I chosen to stay stuck — I know for sure I wouldn’t be here doing this today.

I think what I’m trying to say is:sometimes people only see the moment things start working again — not the months of doubt, rejection, fear, or trying to hold yourself together behind the scenes.

So if you’re in a season where things feel slow, confusing, disappointing, heavy, or uncertain… you are absolutely not alone in that.

Honestly, even I’m shocked these Summer Bo***ir Minis filled as quickly as they did after the start of this year. But for the first time in a while, I feel like I can see the light. And that’s worthy of celebrating too.

My gratitude is bigger than words can say. Thank you for supporting me, booking with me, sharing my work, encouraging me, believing in me, or simply being here 🤍

And thank you for accepting me for who I am.

Last week I officially got the title back for my 1970 VW bus, Sadie. I had to buy it from my ex which is wild considerin...
05/18/2026

Last week I officially got the title back for my 1970 VW bus, Sadie. I had to buy it from my ex which is wild considering I paid for it when we were together but that’s not important. What’s important is this little slip of paper represents a continued movement forward into freedom from that chapter I am so ready to close. Another box checked in the ongoing list of things that live rent free in my brain. And now Sadie? She’s mine.

Last night I was feeling a way about myself and my body and I had the idea to go get creative with her in my garage. I cried. I set up a single $50 light from Amazon and made it look like the sun at sunset — oh how amazing it feels to watch a sunset while sitting in Sadie. I just wanted to recreate that energy and feeling as much as I could from my garage with what I had — the $50 light and dwindling “May Grey”daylight at 7pm.

You guys. This big chunk of metal means a lot to me. And I’ve sadly realized I might have to sell her which means letting go of a dream. A dream I had 7 years ago at 28 to buy and renovate a VW bus of my own. And yet despite my efforts and admitted desperation, I’ve had no real offers, and all I am left with is a belief that the universe wants me to keep her. Maybe that’s the hopeless dreamer and not the realist speaking. Maybe that’s the artist in me wanting to throw my middle fingers up to the sky and scream p**s off capitalism, let me dream bigger and live for today and today alone.

All I wanted was a bus of my own to share with others. Half of my mourns the hopes and dreams I had and how they were so short lived and I never really had the support from my partner at the time to make it happen. The other half is like — maybe the time is now?

Anyways. I love this bus. She’s not driving right now and I’m thinking it’s time to focus less on selling and more on getting her driving. More on creating with her. More on bringing love and creative energy into this space and opening up sessions with the bus, from my garage.

If you love let me know.
If you want photos of yourself with her (like this but better) — let me know

CAK + Sadie forever ❤️

Life update 🤍Over the last year, I’ve realized how deeply connected my love for photography, embodiment, confidence, hea...
05/17/2026

Life update 🤍

Over the last year, I’ve realized how deeply connected my love for photography, embodiment, confidence, healing, and movement truly are. I’m taking a leap into a new chapter alongside my photography career by pursuing Pilates teacher training — a path that feels deeply aligned with helping women feel strong, grounded, and at home in their bodies.

Some of my biggest inspiration has come from the people in my life who could benefit from Pilates the most, which has made this journey feel incredibly meaningful and personal to me.

To help launch me into this next chapter, I’m opening a VERY limited one-day-only bo***ir mini session event on Friday 7/24 ✨

30-minute sessions
2 outfits
style guide included

THE MUSE — $400
10 digitals

THE EMBODIED — $500
15 digitals

THE ICON — $600
20 digitals
Same day gallery delivery

If you book before June 1, you’ll also receive 5 bonus digitals added to your package 🤍

This is honestly one of the best mini offerings I think I’ve ever opened, and it would feel incredibly empowering to step into this goal with the support of this community beside me.

Booking is officially open ✨DM for details ✨
www.carrieannekelly.com

Mother had to remind everyone real quick. I don’t just talk the talk, I walk the walk. And I am trying to sell out these...
05/17/2026

Mother had to remind everyone real quick. I don’t just talk the talk, I walk the walk. And I am trying to sell out these mini sessions so yes I hope these photos stopped your doom scroll.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

July 24 minis - 6 spots left (help me reach a goal of attending Pilates teacher training!)

June - 02 spots for a full session

July - CLOSED

August - 06 spots open

Books are fully open September through October as well!

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Oceanside, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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