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- You want photos that actually feel like you.
- You appreciate some direction but also want space to just be in the moment and breathe.
- You understand that the little moments matter just as much as the big ones.
- You want photos that look like life — both the planned and the unplanned stuff.
- You have a sense of humor.
- You love dogs.
HERE'S THE deal. WE'LL PROBABLY CLICK IF...
I used to be the friend who always had a camera out “just because.” Not to make things look perfect, but to save the weird, funny, blink-and-you-miss-it stuff. The “oh my god, I forgot about that" stuff. Now I do the same thing, just with a little more gear and a lot more intention.
All I ever wanted was to remember the good stuff. now I get to do that for other people too.
I HAVE THE best JOB
TURNING life's moments INTO art,
WITHOUT TAKING IT ALL too seriously
I worked at nasa for a few years after college.
1/5
When I first moved to Nashville, I was the manager of a ballroom dance studio. (still can’t dance though.)
2/5
I have a dog named Duncan and he is undoubtedly the star of the show.
3/5
I have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. it's come in handy in every industry i've worked in.
4/5
I’m originally from the tidewater area of virginia and I’d LOVE to live near the coast again someday.
5/5
Let’s be so for real: most “about me” pages sound like a dating profile mixed with a resumé. This isn’t that. You don’t need to know my go-to coffee order (though it's probably iced), and I don’t need to list my favorite lens.
What actually matters is that I get it — how weird it feels to be in front of a camera, how much pressure there is to make things look effortless, and how meaningful it is when someone captures a moment that actually feels like you. That’s the whole point.
NO PRETENSE, JUST YOU.
REDEFINING WHAT really MATTERS
I’m here to make the experience feel less like a performance and more like a deep breath.
LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER
Alecia + Charles
My husband and I had our elopement photoshoot done by Cayla and she was absolutely phenomenal. Her communication was prompt and she was extremely easy going. She went out of her way to meet me at the site a week prior to look around the location for good photo spots. The day of the event, she made us both feel relaxed and comfortable resulting in amazing photos that really captured who we are. Highly recommend.
"SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY phenomenal."
Becca + Graeme
I HATE getting my picture taken but my husband LOVES photos so for his birthday I agreed to do a couples session with Cayla. She was INCREDIBLE. She made us both feel so comfortable and at ease. She had us laughing and she captured us so naturally and candidly. The locations she chose were stunning. We love our pictures so much and it was such a fun memory. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a fun, casual, comfortable and beautiful photo experience. Amazing!!
"WOW—I CAN'T recommend CAYLA enough."
Makayla + Devin
We chose Cayla for her laid back style and ability to capture the rawness and genuine moments in a natural space. We were awkwardly laughing off the nervousness of not being sure what we wanted in our maternity photos at first, but by the end of our session, it felt calm and natural... She was willing to navigate new ways to get photos of us in a space she had never shot in before to give us the perfect photos as expectant parents to hold onto forever!
"CAYLA MADE US FEEL calm AND natural."
Alexis + Aaron
I cannot recommend and rave about Cayla enough to anyone and everyone. She truly is a master behind the camera and has a work of art with her photos and I am so so happy that I was able to find her and have her be part of some of our big moments.
"CAYLA MADE OUR dream FOR OUR PICTURES COME true."
Maili + Shane
She helped us so much with looking for a location, especially because we have never been to TN before. She answered all of my questions and helped me capture the amazing memories that I get to look back on. I would recommend her to anyone!! Love love love Cayla!
