Hi, I'm Cari!

I'm a traveling wedding, portrait, and editorial photographer, based in West Tennessee. I have the joy of making new friends and pursuing stories all over the country. My love for storytelling was fostered in my childhood backyard growing up, and has bloomed into a lifetime pursuit of honest joy. If you're looking for a photographer to capture the tiniest of details, candid in-between moments that stitch together a seamless story, and an abundance of tender feelings - - pick me! I’m in the portrait business because I just love people. Helping others feel accepted, heard, treasured, and celebrated is what my life’s work is about. Aside from my portrait sessions, I’ve published work with National Geographic on a regional project, Jackson VIP Magazine, Validity Magazine, Our Jackson Home Magazine, Kentucky Bride, Nashville Lifestyles, Arkansas Home, Sanseido Book Publishers, and many more! No story is too small and no place is too far away.

I think it’s important to know not just what your photographer has accomplished, but also who they are! My husband Rob and I live in a sweet small city in between Memphis and Nashville, and spend most of our time trying to squeeze in as much travel as possible, but otherwise enjoying our midtown neighborhood, eating dinner with our neighbors, growing vegetables, and taking our elderly rescue Westie on a walk around the block. (Our dog’s Instagram is better than mine, so check out @GrandpaDeaton, if you like tiny scruffy dogs!) Rob and I met in college and have been married for almost 7 happy years. He is my safe space, my best friend, and really just the most magnificent human being I’ve ever seen. Being in love makes photographing love SO much more rewarding. 

It’s a really good life we’re living, and I’d love to get to know YOU! Fill out the Booking Tab and let’s chat!