poignant black-and-white image of an engaged couple embrace with their backs to the camera as they face a beautiful building at Balboa Park
well-dressed engaged couple running along the shore in the water at the beach, holding hands and laughing together at Scripps Pier
fun graduation photo at CSUF of a graduate holding her cap in front of her as she blows gold glitter off of the cap into the air around her
UCLA graduate smiling and standing with arms open wide in an ornate hallway as golden glitter glows all around him in a bokeh effect
Tender family scene in a rustic field where a mom holds and kisses her toddler daughter who is smiling. Dad is looking at them and smiling
close up of baby bump as the father touches the baby bump, and the woman holds his hand. Woman is wearing a deep burgundy dress.

 

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 Los angeles

lifestyle portrait Photographer


Capturing precious Moments Since 2005

 

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I'm Carmela. Welcome to my corner of the internet!


The moment I held my first camera and pressed the shutter for the first time, I was completely hooked. What began as curiosity quickly became a love affair—one that has only deepened with time. Photography, for me, has always been about connection: documenting my family’s life through countless backyard barbecues, childhood milestones, and all the beautifully ordinary moments in between.


I’m endlessly inspired by the magic of everyday life—the giggles of teenagers, children lost in play, long walks on the beach, a tender touch, the quiet intimacy of those inside moments, where a smile or a look carries an entire story. I don’t just capture what a moment looked like, but how it felt—playful, joyful, romantic, tender.


If you’re drawn to authentic, artistic images that feel true to who you are, you’re in the right place. I specialize in creative, natural prompts that invite you to relax, connect authentically, and tell your story in a way that feels fun, natural, and effortless. I strive to create images that not only preserve your most meaningful moments, but also transport you back to the emotions behind them—while helping you feel seen, celebrated, confident, and deeply valued.

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The laughter you didn’t plan.

The quiet, tender moments in between.

The joy of running hand-in-hand along the shoreline.

The pride and excitement of milestones like graduation.


I don’t just take photos—I capture the feeling of being there.

So when you look back, you don’t just see the moment—you feel it all over again.

 

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