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HI THERE, I'M CARLEE AND IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU

Adventurous California
Wedding and Elopement Photographer

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NOW BOOKING SHOOTS FOR 2023 IN CALIFORNIA + BEYOND

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Let's capture the real authentic moments.

Save the awkward poses for family dinner nights at granny's house...

Milk & Thistle embraces the beauty of life's moments as they are and captures the authenticity of your story.

Couples

Couples

Weddings

Weddings

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Lifestyle

 

 
 
 

Carlee is literally magic – she brings out the best smiles and encourages the most natural posing to produce the most Pinterest worthy photos I've ever seen.

 

— RACHEL K.

 
 
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California based — always down to travel.

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I’m Carlee, the lass
behind the lens at
Milk & Thistle.

Houseplant lover
Tea over coffee
Sweets over savory
Yellow is my favorite color

MEET CARLEE
 
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Hey there, adventurous lovers,
are you ready to book your photo shoot?