Being a professional photographer, Chris has spent his whole career refining his photography and lighting skills. He has earned his Master and Craftsman Photography Degrees. His portraits have received state, national and international awards.

But when it comes right down to it, he’s just a laid back guy who likes to have fun. Chris isn’t afraid to do what it takes to get the perfect image, whether it means going in water, laying on the ground or crawling up a ladder. Just as important as all the technical knowledge, he has the uncanny ability to put everyone at ease in front of the camera so as to capture real expressions. Whether he's working with a high school senior, a family group or a toddler, he has the personality and experience that enables him to create images his clients love. Chris prides himself in creating natural portraits of real people.

Everything Mary does is with the ultimate goal of making your portrait experience be easy, fun and memorable. She will help you every step of the way from your very first phone call to the exciting day when your finished portraits are delivered to you.

Mary spends countless hours pouring over all the little details because portraits at Carlson Photography aren’t just about someone taking your photo, it’s about an unforgettable experience and portraits that become priceless family heirlooms. Mary knows how important relationships are. She's been through the loss of her parents and a sister, plus she's a mom to three children. Long after our time with loved ones, we have portraits of them for treasured memories. Mary wants you to walk away saying, “This was an unbelievable experience. I love my portraits and will treasure them forever!”