Carter Rose

I love telling stories. I love getting to witness moments that are important to people. I love seeing moments unfold in surprising ways and also in exactly the way you hope that they will. I get choked up at the thought of someone’s now grown children moving on into their own lives and I can’t help but hope for and fear that future for myself. I’ve held back tears at nearly every wedding I’ve photographed over the last 19 years. Sometimes I don’t win that battle. I love this purpose and calling I get to call work.

Honored to be invited to be behind the lens for Engage! French Riviera at the Maybourne Riviera. An intimate group of the most talented people in this industry gathered on a cliffside above the Mediterranean overlooking Monte Carlo and we did what wedding people do best: connected, laughed, got inspired, and yes, we stayed out way too late more than once. These four days were a reminder of why I love the wedding industry, the people it’s allowed me to know, and the life it’s given me and my family. So grateful to Rebecca, Kathryn and Team Engage for including me. Event: @engagesummits Host and Venue: @houseofmaybourne @themaybourneriviera Planning and Design: @gspltd Floral: @roni_floral_design Branding: @tpddesignhouse Photo Team: @corbingurkin @catgalletti @hollyclarkphotography @kelseycowley @christophe_serrano_wedding @charlastorey @carterrose Video: @dcfilmco

There are a few places better than Texas for a winter wedding. You get fresh air, happy hearts and so many opportunities for great light, sinking up with happy moments Planning: @verveeventplanning Design : @toddevents Photo: @carterrose Photo team: @thomasbocagephoto @macyhartman Video: @718.creative Floral: @avant_garden Rentals: @poshcouturerentals @partydallasrentals Dance Floor: @centerstage Beauty: @lolabeautyatx Fireworks: @bigdogpyro

The night before is one of my favorite things to shoot

Happy anniversary Clara and Charlie! You two are special and we loved being a part of it with you! Planner: @michellerago Design and Decor: @toddevents Photo: @carterrose Video: @whenitclicks Floral: @avantgardenbytodd Beauty: @myfabfaces

May is Wedding Month!! Today it’s time to remember Claire and Taylor! Happy 4 year anniversary! I remember seeing so many of these moments in real time and I hope these pictures always help you do as well - we loved celebrating with you! Planner: @fabulousfete Cake: @fancycakesbylauren Photo: @carterrose Floral: @bellafloraofdallas Band: @emeraldcityband Hair: @sonia_trevino Makeup: @myfabfaces Lighting: @stage2lighting

The couple and their stunning wedding party!! Photography: @carterrose   Videography: @ampersandfamily   Florals: @priveeventdesign   Beauty: @maiteemiles   Colorado wedding planner, Denver wedding planner, Colorado event planner, Colorado wedding coordinator, Denver day-of coordinator, Colorado luxury weddings, Denver luxury weddings, Colorado mountain weddings, Denver wedding design, Colorado wedding styling, Colorado wedding vendors, Denver wedding venues, Colorado bride, Denver bride.

5:09PM Sam and Stone and I arrive at the Argyle and we take a few clean classic portraits on the porch. 5:12PM. Caroline my second photographer has the bridal party on the staircase and works through a few remaining groups… I’m in the air with the drone grabbing a little dynamic light hitting take tops in the tent. 5:21PM. Drone down, controller pocketed… I spot the light on the walkway so we move through it hitting a few solo portraits, and a couple of different couple lighting looks. 5:29 PM. Back to details while the light holds. What just happened? Twenty minutes, two photographers, a drone, group portraits, couple portraits, bridal portraits. Scene setters, reception details… every other member of the vendor team working on their piece of the puzzle…all of it running at the same time. All of it calm, stress free with a bit of humor mixed in. No one yelling or running around. The photos wind up here and in your gallery and you can see what we made, but what you can’t see is everything that didn’t happen. The chaos that wasn’t there. The moments that never felt rushed. Your guests felt the calm. Your parents felt it. You felt it… even if you couldn’t name it. That’s the part that never shows up in an Instagram feed. But it’s the part that makes the difference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The longer I do this, the more I realize making the images is the easy part. Finding a way to create these images and have it feel like a joyful and effortless experience is where my value lies.

Love and light was fun to find yesterday in San Antonio Texas. Planner: @whitt_ross Venue: @theargylesanantonio Photo Lead: @carterrose Photo Team: @carolinerobertphoto Video: @crescent_films_texas Floral: @trinityflowers__ Band: @limelightdfw Cake: @cakesbycathyyoung @the_painted_cake Rentals: @percheventdecor @brighteventrentals @imperial_floors_ @noma_eventsatx @therayescollection Hair: @lookthesalon Makeup: @leahtrogan Fireworks: @bigdogpyro Photobooth: @pixsterphotobooth Sketch Artist: @acaeventdesigns Stationery: @southernfriedpaper Exit Vehicle: @atxclassiccars Napkins: @nellieneedlework

Exploring San Antonio with Samantha and Stone. The city's rich history and their love story are truly unforgettable. I'm excited to capture our weekend adventures and help them cherish the memories. - what’s your favorite image from this carousel?

Today it’s muted light and freshly dusted. Everyday it looks different. All of them are magic.

Anticipation is the craft nobody sees. Where’s the light going to be. When is the moment going to happen. How do I stay invisible until it does. The photos that make you feel something aren’t lucky. They’re earned in the long hours and years that preceded the opportunity.