Hey, I’m Carly! The face behind the camera and this platform.
I’m a photographer.
A musician.
A forest school teacher.
And a mother.
My work is rooted in connection.. to art, to music, to the land, and to people. I use photography and storytelling to reflect humanity back to itself. I share music to build bridges. I teach children about natural resources and conservation so they grow up understanding stewardship, community, and their own power to think critically and choose for themselves.
I was told these weren’t “real” careers. That they wouldn’t pay the bills. That I should choose something safer and quieter. I didn’t listen and I’m grateful every day that I didn’t. Because I know in my bones that this is what I’m meant to do.
I love my work. I love being a mother. I love my son more than anything. I love my community and my neighbors.
And that’s exactly why I refuse to stay silent.
Because while we’re told to mind our own business, families are being torn apart. Hardworking people parents, artists, educators, caregivers are being taken from their homes. Public lands and animal sanctuaries are being handed over for profit and destruction. And people are being targeted, jailed, and killed simply because of the color of their skin.
This isn’t abstract. This is happening to real people. To good, kind, creative, empathetic humans who deserve safety, dignity, and a future.
Silence is complicity. Comfort is not neutrality.
We have a responsibility to speak up, to protect our communities, and to demand better from the systems meant to serve us.
Silence is not neutral.
Looking away is a choice.
Call your representatives.
Email them.
Show up.
Vote.
Protect your neighbors.
Defend the land.
We can — and must — do better.
📸 @sarahmcginnisphotography , edited by me
When your photographer says “just one more” I promise.. trust them 🪄💖
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The soft & warm light came through and wrapped its loving arms around this beautiful mama 🫶🏼✨💫
#mamatobe #maternity #maternityphotography #letchworthstatepark
Upcoming Musical Happenings in May:
May 1st CEPA art gallery first Friday at the Market Arcade 6pm
May 6th the Paper Roses Nietzsches 9pm
May 9th Solo opening for Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Photo City Music Hall 7:30pm
May 10th Mothers Day Brunch with Banjo Juice Jazz Band at Jack Rabbit 1-4pm
May 13th Tyler Westcott Dr. Jazz & Mark Harris at Nietzsche’s 9pm
May 14th Tyler Westcott Trio at Duende 6-8pm
May 16th Folkfaces play Porchfest at Jack Rabbit 2-5pm outside
May 20th Tyler Westcott Band Jack Rabbit 7:30pm
May 23rd solo opening for Public Water Supply & Snake Oil Serenaders at Sportmens Tavern 8pm
May 27th Tyler Westcott Nate Kalnitz & Elton Hough at Nietzsche’s 9pm
May 30th Cherry Hill Pickin’ Party 3: Halfway to Folkfaces Fest Celebration with Folkfaces, The Rollin’ Rust & Heart Throbs String Band at Cherry Hill Campground 6pm tickets on sale now!
Photo by @thirdeyecatcher
First fireside chat in the books and my heart and soul are filled to the brim 😌
The driving force behind this event was to create a community, cultivate connection and hold a space to support one another as small business owners and creatives.
Thank you to everyone who came out and big thanks to @sarahmcginnisphotography for teaming up and making this all happen with me! 🫶🏼
#supportlocal #growlivco #visitlivco #supportsmallbusiness
💛 LIVCO LOCALS 💛
It truly takes all kinds of people to make Livingston County what it is, and we’d love to hear your story.
LivCo Locals is a storytelling series created by and for the people who call this place home. Whether you grew up here, moved here, built a business here, or simply hold special memories here. If LivCo has been part of your journey, we want to know what you love about it.
Stories will be shared through photo, video and writing and featured in our magazine, on our website, and across social media.
The first step is filling out the application (link in bio) From there, you’ll be added to our list of locals, and we’ll be reaching out throughout the year to connect and share your story.
We can’t wait to learn more about the people who make LivCo so special 💛
Baby Chandy (Chad & Mandy),
Buckle up kiddo, you’ve got two of the coolest parents in the world and you are already so incredibly loved. The cult… I mean crew.. is so excited for your arrival 🌙🪩⚡️💫💛
