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MEET THE ROACH GIRLS
CARLEY
Hi! Carley here :) I’ve been hanging out in the photog industry for 9 years now and it has been the best years learning, growing, and capturing so many incredible moments. From weddings, to births, to families, I am a lover of all categories. Throughout my early on years I truly believed that to be successful in this industry you must “specialize” in a category. I only had one problem…. I loved it all. I have learned that that is OKAY! So many of my families I have quite literally had the opportunity to “grow up with” and it has been one of the greatest joys of my life watching them begin life together, embark on the journey of parenthood, and now capture their growing families.
A few fun things about me:
- I run on coffee. Specifically Scooters Coffee. It is a true addiction.
- I have 3 little girls who are my heart in human form, Emmie Kate, MJ, & Ruby Nell.
- I married my very best friend, Dalton and he is a firefighter.
- I grew up in a small town and love any chance I get to whisk away some of my clients to our best kept secret shooting spots.
- I’m a real estate kid. Both of my parents are realtors and I can talk houses with you all. day. long.
- I’m an avid reader, feel free to nerd out with me on your current fav book. I am a HUGE fan of Colleen Hoover.
- My SIL is my best friend who just so happens to be our videography guru, hence the “Roach Girls”
- I want to leave feeling your new friend. It’s my goal, honestly. I want you to feel at home & comfy with me so we can make all the magic happen.
- Recently I have stepped, well leaped honestly (lol) into the coordination side of things for a change and it has lit a fire in me. If you already have a photog in mind, no stress, I would feel so unbelievably honored to help plan your day!
MARIE
Hello :) Marie here!! I began my journey in the wedding industry alongside Carley 2 years ago and have not looked back! I remember talking with her one day about how cool I thought her job was and that I wished I could do it because it was something I’ve always been curious about. Somehow in a matter of weeks I had my own gear and she was dragging me around to weddings with her all over to get some experience under my belt. I have learned SO much these last two years and experienced and pushed for so much self growth in the industry. Although Carley is my favorite sidekick for a wedding day, I have loved being able to collaborate with photographers from all over Arkansas + beyond and it has been such a blessing for myself & family.
A few things about me:
- My favorite restaurant is La Hacienda. We go at least once a week!
- I married my best friend in 2022. He’s an amazing husband and amazing step dad!!
- My biggest bucket list item is to visit every national park in the US.
- I absolutely love videography and love working with my SIL. “Working” never feels like work and I owe so much to her for getting me into this world
- I love going camping and traveling as much as possible!
- I have 3 dogs and 1 cat
- I have a son, Marcus, who plays competitive football, basketball, and baseball. When I’m not working, I’m probably on a ball field
I’ve worked in the legal world for 11+ years
I have a bachelors degree in rehabilitation science
my favorite colors are pink and yellow
FAVORITE INDUSTRY MOMENT
Two brides within two weeks of each other both said to me: “I don’t know what I’m going to do without talking to you everyday after the wedding is over, you have to be my friend forever.” Those moments are ones that have had the biggest impact on me. They’re core memories I will cherish always because THAT is how I want every single client I have the pleasure of working with to feel. Let’s be friends. It’s just a bonus you get pictures/memories out of it as well ;)
COLLABORATION WITH SWEETS BY LOGAN
So… for those who know me (Carley), they know I rarely make it through a conversation involving a wedding, party, etc that doesn’t somehow end with me bringing up Logan Wharton, also known as the Owner/Boss Lady over at Sweets by Logan. She has become a precious friend of mine in this field and I am just so blessed to have her apart of my life. Over the last year, we both fell in love with the coordination side of things. We loved turning the chaos into something simple and elegant, and let’s be honest, we thrive in the controlling aspect of things as well ;). When you book coordination with either Logan or myself, we are a package deal. We love working with one another and love getting to divvy out a day and divide + conquer alongside each other. Seriously, it’s the best time. Not to mention, if you book a cake with her as well, you get a little discount!
