I am now settled and established in North Carolina

*Vow Renewal Event at Wyndham in Deerfield Beach 11.30.24*

In March 2024, I moved back to where I was raised - Charlotte, NC. Since moving back I have captured a wedding, I’ve done portrait sessions, I have produced business content for local small businesses, and more. It’s been quite a journey and I’m thankful that I am able to provide value to many through my hard work and talents.

Since I moved, I have revisited South Florida many times to provide my services to families who have worked with me in the past. Being able to do what you love as an income, is the ultimate arrival at happiness. I will be revisiting South Florida again at the end of January. If you’re interested in booking a shoot with me, inbox me so we can get you scheduled. @photosbykarli

As I reflect back on the almost 8 years that I have been in business, photography has really introduced me to so many new experiences that would have never been had I never chose to believe in myself enough to sacrifice and create what I’ve built.

On my personal page, I share my journey as a mother and as an individual. I value the deeper and profound things in life. I enjoy researching and investing in my own personal development. You can follow me there by clicking here @ikarlisantana.

I have a bit of an obvious confession. I struggle with pumping out content of my own due to a majorly busy schedule. I do have plans to change that. Follow me on my instagram platforms and I would love to connect.

I’d like to share my favorite moments of 2018
for me and for my photography.

The photography services I provided for the sessions and events of 2018 were all contributions to my growth as a photographer. This along with some personal life changes and I was able to end 2018 as a full-time photographer. That’s right! No more working 9 - 5 investing in other people’s dreams and ideas, but now I spend my time investing in my own dreams and myself overall.

Being a full-time photographer I’ve found myself at the beach on a weekday morning. So good for the soul. I’ve been at Weston Town Center at 11:30 on a Wednesday to offer my video services to one of my clients. Or even the golf course at Weston Hills Country Club at 2:00. All of this would’ve been impossible if I still had the dead-end job that had me stuck inside of a building that was below 60 degrees, trapped in a cubicle, with tasteless music blasting disruptively to the point I could not focus and a place overall where I was not appreciated for 5 years. Year 2018 gave me the gift of not having to be tied to a desk and micromanaged beyond belief.

I believe life can be compared to a book, each year a new chapter and I finally decided to become the author of mine. I no longer allow others to write my story for me. I no longer allow others to dictate what I’m doing or how I’m doing it. If you are unhappy at your job or with anything in your life, you are the author of your life and you have a choice to follow your dreams. Own it. You can do anything you put your mind to. Don’t just allow life to knock you around, build a plan and execute it.

With my photography, I continue to learn. I notice my own growth after each and every session I complete.

Here are some of my favorite images of 2018. They aren’t in any particular order and some of these photos will not be found in my photography portfolio.

I look forward to the growth that lies ahead of me and I hope you are all there to support me in my journey as I will do the same for you.