Engaging in heartfelt conversations with the families I have the privilege to photograph is not just a part of my process — it's the soul of it. For me, the magic begins with listening, long before I even raise my camera.
That's why we chat.
I know phone calls feel charmingly analog these days, but connection is kind of my whole thing. Our call is about 15 minutes — I'll share a bit about how I work, hear about your family, and we'll figure out together if we're a good fit. No pressure, no obligation, and I'll do my best to make it the most enjoyable 15 minutes of your Tuesday.
Need to ask a quick question?
Feel free to email me at Carmen@Carmendunham.com
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About Me
Real people are my favorite.
It's why I appointed myself the family documentarian early on, carefully recording life unfolding, and learning along the way how much I love visual storytelling. I picked up my first professional camera when my child was born, knowing those early years were dawning and full of change — and I never looked back. I can't imagine doing anything else.
I'm a maximalist in every sense: all-in on a project or power napping, rarely anything in between. A little weird and impressively clumsy, with absolutely zero shame dancing in public. I live in Alameda (aka the Midwest of the Bay Area) with my husband, my teen, and a menagerie of animals. Fair warning: I bring my outdated 90s dance moves to every session.
My upbringing taught me to find beauty where others see ordinary. Motherhood only deepened that instinct, and I've been known to cry at the drop of a hat. Kleenex is a standing item on my packing list for newborn sessions.
I'm awkward at small talk and large groups are where I go quiet — which is exactly why you'll never find me working weddings or large events, and why you will find me completely at home in yours. I work best in the intimate, the real, and the messy.
All of my work is personal to me. I invest in people and pour my whole heart into all of it. Walking away with friendships after a session is always a major bonus — and it's the reason I love my job as much as I do.