Behind the Lens
ABOUT carina
Enneagram 8, lover of breakfast tacos & dumplings, and travel obsessed.
Hi, I’m Carina—a San Antonio lifestyle and portrait photographer, Enneagram 8, lover of breakfast tacos and dumplings, and completely travel-obsessed. I’m a wife to my best friend Robert, mama to our sweet son Dominic, and dog mom to our playful pup, Zuko!
Becoming a mom has given me a deeper appreciation for the little moments that make life truly meaningful. These days, my heart is especially drawn to lifestyle and portrait photography—because I believe every story, no matter how big or small, deserves to be captured and remembered.
Before photography, I worked as a Finance Manager at one of Texas’s top luxury hotels. It was there I learned the power of customer service and the value of creating meaningful experiences—skills I now bring to every session I photograph. My goal is to make your experience feel easy, personal, and joyful from start to finish.
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, celebrating a milestone, or simply documenting life as it is, I’m honored to help you preserve the moments that matter most. I can't wait to create something meaningful with you!
I'm carina
about Me
Dim Sum (or really any type of dumpling), Breakfast tacos, and all the sweet things.
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This wonderful human. My husband, Robert. Believe it or not, he's as hilarious as he is handsome. Still pinching myself, because I can't believe I got so lucky!
human
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Spending time traveling and trying new restaurants, cooking breakfast and lounging on the sofa, and gym dates that end with smoothies or acai bowls.
pastTime
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Never having enough pairs of shoes, shopping for workout clothes, and water bottles. Watching Disney movies on repeat. And always having room for dessert after dinner.
guilty pleasure
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From eating delicious food from Michelin Star hawker stalls to the worlds largest infinity pool! Inspired by the movie Crazy Rich Asians, our Singapore trip was definitely my favorite!
places i've been
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Getting to connect with amazing people and hear their stories—from funny first date moments to the unique things that make their families special—is truly one of the best parts of what I do. It’s such an honor to be a part of their incredible journeys and capture the milestones that mean the most
part of my job
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my favorite things:
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