“Working with Carina was great: She understood what we were going for—unfussy but stylish photographs that reflect the energy of the event rather than cookie-cutter wedding photos—from the beginning, and was so accommodating about our multiple events. We ended up with an album that we (and all of our friends) are obsessed with, filled with gorgeous photos that capture all the love we felt on that weekend. Would recommend Carina to anyone, and I'm looking for excuses to hire her again!”

"It would be an understatement to say we were extremely happy with Carina and her services. Her professionalism and creativity were exactly what we were hoping for, especially as we wanted something 'more' than just standard template wedding photographs, we wanted images that had heart and captured feeling.

Carina’s dedication to the craft is second to none and her ability to capture a narrative of your special day will leave you with a visual journey that you can treasure for ever. Carina arrived precisely on time at the start of the day and was a pleasure to have around from start to finish, she was loved by all our family and guests. We can't recommend her enough."

“Carina came through for us, sort of last minute, for an elopement in the Catskills. I wanted someone who could do film photography, but would help us avoid the cheesy, traditional stuff. And she nailed it! She was a clear communicator, worked with us on the stuff we had concerns about, and was prompt with everything.

She made us feel comfortable, even though we're both awkward in front of the camera, and our photos turned out even better than we'd hoped. She's also just super cool to have around, and that was important since we had such a small group of guests. We hope to use her again for maternity photos.”

“When my planner recommended Major Crush Photo to document my 1980s Prom-themed 40th birthday, I was instantly impressed with the portfolio. Little did I know, the actual experience and results would be better than I could have expected. As a personal stylist, unique aesthetics and a positive in-person experience are really important to me.

A few X-factor things that stood out in working with Carina are . . .

1. She interacted beautifully with the group. It was not one of those awkward photographer-interrupting-the-guest-flow moments. Carina somehow made herself a part of the guest flow while remaining professional in order to get the most wonderful candid shots.

2. The curated final album of the event told the most wonderful story of the evening. From the guest moments to the vendor shots to the decor photos, the photo selection re-created the evening even better than I remembered it. I have revisited the photos many times already and get the hugest grin on my face—all because of Major Crush Photo's ability to capture the true essence of one of the best nights of my life!”

“I’ve booked Major Crush Photography for several major events and will continue to do so forever! Carina is unbelievably talented and an absolute gem of a person. I sought Carina out because of her equally gorgeous editorial work - I detest stuffy, generic, unflattering event photos and wanted a cooler, natural, and more elevated feel.

She understood my wildly varying briefs (a bachelorette, disco soirée, and baby shower) and nailed it every time. Her attention to detail and artistic eye are unmatched - you simply have to work with her. If you’re looking for a non-traditional (in the best way) wedding or event photog, you have to work with Major Crush.”

“Carina came very prepared on our wedding day. She had a plan and was confident in executing it. She moved quickly through the pre-ceremony shot list, but never rushed and never made us feel rushed or anxious. We did some family photos with a lot of people and she commanded the group, efficiently organizing everyone and switching between cameras like a pro.

Aside from the planned shot list, she also did a great job with the candid photos, constantly in the right place at the right time, she maintained a fun yet professional presence throughout the day and was never obtrusive. And best of all, the photos she took are brilliant -- a coalescence of the vision we had for our wedding with her own artistry and style that sets her apart from your typical wedding photographer.”

“Major Crush was so lovely to work with! My fiancé and I wanted nontraditional engagement photos that still captured our love and personalities and Carina went above and beyond! They turned out so amazing. We did film & digital and she was so helpful throughout the whole process + very communicative and made us feel so comfortable. Can't recommend going with Major Crush enough.”

“Carina has a natural talent for making you feel comfortable and looking good, which is such an important part of the process!! Her photos are beautiful and unique which is exactly what we were looking for. She is highly skilled in both film AND digital and we really couldn't recommend working with her enough. If you want someone to capture your day in a creative and beautiful way, this is the option for you.”

“My wife and I had a much more modest style wedding than most and were worried about how it would be recorded. Most photographers are great, but Carina's photos really caught our eye and we thought that she could emphasize our big day. She was really flexible and great to work with. Everyone ended up liking the photos, 100% recommended.”

“Carina was incredible! During both the engagement photoshoot and the actual wedding, she made us feel so comfortable being in front of the camera. We wanted photos from our wedding that felt natural and candid, not stuffy and posed. Major Crush Photo gave us exactly that! She got the traditional family photos that we requested, and then also so many more amazing moments. We had karaoke at our after party, and she was able to capture our guests screaming their souls into the microphones. Obviously we are biased because it's our wedding, but our wedding photos are the best. We cannot thank Carina enough!”

“I feel really grateful to have been connected with Carina for our band's 20th birthday album release party. It was an important event for our community that needed artistic documentation. Working with Carina was seamless: she communicated very clearly and quickly, she was super professional, and took amazing photos with great artistry and care. We emphatically recommend Carina to other bands and people in need of a great photographer for their event.”

“Working with Carina and Major Crush Photo has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve had working with any photographer. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and confident, her ideas are creative and fun, and the result is always spectacular. I don’t fancy myself very photogenic but every photo Carina has taken of me is one of the best photos of myself I’ve ever seen.

Do not miss out on the absolute gem that is Carina and her photography. The value for the result she delivers is truly unbeatable and worth every single penny (and more!) I can’t wait to hire her again for my next event!”