Welcome to the Paula Carter Photography Blog

Hello and welcome to the Blog!

I’m Paula Carter, a passionate photographer based in St. Mary’s County, I’m thrilled to share my journey, insights, and expertise with you.

In this blog, you’ll find a blend of heartfelt stories from my sessions, valuable tips for clients preparing for their photoshoots, and educational content for aspiring photographers. Whether you’re here to find inspiration for your next family portrait, learn more about the art of photography, or simply enjoy beautiful imagery, I hope you’ll find something that resonates with you.

Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.

Vibrant red sunset over a calm lake with silhouetted trees and poles in the foreground.
Vibrant red and orange sunset over a calm body of water with silhouetted shoreline in the distance.
Darren & Michelle Burkey’s Wedding April 15, 2022
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Darren & Michelle Burkey’s Wedding April 15, 2022

Celebrating Love, Devotion, and Commitment, on April 15, 2022, a beautiful spring day. I was given the honor in photographing the wedding of Darren and Michelle Burkey. This wedding brought pure happiness to my heart. Everything went as well as it could for what is usually anticipated as a hectic time. This was the first big event I photographed professionally and I learned a great deal of organization and planning adjustments from this event to apply in further sessions or events. Thank You to this new amazing couple for giving me this incredible opportunity.

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Landscapes & Wildlife

Comet with a bright pink tail in a starry night sky, with a prominent star in the top right corner.
A fiddler crab with a large claw surrounded by grass and plants.
A fallen tree trunk lies across a rocky, leaf-strewn area near a stream. Yellow leaves and small rocks are scattered on the ground. The scene suggests a natural, forested environment.
Silhouette of trees and a bench against a vibrant sunset over a lake with boats on the water.
A heron stands near the water's edge by a "posted" private property sign, with a rocky shoreline and docks in the background.
Silhouette of a tree against a sunset over water, with an orange and blue sky.
A vibrant red sunset over a calm lake with silhouetted grass in the foreground.
Silhouetted people watching colorful fireworks display in the night sky.
Close-up of wild mushrooms growing in grass with a blurred background.
Close-up of vibrant orange and red autumn leaves.
A Muscovy duck swimming in water with red warty growths around its face.
Broken wooden bench on grass
Silhouette of a heron on a pier at sunset with vibrant orange and red skies and reflective water.
Two horses grazing in a field; one in the foreground, the other further away.
Sunset over a lake with wooden pilings and a pier. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds in shades of orange, purple, and blue. The water reflects the hues of the sunset, and the shoreline is visible.
An old wooden wagon wheel against a foggy meadow background.

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