About Me
Who I am:
Hi, I’m Ciara! I grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and currently live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
After graduating high school, I moved to Laurel, Maryland, where I attended college and started working at Starbucks as a barista. Two years later, in 2016, I made the move to Colorado Springs. While continuing to work at Starbucks, I finished my degree online through Arizona State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Management and a minor in Business.
Over the years, I worked my way up from barista to Store Manager and managed multiple Starbucks locations throughout Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. At times, I was responsible for leading teams of more than 45 employees. While I learned so much from that experience, I eventually found myself feeling burned out doing something I wasn’t truly passionate about.
So I took a leap of faith. I left Starbucks and started my own dog walking and house-sitting business. For the first time, I had the flexibility to invest my time and energy into something I had always loved: photography.
Over the last year, I’ve poured myself into learning everything I possibly can about photography. I’ve spent countless hours practicing, studying, shooting, editing, and refining my skills to get to where I am today.
Photography combines so many things I love: people, adventure, the outdoors, and preserving memories. My goal here is to create images that tell your story and capture moments you’ll be able to look back on for years to come. Whether it’s an engagement, a family session, a maternity shoot, or simply documenting a season of life you never want to forget, I would be honored to help tell your story
Why I'm a good fit:
I Actually Spend My Time Outdoors!
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me hiking, paddle boarding, camping, snowboarding, or exploring somewhere in Colorado. Being outdoors isn’t just a backdrop for my photos it’s a huge part of who I am. Because of that, I know how to work with Colorado’s constantly changing weather, lighting, and terrain to create beautiful images.
I Know a Lot of Great Locations
I’ve spent years exploring Colorado and am always looking for new places to check out. Whether you’re looking for mountain views, alpine lakes, wildflowers, forests, red rocks, or somewhere a little more unique, I can help find a location that fits exactly what you’re looking for.
I Know Being in Front of a Camera Can Feel Awkward
Most of my clients tell me they’ve never had professional photos taken or that they feel awkward posing. That’s completely normal. I’ll guide you through the entire session so you don’t have to worry about what to do with your hands or whether you’re standing the right way. My goal is for your session to feel more like an adventure than a photoshoot.
I’m Organized and Reliable
Before photography, I managed multiple Starbucks stores and teams of over 45 employees. It taught me how to stay organized, communicate well, and follow through on what I say I’m going to do. When you book with me, you can expect clear communication, professionalism, and someone who genuinely cares about giving you a great experience.
I Care About Capturing Real Moments
Anyone can take a picture. What I love is capturing the moments in between; the genuine laughs, the little looks, the excitement, and the connection between people. Those are usually the photos that end up meaning the most years down the road.
Why I love what I do:
Photography is the closest thing we have to time travel.
Life moves fast, and the hard truth is that every season comes to an end. Kids grow up, relationships evolve, loved ones get older, and moments that feel simple today often become the memories we miss the most tomorrow.
A photograph freezes a moment in time that we’ll never get back. It captures the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the seasons of life that pass by far too quickly.
Years from now, I want you to be able to look at your photos and be transported right back to that moment to remember how it felt, who was there, and what life looked like during that chapter of your story.
That’s what I love most about photography. It’s not just about taking beautiful pictures. It’s about preserving memories that become more valuable with time.