The real, the raw
the imperfectly perfect
moments
Father holding a sleeping newborn in a knit bonnet
Family on the beach at sunset
Close-up of a newborn's face with hand near mouth

Sarasota family & newborn photographer specializing in warm, organic portraits that capture authentic family moments, candid and real.

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Sleeping newborn swaddled in cream knit blanket

Newborn

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Family

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Pregnancy

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Carina Dawson holding her camera

Nice to meet you!
I'm Carina

My photography style embraces a soft, natural color palette with a focus on earthy tones, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere. It's coastal and organic, capturing the essence of family moments and the timeless beauty of motherhood. Every image tells a story of connection, warmth, and the quiet, beautiful moments that make life special.

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Client review from Joanna Cianciolo: Not only are the photos breathtaking but Ms. Carina is so kind, warm, and loving. Her customer service is top notch and we appreciate it so much. She takes her time and really has a great eye for what looks good and best for you and your pictures! Client review from Julie Hoonhout: We had such an amazing experience with Carina for our newborn photoshoot. We had just brought a newborn home and had so much chaos going on but I didn't want to miss capturing the moment. Reaching out to Carina was the best decision. The pictures turned out beautifully! Client review from Megan Diller: I can't say enough amazing things about Carina! We did an in studio session with her. Not only did she do an amazing job listening and capturing all the moments I wanted, but she was so wonderful with our two year old!
Mom kissing toddler's cheek on the beach
Close-up of sleeping newborn's face
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Family of three walking on the beach with seagulls flying around them