Local Photography in La Mesa, CA

Hi Guys! ​ My name is T.J. and I am the Owner and Principal Photographer of T.J. Carter Photography. ​ I'm a mama to my beautiful daughter and our rescue pup. And a wife to my stud husband! ​ Before I became a professional photographer I worked in health care for 10 years. I worked with infants reshaping their little heads. In this field, I found my passion to work with families! I got to work especially close with babies and taking their pictures to help fix their heads. ​ In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and going to the beach. During the summer, I can't get enough Country concerts under my belt! ​ Most of all, I have found a passion in capturing the best moments in life...You!

Hi there! I am a professional portrait and lifestyle photographer based in San Diego, CA. The most important part of creating a fantastic finished product comes down to one word: communication! From before the shoot we will brainstorm on how we can make your shoot as meaningful as possible. The details matter - location, clothing, and time of day mean the world. I create timeless images with bold color, light, and strong concepts, usually with elements of nature. I have worked as a photographer for approximately 5 years and am so grateful for the lifestyle that it provides and for all the kind people I am able to meet. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, crazy ideas, or just to say hello :) Dave

Hi! I’m a film photographer based in Southern California. I offer headshots, portraits, events, engagements, graduations, birthdays, brand shoots, and hotel/travel photography. I shoot on digital, 35mm and Polaroid film to give your photos a natural, timeless feel. Whether you’re celebrating a special moment or need content for your business, I’m here to make the experience easy and enjoyable—and deliver photos you’ll love.

Photography is so much more than taking a picture of someone or something. It’s about stilling a meaningful moment in time so you can reminisce on it in the future with loved ones or by yourself. It’s about how beautifully or dramatically, how seriously or playfully you want to be represented to the world if you’re a business. It’s about pleasant self expression and infinitely more. A photo, when properly taken... can be worth a million words rather than just a thousand. What you need is a photographer that understand that and is willing to put in the required time and effort to make that happen. And I am that photographer.