Hello!

My name is Lisa and I am a wedding & portrait photographer located in fabulous Greenville, SC. I specialize in capturing real moments and images full of emotion while keeping it fun.

Welcome to my brand new blog which combines the previous blogs, one for portraits and one for weddings. You may have noticed the images are now BIG which I am thrilled about. This is a work in progress so there will be changes made along the way;)

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave comments here and there. ~lisa

Michael Phelps - Dara Torres - GO USA!!!!!

August 16, 2008 – 10:20 pm

I know I haven’t posted much since I flew to Chicago to shoot a wedding…and have been playing catch-up ever since, but I just HAD to post about the Olympics tonight! I was jumping up and down with excitement when Phelps captured his 8th gold and Torres beat her record to get the silver in her two events. Go USA!!


Gosh, between the Cubs and the Olympics it has been an exciting time in the world of sports.

Now, back to working on my photos. I promise to be back and posting real soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

~lisa

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Gorgeous Location For A Family Session!

July 31, 2008 – 9:59 am

I could have stayed at this location all day long! The day was perfect because it wasn’t too crazy hot and it was a little overcast which gave wonderful lighting. I wanted to share a handful of my favorites.

















Thanks for stopping by!

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Families/Kids | Tagged , , | 11 comments         Add a Comment
  1. tiffany izatt   -  

    gorgeous location no kidding! and what a gorgeous family!

  2. david & kimi b ~ ohana photography   -  

    love love love this set!!! especially the pp ones!

  3. Airika Pope   -  

    These are all great, but I especially love the ones of the kids running in the field. It takes me back to the good ‘ol days…

  4. Amanda Bowler   -  

    These are beautiful! Great work on a big grouping. Great lighting and processing.

  5. Meody Hood   -  

    That really is the perfect location for family photos. Lovely images, Lisa, absolutely endearing.

  6. Frank DiMeo   -  

    These are awesome Lisa!!!
    Love the Cubs post too!
    The new blog and everything looks wonderful!

  7. chelo   -  

    I love the candid shots!! These are great Lisa!

  8. eva talley   -  

    WOW!!! I cannot believe you got such amazing images of SO MANY PEOPLE!!! GORGEOUS! YOU ROCK!!!

  9. sheila   -  

    LISA! goodness gracious… love the family photo with kids and the pretty dog. these are all so beautiful.

  10. Amy McWatty   -  

    These are wonderful family images :) I heart how you captured them all together & still managed to snag others of the individual families and their respective personalities. Perfect location…

  11. Heather   -  

    Wow such a cute and sweet family! I love the shots! They are just beautiful!!!

Keep It Going Cubbies!!!!!

July 30, 2008 – 8:36 am

For any loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, you will appreciate this post. Will it finally be time for a win? Gosh, let’s hope so! I may not have time to catch all games, but I do have the Cubs application on my Blackberry to keep up and see the latest scores and news.

“Chicago Cubs fans are the greatest fans in baseball. They’ve got to be.” ~ Herman Franks (1978)

Let’s root, root, root for the Cubbies…if they don’t win it’s a shame!

This video is a hoot and I just wanted to share :)

or even this one.

There is even a website dedicated to the history of the ‘curse’. Just One Bad Century.com

Ok, back to work!!!!
Have a wonderful day.

~lisa

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  1. dad   -  

    Great video! What’s fun about the Cubs is that even though they haven’t won in a 100yrs their fans have remained loyal; even on a bad day during a bad season Wrigley sells out! There’s no such thing as a fair-weather Cub fan! Go Cubbies…

Don’t You Love Them Squishy?

July 29, 2008 – 10:29 am

Squishy newborn babies that is! I LOVE to see the still curled up and ’squishy’. Just wanted to share a few. I am so happy to capture the super sweet moment between mom and baby :)




Thanks for stopping by!

~lisa

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  1. tiffany izatt   -  

    this baby looks like an adorable porcelain doll!

  2. dad   -  

    Lisa, the photos of Jack are great!! They’re a reminder that there’s more to photography than what meets the eye!

  3. Stephanie   -  

    Baby Jack is so sweet! Beautiful pictures.

  4. chelo   -  

    These are beautiful!! I love the last shot!

  5. Auntie Sarah   -  

    Too bad the squishy look isn’t cute when you get older! Nice shots LC!

Fun With My Boys!

July 23, 2008 – 4:02 pm

The other day I mentioned to the boys that we should put our bikes on the rack and head out to Falls Park for a bit. The response was “nah, we don’t really want to”. So, I decided to put the bikes on the rack and say “come on, let’s go”. I was so glad I did because we had a blast!! After we parked at the Greenville Zoo, we got on our bikes and headed to Falls Park. The boys played on the rocks and in the water until we decided to head up to Spill The Beans for ice cream on Main St. We sat outside, ate ice cream, took goofy pictures and acted silly. What an amazing way to spend the day! Here are a few from the day.


The boys being Superman and ‘holding’ up big boulders!


Can you tell he forgot to remove the cap??








My boys are taking these pictures!!!!

Now for The Sprinkler, The Lawnmower and more!!! I was busting out laughing:)



I can’t wait to do this again!!!

~lisa

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Commercial, Families/Kids, Fun Tips, Just For Fun! | Tagged , , , | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. tiffany izatt   -  

    What cute kids! Love the sprinkler, I think if i tried that i would fall on my butt!

  2. eva talley   -  

    awww Lisa, your boys are SO adorable. There is just nothing like having boys, it’s the best!

Lindsay + Adam

July 20, 2008 – 8:10 pm

There were so many amazing things about shooting on the day of Lindsay + Adam’s wedding. I was able to experience the Gordon Lee Mansion in Chickamauga, Georgia and see all the history this area has to offer, meet more great people and see the fabulous Melody Hood of Innamorata Photography again. I first met Melody at WPPI in Vegas this year and was thrilled when I was able to shoot along with her on this beautiful wedding. Melody does amazing work and if you get a chance, stop by and see her website. The Gordon Lee Mansion was built in 1847 and the grounds are spectacular with so many opportunities for great shooting.
The day was SO hot and humid that everyone was fanning themselves and stepping into the small air conditioned rooms when time allowed. The air was thick and it looked like rain would start at any minute…and it did. You will see Lindsay walking into the back side of the mansion looking up at the sky wondering if her outdoor wedding would be rained out. I LOVE that shot! The rain came down at times, but not too heavy and when it cleared the sky was amazing. I am sharing a huge handful of images from this fun wedding so bear with me. THANK YOU Melody! I truly enjoyed working with you!


































Thank you for stopping by!!

~lisa

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Weddings | Tagged , , , , | 10 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Meody Hood   -  

    Thank you sooo much for coming up to shoot with me! I had a blast hanging out with you :) I love the images you captured!

  2. amanda   -  

    WOW! That dress is stunning! I found you through Dustin Izatt’s blog and your work is amazing!

  3. Michael Wachniak   -  

    A-Freaking-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Thats all I can say :) LOVE your vintage looks!

    Michael *Vancouver, BC, Canada…..eh?*

  4. Mark W.   -  

    These shots are beautiful Lisa! Great work.

  5. chelo   -  

    These are so great!! I love the shot of her looking up at the sky!

  6. Amy McWatty   -  

    That one is awesome w/ the bride looking up, alongside her bridesmaids. Great work:)

  7. Tiffany Izatt   -  

    Gorgeous! I love the shot of the bride hiking up her dress and the bridesmaids shocked faces! Melody is such an awesome person, lucky you to get to shoot with her!

  8. Jill Higgins   -  

    I love the dress shot! Beautiful bride. :)

  9. Amy   -  

    This is a fantastic set Lisa, and a really great wedding party, they look like a lot of fun. I love how you used the reflection in the car shot, great job.

  10. Clare Day   -  

    love the reflective car shot!

Being Beautiful At All Ages

July 20, 2008 – 6:46 am

I was sitting in Barnes & Noble drinking a latte and trying to satisfy my ‘glossy fix’…in other words, my magazine addiction. I am now trying to enjoy them in the store and not buy so many because it does add up when you buy them here and there. Ever since I can remember, maybe the 4th grade, I have LOVED magazines. I have so much fun looking at the photography and the styles and even reading a fun article. I picked up the newest issue of Vogue and I read through it for over an hour and still wanted to buy it. So much for my latest idea right? What I loved about it was that it celebrated women of all ages, which they do every year, but this time it was so well done. Maybe I am just still on a high from the Olympic Trials where Dara Torres, age 41, just rocketed her way through the water! I was jumping up and down when she broke her own 50 meter freestyle record. Plus she just looks amazing and is wearing her age very well.

So back to Vogue, there were photographs of women all ages, yet all of them were beautiful in their own way. Check out this video.

I wish I could photograph every woman and capture what is unique and beautiful to her and start my own magazine, that would be SO COOL!!! What is even more cool is that women would realize that confidence is the greatest accessory!!

Have an awesome day.

~lisa

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Beautiful Boy + Beautiful Location

July 16, 2008 – 9:36 am

When I first saw my client’s son I thought “WOW, what beautiful red hair, bright blue eyes and perfect skin!”. Then I took him on a little fun walk to get to know him and play while we took pictures and then I thought “What an amazing little boy with a big and fun personality!”. We walked for a good bit and then stumbled across some rustic scenery that was fitting for a pair of overalls. I wanted to share a handful of them.

Thanks for stopping by!

~lisa

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Families/Kids, Fashion/Headshots | Tagged , , | 8 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Rick   -  

    I am very biased since I am his father, but his personality is as big as these photos portray. Lisa did an incredible job of capturing his essence. These are not just photos they are truly the work of a very talented artist.

  2. lisa   -  

    oh my gosh, these are beautiful. Love this little guy and I am sure his parents are THRILLED

  3. Tiffany Izatt   -  

    i love these series! What beautiful red hair! He is so cute!

  4. chelo   -  

    What a cutie!! Wonderful shots, I know they will flip over them!

  5. Misty Dawn   -  

    Oh he is too doggone cute!! I love him! :) You did an awesome job capturing him - I love the one of him looking up at you smiling and also the one of him peeking through the window…priceless! Looks like it belongs on a Hallmark card!

  6. tami   -  

    this little boy is darling - i love the way you have captured him. very simple, yet very strong.

  7. Amy   -  

    Perfection. The lighting, the texture, the color. Girl, you ROCKED this session !

  8. Amy   -  

    Great set! My favorite is the b&w variation, feels timeless.

Viva la Vintage!

July 10, 2008 – 9:45 pm

This website is like unwrapping a bar of dark chocolate! Well, if you love dark chocolate that is :) Vintage gowns galore of all styles. TheFROCK.com is something you may have heard of or seen before, but this one is new to me and I am so glad I found it. If you love vintage and it is in your budget, then you must check out this site! Here are a few I simply adore. This first one is amazing - so Sarah Jessica Parker!

Even if vintage is not your thing, it still is fun to browse the collection and read the stories behind the dresses. I just cannot get enough of this site.

~lisa

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Fashion/Headshots, Wedding Dress Styles | Tagged , , | 10 comments         Add a Comment
  1. david & kimi b ~ ohana photography   -  

    holy smokes these are insane!!!!

  2. Dana Andreasson   -  

    wow, these are gorgeous!

  3. chelo   -  

    I love vintage! Thanks for sharing!

  4. Frank DiMeo   -  

    Hi Lisa,
    These are awesome!
    Your blog is looking great too.

  5. erinna   -  

    oh! AND the fourth one too!! :)

  6. erinna   -  

    Oh wow - loooove the third one!

  7. Tiffany Izatt   -  

    wow these are really remarkable, i havent heard of them so thanks, now i am off to browse others. :)

  8. Brandi   -  

    /droool. These are delicious. My favorite is the second one!

  9. Amy M   -  

    Calling all Sex in the City brides…
    Carrie Bradshaw would so love any of these & so do I :)

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  1. By The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » Viva la Vintage! on July 10, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    […] This website is like unwrapping a bar of dark chocolate! Well, if you love dark chocolate that is Vintage gowns galore of all styles. TheFROCK.com is something you may have heard of or seen before, but this one is new to me and I am so glad I found it. If you love vintage and it is in your budget, then you must check out this site! Here are a few I simply adore. This first one is amazing - so Sarah Jessica Parker! Even if vintage is not your thing, it still is fun to browse the collec Source: http://www.lisacarpenterblog.com/?p=250 […]

Plantable Notecard Favors…these are cool!

July 9, 2008 – 2:22 pm

I am a sucker for really fun and useful favors. These notecards can be personalized with your name and wedding date and they are very eco-friendly! The paper pot can actually be planted and flowers grow right out of the paper! Find them HERE.
They are from IdealFavors.com and I am sure you can find many other great items as well. Here is what the plantable notecards look like.

Have a great day!

~lisa

By Lisa Carpenter | Posted in Favors & Gifts, Fun Links | Tagged , , | 4 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Katie Beverley   -  

    How cool and cute:)

  2. Tiffany Izatt   -  

    That is a really good green idea!

  3. Amy   -  

    What a great eco friendly idea!

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  1. By The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » Plantable Notecard Favors…these are cool! on July 9, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    […] I am a sucker for really fun and useful favors. These notecards can be personalized with your name and wedding date and they are very eco-friendly! The paper pot can actually be planted and flowers grow right out of the paper! Find them HERE. They are from IdealFavors.com and I am sure you can find many other great items as well. Here is what the plantable notecards look like. Have a great day! ~lisa Source: http://www.lisacarpenterblog.com/?p=248 […]

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