SALT & STAG PHOTOGRAPHY
JaclyN CarfagnA
With a background in documentary photography and a cinematic eye, I aim to create images that feel timeless, textured, and true. I’m not here to stage perfection—I’m here to witness, gently guide, and capture what’s already beautiful in its rawest form.
Whether it’s a wedding, a portrait, or a simple afternoon with meaning behind it, I’m drawn to the kind of imagery that lingers—quiet, moody, a little wild, and completely you.
This isn’t just photography—it’s collaboration. It’s memory-making. It’s storytelling through mood, movement, and detail.
I move between digital and film—letting the pace, the grain, the softness of light shape the way a moment is held. Some images are immediate and sharp, others unfold slowly, with a kind of breath built into them. Together, they form a record of presence—of people in their own rhythm, surrounded by the spaces and stories that shape them.
This work lives in many forms, the quiet hands of artists in their studios, the gravity between two people in love, the hum of a home in motion—naps, laughter, soft chaos, waiting. These are ongoing threads in my portfolio. You’re welcome to wander:
Studio / Branding – portraits of process, craft, and creative work
Couples – love, intimacy, and quiet connection
Nest Sessions – home-based family & maternity stories, slow and full of life
CINEMATIC, TIMELESS IMAGES
My work blends a documentary eye with a cinematic
feel—rich in mood, grounded in real moments, and rooted in place. I’m drawn to earthy tones, soft light, and scenes that feel lived-in and a little wild. Whether it’s an intimate portrait or a story unfolding between two people, I aim to capture emotion that lingers—quiet, honest, and a little nostalgic.
I photograph the in-between—the quiet gestures, the soft glances, the stories that unfold without needing to be told. My work is rooted in emotion and place, drawing from natural light, earthy tones, and a deep love for the way real life feels.
I work with people who care deeply—artists, makers, storytellers, and lovers. My approach is grounded in trust, subtle direction, and the quiet power of observation. I’m drawn to the texture of real life: light on linen, dirt under nails, a laugh halfway through a sentence.
Whether I’m documenting a wedding day, photographing a ceramicist in her studio, or capturing a family just as they are, I bring the same intention to every frame: to hold space for presence, process, and connection.
Fine art photography
For artists, lovers, and wanderers
If you’re here, you’re probably someone who values the beauty of real life—the fleeting, the imperfect, the deeply felt. Whether you’re an artist wanting to tell your brand story with soul, a couple in love with the in-between moments, or a growing family craving images that feel like home, I offer sessions shaped around you.
Explore the paths below to find what fits:You’re welcome to wander:
Studio / Branding – portraits of process, craft, and creative work
Couples – love, intimacy, and quiet connection
Nest Sessions – home-based family & maternity stories, slow and full of life
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