Connection. Joy. Life.
Pink Fin Photos is where I began, and now I’m shifting from water based photography to people and connection focused photography.
I will always love the water, and Pink Fin isn’t going anywhere—you’ll still be able to find my ocean shots here on my site and on social media—but with Carly Giles Photography, I’ll be able to share and connect with people in a way that encompasses ALL of me and the services that I offer.
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Family Photos
Connection. Joy. Life.
We work together to create an environment that lets everyone’s personalities shine through. I adore getting to know what your kids are into, where you’re from, what your hobbies and interests are and hearing family stories. Knowing your family, helps me to get more in tune with making that comfortable environment.
Expect the posed group photos first, followed by some loose direction to get genuine (and maybe some slightly staged…) moments documented.
Big families? Awesome.
Shy kids? Awesome.
Weird kids? Awesome.
Aunts and uncles and grandparents? Awesome.
Dogs? HECK YEAH.Specific ideas? I love it, I can’t wait to coordinate.
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Prints
Bring the ocean right into your home.
But as a photo…not the real deal. Keep the ocean where it's at.
Printed on high quality materials, this art is made to last.
Various sizes and mediums available.
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Surf Photography
Proof that you surfed (or got slammed…)
If it’s a group or individual surf session, we’ll talk beforehand about skill level, surf conditions, safety, and general expectations.
I follow the “when in doubt don’t go out” rule, because the ocean is the ocean and I don’t take her lightly. We’ll look at the surf and make a plan for where to go and how far out, and then I’ll overshoot the ever living hell out of you and get you SO MANY PHOTOS you wont even know what to DO with yourself! Think of it like a documentary of your time out there—paddling, waiting, standing up, riding, jumping off, and feeling like you’ve got a little seal following you everywhere you go. It’s me. I’m the seal.
I can do private and group sessions, surf lessons, surf camps and contests.
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Underwater Portraits
Take your portraits to the water for a unique and beautiful experience.
Mermaids, maternity, couples or
JUST BECAUSE.
It’s an exciting, one-of-a-kind adventureThese can be done in a pool or natural water, let me know your preference!
Pink Fin Photography
by Carly Giles
Watch Immersion, a short film documentary about my ocean photography journey from Visible Productions LLC!
I’ve always had a relationship with water and a love for photography, so I scraped together the funds to purchase a used camera and compatible waterproof housing case in 2020, that I’m still using today. I’m the third owner and I’m pretty sure it’s about 15 years old. It’s awesome. My shots in the ocean almost always reflect my feelings on land, and I (cautiously) love sharing that piece of my heart with others.
I slowly emerged from my shell in the ocean to also doing family photos (and seniors and couples and individuals and headshots) and events. I think I just love connecting with the environment around me, whether it’s the people or the scenery or shadows, ALL THE THINGS!
When I’m not taking photos you can find me either with my husband and kids, making coffee for people at The Jitter House, teaching water aerobics at the YMCA, coaching the Aberdeen High School divers on the swim team, attempting to help at my husband’s bike shop, La Vogue Cyclery, or like…taking a nap.
I have ADHD. No one is surprised.
Take sweet care!
Carly
Photo by Alicia Tisdale Photography