• Teen girl pinning a boutonniere on her smiling prom date before an outdoor prom photo session at Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, KY.

    SENIORS AND PROM

  • Smiling family of 5 poses in the colorful spring foliage.

    FAMILY

  • Close up of bride and groom laughing at their rehearsal dinner celebration with happy onlookers in the background.

    Events and Celebrations

  • Colorful pink daisies in front of white picket fence with watercolor styling.

    Fine Art Prints

Based in Lexington, KY • Available for Travel

SENIORS and prom

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FAMILY

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Events and Celebrations

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weddings and couples

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FINe ART PRINTS

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hey there! I’m Barbie Carter, and I have a passion for photography.

I love capturing the beauty of nature—especially the gorgeous farms here in Kentucky—but what really inspires me is photographing people. Whether it’s a big milestone or just the little moments that make life special, I want to capture the real emotions, connections, and good feelings that you’ll look back on and cherish for years to come.

I want your photos to feel like the true you—natural, genuine, and full of life—and to create keepsakes that allow you to relive those moments for a lifetime.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Emily

    Barbie is the perfect combination of professional and personable. She has a special way of connecting with our family—especially our kids—which makes every session feel relaxed and natural. She always comes prepared with great ideas but is flexible enough to adapt to what we want. The beautiful photos she has captured for us are displayed throughout our home.

  • Andy

    Barbie is the perfect combination of artist and planner. She thoughtfully mapped out the structure of the photoshoot and adjusted in the moment to make magic happen! There were so many pictures we liked, it was hard to decide which to print.

  • Ellen

    Barbie brought my family-gallery-portrait-wall vision to life. Her organization, timeliness, and preparation before the sitting made for a smooth and relaxed photo shoot for all ages. She brought props and used the natural landscape for beautiful backdrops. This was a priceless birthday gift from my family that will bring joy and memories for a lifetime.