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Most working photographers today claim to have “one way they edit” — this simply means they have limited post-production expertise, use automated presets (filters), may use AI, and may not even use Adobe Photoshop. The result is algorithmic predictability and lack of human uniqueness. All my photo sessions are manually crafted, edited, and curated, never cookie cuttered nor AI’d. This ensures that each session is as authentic, unique, and special as you are

I have logged more than 20,000 hours as a master photographer & fine artist. My goal is to help make your life moments beautiful, memorable, and a work of art

  • A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat lifting a young girl with a pacifier in her mouth, outdoors with a blurred natural background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat lifting a smiling toddler with a pacifier outside on a sunny day. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a large straw sunhat and a white dress with ruffle sleeves, making a playful face with her eyes closed and lips puckered, while holding her hands in a gesture. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A girl running on a dirt path toward two women near a wooden fence, with trees and birds in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A woman with a large beige hat lifting a young girl with a pacifier in her mouth playfully in an outdoor setting with blurred trees in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with a hat lifting a young girl into the air outdoors with blurred trees in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
Child running outdoors with others in the background on a dusty path. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A young girl with long blonde hair wearing a large sun hat, making a playful kissing face with closed eyes and puckered lips. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

For years, I worked with industry leading outdoor recreation companies including KUHL, Icebreaker, and others in their seasonal field marketing campaigns. Now, I focus on elevating art, aesthetics, and beauty

I use the most state of the art equipment available. My kit includes Sony’s flagship a1 cameras and exclusively Sony G Master & Zeiss professional lenses, offering an unparalleled artistic flare among photographers

  • A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a white shirt is holding a young girl in a light-colored dress with ruffled sleeves. They are outdoors in a natural setting, engaging in a close, attentive interaction. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman holding two young girls outdoors on a sunny day, smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a white top. One girl is wearing a hat and a white dress with colorful accents. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Woman wearing a white hat and white shirt holding a young girl with a headband, who is kissing an older girl with long hair. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A young girl wearing a sun hat and white skirt covering her face with her hands stands behind a large tree in a park on a sunny day. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A young girl wearing a white dress with blue patterns bending down on a wooden walkway, holding a large straw hat above her head, with sunlight illuminating her and a blurred person in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Three young girls wearing sun hats and light-colored dresses by a riverbank, standing under a tree with bare branches. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A woman wearing a large beige hat is holding a young girl in her arms, and they are engaged in a quiet moment. The woman has wavy hair, is dressed in a white shirt and gray jeans. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A smiling woman wearing a white hat holding a young girl with a bow headband, and a young girl with a wide-brim hat standing beside her, outdoors in sunlight. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with a large white hat and casual clothing holds two young girls, one older girl and a younger girl, outside on a sunny day. The two girls are sharing a kiss while the woman holds the younger girl close. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A young girl with long, light brown hair reaching her shoulders, wearing a white dress with blue patterns and a pearl necklace, is bending over on a wooden bridge, holding a large beige sun hat with a white ribbon. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A young girl wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holding her hands over her face, standing next to a large tree in a park on a sunny day. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
Three young girls in dresses and sun hats standing by a body of water with trees and ducks in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

Archie so perfectly and beautifully captured our engagement photos. We ran some very general ideas by him of what we were thinking, and he truly made magic happen. His artistic genius somehow perfectly captured our love, as human subjects, while also showcasing the gorgeous landscapes that we hold dear to our hearts. I couldn't recommend Archie enough to capture your most important and joyful moments.

Kendra & Will

  • A black-and-white photo of a man and woman kissing on a beach, sitting on a blanket with drinks, during a cloudy sunset. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A black and white photograph of a man and woman standing on rocks near the ocean, looking upward with surprised expressions, the man holding a bottle and a lighter, with the ocean and sky in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A black-and-white photo of a couple kissing intimately. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A couple embraces and kisses outdoors during sunset, with lush green background. The woman wears a pink floral dress and earrings, and the man wears a light blue shirt and brown pants. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A black and white photo of a couple kissing, sitting on a blanket or mat near the beach, holding champagne glasses, with a bottle nearby, and the sky and clouds in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A black and white photo of a surprised couple standing on rocks by the ocean, with a person flying a kite in the sky above them. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A man and woman kissing passionately with eyes closed, in black and white. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A couple sharing a kiss, the woman wearing a pink floral dress with bows on her shoulders and the man in a light blue shirt with brown pants, embracing outdoors against a blurred green background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
  • A couple kissing outdoors at sunset, with a bridge and mountains in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A man and woman sharing an intimate moment outdoors on a mountain during sunset, smiling and looking into each other's eyes. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A man and woman embrace outdoors, smiling and looking at each other, with the man wearing a white shirt and the woman in a floral dress. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman is hugging a man from behind near the beach during sunset, showing her ring on her finger. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A couple sharing a kiss outdoors near a dam or bridge with hills in the background during sunset or sunrise. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A couple embracing outdoors during sunset, with mountains in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A man and woman embracing outdoors during sunset, smiling at each other. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A man holding a woman in his arms, with the woman smiling and embracing around his neck, during sunset or sunrise outdoors near water. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

Archie gave us such dreamy pictures in the beautiful Fall colors — photos that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much, Archie! It is such a wonderful gift we will cherish.

Jamie & Emma

  • A young girl in a pink sweatshirt and colorful knit hat stands outdoors in a park surrounded by vibrant red autumn leaves. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman plays with a young girl on her shoulders outdoors surrounded by vibrant red autumn leaves. The girl is smiling, wearing a colorful knit hat and a purple hoodie, while the woman is also smiling and wearing a jacket. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman holding a smiling young girl wearing a turquoise hat, purple hoodie, outdoors among red and orange autumn leaves. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman lifting a young girl to look at red and orange autumn leaves on a tree against a bright sunset sky. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A young girl in a purple hoodie and colorful knit hat standing under red autumn leaves, with falling leaves around her. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman giving a piggyback ride to a young girl outdoors with red autumn leaves in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A smiling woman holding a young girl in front of vibrant red and orange autumn leaves. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman holding a young girl, feeding her a leaf from a tree with vibrant red leaves during autumn. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
  • A woman and a young girl are outside on a gravel surface, smiling and posing for the camera. The woman has long, blonde hair and is wearing a purple jacket and dark pants with star prints, along with tan boots. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman and a young girl outdoors, with the woman crouching and hugging the girl, who is wearing a pink fuzzy jacket, leopard print skirt, colorful leggings, and white sneakers. They are on a gravel surface. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman wearing a gray knit sweater and brown Carhartt beanie holding a small girl in a pink fleece jacket, outside during late evening or early morning. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A young woman wearing a dark gray beanie is smiling behind a young blonde girl in a pink fuzzy coat, who is looking down with a neutral expression. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A woman and a young girl are outdoors on a cloudy day, smiling and posing together. The woman is crouching down and holding the girl, who is reaching out with her arms extended. They are both dressed in warm clothing. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A young woman with braided hair and a purple faux fur jacket crouches down, holding a toddler girl in her arms. The girl is wearing a pink fuzzy jacket, a leopard print skirt, patterned leggings, and white Nike sneakers. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with a brown Carhartt beanie and a gray sweater is holding a young girl in a pink fuzzy jacket and hugging her close. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A young woman with a dark beanie smiling behind a little girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, wrapped in a pink fuzzy jacket. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
  • A woman with long brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a pink dress with red floral patterns, at a beach with an ocean background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Man in white shirt and khaki pants standing on rocks near the water, looking down. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Smiling woman with long dark hair outdoors during autumn, holding a bottle, with blurred fall foliage in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman with long dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top and a brown strap across her shoulder, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

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  • A woman with long dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top and a brown strap across her shoulder, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Smiling woman with long dark hair outdoors during autumn, holding a bottle, with blurred fall foliage in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a pink dress with red floral patterns, at a beach with an ocean background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • Man in white shirt and khaki pants standing on rocks near the water, looking down. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

Portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a black top, standing outdoors with a blurred background of trees. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with long dark hair smiling outdoors with blurred autumn leaves in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with long, dark, wavy hair smiling at the camera on a beach, wearing a pink dress with red floral patterns. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A man in a white shirt and brown pants standing on rocks outdoors, looking down. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
  • A woman with short black hair smiling while holding a young child with curly hair, both outdoors with blurred greenery and sunlight in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman with short black hair, smiling and wearing a black turtleneck sweater outdoors with a blurred background of trees and sunshine. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman with short black hair smiling outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

  • A woman with black hair, wearing a black top and light-colored jeans, leaning on a wooden railing outdoors, smiling and looking downward. Portrait by Archie Carmel.

A woman with short black hair holding a young boy with curly hair outdoors during golden hour, smiling at the camera. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with short dark hair smiling outdoors with a blurred green and yellow background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with short black hair, smiling and sticking her tongue out, outdoors with blurred trees and sunlight in the background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.
A woman with black hair in a ponytail wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, smiling outdoors with a blurred natural background. Portrait by Archie Carmel.