Meet Caroline.

As someone who has always loved taking pictures, what turned my hobby into a business was my family’s move to Northern Uganda when I was thirteen years old. The move was initiated by my parents’ work with International Justice Mission (click here to learn more about their incredible work), a faith-based organization that works to end modern-day slavery all over the world. While over there, I was asked by a fellow if I would take their family photos. I fell in love with family photography and also got paid 10 bucks. Throughout the rest of my year in Uganda, I photographed families, engagements, events and maternity sessions. Upon moving back to Nashville to start high school, I decided to formally launch the business and pursue my dream.

While living Memphis for four years and pursuing a degree in English Literature, Caroline Allen Photography (CAP!) continued to grow. Upon graduation, I decided to pursue this full time. I believe I was created to create by a profoundly creative God, and that this is holy work!

Seeing the world through a perspective anchored in beauty, I promise to deliver images that are not only beautiful, but that are deeply meaningful. Balancing both documentary and classic photography styles, I will photograph your wedding and life with intention, passion and delight. I would also love to become your friend!

I would be beyond honored to capture any bit of life important to you. Let’s talk.

love, caroline

“To hold time still, it may be well that God gave us photographs and photographers. It’s not the same as painting or motion pictures: holding something you can press your lips to.”

- Terrance Hayes

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a denim jacket over a white dress, is walking barefoot on a grassy field while holding a camera in her right hand. She appears to be laughing or smiling happily, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A person holding a vintage camera outdoors with a green grassy background.

My favorite movie...

About Time

My favorite drink(s)…

A cortado or a margarita (tajin rim)

My favorite book...

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

My favorite show...

Gilmore Girls

My favorite trip was to...

Edinburgh, Scotland

My favorite accessory...

An antique cocktail ring I found in Ireland

My favorite artists and bands...

Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, Briston Maroney, The 1975, Boygenius, The Brook and the Bluff, Del Water Gap, Billie Holiday, Caamp and Mt. Joy