
Connection, laughter and the moments in between
Explore heartfelt family sessions filled with real moments and timeless memories.
View Family GallerySome of life’s most meaningful moments happen with the people you love most. Whether it’s a sunset on the beach, a growing family, a quiet embrace, or a milestone worth celebrating – these are the memories that deserve to last.
Our passion is capturing genuine moments with a timeless, natural style, creating photographs you’ll cherish for years to come.

Based in Bradenton, Florida, we capture timeless photography and films inspired by genuine moments and natural connections. From families and couples to weddings and everything in between, our goal is to create memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Waves of Memories

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We cannot recommend Carolin & Philipp enough! They photographed our vow exchange on Anna Maria Island, and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. They were professional, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. They captured every special moment so naturally and beautifully, from the emotional parts of our ceremony to the candid moments with our family. They were especially patient and wonderful with our young son, which meant so much to us. When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. Every image perfectly captured the love, happiness, and beauty of the day. These are memories we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful they were there to document such an important moment in our lives. Thank you, Carolin & Philipp, for giving us such beautiful memories and for making our vow exchange experience even more special. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for talented, kind, and professional photographers!
Krysta Hooker
Wedding



Carolin and Philip were the sweetest, most friendly, and amazing at what they do! We absolutely LOVE our family beach pictures! Excellent communication, prices, and turnaround time. Thank you for capturing memories for a lifetime! Could not recommend Pixiedust Factory Photography more!
Matt Green
Family Session



Carolin was a pleasure to work with. She was great with communication and got me my photos back very quickly. She brought her husband along, and he was so nice and helpful. He held our dog’s leash for photos she wasn’t in and helped push the baby’s stroller. They were both so nice, and we felt so comfortable shooting with them. We would like to book with Pixiedust again in the future!
Ashley Favinger
Family Session



Carolin was excellent for our beach sunset family photo session. She was very knowledgeable of the area and how to get two kids under 3 years old to smile! She also had very quick turnaround time to get the edited photos back. Overall very impressed with her and her work!
Hannah Hammitt
Family Session



Carolin and her husband Philip did such a great job taking our 5 generation pictures. They not only found time for us with short notice, they were very professional and friendly. Kudos to Philip for being the official “rattle shaker.” He kept our 3 month old entertained. The pictures all came out beautiful, and we had a lot of fun. Highly recommend to anyone wanting beautiful pictures that are stress free.
Lynn Bolduc
Family Session



I can only highly recommend Carolin! Her work is simply stunning, and the results always exceed expectations. Working with her is an absolute pleasure. She’s professional, creative, and has an incredible eye for detail. I’ve booked her several times for bridal fashion shoots, and the photos truly speak for themselves. She captures the essence of every moment beautifully and brings out the best in every subject. If you’re looking for exceptional photography, Carolin is the one to call!
Miriam Hedstueck
Fashion Shoot



We can't say enough great things about Carolin! She was quick to communicate and answer any questions we had. She was ready to be flexible when the weather was “iffy.” Her husband Philip came to help out, and he was wonderful as well! They were perfectly professional, friendly, and talented. The pictures turned out absolutely gorgeous! We are beyond grateful and highly recommend Carolin!
Heidi Morse
Family Session



I couldn't be happier with the photos Carolin took of my daughters and me. They turned out beautiful. She knew of the perfect place to capture what I was looking for. Her husband, Phillip, was such a big help also. They both were super sweet and friendly. They made me feel as if we could be great friends. They were just that personable. Nothing but good things to say. Highly recommend them.
Mandy Furrors
Family Session



Carolin is an excellent photographer in the Bradenton and Anna Maria area. Not only is she incredibly talented, but her care and thoughtfulness are evident to everyone lucky enough to be in front of her lens. She works beautifully across all types of photo occasions, and I would absolutely recommend her for your photography needs, especially for family photoshoots. Carolin is also wonderful at offering ADA friendly location suggestions. Thank you, Carolin!
Dennis Ekendahl
Family Session · Make-A-Wish
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