The People Behind the Camera

Two perspectives.
One shared passion.

We’re Carolin and Philipp, a husband-and-wife photo and video team based in Bradenton, Florida. Originally from Germany, we now call Florida’s Gulf Coast home and spend our days capturing weddings, families, couples, and the meaningful seasons in between.

Carolin and Philipp, Florida photo and video team

Our Story

From Germany to Florida’s Gulf Coast

Carolin has been photographing people and their stories for more than 14 years. What began in Germany eventually followed her across the ocean to Florida, where sandy beaches, warm evenings, and real connection became a natural part of her work.

Philipp brings those same moments to life through film. With more than six years of experience in wedding videography, he has a way of noticing the movement, emotion, and little details that make a story feel complete.

Together, we create imagery that feels natural, personal, and true to the people in front of our cameras.

What Matters Most

We’re not here to create perfect moments. We’re here for the real ones.

The laughter that happens between poses. The wind in your hair. The way your child reaches for your hand. The quiet look between two people who know each other by heart. Those are the moments we want you to remember.

Meet Us

The team behind Pixiedust Factory

Carolin, photographer at Pixiedust Factory

Carolin

Photographer & Storyteller

Carolin has photographed weddings, couples, babies, and families for more than 14 years. Her approach is relaxed and intentional, with a focus on genuine connection, beautiful light, and images that still feel meaningful years from now. She’ll guide you when you need it, give you space when the moment unfolds naturally, and make sure the experience never feels stiff or overly posed.

Philipp, filmmaker at Pixiedust Factory

Philipp

Filmmaker & Creative Mind

Philipp has been creating wedding films for more than six years. He captures the movement, voices, laughter, and emotion that photographs alone cannot always preserve. His style is natural and unobtrusive, allowing your day and your relationships to remain at the center of every film.

A Little More About Us

Life near the Gulf

We traded Germany for palm trees, warm sunsets, and life near the Gulf.

When we’re not photographing or filming, you’ll usually find us spending time with our Mini Goldendoodle, Lucy, working on one of our many creative projects, or exploring another beautiful corner of Florida.

We love meaningful stories, honest moments, and creating work that feels like the people it belongs to.

Carolin, Philipp and Lucy in Florida

Let’s Create Something Meaningful

Your story deserves to feel like yours.

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding day, growing your family, or simply documenting this season of life, we’d be honored to capture it.