MEET CAROLINE
Hi, I'm Caroline! The heart and face behind Caroline Hopkins Photography.
Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. There is not a day that goes by where I don't pinch myself, having the opportunity to preserve such sweet memories for the greatest clients is truly such a dream. If you are looking for a photographer who feels like a friend, who will cry with you, laugh with you, and celebrate you... you've found your girl! Keep scrolling to learn more about me, my story, and the heart behind what I do.
MY STORY & THE HEART BEHIND WHAT I DO
Before I have the privilege of preserving your story, I believe it's only fair that you know a little of mine.
Hi, I'm Caroline! A 22-year-old wedding and lifestyle photographer based in North Carolina, I am engaged to my high school sweetheart, and dog mom to two miniature dachshunds, Marley and Lincoln.
My journey began after graduating high school in 2022, I found myself without a clear direction. For fifteen years, dance had been my world, a creative refuge where I learned discipline, artistry, and the beauty of storytelling through movement. Although I once dreamed of pursuing it professionally, the physical demands on my body ultimately led me down a different path.
Photography became that new beginning.
The same love for emotion, connection, and fleeting moments that I found in dance now lives behind my camera. What began as curiosity quickly evolved into a passion for preserving the moments that matter most.
At the heart of my work is my late father, Mike, who passed away from early-onset Alzheimer's in 2020.
His journey forever changed my understanding of memory and legacy, teaching me that photographs are far more than images. They are tangible reminders of love, connection, and the people we hold closest. That belief is the foundation of everything I create and every story I have the honor of documenting.
FUN FACTS
my drink order
Iced Coconut Matcha
my favorite color
Burgandy
go-to snack
Greek Yogurt Bars
DREAM WEDDING DESTINATION
Italy