"We hired Carleen to do a photo shoot for our yoga studio and absolutely loved working with her! She took the time to get to know us (the two owners), our brand and business. She created a vision board that helped us see what she had in mind and she blew it away with her creativity and insight into what we envisioned. The photos she took were wonderful! We were able to update our website, social media pages and images all from one photo shoot with her. Plus, we had a blast doing it."
-Niki & Nicole, Owners of Spirit of the Lake Yoga Studio
"She blew it away with her creativity and insight into what we envisioned."
"Carleen is seriously an absolute ray of sunshine to work with! Every single second of shooting with her was so much fun and she's just bursting with amazing ideas and energy the whole time. This girl 100% knows her craft well and knows how to get your best angles and expressions."
- Jess Goss | Creative Model
"One of the best photographers in the Twin Cities area by far. "
"I cannot recommend Carleen enough - I feel like she literally SAVED me. She just “got it” when it came to designing something that screamed “me.” She turned my website around quickly. She is professional, creative, communicative and so easy to work with. Carleen has an eye for branding and design - you won’t regret hiring her. I’m seeing a lot of traffic and inquiries to my website and I have Carleen’s expertise and talent to thank for it! “
- Hillary Kline, owner & makeup artist of Kline Artistry
"Hiring Carleen was the best decision I made for my business and brand."
"(that my husband, Danny, can't stop talking about). She is a bit of a Davinci, with expertise in graphic editing, photography, videography, marketing ...
and the list goes on from there."
- David Kassik, Owner & head florist of Sip Bloom
"Carleen Olson - The graphic genius who designed the PICNIC logo"
“Working with Carleen feels like finding yourself. She creates a safe space for you to be authentic, confident, & beautiful. Not only do the pictures come out amazing but she gives each client her full heart and attention. I’ve worked with Carleen on a few projects and each one shocks me by out doing the last. She’s insanely talented and knowledgeable about her craft! If you’re ever feeling stuck in a funk with your vision or your brand, Carleen is the answer for your journey!”
- Sami Poss | Creative Soul & Designer
"She’s insanely talented and knowledgeable about her craft!"
"She really wants to understand & execute your vision; she always brings her very best to every project! Her eye for creativity is unmatched; she creates a vision for every shoot & it shows. Her work is always unique yet consistent with her brand of empowering other women."
- Sophia Prizmoch | Head of marketing for Queenie & Pearl + Influencer
"Carleen is just as talented behind the camera as she is comforting & supportive to her subjects & brands"
"Her eye for beautiful aesthetics makes for a unique final product that she personally trailers for every client. She is both fun and professional to work with, and it has been such a gift to receive the beautiful photographs after the session. Carleen truly has cultivated an incredible talent for her craft, and her photographs speak for themselves."
- Gena Cohen | Artist
"Carleen truly has cultivated an incredible talent for her craft."
"She is not only a beautiful soul but an AMAZING photographer as well!! I cannot ever thank her enough. She is so kind, makes the process so effortless, and the photos she took captured moments I will be able to cherish for the rest of my life and her edits truly take my breath away each time! Forever grateful."
- Lauren Cannon | Miss. North Dakota 2020
"If you need any pictures, seriously, this girl is the best!"
"When City & County Credit Union was ready to enhance our brand by showcasing members who are impacted by our credit union, Carleen was an automatic pick. Her passion for capturing people behind the lens & matching the images to what our brand needed is exactly why our partnership together is so valuable. She takes the time to understand what you need, the purpose & how it fits with your brand strategy. Not to mention, day of she brings a mood board to keep the photos moving seamlessly and professionally."
- Bailey Germain, VP of Marketing CCCU
"Carleen is the perfect person to start enhancing your brand imagery!"
"You will get quality photos that capture the true essence of who you really are and what you are looking for. I love Carleen's energy and passion she puts into her work. It shows in every photo. Thank you for a wonderful and fun experience that portrays your beautiful work."
- Denise Oster | Author, Life Coach & Entrepreneur
"OUTSTANDING, PROFESSIONAL & FUN PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE."
"I am a hair colorist in Minneapolis and needed some really cool shots for work to use with color companies , and she delivered! The photos were absolutely amazing! She’s just so good you have to have more than one session with her. She made us feel very comfortable and we had so much fun shooting with her."
- Hannah Perry | Hair stylist and Owner of Full Color Alchemy
"CARLEEN WAS NOTHING BUT WONDERFUL & PROFESSIONAL!"
"Carleen is such an amazing photographer! She has an eye for the unexpected and mysterious. I have worked with her as a stylist on a number of photoshoots, and she does exceptional work every time. She is fun-loving, creative, and makes for such an easy and relaxed atmosphere. Her genuine personality shines through her photos, and I love that she is willing to take risks!"
- Sarah Kuhn | Poppy Stella Rose, Fashion Stylist
"SHE HAS AN EYE FOR THE UNEXPECTED & MYSTERIOUS…"
"Creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone just wanting some hot photos of themselves you owe it to yourself to work with her! The level of comfort and ease she provides makes everything so fun and encouraging. plus the content she comes up with is 🔥"
- Cassidy Blazinski | Silversmith & Owner of Spell & Stone
"This branding babe has helped me expand and hone in on my brand and visuals so much!"
"Her natural aura is like sunshine. The moment you walk into a shoot with Carleen, you instantly feel excited and happy. She has never failed to make me feel like my most beautiful and empowered self while behind her camera. Her art has an angelic vibe to it that I absolutely adore. I am thankful to have a fun, professional partner to shoot with and a great friend!"
- Rylee Stewart | Model
"I would recommend Carleen to anyone and everyone!"
"Organic photography is SO important and she has such a great eye for it. She intuitively seeks out shots that have really transformed my digital marketing. I cannot recommend her enough!!"
- Cathy | CEO & Owner of Rocket Road, Marketing Agency
"Carleen has been indispensable to my company's branding."
"I would highly recommend working with Carleen! I loved working with Carleen on lifestyle photos for my brand and social media! We got so many great shots I will have lots to work with!"
- Anna Klimeck, Owner of Happy FoodMN | Professional Chef & Instructor
"She was great to work with and made me feel comfortable – I got so many great photos!"
"The photos turned out better than I could ever imagine. You made it all so easy and fun. I appreciate how much work you did to capture my vision but also how you made it 1000 times better. I’m also so thankful for how comfortable you made me during the shooting process- giving me direction and being patient. Really truly can’t thank you enough."
- Jenna Leuck | Portrait Session
"I really truly loved every part of my experience working with you"
"She is quick and efficient, and she knows exactly how to make people comfortable, even if it’s their first time in front of the camera. We laughed a lot during our shoot too. Some of my favorite photos come from Carleen, and I would love to work with her again in the future!"
- Olivia May | Model
"I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND SHOOTING WITH CARLEEN"
"Carleen was a pleasure to work with. Her pre-shoot planning and instruction were clear and concise. She scheduled a zoom meeting with all parties involved to ideate and set expectations. The day of the shoot she was prompt and efficient. I received exactly what I needed and more!"
- Peter Mielech | Owner of PM Designs
"I received exactly what I needed and more!"
“Carleen is so comforting and friendly - your shoot feels like you’re hanging out with a friend. The combination of that and her talent + eye for striking imagery that represents the true subject is a gift."
- Ashleigh Gulden | Actress & Professional Performer
