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Photographer Spotlight: Lindsey Carlyle

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Meet Lindsey Carlyle, one of the talented photographers who contributes her work to Tiny Prints. Check out the fun graduation photo shoot we worked on together below to see her gorgeous photos featured in our 2012 Graduation Collection.

Graduation season is upon us, and if you have a child who’s receiving a diploma this spring, this post is for you! Tiny Prints offers a wealth of stylish announcements and party invitations to celebrate your grad’s big accomplishment—and no matter their unique style, we have the perfect designs to help them shine. Take a look at our picks below to see how we paired each grad with a perfectly complementing design.

Fun, modern and funky. Playful colors and patterns make a statement.

Laid back, beach chic. Fresh colors and casual formats, like this postcard, will do the trick.

Simple and masculine. Crisp lines, cool typography and graphic overlays say it all while staying subtle.

Preppy and girly. Bright pops of citrus in a fresh, clean layout are the epitome of preppy-chic.

Classic and understated. Let the photo do all the work with a simple design featuring their school colors.

Lindsey Carlyle is a fine art portrait photographer based out of Solana Beach, California. As a 5th grade teacher and professional photographer, Lindsey is passionate about capturing everyday moments and milestones for kids and teens. Using only natural light, she produces color-filled, sun-kissed images that highlight each subject’s unique personality. Visit lindseycarlyle.com to view Lindsey’s portfolio blog.

Photographer Spotlight: Lisa and Zoe

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Meet Lisa and Zoe, the talent behind Lisa and Zoe Photography. Read on to learn more about them both and see some of the gorgeous photos they’ve contributed to Tiny Prints.

Lisa and Zoe are both only children—realizing it’s so much more fun to work together, they joined their individual businesses in 2010 to create Lisa and Zoe Photography. They bring 24 years of collective photography experience to their boutique photography business. Most creative people would find it hard to work together, but Lisa and Zoe can’t imagine NOT working together. They have become family.

Both have an observant sense of humor and find that it’s this unique perspective that helps them evolve as photographers. Striving to create unique and personable images, Lisa and Zoe work out of San Diego, California. While they often shoot in their funky studio in the design district of Solana Beach, it’s the on-location shoots they prefer.

Always on the look-out for a cool, new spot—they drag their kids around town checking different, unique locations when the “light is perfect.”  After so many years in the business, Lisa and Zoe have vowed to always make photography fun. Otherwise, what’s the point?!

Lisa Peirce is Canadian born, but Southern California raised. Lisa and her firefighter husband have a son and daughter. They enjoy camping in their refurbished Airstream and hitting the slopes every winter.


Zoe Mohler was born and raised in Southern California. She and her husband spend most of their time on the soccer field as they watch their three young daughters play soccer year round. Zoe is also the creator behind Three Sisters Jewelry Design.

Photographer Spotlight: Danielle Kruse

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Meet Danielle Kruse, the talent behind Polka Dot Umbrella Photography. Read on to learn more about her and see some of the gorgeous photos she’s contributed to Tiny Prints.


Sometimes I wake up and feel like I need to pinch myself… I am working my dream job. I started in photography as many do — a hobby that grew into something more. Soon after, I became rather, well, obsessed. I spent hours each night reading, learning, and many more hours practicing. I find that I’m kind of a competitive person—with myself—which may or may not be normal (ha!) but has helped me grow as a photographer.

My love for the camera started way back in college as an art education student, when there was only film (yes, film). I became an art teacher for eight fabulous years and loved it! But more recently, I left the teaching world of elementary art to pursue photography full time.

My style: I like to laugh, and try not to take myself too seriously. I love what I do and really just like to make people smile. I do crazy tricks. Mainly cheerleader jumps, and I also make silly noises. And by the end of a session I’m hoping people aren’t judging me by the size of my hair—because it’s usually all over the place. I do my best to make people feel relaxed and comfortable and happy.

I’m obsessed with color and pattern—this season in particular, it’s chevron. Some days I like to pretend I’m crafty and am learning to sew… not very well… but learning! I sometimes wish music was always playing around me AND I love cheese. Yes, I’m from Wisconsin, and there’s nothing better than a good piece of cheese or a cheese curd. You pick.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m hanging with my two energetic toddlers, Lydia Olive and Joseph Napoleon. Usually, I’m playing Little People, being climbed on, having dance parties, or getting hugs… all of which I wouldn’t trade for anything. And of course, my husband is right there with me or making me food because he likes to cook. Pretty sure I lucked out in the husband department.