When my niece was born, that same feeling came rushing back. I fell completely in love and wanted to capture everything:  her tiny hands, her sleepy smiles, her changing little face. I bought my first camera, and that’s where my story as a photographer began. (She’s not exactly thrilled about being photographed these days… but can you really blame her?)

That love for storytelling and connection is what guides my work today. Whether I’m photographing a growing belly, a new baby, or a family in the beautiful chaos of everyday life, my approach is always rooted in care, calm, and intention.

Along the way, I became a postpartum doula and lactation consultant, and earned my infant CPR certification, not because I planned to change careers, but because I wanted to understand the motherhood journey more deeply.

Even without children of my own, I’ve always felt called to support women through this sacred season, to create spaces where they feel seen, safe, and celebrated. That same heart shapes every session I photograph.

I share life with three rescued cats, Willow, Aspen, and Juniper, who have become my own little family. Willow, especially, inspired the name Willow Kin,  a reminder that family is something we create through love, care, and connection.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me baking bread, cooking something from scratch, or at a live Depeche Mode concert (their music never fails to lift my spirit).

I pour meaning into everything I do, from kneading dough to photographing a mother’s embrace. My work is about love, connection, and the quiet beauty tucked inside everyday life. I want every photograph to feel like a memory you can hold — honest, soulful, and deeply personal.

Hi, I'm Carmen

More about Willow Kin

Hi, I’m Carmen.  Photographer, sourdough bread maker, and introvert in disguise. I love quiet mornings with coffee and bread warm from the oven, the kind of stillness that helps me slow down before the day begins. Most people are surprised to learn I’m an introvert:  I’m talkative, a little witty, and love good conversation and laughter. But after all that, I need my quiet to recharge.

I was raised by my sisters after my parents divorced when I was seven. We didn’t have much, but we had each other, and that kind of love shaped how I see the world. I used to fall asleep looking at our family albums. We didn’t have many photos, but I cherished every one. Even then, I didn’t know why, I just knew they made me feel connected, safe, and seen.