I picked up a camera in high school and fell hard. I’d taken pictures before—on simple 35mm Kodaks and rainbow-striped Polaroids—but when I began learning the technical and artistic language of photography as a teenager, something clicked. I was captivated by the way photographs hold time—how they preserve moments that often pass far too quickly, and yet come to mean everything. That sense of awe has never left me.


I continued photographing through college and earned my credential in photography from the Creative Circus in Atlanta in 2002. I founded Piper Warlick Photography that same year and have been photographing portraits and weddings ever since. Over more than two decades, I’ve been entrusted with moments both ordinary and extraordinary—quiet milestones and once-in-a-lifetime days. My work has grown as I have, shaped by experience, curiosity, and a deep respect for the people who invite me into their lives.


At the heart of everything I do is a genuine love of people. I proudly serve individuals, couples, and families of every race, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background. Creating an affirming, respectful space—where people feel seen and at ease—is not an add-on to my work. It is foundational.


What I cherish most is the moment someone reaches out and tells me who they are right now. Graduating. Becoming parents. Grieving a loss. Claiming their identity. Proposing. Marrying. Beginning something new. These chapters are tender and meaningful, and I take the responsibility of documenting them seriously. Trust is at the center of the process, and from that trust comes imagery that feels honest, connected, and true.


If I have a particular gift, it’s this: I listen closely. I care deeply. I create space for people to show up as themselves. There’s a quiet power in that kind of presence, and it’s what allows photographs to feel alive long after the moment has passed.


Outside of photography, I’m a wife, a mom to two delightful little lunatics, a trash-collecting stand-up paddleboarder, a devoted yoga practitioner, and a hopeful roller skater. I love my people, my dog, my cats, and a well-lived, imperfect life.


Reading and self-education have become an essential part of who I am, especially since 2020. During a season when photography paused, I turned toward books—on politics, culture, identity, creativity, and the human experience. Those years reshaped the way I see the world and deepened my commitment to continued growth, humility, and learning. The more I learn, the more I understand how much there is to listen to and hold with care.


If you’re looking for a photographer who values connection over performance, presence over perfection, and images that feel real and enduring, you are in the right place. I’d love to learn more about you and what this season of life holds.

Two children riding bikes on a paved path alongside a black metal fence on a sunny day.
Child in a striped dress holding a small flower while making a playful expression in an outdoor setting.
Two people embrace and smile while standing in a lush green field with pink flowers in the background.
Child in orange hat and colorful clothing crawling on beach sand with ocean waves in background.
A couple wearing casual clothes holds brown chickens while standing together outdoors in a garden setting.
A person riding a mint green bicycle on a paved trail surrounded by lush summer greenery and trees.
A small child in a brown dress and polka dot leggings stands among blooming white wildflowers in a garden.
Young tennis player in yellow beanie and pink shirt smiling while posing with racket on court.
A person wearing a grey cardigan over a black and white checkered shirt poses for a casual outdoor portrait.
Small child wearing denim jacket and patterned dress stands outdoors in autumn.
A swimmer enjoying the ocean waves while getting splashed by the surf at the beach on a cloudy day.
Two young children sitting together outdoors in summer dresses against a garden background.
A joyful person in a floral top poses against an urban skyline backdrop on a cloudy autumn day.
A child rides a blue and yellow balance bike on a gravel path during a sunny summer day.
Two young children walking together on a leaf-covered path in autumn forest scenery.
Three children sitting in a shopping cart wearing sunglasses on a brick sidewalk.
Child wearing white hooded winter coat with bunny ears and purple knit hat in snowy setting.
Child in orange clothing drawing in the sand at the beach during golden hour.
A couple in casual fall attire share an intimate moment while holding hands against a rustic white wall background.
A small child in a gray sweater stands in a farmyard scattering feed while brown chickens gather around.