mom + wife. creative. friend.
I'm Chris Cavallo & I am the voice and vision behind Salt AND Light Photography. Be sure to ask about why I chose this name for my business!
I am a mom, a wife & am active in my church & community. My hubby and I have been married for 11 years. Together, we have a handsome ten-year-old son. Being a wife and mother, I know the importance of precious time. It is the one thing we must cherish most because we can never revisit it -- except through photos.
I became a photographer through serendipity. While running a small gourmet food business, I borrowed a digital camera & instantly became a shutterbug. The creative in me came out in full force. I bought a point-and-shoot, then quickly realized I needed an SLR. That was 18 years ago! I photographed everything & became hooked on the effects of HDR with landscapes, rusty cars & abandoned buildings. I love being able to bring out details & colors through lighting & editing.
My husband gets the credit for giving me the courage to turn my love & passion for photography into what is now a full-time business. He encouraged me to become a professional portrait photographer before I thought I was ready. I am thankful he helped me jump off that cliff. I continue to push myself in all types of photography which puts me in a place to never stop learning.
I love meeting new clients who often become friends. I may be a proud small business owner, but my most important roles are mother and wife.
Photo sessions can be stressful without the right photographer. If you want bold, colorful, and timeless images, then I may be the right choice. If you want organization, professionalism, and an all around memorable experience, then I am definitely the choice for you!
Chris Cavallo is one of the industry’s top portrait photographers in the Mount Washington Valley area. Her years of dedication to the art and business of professional photography have been recognized with Best Visual Artist in the Mt. Washington Valley Reader's Choice Awards in 2019. Chris has won many ribbons in the Fryeburg Fair including three Judes awards! Also, she has received over 1,000 peer awards as well as one of the “Best of Photographers of the Year" for 6 consecutive years in a row on Pixoto: pixoto.com/saltandlightphotos. She has been published many times in local & national publications.
Chris is a full-service photographer providing in-home design consultations and high-quality custom artwork to adorn your walls with the people and places that matter most to you. Seeing your family grow and change through the years, capturing each age and stage, and preserving your memories both for today and for the future, is her entire purpose and a privilege for which she is eternally grateful.