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address: "Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03820, United States"
latitude: 43.1888
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phone: "(603) 749-7402"
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rating: 5
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# Coastal Light Photography

Original Houzz profile: [Coastal Light Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/coastal-light-photography-pfvwus-pf~1292023737)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Photographers
- **Location:** Portsmouth, NH
- **Serves:** Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Durham, Somersworth, Newmarket, Barrington, Stratham Station, Lee, Rollinsford, Madbury, Newington, New Castle, Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, Kittery Point, North Berwick, North Hampton-Rye-New Castle, South Berwick, South Eliot, York Beach
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- Houzz Photographer
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Real Estate Photography - Interiors and Exteriors. 
Designer and commercial projects - interiors, exteriors and products.

### Services Provided

- AirBNB
- Architectural Photography
- Builders
- Interior Design Photography
- Interiors
- Real Estate Photography

### Areas Served

- Dover
- Rochester
- Portsmouth
- Durham
- Somersworth
- Newmarket
- Barrington
- Stratham Station
- Lee
- Rollinsford
- Madbury
- Newington
- New Castle
- Berwick
- Eliot
- Kittery
- Kittery Point
- North Berwick
- North Hampton-Rye-New Castle
- South Berwick
- South Eliot
- York Beach

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Coastal Light Photography |
| Address | Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03820, United States |
| Phone | (603) 749-7402 |
| Website | http://www.Coastal-Light.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 94 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/coastallightphotos
- X (Twitter) — @CoastalLightPix
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynabellhodges/
- Blog — http://www.coastal-light.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Coastal Light Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/coastal-light-photography-pfvwus-pf~1292023737)
- **Website:** http://www.Coastal-Light.com
- **Phone:** (603) 749-7402

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Professional Photographers of America](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/professional-photographers-of-america-pfvwus-pf~563794367)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — Darlene Doughty, Dec. 2015**

> I've worked with Costal Light Photography for the past 5 years. Caroline has photographed me and my dog for business portraits and she has also photographed my jewelry. She's amazing to work with and always goes the extra mile to get the perfect shot. She has an excellent eye for lighting and capturing the moment.  I would highly recommend her and her services.
> Darlene Doughty
> Darlene Doughty Designs

**★★★★★ — Nichole Danielle, Dec. 2015**

> Carolyn from Coastal Light is my go-to photographer for a number of reasons. She is dependable, professional and affordable. Carolyn is extremely detail oriented, paying attention to small things that the average buyer may not notice, but agents would. I love that she pays attention and really takes her time. The fully edited photos are delivered in a timely manner in both printable and downloadable formats, and they are in order (this makes it SO MUCH EASIER for us agents to upload them to MLS in order- saves a ton of time.) Carolyn will always be my \#1 preferred photographer.

**★★★★★ — janna45, Dec. 2015**

> I am a Real Estate Broker on the seacoast of southern Maine. I hire Carolyn at Coastal Light Photography for all of my listings.  She always has an up beat attitude, is extremely professional, organized, and her work is extraordinary.  She is a true artist that has a thorough understanding of what Realtors are looking for.  She flows from room to room and pays attention to details; lighting, getting the most flattering angles of each room, producing a perfect portrayal of the subject home.   I would highly recommend her to all Real Estate professionals.  5 stars for Carolyn at Coastal Light.

**★★★★★ — nancybev, Dec. 2015**

> Carolyn photographs all of our listings inside and out.   It makes an incredible difference in how the property is seen by buyers online.  The lighting is excellent.   The rooms are not cropped off or fuzzy or too dark in the corners.    She turns the photos around in 24 hours usually from the photo shoot which is important in the business of listing a home for sale.  I would highly recommend Coastal Light photography.

**★★★★★ — melliott85, Sept. 2015**

> I have used Coastal Light Photography several times. Her work is very professionally done and very well received by my clients. Carolyn, the owner  is timely with her turn around time, very efficient billing, extremely pleasant to my clients. I can always count on Carolyn for my real estate needs.

**★★★★★ — Jane Morris, Nov. 2014**

> Carolyn has a great eye for capturing the special features of a home and pays attention to all the details!  She's quick, organized, not-disruptive to the home or home owners & is consistently delivers high quality photos!

**★★★★★ — amytcarr, Aug. 2014**

> Not only does Carolyn capture my listings in their best light, but she also communicates with the sellers, making them feel comfortable and confident while she is shooting their home.  She is professional, approachable, and most important....her work is impeccable.

**★★★★★ — valerieellmer, Jan. 2014**

> I have used Carolyn many times for Real Estate photography. Her work is fabulous and my listings get much more attention and sell quicker. I share her work with potential clients as well when being interviewed and beat out the competition every time. Carolyn is always part of my listing presentations.

**★★★★★ — Pam Tiberia, Jan. 2014**

> I have known Carolyn Abell Hodges for almost 5 years and am proud to be her colleague. She has photographed several properties that I have staged, and her work is impeccable. She exemplifies an attention to detail that is unparalleled, and her skills in marketing and PR are not to be overlooked either. I would highly recommend her to photograph any variety of things - from professional head shots (she's done mine and my husbands, as well as numerous mutual colleagues), to real estate listings. She is the consummate professional.

## Selected projects

- [24 Boars Head Terrace Hampton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/24-boars-head-terrace-hampton-pj-vj~1370723)
  - Location: Hampton, NH
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: Gorgeous home with incredible views of Hampton Beach.
- [123 Daniel Street Portsmouh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/123-daniel-street-portsmouh-pj-vj~2088487)
  - Location: Portsmouth, NH
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Renovated interior for airbnb in downtown Portsmouth.
- [1 Sea Trumpet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1-sea-trumpet-pj-vj~218817)
  - Location: York, ME
  - Photos: 14
- [32 Badgers Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/32-badgers-island-pj-vj~1267111)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [48 Marmion Way Rockport MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/48-marmion-way-rockport-ma-pj-vj~1264893)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Hyder Court - New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hyder-court-new-construction-pj-vj~957446)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [41 Sea Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/41-sea-road-pj-vj~648049)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [126 Ocean Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/126-ocean-ave-pj-vj~648075)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-estate-pj-vj~398484)
  - Location: Kensington, NH
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This was a wonderful staging project that required some major upgrades and updates throughout. We had wallpaper removed, chose new paint colors, and selected all furniture, and sourced all decorative items. Additionally, we made all of the custom floral arrangements. A dream project!
- [12 Doe Drive Eliot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/12-doe-drive-eliot-pj-vj~648028)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [5 Atlantic Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5-atlantic-ave-pj-vj~647994)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [7 Atlantic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7-atlantic-pj-vj~514905)
  - Location: North Hampton, NH
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Staging for an elegant but vacant New Englander in Coastal New Hampshire. All furniture and accessory selections by Spruce Interiors, a full-service staging and decorating company based in Hampton, New Hampshire.
- [Contemporary Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-waterfront-pj-vj~400494)
  - Location: Newington, NH
  - Photos: 12
- [Antique Portsmouth NH Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/antique-portsmouth-nh-home-pj-vj~279128)
  - Location: Portsmouth, NH
  - Photos: 12
- [27 Locke Rd New Castle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/27-locke-rd-new-castle-pj-vj~241167)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [15 Drake Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/15-drake-lane-pj-vj~115851)
  - Location: Rye, NH
  - Photos: 9
- [275 Durham Point Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/275-durham-point-rd-pj-vj~115829)
  - Location: Durham, NH
  - Photos: 7
- [22 Vittum](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/22-vittum-pj-vj~115779)
  - Location: Eliot, ME
  - Photos: 8
- [12 Liams Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/12-liams-court-pj-vj~115744)
  - Location: Greenland, NH
  - Photos: 6

[See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/coastal-light-photography-pfvwus-pf~1292023737)

## Ideabooks

- [Home Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31266101/list/home-ideas) — 5 ideas
- [Stand out from the competition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8833522/list/stand-out-from-the-competition) — 9 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/coastallight)

## Community Q&A

**Q: love the backsplash.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would you please tell me what the backsplash is and the grout used?

A: I only did the photography so I can't say what materials were used.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-09.*