Family Portraits in Knoxville, Tennessee

Occasionally I get the opportunity to take pictures in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, which is especially scenic in the fall. This family was was beautifully coordinated in orange, brown and green shades. The feature I love best about these pictures are the children's eyes! And I love the picture of Mom and Dad together.

Another beautiful family!

Portrait of Everest Exhibit

The Charlotte photography community is alive and active, and here is the first of a series of events that I want to share with anyone in the region interested in photographic arts.

Kugler's Studio, a wonderful studio and gallery in Uptown Charlotte (a.k.a. downtown Charlotte) is hosting a photography exhibit featuring the work of Jeff Botz.

The artist's collection of work, Portrait of Everest, is amazing! (I was lucky enough to see one image on my last visit to Kugler Studio!) According to his web site, Mr. Botz is "the only person to photograph in the Everest region with the large format (8x10") camera, technique made famous by the master of American landscape photography, Ansel Adams."

The exhibit will be featured during the first week in November, and there will be an artist's reception at the studio in the historic Latta Arcade building (300 South Tryon Street) on November 5th at 5 pm. All proceeds from the show will aid Himalayan people who are victims of snow melt floods.

Make it a date night or a girls night out, and enjoy some fantastic and original art!

Inspiration Through Art Project

These are photos of a family that I was blessed to meet through the Inspiration Through Art program. The program connects seriously ill children and their families with photographers and other artists to have family memories created.

I met this beautiful little boy and his parents at Freedom Park in Charlotte. The morning was beautiful, the boy was so easy-going and fun, and the photo session flowed very smoothly. Born with spina bifida and other complications, this one year-old has been through so much in his first year of life! Thankfully he is recovering well, and I wish him and his parents all the best. Participating in this program has certainly reminded me that health is a gift to be thankful for.

Holiday Photos in Ballantyne

I love it when all of the elements of a photo session come together.

Last week I had one of those sessions. The weather was beautiful, and the skies offered just the kind of light that I love. The family was fun and photogenic, and there was a special connection between the child and the father that was easy to spot - and easy to capture with the camera.

In particular, I just love the image on the left. The father/son connection is so apparent, and even little details, like the leftover rainfall from the previous night, are visible.

This session was taken in Cullman Park in the Ballantyne area of South Charlotte, one of my favorite parks for family portrait sessions. The park is always beautiful no matter the season.

There is still time this fall to treat you and your whole family with a portrait session. Use your photos for holiday cards, formal or informal displays in your home, or any other reason. Contact me for rates and specials! I love pictures!!

Affordable Business Head Shots in Charlotte, NC

This fall I have been a busy one for photography work. The diversity of jobs has been unique this year. I'm doing portrait sessions for children and families in addition to some commercial work. As I wrote last week, I've taken on some residential real estate photography jobs in Marvin, NC and Charlotte, NC.

I've also done some business head shots for some excellent local realtors: Gina Lorenzo and Sheila Chillcott with Your Property People, Inc.

Contact me for rates if you are interested in a professional business head shot photograph!

Holiday Photos at Freedom Park

Here are family pictures taken last week in Freedom Park. We met at 6 pm, and I realized very quickly that we were working against a rapidly setting sun. The days are certainly getting darker earlier!

I was so happy with these pictures! The family is beautiful and the kids seemed to enjoy the session in the park. After the session, the family was going to have dinner out. Sounds like family time well spent!

More Real Estate Photography in Charlotte, NC

Here are pictures of another property for sale by Your Property People, Inc.. I enjoyed photographing this cute and comfortable 900 square-foot home!

Real Estate Photography in Waxhaw, NC

I'm pleased to announce my photography services to real estate brokers and agents in the Waxhaw, NC and Charlotte, NC regions. Please check out a photographs of a stunning home that I was fortunate enough to photograph recently.

The property is presented by Gina Lorenzo with Your Property People, Inc. Gina is a fantastic broker, by the way, with a great background in real estate law.

Below are some of pictures of the home. There are more posted online.

The exterior front


The gorgeous foyer


The kitchen


The dining room