Behind the Scenes.....Charlotte Senior Photographer

Here is the original shot. Below are the not so pretty pictures of what it took to get it! 

Yes, I am that crazy girl lying in the road. I am passionate about photography and think absolutely nothing of getting dirty, climbing trees, balancing on porch railings, etc. to get the perfect image. I hope I have not spoiled the glamour you might associate with photo shoots. Glamour is on the opposite side of the lens from this cowboy boot-wearing girl.

Another pretty shot...

and the tiny shop we used to get it. Probably not what you were thinking!

 

This is one of my favs and the alley is so tiny you would easily walk past and never notice it. The light is always just right in this little slice of downtown!

This is the second senior who wanted to be photographed in the brick window.
Not much to look out with the naked eye but it sure looks cool through the camera!
Thought you might enjoy a glimpse behind the curtain :)

Senior Season Debut!

What a great subject to kick off the beginning of senior portrait season.  The lovely "D" was a natural in front of the camera.  Thanks to her willingness to try some unusual locations (like that parked van with the rockin' flames!) and shoot in less than ideal weather, we got lots of beautiful images.  I know this blog is rather lengthy but she took the urban theme and ran with it.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!!  Now back to the sunflower fields tomorrow :)

Sunflowers- Day 2

More families, more fun and more beautiful sunshine.  Even the sweet owner who cultivates this field came out for a peek ;)  I can't thank them enough for allowing me to bring clients out to trample on these huge flowers.  I guess when  some crazy photographer (aka me) hunts you down for 4 months, you feel flattered by her enthusiasm for your property....or stalked?....either way, thanks again to the S family!

Sunflowers- Day 1

I am blown away by the beauty of this place.  Oh, and the subjects are pretty easy on the eyes too!  Day 1 was a huge success in my book.  Two lovely families and countless beautiful images to come.  I cannot tell you how much joy my job as a photographer brings to me.  Being able to capture moments like these for families using God's own scenery is such a blessing.  Thanks to all of you who have booked with me during the month of July in the sunflower fields.  You will not regret it!  Some spaces remain so e-mail soon if you are interested.  I will be posting daily so check back often......

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Surely the presence....

of the Lord is in this place.  

I love that song and it rang true for this sweet couple who married on the 4th of July.  Brian has been called into the ministry and his lovely bride, Leslie, enjoys leading and teaching praise music.  It was a joyous day and you could just feel the sweet spirit of the Lord at every turn.  From the prayer given by a friend, the toasts made at the reception, the way Brian admired Leslie from afar while we took her pictures.  There was a gentle peace surrounding it all.  What an honor to be present and to photograph a love that has forever written all over it!  

             

              

 

    

             

    

             

             

             

Sunflower Session

These only bloom for 2 weeks so call or e-mail today for your family's spot.

$200- 30 minutes with 5 digital images

$350- 60 minutes with 10 digital images

Contact julie at juliestaley@mac.com to book a spot. See you in the flowers soon!