Many shy away from branching out into many areas of photography. However, for Rusty Williams, he has not only mastered the art but also reinvented it over the years. And his shots for lifestyle, portrait, home, and garden photography are all witness to that. The calmness, the smiles, and the memories are lit up for good when Williams is behind the camera.
Black and white seem to be his go-to style, with a tinge of blues in between. Seeing how his work is regularly published by Charlotte Magazine, Crescent Communities, Levolor, and Moen, we feel that his accomplishments are a result of constant experimentation and creative risks. And in fact, the results speak for themselves!
Visual artist, storyteller, fine art photographer, and content producer — Justin Driscoll dons a lot of hats, all with equal style and dexterity. From fashion to hospitality to corporations, he brings his lifetime of passion and experience to each image that he clicks.
His clientele is equally impressive, with globally acclaimed brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Macy’s, Google, and Harley Davidson collaborating with him for their publishing assignments. Driscoll quotes his journey as, “this isn’t just a job for me, it’s a true passion”. And his magnificent portfolio is a testament to that.
There is a lot to admire in the portraits that Jeannie DeSena takes of Charlotte locals. Her subjects are visibly at ease, their personality radiating amidst gorgeous backdrops and natural lighting. An award-winning master photographer in the categories of child, family, and senior photography, DeSena has flourished and blossomed in every bracket.
Her collaborations with Teen Szn, SeniorInspire, and Irish Dance only cement her status as a fully accomplished portrait photographer. Corporate shots, profiling, professional headshots — no matter the assignment, trust DeSena to deliver!
In Kevin Young, we’ve found an artist who is positioning new ways and directions of capturing raw aerial shots. Known for his famous time-lapse shots of construction buildings and new designs, Young always makes the view a scenic one.
A huge fan of the Charlotte Football Club, his instincts match his artistic skills to deliver the best in the business for the club and for publications like the Charlotte Ledger and Charlotte Magazine. The raw depiction of anger, pride, and emotions is what makes him one of the most sought-after Charlotte editorial photographers.
There is a reason Corine Olarte’s fashion portraits stand out from her peers. She isn’t afraid to take risks; opting for bold neon colors, extravagant props, and meticulous make-up. And the result? A series of breathtaking shots that find their way into publications like MOB Journal and HORIZONT Magazine.
Olarte has crafted pictures in a fashion where colors never cease to amaze the eyes. Her variety of creations includes shots of weddings, cosplay, brand and products, and much more, making her any publication’s obvious pick.
Megan Easterday’s Instagram feed is a fun, vibrant mood board full of excellent examples of lifestyle photography. Her photography experience includes brands, boudoir, micro-weddings, and fashion, making her a flexible collaborator for any publication. Her “Playful Pastels” series for the magazine Philocaly is also an awesome example of this.
Easterday has collaborated with Gathering Flower Studio, Fern House Salon, Murray Modern Living, and Vue by SEK Jewelry, a list that flexes her versatility in capturing photographs with excellent color palettes, themes, and backgrounds. This adaptability makes this Charlotte editorial photographer one of our favorite picks for any publication’s lifestyle and fashion photography needs.
Peter Taylor, a paratrooper turned photographer, shoots in the niche of newspaper, sports, fashion, portrait, and food. Through his lens, we see images that are real, authentic, and incredibly affecting. Some of his most sought-after patrons are Google, Charlotte Magazine, USA Network, and the venerable New York Times.
We especially love how Taylor takes food pictures without being too heavy-handed in post-production. The angles, the props, and the tint of confidence in himself also shine through his snapshots, giving a vibe of being achieved in-camera. Whether it’s the people, places, events, or landscapes of Charlotte, Taylor makes sure his subjects shine without losing their authenticity.
