Discover Top Portrait Photographers in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Andrea Ellen Reed is a multimedia artist that specializes in still photography, film directing, and soundscapes. Her work seeks to advance the multifaceted narratives that make the vibrant and resilient communities thrive. Andrea began shooting reportage during her undergraduate studies at Howard University. She continued her artistic studies at the Academy of Art University where she received her MFA in Photography. Her unique vision for combining photographic stills and soundscapes in projects like The Streets Are Talkin’ blend a traditional medium with first person narratives that results in poignant and reflective exploration of the fight for racial equity. Andrea’s soulful storytelling is even more apparent in her film work as she delicately crafts narratives of which her subjects are the narrator. Her work as a photographic artist has championed the voices of BIPOC people in publications and organizations like the New York Times, Vanity Fair, the Star Tribune, ESPN, the NCAA, The MN Historical Society, W Magazine, The United Way, Dove and more. Andrea’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and has been awarded with the Tim Hetherington Visionary Award for excellence in film.

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I am a photojournalism graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill that has worked for the past year and half for the local NPR station, WUNC. My talents include short film production and news photography as well as portraits if needed. I was published nationally in 2017 by NPR for my work on the 82nd Airborne. In addition to my work at NPR, I have filmed and produced a number of short documentaries at UNC, all of which can be viewed on my website: https://mbcouch.com . Thanks!

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Driven and hardworking film professional with direct involvement in a variety of corporate and non-profit projects from from pre- to post-production. Working knowledge and experience using camera and lighting equipment. Highly-skilled in script writing, producing, and editing. Interest in documentary filmmaking and photography. Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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I tend to work on commercial level production jobs that end up on TV. I'm capable of directing large commercial shoots, editing in high stress / fast turnaround environments, full post production work flow, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pro Tools, Photoshop, and music composition. I have a love for music and have began to explore this trail more professionally by reaching out with unique ideas.

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Hi- I’m an Audio Engineer out of Raleigh North Carolina and work internationally on most every type of production that involves recording live and or post production sound bites. I have worked on feature length documentaries to live feeds with NBC Today and Nightly news with all the reality in between.My mission is to get the best audio humanly possible for the project.

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Lauren Vied Allen is a Mexican-American photographer, motion director, and stylist focused on food and travel as a means of gaining a larger understanding of cultural identities and enriching her community. She documents culinary traditions, food, people and the crossroads where they collide to create compelling photographic stories.

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My name is Jon Strayhorn. I am an freelance photographer based in Charlotte NC. I create images for different clients - corporate, political, sports & local print in Charlotte NC. I serve on the Charlotta Association of Black Journalist (CAABJ)the local chapters of National Association Black Journalist (NABJ).

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Charlotte native photographer currently shooting dance and travel photography/videography for UNC Charlotte. I have two years of experience, including contributions to the Niner Times while studying at UNC Charlotte. I've documented parades, protests, events, galas, and travel photography. I am also a drone operator, using both FPV and Mavic Pro for landscape, cityscape, and videography. IG: @miguelsonit

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• Video Editor - News

I have been a photographer since the mid 70’s although I took a break for a number of years as I worked in the entertainment industry working predominantly in lighting. I have been a lighting designer for over 40 years and migrated back into photography around 20 years ago. I have worked as a photojournalist for over 15 years predominately with the Fort Mill Times and the Rock Hill Herald. I shoot almost everything from wildlife, landscape, photojournalism, portrait and a lot of sports.

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***Nationally Published*** USA Today Charlotte Observer-PhotoJournalist EQ Studios-Partner Kelly Hood Photography-Owner Graphic Design/Public Relations

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Freelance photojournalist in Columbia, SC working with Getty Images, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Associated Press and more. Accepting commercial projects when appropriate.

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experienced photographer covering assignments throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Longtime documentarian of music, arts, social events and life.

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Bio: Susu Hauser is an award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker, specializing in telling stories through multimedia. She is known for her ability to capture extraordinary imagery while weaving together impactful narratives that bring awareness to issues and drive viewers to action. After graduating from American University with a B.A. in Visual Media Communications, Susu began her professional career in television with Original Productions on the Emmy Award-winning docu-series, Deadliest Catch. She built a name for herself behind the camera in a highly male-dominated industry, working on other action-oriented television series including Ice Road Truckers, Ax Men, Wicked Tuna, Wild Justice, Chopper Live and Airplane Repo. In 2015, after more than a decade creating content for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and The History Channel, Susu cofounded The Invisible Lens, a full-service video production company with a mission of creating positive and impactful feature length films. Highlights of this work include a full-length documentary about the undiscovered species in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountain National Park, a cinematic memoir for NASA physicist, George Gloeckler, a short documentary entitled Voices of the Inside Passage which was selected to the 2018 Colorado Environmental Film Festival, a medical docu-series for Detroit’s Top Docs, and innumerable volunteer work with nonprofits across the United States. In 2021, Susu founded her own full-service video production and photography company, Susu Hauser Photography. She has continued her impactful work with local communities and has since produced Dress for Success Triangle's "Women Making Change" fundraising video, as well as, created promotional materials for Sonda Yoga, Living Arts Collective, and the Jonah Garson Campaign. In 2022, she partnered with Photographers Without Borders and Multicolores nonprofits to highlight the empowerment of women through Fair Trade and the artisan market, and has begun field production of her full length documentary "Hands of Change." Although Susu’s personal and professional love of travel has taken her around the world, she currently finds herself enjoying life in Cary, North Carolina with her pup, Kona.

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For over a decade I worked as a freelance cinematographer and producer for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC and The History Channel. In that time, I climbed the ladder from production assistant, to coordinator, to associate producer, to assistant camera, and finally to producer and cinematographer. Having fulfilled all these titles, I am a well-rounded filmmaker. With an insatiable thirst for diverse cultures, exotic lands and exploration, I have honed my cinematography through travel and adventure. As co-founder of The Invisible Lens, a husband and wife production company, I filmed with NASA astrophysicist, George Gloeckler in a memoir highlighting the pioneers of space exploration and rise of the Voyager spacecrafts. With a keen interest in environmental conservation, I spent over a year and a half documenting a large carnivore camera trap survey in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountain National Park. I am one of the first and only filmmakers to capture the elusive Abyssinian lion on camera. Most recently, my short documentary about transboundary mining threatening the integrity of the waters between British Columbia and Southeast Alaska, "Voices of the Inside Passage", was selected to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. I have a passion for filming and producing impactful stories.

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Born in New York and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. After 10 years of combat experience in the United States Army, I tried to find my fit back into society working in Corporate America. Diagnosed with a TBI and struggling with PTSD I realized that life was too short to not do what you love! I found myself buying a cheap camera to take photos of my new puppy and as it turned out, I was a pretty good photographer! Eventually upgrading to better equipment led me to bigger and better events and created a realization I could make a career out of this photography thing. While studying at Liberty University I capitalized on some incredible opportunities and I have not let off the gas since! From shooting for friends and local businesses to being a team photographer for Minor League Baseball and a contributing photographer for ICON Sportswire, I am always looking for a new and exciting event to capture! In only 1 year of shooting professionally I have covered and shot many events with names you may recognize; Charleston RiverDogs, Liberty University, MexTour, ACC Championship, The Army-Navy Game, The Myrtle Beach Bowl Game, GNCC Racing, The Charleston Invitational, SC Stingrays, Carolina Country Music Festival, Alabama Theater, The Carolina Cup, NASCAR and more! I now reside in Charlotte, NC with my dogs “Nike” and “Stevie” and my long time girlfriend Adriana. Whether you would like to schedule an event, your a new photographer and need some advice, or your a veteran and just want to talk, feel free to reach out anytime!

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I'm built to tell stories of people and brands moving the world forward. I have an inexhaustible energy and love for life that's simply contagious. A NYC native, I'm a filmmaker and aspiring award-winning Producer & Director. I moved to Washington DC to escape my hometown of Brooklyn, NY. I studied Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University. I am a strong conceptual thinker, outstanding visual and strategically focused creative with proven leadership abilities. Hands-on leader in creative concepting and strategy development. I have been consulting & working for non-profits & production companies to help with creative concept development for media, broadcast television, web & mobile. I have extensive understanding of marketing and brand objectives, consumer needs, and the value of effective communications. I believe that to be effective in today’s world, you need to know what your message is, how to communicate it, and where to strategically market it. As an artist I hopes to create compelling stories for television, features, and digital. I pride myself on incubating, developing, and producing work that speaks to a cross-cultural audience. ​

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Thomas Rowell is a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, member of the Explorer’s Club in New York City, and a connoisseur of fine chips and salsa. He studied theatre directing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and soon after had residencies in dance and mask at the Waaw Centre in Sénégal and directing at the Kennedy Center for the performing arts. His first documentary project followed dedicated conservationists working to conserve the critically endangered Álala. He has filmed and photographed conservation efforts with the northern white rhino in Kenya and the US and worked with asian elephants, sloth bears and leopards in India alongside Wildlife SOS India. Thomas feels most like himself near a stream in the forest somewhere in the mountains.

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In December, 2020, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with B.A. Anthropology and B.A. Media Studies. I am primarily interested in ethnographic film and photo journalism. ​ The intersection of anthropology and digital content creation converge in a space dedicated to ethical film making with holistic, comprehensive methodology and intent. My intention is not to tell people's stories for them, but rather, be a vessel in helping people tell their own stories, because everyone has a voice. My time at UNC-Greensboro and The University of Cape Town, helped in the acquisition of the necessary videography, editing, and journalism skills required to be successful in the media industry

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Hello, my name is Emily Lyons-Wood. I'm a freelance photographer and have worked in the industry for about 4 years now in North Carolina with commercial, editorial, fashion, portraiture, event and product photography. I have worked on large scale editorial sets and have been a part of productions. I'm looking to focus gaining more work on productions as an assistant, lead shooter or second shooter positions, photo journalism opportunities, film and direction opportunity. I'm looking to connect and support with industry creatives, photographers, filmmakers, producers to help create the visions they have set out for! Let's connect!

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