Charlotte Photographers

Ashley Smith is a passionate food photographer based in the Carolinas. A millennial who has grown up eating with her eyes first, Ashley understands what it takes to make your business stand out among the masses with mouth-watering images. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, she has a passion for all things culinary, and letting that shine through her images.

Mark has been working as a full time real estate photographer for several years now. He currently has the FAA drone license to be able to provide drone services for any project. Mark really likes being able to assist real estate agents in presenting the property in the best light possible.

Ryan has over 12 years experience of photographing cars for dealerships and for personal passion. In the past few years Ryan has enjoyed expanding his photography passion to landscapes, nightscape and astrophotography.

Simona Walters is an experienced photographer who has worked with many clients all over the United States and Southern Spain for the past 10 years. She has most of her experience in family and event photography, having completed over 75+ family shoots and more events than she can count, she volunteered her time for Night to Shine in Greenville in 2018 and 2019 and regularly volunteers for Special Hope out of Greenville. She enjoys working with families and has recently begun working in real estate photography as well as product photography, having worked with the company Ecodomo on several shoots all over the east coast. She has a reputation for over giving and being fast and reliable when it comes to providing for her clients.

Will Jenkins is an experienced professional photographer and cinematographer who has worked with various clients and customers over the US for the past 9 years. He has a bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications which focuses on the creative aspect of advertising. He uses those skills to help clients advertise and promote themselves. He has advanced skills in portraits, product photography, company profile videos and weddings. Some of his clients include Belk, Macy’s, Google and etc.

Chris is a Charlotte, NC based traveling photographer with expertise in Portrait Photography, Landscape and Architecture photography.

Alexander Barrymore is a versatile photographer with 15 years professional experience in the industry. He studied photography in Geneva, and graduated to working as a press photographer for Reuters International News Agency with the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. During this period, he traveled the world which brought him to work for Doctors Without Borders and later exhibit his work on children at the UN. Additionally, he presented a series of portraits for Belle Idée mental health hospital in Geneva, which was later on exhibition in Paris. Alex moved to New York City in 2005 to work freelance as assistant to high end photographers like Michel Comte. He continued to work internationally in Geneva and Paris, under photographer Adam Savitch, for brands like Piaget and Chanel. Alex opened his own studio in Brooklyn where he eventually began to work in fashion, shooting for both celebrity clientele and fashion designer Joseph Abboud. In 2012, he was hired by the W Diamond Group as lead photographer for brands like Hickey Freeman and Hart Schaffner Marx. He then got a full time position as a fashion photographer for RR Donnelley. Alex continues to develop his art in every aspect of the industry. Fluent in both English and French, and with expertise in all areas of digital and traditional film development, his reach is unlimited.

Toni Lovejoy is an African American artist based in Charlotte, NC. Raised by a renowned American Western Artist and educated at Colorado Institute of Art, she’s been creating images for over 30 years starting in sports and fashion. She began her career as a photojournalist in Iowa photographing sports, then fashion and editorial work in Australia. After moving to the States in the 80s to continue her fashion work, she spent a year interning in a fashion studio before beginning to work in the film and commercial world. In 2008 Lovejoy made the switch from film to digital and began exploring landscape photography.

Jose Otayza has been a professional commercial photographer for 25 years working for large corporations such as Pepsi, Rubbermaid, Panasonic, Phillips and worldwide advertising agencies like Publicis, BBDO, McCann Erickson and Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi. He studied photography at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Jose specializes in fashion photography but has done numerous product shots for advertising. After moving to NC, where he currently resides, landscape photography of the Smoky Mountains has become his latest muse.

Amazingly, Chris is a self-taught photographer that dropped out of school. Founded himself a mentor. Then never looked back on his journey to become a ever growing photographer.

Leland has been working as a professional photographer for over 30 years. He began as a news photographer for various newspapers culminating with the Los Angeles Times. After a 10-year career as a photojournalist, he ventured into the world of freelance corporate photography. Leland has shot for UBS Financial, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management & Honeywell.

Nathan Spotts is an adventurous image-maker who creates fresh and unique artworks combining elements of photography, 3D design, and illustration. Throughout his life Nathan has been immersed in art and photography, being motivated and gently pushed by his parents and teachers, and inspired by everything he experiences. Nathan received his AA in Social Sciences from Shasta College in Redding and his BFA in Photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, has had works displayed in multiple contemporary art and design magazines, books, and exhibitions, and is a founding member of the Ono Kine Artists' collective.

Brandon has been a professional photographer for 8 years. He has a love for capturing real, authentic moments. Photographing people for 8 years has given him the instincts and awareness to capture those moments.

Ryan Donahue is experienced professional photographer. Who is currently attending the University of South Carolina and finishing up his Retail management and Small Business management. During the last four years since he left the United States Marine Corps he has spent his time building his photography business and expanding his client base. Ryan has had to opportunity to have been taught and trained by several well-known automotive and commercial photographers. He has a wealth of knowledge in automotive photography and has worked for several automotive companies and private collectors throughout the Carolinas and Georgia.

Jarrell Hilton, a wedding photographer in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hislight Studios is dedicated to showing the beauty, grace, strength and enthusiasm of his couples. Owner Jarrell Hilton is a devout Christian who is committed to sharing his gift of creativity, high energy and originality. Fun, engaging and relaxed, Hislight Studios provides the highest quality service in an effort to preserve each and every meaningful moment.