Author Archives: Brent

Brent is a wedding and portrait photographer based in the Charlotte, NC metro area. His photography is a blend of contemporary imagery and elegant well-lit portraiture.

Hayden & Billy’s Engagement Session @ Biltmore Estate (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Today is an exciting day for me! For quite some time I have wanted to shoot an engagement session at Biltmore Estate. The reasons are obvious – lush landscape, beautiful vistas, facade of the

Dawn’s Bridal Session @ Separk Mansion

Now that Dawn’s wedding is over I can finally post the images from her bridal session. We met up at Separk Mansion in Gastonia to shoot this session and the venue did not disappoint. Separk

Andria & Lonnie’s Wedding in Mill Springs

When my cousin Lonnie asked me to photograph his wedding I was ecstatic! Every wedding I shoot is fun for me, as I am truly a VIP with an all-access pass from beginning to end. I am there for all the

Rebecca & Jeff’s Wedding @ Rocky River Vineyards

Oh boy, I have been ready to post this wedding from Rocky River Vineyards for the past week! Rebecca and Jeff were married there recently and I was so impressed with the venue and the layout!

Featured Wedding on the Wedding Concierge! (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

I am very excited and honored to have one of my weddings selected and featured on the Wedding Concierge! Kate and Matt had an epic and unforgettable wedding at Lake Lure that was the subject of the

Nicole & Nick – Engagement Session in Charlotte (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Well the Summer has pretty much come to a close, but I was able to shoot one more engagement session before the cooler air and Fall colors begin to arrive. I am excited to post images from Nicole and

Featured Wedding in Charlotte Wedding Magazine (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

I am honored to have been featured in the latest issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine! Anna and Erick were the featured couple and they were married at The Saratoga Springs. You can see more of their

Senior Shoot – Teen Session (Charlotte Wedding Photographer)

I have mentioned on my blog how much I enjoy shooting in the evening/night. Shooting at night opens up so many possibilities that are not available during the day. For one, I am able to get really

Candice & James’ Wedding @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is such a lovely place for a wedding! It is one of the finest venues in the Charlotte area for an outdoor wedding and reception. Candice & James were recently

Caitlin & Jack’s Wedding @ The Saratoga Springs (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

I’m really happy to unveil Caitlin and Jack’s wedding at Saratoga Springs today! I always love going out to Saratoga Springs, as it is a photographer’s paradise with it’s lush

Dawn & Darrell – Engagement Session @ Freedom Park (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Dawn & Darrell will be getting married this October, so I met up with them recently for an engagement session! We met early to avoid the heat, luckily we picked the perfect day – the first

Shannon & Andy’s Wedding @ Firethorne Country Club (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

The summer wedding season continues and this week I am highlighting Shannon and Andy’s wedding at Firethorne Country Club.  Firethorne has the most amazing entrance for outdoor weddings!

Lacey & Carlos’ Wedding @ Hotel Concord (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

What a great day it was for Lacey & Carlos’ wedding at Kingdom Hall and their reception at the Hotel Concord! Even though the day was super hot (We have had a stretch of 95+ degree days!),

LeeAnna & Brian’s Wedding @ Childress Vineyard (Charlotte Wedding Photographer)

I am so happy to be presenting LeeAnna & Brian’s wedding today! You can see their very cool engagement session here. These two are among my favorite clients of all-time and they recently

Loren & Jared’s Wedding @ Victorian Crow’s Nest (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Wedding season is in full swing and I was recently at the Victorian Crow’s Nest! What a wonderful venue for a wedding! The Victorian Crow’s Nest is nestled on a large wooded property that

Featured Wedding on The Knot! (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

It is super cool when your work is acknowledged and appreciated by others!  Recently, one of my weddings was featured on The Knot!  I am honored to have my work showcased and published by The Knot.

Floral Designer Spotlight: Lingky Sugg of Flowers by Lingky

Today is my third in a series of posts that highlight area wedding professionals. In this post I am highlighting Lingky Sugg of Flowers by Lingky. Flowers are always a centerpiece to any wedding, so

Family Session @ VanLandingham Estate (Charlotte Family Photographers)

I’ve been busy shooting some really cool family sessions this Spring. This is a great time of year, what with the leaves and flowers returning and the wedding season in full swing. I love it! I

Disc Jockey Spotlight: Todd Alexander of Spintastic Sounds

Sound!  Music!  Dancing!  Partying! These are but a few words that come to mind when I think of all the weddings I have had the pleasure of working over the last 10 seasons. When I meet with couples

Welcome to the World Hutch! (Charlotte Family Photographer)

So what is the best compliment a photographer can receive? Undoubtedly, it is when a former wedding client asks you to photograph their newborn baby! Morgan and David were married back in 2012 and

Videographer Spotlight: Brian Bunn Films

Today begins a new series of posts that highlight area wedding professionals, as well as help couples better plan their wedding and pick quality vendors who will make their big day perfect.  These

Surprise Proposal! Charlotte Wedding Photographers

Oh how I love to photograph proposals!  I feel so lucky and honored to capture the “big” moment when two people become officially engaged.  It honestly gives me a rush, as I am the only

Ringshots! (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Although much of the focus of any wedding is rightfully focused on the Bride and Groom, DETAILS are just as important!  I want this post to focus on one detail in particular – the wedding

Wedding @ The Arbors (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

I will begin this first day of March in celebration of the coming of Spring!  I look ahead to the warmth, the blossoming of flowers and coming “I dos” that usher in Spring.  My mind is

Top 10 Reasons You Need a Professional Wedding Album

The digital world has been great!  We can post images, share them, display them on any device and take them anywhere we go.  While all that is great, digital has it’s shortcomings and cannot

Maternity Session @ Marshall Park (Charlotte Portrait Photographers)

Just this past week or so I met up with one of my previous wedding clients for a maternity session at Marshall Park.  What a treat it is to see any of my former wedding couples.  I think that is

Bridal Session @ Saratoga Springs

Time for a bridal session post!  I started thinking about some of my favorite places to shoot and it occurred to me that I should post something from The Saratoga Springs!  Brooke met me at Saratoga

Wedding at Childress Vineyard (Charlotte Wedding Photographer)

Vineyards may provide one of the best backdrops for wedding shoots. I don’t know what it is, maybe the lines of vines crossing the landscape has something to do with it.  Perhaps it is the way

Toddler Session at Freedom Park (Charlotte Portrait Photographer)

I am truly honored anytime a former Bride & Groom contact me to photograph their baby!  I photographed Greg & Katherine’s wedding back in 2011, but now they have a new addition to their

Tiffany & Daniel’s Engagement Session (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Just a couple of weeks back I had the awesome opportunity to photography a buddy of mine and his fiance for their engagement session.  I am so looking forward to shooting their wedding later in the

Wonderful Charlotte Family Session (Charlotte Family Photographer)

I have taken way too much time off from blogging over the holidays, but I want to change that today!  I still have a backlog of sessions that I want to post, so I will start with a family session

Loren & Jared’s Engagement Session (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

What better to post on the final day of the year than an engagement session!  Tonight will mark a very important date for many couples, as men all over the country will propose marriage and welcome

Infant Photo Shoot – (Charlotte Family Photographers)

All the wonderful colorful leaves may have left for the year, but there are still so many great shoots that I would like to post from December.  I had the opportunity to photograph a newborn last

Sarah & Bobby – Holiday Session (Charlotte Portrait Photographer)

This may very well be my last “Fall” session post for the year.  I had quite a few sessions that I wanted to post on the website and I did not want to leave out my friends Sarah and

Big Family Session at Belmont Abbey (Charlotte Family Photographer)

I wanted to keep this train rolling by adding another Fall session that incorporates wonderful color!  The first weekend in November seemed to be the peak of color in/around Charlotte and that was

LeeAnna & Brian’s Engagement Session at Tanglewood Park (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

Have you asked yourself or pondered how you might define love and happiness?  It is very hard to verbally define what those words actually mean.  I am not sure if I have ever heard or read a

Laura & Mike’s Wedding @ First Presbyterian Church and Salisbury Train Depot

It was a perfect Fall day for Laura and Mike’s recent wedding.  The leaves were colorful and the location of their wedding was simply sensational.  We began the day at First Presbyterian Church

Foliage Explosion! Fall Family Session in Charlotte (Charlotte Family Photographer)

Wow, look at some of the colors from a recent family session!  Nature has been helping me out lately by providing stunning backdrops.  These cute kids are draped in color and I love the bold

Laura & Keith’s Colorful Fall Engagement Session (Charlotte Wedding Photographers)

I have been dying to post some newer engagement sessions, it has been awhile since my last post on one.  My most recent engagement shoot took me right into my backyard – Belmont, NC.  I

Fall Family Session in Belmont NC (Charlotte Family Photographer)

I have had the pleasure of taking the Cline Family photos since 2007.  It is so cool since I am able to see their kids grow up right before my camera.  This year we met up in Belmont for the annual