Camp North End + Emily = Creative and Colorful

When I saw Emily a few days ago she had just returned from the Senior Walk at Elizabeth Lane Elementary. It’s one of our favorite neighborhood school traditions and where we all first met so many years ago. Emily and her family are long-time clients. I love the energy they bring to our sessions and the freedom they give me to create. Our families have a lot in common, so needless to say we always have fun. But this Senior+Family session was extra creative and colorful because Emily was the star.

Meet my friend Emily. She’s graduating from Providence High School next week and will attend Meredith College in the fall. Emily plans to double major in Theater and either English or Mass Communications. We share those interests too! I was a Communications major and my daughter Kate is currently a Theater major. During her high school career, Emily acted in four main stage shows at Providence.

“My favorite senior memory was having the opportunity to assistant direct our fall show Clue, along with be in the cast. It was an amazing experience to be able to grow my abilities as an actor and director, along with as a leader.”

Emily Neeriemer, Class of 2023

Emily is a member of the International Thespian Society and was Co-President of the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance. She is also a member of the Adult Choir at Park Road Baptist Church. This summer includes lots of awesome travel for Emily and her family. Emily will attend a mission trip in Alabama as well as church camp, and the entire family is traveling to Italy in July.

Emily – I loved our time together. You are such an amazing leader and friend to so many. You are so stylish, funny and loving. And you know, I’m obsessed with your eyes. I mean, everyone is about to be. Thank you for bringing your creative and colorful self to one of my favorite creative and colorful locations. Thanks for bringing your cute family too.

Senior Portraits with Family at Camp North End

Senior portrait in front of loading dock murals in Camp North End, Charlotte NC
photographs of a senior girl at Camp North End in front of colorful murals
Camp North End Senior Portraits, Charlotte NC
High school senior portrait of girl wearing Meredith college sweatshirt
Candid portrait of a senior girl laughing
Senior portraits with a warehouse house background
Family photo at Camp North End in front of colorful silo near Graham Street
Portrait of a high school senior with her Mom and Dad
Candid pictures of a high school senior with her mom and dad
Senior portrait with dad
Candid portrait of a mom hugging her high school senior daughter
Casual family portrait near a warehouse at Camp North End
senior picture in front of colorful Dr. Dax mural in Charlotte NC
Senior pictures with siblings at colorful and creative Camp North End
Candid picture of siblings goofing off near the colorful murals on loading dock doors at Camp North End
Family photo of siblings sitting on a picnic table hugging
Sisters sitting on a picnic table hugging
Senior photo wearing new college sweatshirt
Candid family picture celebrating the oldest daughter's acceptance to Meredith College

Bonus Candids and Family Pictures

How cute are Mom & Dad?!?! I love that we have time for everyone to have fun during Senior+Family Sessions. Here are just a few of my favorites from the rest of our shoot. Many of these happened while Emily was changing outfits, or while I was photographing one family member but looked over my shoulder to see something fun happening elsewhere. Always be ready!!!

Parent's dancing in the loading dock area of Camp North End, surrounded by colorful murals painted by local artists
Candid images of parents, photographed during a senior plus family photography session
Portrait of a blue eyed boy with sun hitting his hair, urban background
Teen portraits at Camp North End
Teenage portrait against the colorful murals of Camp North End in Charlotte, NC
Candid image of mother and son sitting in the swings at Camp North End

I adore the shot below because this is what I saw when I glanced over my shoulder. No posing. No direction. No staging. Just pure father-daughter fun and togetherness (with awesome framing and a semi-hidden third family member #iykyk).

Candid photograph of a father and daughter playing games at Camp North End
Candid image of family members playing games at Camp North End

We closed out the night with the most perfect sunset and resulting sun flare! I love when warm light fills the frame. And I adore the rim light too!! It’s most prominent on dad. This image makes me so happy.

Family walking away from the camera into the setting sunlight. Camp North End, Charlotte NC

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Charlotte NC Professional Photographer Abbe McCracken

meet Abbe

Welcome to my blog! I’m a child and family photographer based in Charlotte NC.

 

Parents always ask, “what if my kid doesn’t listen?” My answer: that’s actually perfect. Don’t tell your children I said so, but personalities shine when listening ears fail. I welcome the silly. I want the giggles. I watch for honest smiles, real connections and stolen family moments.

 

This applies to your big kids and high school seniors too. Wink, Wink.

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