Sharetha Cooper and Melissa Fuller co-founded Picture Project CLT, which offers space to record a podcast, host a corporate event or have a night out with friends while grabbing Instagrammable photo shots.
Capturing a great photo — and supporting locally-owned small businesses while you’re doing so — is always in season. Whether you’re in need of wedding photography, family portraits or the perfect headshot, or you’re in the mood to create your next viral TikTok, Black photographers and their studios in Charlotte have you covered.
From interactive selfie museums (with a photography option) to headshots, here’s a list of Black-owned places in the Charlotte area for you to capture the ideal photo — and a moment that will last for a lifetime:
1X Studios CLT
Location: 8118 Statesville Road, Unit C, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Northwest Charlotte
Instagram: @1xstudiosclt
What: This photography and videography studio is available by appointment only.
BLKMRKTCLT
Location: 1824 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Druid Hills South/Camp North End
Instagram: @blkmrktclt
What to know: The rental space is perfect for private events, video shoots and photo shoots.
Coopernicus Photos
Location: Charlotte
Neighborhood: Charlotte
Instagram: @iamcoopernicus_
What to know: Jonathan Cooper portfolio includes portraiture and lifestyle, food and beverage, events, travel and architecture and interior photography.
Designs by JK Photography
Location: 4109 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Clanton Park/Roseland
Instagram: @designsbyjk
What to know: Book a session for senior photos, weddings, maternity or children and family portraits.
Home of the ‘90s Museum
Location: 404 Winecoff School Rd, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Instagram: @homeofthe90smuseumnc
What to know: Bring your own photographer for private photo shoots and video shoots Monday-Wednesday.
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Natosha Branch Photography
Location: Charlotte
Neighborhood: Charlotte
Instagram: @natoshabranchphotography
What to know: Natosha Branch Photography’s speciality includes portrait photography — children, families and engagements. Wedding and branding packages are available.
Picture Project CLT
Location: 5648 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Neighborhood: MoRA
Instagram: @pictureprojectclt
What to know: Photography services are available for an additional cost through Image Collection. With the add-on, you have access to professional photographers who will take photos of you in front of featured backdrops.
[Related: Photographer + designer best friends to open Charlotte selfie museum with local art backdrops]
Picture Studios
Location: 9111 Monroe Road #185, Charlotte, NC 28270
Neighborhood: East Forest
Instagram: @rentmystudio
What to know: Bring your own photographer to capture photos or videos in the blank space. Picture studios also offer access to makeup artists.
Studio One Seven
Location: 11 Union St S Suite 104, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Concord
Instagram: @id23events
What to know: Studio One Seven offers photo studio rental, photo booth rental and event space rental.
Studio 229 on Brevard
Location: One Story, 229 S Brevard St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Neighborhood: Second Ward/Uptown
What to know: Studio 229 on Brevard is a studio and venue space with services including commercial videography, consulting and commercial photography.
Tyght Shots Photography
Location: Charlotte
Neighborhood: Charlotte
Instagram: @tyghtshotsphotography
What to know: Tyght Shots Photography specializing in events, portraits, weddings, headshots, sports, graduations and more.
Ebony Morman is a freelance writer. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, write and develop Charlotte’s youth through her nonprofit. Follow her on Instagram @chitoclt.