Teresa Jennette 

Fashion photography is something I’ve loved for years.  Having a background in this industry as well as having worked in the Fashion + Beauty department at Essence Magazine I was afforded the opportunity to watch amazing photographers and models work on high fashion shoots.  And when I first decided to get behind the lens of a camera myself I thought I wanted to get into fashion photography.  And then portraits came along and changed everything.  I fell in love with capturing every day people, getting to know them and their stories and being able to create memories for them.  So, over time, the idea of doing fashion photography fell by the wayside.  Until the amazingly talented fashion designer, Teresa Jennette, reached out to me.

Teresa is an up and coming designer out of Lancaster, SC which is also my hometown.  She saw some of my work online and reached out to me regarding her collection.  To my surprise she just began sewing 6 months prior to our session.  Yes, you read that right…6 months!  Her work is beyond amazing for having just learned how to work a sewing machine this year.  She’s worked in the industry as a stylist for some time, but this year she finally realized her dream was to create designs herself and so she went for it.  Our session took place early on a Sunday morning in the city where Teresa lives.  With the help of our gorgeous model, Chantel, we made some serious black girl magic!  I am beyond excited to see what the future holds for Teresa and Teresa Jennette (the name of her label).  Her first collection just graced the runway during Charlotte Fashion Week just a couple of days ago and from here she has nowhere to go, but up!  Definitely check her and her collection out!