I'm the Art Director, Photographer, and Studio Owner behind Lark & Light Studio, a photography business serving families and schools across the greater Charlotte region. My signature approach — the First Flight Method — captures kids candidly and unposed, letting their real personalities lead the shot instead of forcing a smile. As a one-woman operation, I handle everything end to end: shooting, image editing, and Photoshop retouching, plus social media management and client galleries. I've delivered 1,800+ edited images and 400+ galleries in a single season without sacrificing quality or turnaround time. Whether you need a Director of Photography for a project, a photographer who actually gets kids, or an image editor who can move fast at volume — I bring the full package.…

Heather W Turner

I'm the Art Director, Photographer, and Studio Owner behind Lark & Light Studio, a photography business serving families and schools across the greater Charlotte region. My signature approach — the First Flight Method — captures kids candidly and unposed, letting their real personalities lead the shot instead of forcing a smile. As a one-woman operation, I handle everything end to end: shooting, image editing, and Photoshop retouching, plus social media management and client galleries. I've delivered 1,800+ edited images and 400+ galleries in a single season without sacrificing quality or turnaround time. Whether you need a Director of Photography for a project, a photographer who actually gets kids, or an image editor who can move fast at volume — I bring the full package.…

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I’m the Art Director, Photographer, and Studio Owner behind Lark & Light Studio, a photography business serving families and schools across the greater Charlotte region. My signature approach — the First Flight Method — captures kids candidly and unposed, letting their real personalities lead the shot instead of forcing a smile.

As a one-woman operation, I handle everything end to end: shooting, image editing, and Photoshop retouching, plus social media management and client galleries. I’ve delivered 1,800+ edited images and 400+ galleries in a single season without sacrificing quality or turnaround time.

Whether you need a Director of Photography for a project, a photographer who actually gets kids, or an image editor who can move fast at volume — I bring the full package.

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Founder & Photographer at Lark & Light Studio LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and operated a full-service photography business, managing all operations including client relationships, scheduling, production, and delivery for 400+ projects and 1,800+ deliverables per season. Built and managed B2B partnerships with schools and organizations across a six-county region, sustaining long-term relationships and repeat business. Oversaw end-to-end production workflow from client intake through final delivery using organizational systems and CRM tools (Trello, ShootProof, GotPhoto) to manage volume without sacrificing quality. Managed end-to-end business operations (bookkeeping, vendor relationships, logistics) as the sole operator.

Education

Coursework in Public Relations & Marketing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Adobe Lightroom
June 11, 2014 - August 3, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
July 13, 1995 - August 3, 2026
Experienced with detailed image cleanup, retouching, compositing, background cleanup, and preparing images for final delivery.
Color Correction
July 13, 2000 - August 3, 2026
Skilled at correcting exposure, white balance, skin tones, color casts, and overall color consistency.
High-Volume Image Editing
August 3, 2020 - August 3, 2026
Experienced processing 1,800+ edited images in a single season while maintaining quality and meeting turnaround expectations.
Portrait Photography
August 3, 2007 - August 3, 2026
Professional experience photographing families, children, and individuals with an emphasis on natural expressions and authentic moments.
School Photography
August 3, 2020 - August 3, 2026
Experienced photographing children in high-volume school environments while working efficiently and creating engaging, personality-driven portraits.
Art Direction
August 3, 2007 - August 3, 2026
Experience developing and maintaining a cohesive visual approach from concept and photography through editing and final delivery.
Digital Asset Management
August 3, 2020 - August 3, 2026
Experienced organizing, processing, managing, and delivering large volumes of digital images and client galleries.
Client Gallery Management
August 3, 2007 - August 3, 2026
Experienced preparing, organizing, and delivering finished image galleries while maintaining a professional client experience.
Quality Control
August 3, 2020 - August 3, 2026
Thoroughly reviews edited images for consistency, technical quality, color accuracy, and overall presentation before delivery.
Social Media Management
August 3, 2007 - August 3, 2026
Experienced creating and managing social media content to promote photography services, showcase finished work, and communicate with clients.

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
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