Boutique portrait experience in Charlotte, NC that celebrates high school seniors with vibrant, completely tailored on-location sessions. By expertly bridging the gap in style, we capture trendy, editorial images for the senior while delivering the timeless, classic portraits that parents love. To respect your busy senior year schedule, we eliminate the planning stress by seamlessly collaborating on your locations, wardrobe, and timing. Ultimately, our "fine dining" approach to service goes far beyond digital files, transforming your milestone into heirloom-quality portraits and tangible products that honors your family's legacy.

MARCELLA COLETTE PHOTOGRAPHY

for family legacies

JUST LIKE YOURS

HIGH SCHOOL
senior PORTRAITS

extends far beyond an impersonal transaction. In a world of digital “drive-thru” photography, we unapologetically choose the “fine dining” approach. We believe senior portraits deserve more than a temporary place on a hard drive. Our process involves honoring your family's legacy by transforming session images into something for everyone at the table. Uniquely trendy images for the senior, and for the parent, ultimately timeless images that shine through heirloom wall art and albums remaining long after the tassel is turned.

Our Service

  • On-location
  • Up to 2 hours
  • Multiple wardrobes
  • Image reveal
  • & More

Service

is a vortex of deadlines, exams, college prep, cap and gown orders, prom send-offs, and final sports seasons.  Your to-do list is packed! Planning a senior portrait session includes: choosing a date/time, picking a location, deciding on wardrobe, and more. This can add to the stress of senior year, but it doesn't have to! Our boutique signature portrait experience is designed to give our clients a seamless process from start to finish. We collaborate with you on everything and offer our expertise in location picking, wardrobe selections, and even ideal times to photograph. Senior portraits is a time to celebrate an amazing once in a lifetime milestone. We want to help you do just that...without the added stress!
  • Academics
  • Sports
  • Social life
  • Jobs

Schedule

Senior Year

hardly share the same style, and that is ok! With us there's no sacrificing one for the other. We aim to create signature portrait experiences for the senior who wants a uniquely trendy and editorial experience, and for the parent who wants timeless and classic portraits of their senior with high-quality heirloom products that create the perfect in-home gallery feel.  

Parents & Seniors 

  • Timeless
  • Trendy
  • Classic
  • Edgy

Style

- Ariel

Marcella is absolutely incredible! Her eye, professionalism, quality, is undeniable. She truly brings your true self to life through her lens. 

SIGNATURE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

Charlotte's 

your session. your style. your signature. 

If you're ready to get started, click the button below to begin the session planning process. We can't wait to collaborate with you and bring your senior portrait vision to life!

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Still exploring the site? 

To help you plan your signature session we've laid out everything you need to know, about working with us. Our site is designed for the senior who wants a quick look at the session, the parent who wants a detailed overview of our process and even the browser who simply wants a look at our recent work. Whatever role you play, we've got you covered. Explore the entire site or choose your direct path below, and when you are ready – submit the contact form to connect with us. We can't wait to collaborate with you!