• Welcome!

    Luster Studios is my personal portfolio where I share weddings, special events, engagement sessions and portraits. My origins stem from a fine arts degree in photography and computer graphics. My "style" is a perfect blend of creative ideas driven by a relaxed attitude and a fun yet thoughtful personality.

    Through a combination of posing and photojournalism I strive to capture planned and spontaneous moments that will later help you relive how you were feeling at that exact moment. I'm based in North Carolina and often travel to destination locations. I look forward to getting to know what inspires you both creatively and personally.

    - Craig Carpenter

Unique Couples Photographs at The Rialto Theatre (Jenna + Seth)

For this photoshoot we ventured up Glenwood Blvd. to The Rialto Theatre at Five Points. Jenna and Seth shared with me that they were huge movie fans! When I looked at what was playing I was pleasantly surprised that “Crazy Heart” was being featured. I was sure we’d be able to work that into their shots somehow. They were a blast to work with and the owner of the theatre was even nice to let us inside to take a few shots in between screenings.

A bit of background… Jenna and Seth met in high school when she was a freshman and he was a junior. They are both from Fayetteville and have been dating for 9 1/2 years and were recently married in June of last year. Jenna shared with me that they had never had engagement photos taken and was excited to work with me after she had discovered my work. She shared that they were drawn to my photography because of the beautiful scenery and how the couples looked at ease.

They are both currently living in Richmond, VA where Jenna works as a nurse and Seth is employed with UPS AND goes to school full-time! I always admire people that can balance school, work and a new marriage. Luckily they embody all of the components that make up a great relationship. They love each others company and have vowed to make each other laugh at least once a day.

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