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Make A Wish Mermaid with Mertailor Mermaid Tail and In Lake Norman NC Pool

Make A Wish Mermaid When I received the call from Joel of Firetower Media asking if I would be willing to do some underwater photography for an upcoming Make A Wish Mermaid Experience I was absolutely overjoyed at the opportunity. I had no idea about any of the details, but I said YES immediately! Joel […]

Wish Upon a Mermaid

Charlotte Family Photographer

We have a lifeguard? “We have a lifeguard? Is this dangerous?” That was my introduction to the Dad at this Teen Family Photo Session. What he didn’t know is that I always have a safety swimmer present at sessions. And if my clients are wearing clothing or using props in the water that typically includes […]

Underwater Teen Family Photo Session

Charlotte Family Photographer

Renee Stengel Photography 8th Grade Locker Photo Auction Nativity Parish School Leawood, KS

I had the incredible honor of photographing the entire 8th grade class at my sons’ school.  This was definitely a “stretch my wings” kind of project ~ but I am so happy I dove in and took it on!  I love working with babies and young children, but just haven’t had as many opportunities to […]

Kansas City Family Photographer ~ 8th Grade Locker Portraits

Little Ones

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says, “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.” A few months ago I found out about an organization called Red Thread Sessions.  They are an organization that partners photographers […]

Welcome Home Little Brother…

Red Thread Adoption

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