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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 | Charlotte Portrait and Underwater Photographer | Family Jumping in Pool for Family Holiday Photo | Family of Five

I’ll Jump in if You Will! When this family reached out about an Underwater Family Session for their Holiday Portrait and Christmas Card I just about burst.  What a fantastic way to round out an amazing season of Underwater Sessions! School had already started and we knew our days were numbered for beautiful end of […]

I’ll Jump in if You Will!

Underwater

Renee Stengel Photography Little Boy Snow Portrait

Charlotte Snow Day I don’t think three little boys could have enjoyed three inches of Charlotte snow any more!  And I must admit, after living in the midwest for a few years, a 30 degree Charlotte snow day was quite a treat!   We were actually able to play outside for a couple hours and […]

Our First Charlotte Snow Day!

Charlotte

Renee Stengel Photography Notre Dame toddler boy

When Daddy is ridiculously difficult to buy for ~ and the world’s biggest Notre Dame fan… He gets the same gift every year until he stops loving it!  Photos of his boys in their prized Notre Dame jerseys!  It’s a fall tradition in the Stengel house, going on ten years strong…

Happy Birthday Daddy ~ Go Irish!

Little Ones

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