Hi there! I'm Michael Parks, photographer and owner of ParksPictures. I'm a Certified Professional Photographer, and member of Professional Photographers of America. I live and work in Charlotte NC.
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Photography fascinates me, starting with finding the vision to see what’s possible for an image before it’s taken. Making meaningful pictures begins with really getting to know my clients, so that I can communicate their stories with emotion-driven images.
My wedding photography has been published and won awards because my pictures have an authenticity that comes from creative collaboration with my clients. The focus is on the people I’m serving and finding their authentic voice. Done right, we create art that brings a little more light into our world.
I’m grateful to be a photographer, and for each client that trusts me to photograph them and their loved ones. Away from work, I prioritize being with my wife, daughters, extended family and friends. Giving back to the Charlotte community through Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Gabriel Catholic Church are priorities. And then there is Cletus - I love that dog!
What people are saying.
“In the midst of a pandemic, Mike by far made us feel the most comfortable booking with him. He was friendly, flexible and easy to work with. He made our big day feel exciting, perfect, and stress free. For someone who usually feels shy in front of a camera, he made me feel absolutely stunning and comfortable! The photos he shot turned out amazing; we are having a hard time counting/choosing our favorites. We would 10 out of 10 recommend him to shoot for any event!!
— Bre K.
“The perfect photographer for our big day! Mike is truly amazing. He made us feel so comfortable and the ways he captured our big day were so beautiful. Many of our guests even told us how great he was with them, too. We were so lucky to have him and highly recommend him!”
— Alexa S.
“10/10 Experience. I would recommend Michael to anyone! I am extremely picky so I sent him sample pictures of the exact style I wanted and all of the pictures turned out even better than I expected! He is extremely friendly and made the whole process so easy for us.”
— Alex M.