The fall leaves were peaking at this autumn engagement session in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte NC. I help personalize every session and location to match the couple’s unique interests, so we choose this wooded park to show off their fall outfits with cowboy boots. And we got lucky with perfect fall weather and leaves in full color.

It was so great getting to know these two before I photograph their wedding at Quail Hollow Club next year. Photographed by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

Family pictures at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte NC by Certified Professional Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

A beautiful evening at Charlotte’s most historic icon in the Myers Park neighborhood.

Senior Pictures at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte NC by Certified Professional Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

A beautiful evening at Charlotte’s most historic icon in its Myers Park neighborhood with twin girls as they celebrate their senior years in high school.

Outdoor Family Pictures at the Mint Museum in Charlotte NC by Family Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. The shoot was full of candid poses and a fun environment to capture authentic expressions of one my favorite families.

Editorial studio portrait session at VAPA (Visual And Performing Arts) with model Lauren McDowell, photographed by Charlotte Studio Photographer and Certified Professional Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

Outdoor Family Pictures at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte NC by Certified Professional Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

Fun sunset engagement session at Queens University in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte NC. This couple’s candid, fun vibe made for a great photo session, and it was awesome to get to know them better before their wedding at Queen’s Belk Chapel next year. Photographed by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

Romantic outdoor Fall wedding at Providence Country Club in Charlotte NC by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. Mackenzie & Blake’s wedding was a timeless affair held in the lawn facing the Providence CC golf course on a lovely afternoon.

Autumn Wedding at Belmont NC’s uniquely enchanting Camelot Meadows Event Venue, photographed by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks. Julia and Greg’s outdoor wedding ceremony in Camelot Meadows’s one-of-kind forest of bamboo was breathtaking, as the wedding party and guests were shaded by lush bamboo trees. As a Charlotte wedding photographer, Camelot Meadows is an easy 13 mile drive from Charlotte and I’m looking forward to going back!

Romantic Wedding at Lincolnton’s Laboratory Mill by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks. Danielle and Andrew’s fall wedding at the historic Laboratory Mill was the perfect venue for the celebration of their marriage. The bride and groom’s timeless outfits were a classic wedding gown and traditional suit and bowtie. After the ceremony, the fun reception hit a highlight when the groom sang and had the whole party on its feet!

Romantic Wedding at The Vanlandingham Estate in Charlotte NC by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. In a timeless wedding at historic Vanlandingham, Gabby and Bryan were married in an outdoor ceremony under the oak trees in front of family and friends. What followed was a fun-filled reception under the tent on a beautiful checkered floor. A beautiful, timeless wedding, made complete portraits in the old greenhouse.

Romantic engagement session at Freedom Park in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte NC. We also got some really fun engagement pictures with a baseball theme to top it off! Photographed by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography.

Elegant Fall Wedding at The Club at Longview in Charlotte NC by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. In a special wedding ceremony that fused Persian and Christian traditions, Zahra and Cole had a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the golf course.

Outdoor Engagement Photos at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte NC by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography

Engagement Photos at McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte NC by Charlotte wedding photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography

Outdoor Family Photos at Charlotte NC's Carmel Country Club, by Certified Professional Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography

Forest Wedding at The Union Exchange in Monroe NC by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography

Summer Wedding Reception at Providence Country Club, by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. Providence CC is a classic wedding venue in South Charlotte, with the flowing staircase and Japanese Maple trees as backdrops to the golf course.

Full Mass Wedding Ceremony at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte NC by wedding Pphotographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography

Bridal Pictures at Providence Country Club by Charlotte Wedding Photographer Michael Parks, owner of ParksPictures Photography. These portraits were photographed close to sunset outdoors, with the flowing staircase and Japanese Maple trees as backdrops with sun light coming off of the golf course.