My Story

From a young age, I was always drawn to photography. Always chasing the perfect sunset or sunrise, trying to capture connections that couldn't be replicated. But photography wasn't always as big a part of my life as it is now.  

A little about my background; I graduated from a small private school in upstate New York with a BS in Management, Marketing Concentration and a Minor in Communications/Journalism, with studies abroad to London, England my Junior year where I took a black & white film photography class in the heart of London.

Out of college, I started in the hospitality field after being accepted as one of 4 in 2200 applicants into Hyatt's Corporate Management Training Program.  I wanted to understand everything I could about hotel operations. Following a successful program completion, I was promoted into my first leadership role within the food & beverage operations department of one of Hyatt's flagship, top 10 resorts in the country in Orlando, Florida.  It was here that affirmed my desire to want to work closely with people day in and out.  After six years in hospitality, I moved into IT working for a global technology services & distribution company.  This all before the term "cloud technology" was even known.  This is where I would continue my career, in Sales & Business Development Leadership for the next 10-15 years working with and for many of the big tech giants in the industry. My time in IT brought me to places like Hong Kong, Australia and all over domestic US & Canada.

Ambitious and career-driven jumping at any opportunity that arose, my husband and I didn't end up meeting until our late 30s. When it came time to starting our family, my husband and I faced some difficult times.  After several years of infertility and pregnancy loss I decided to take a leap of faith by taking a step away from my career to focus on my health and starting our family.  When we finally had our daughter in the Spring of 2023 with the help of IVF, we decided take this as an opportunity for me to raise my daughter as a stay-at-home mom.  It was then that I decided to take my passion for photography- something that had always been more of a "side hustle" and build it into something much bigger.  It is then that Kimberly Anne Photography LLC (now- Charlotte & Emerson Photography) was born.

I truly believe that my path is unique and one that was meant for me, and that both of my careers in hospitality and IT taught & provided me the tools necessary to building a successful business as a now-entrepreneur & small business owner.

Now as a full-time photographer, it is not often that you will find me away from my lens for long. I'm constantly working to find new ways to make each session with my clients better than the last.  This includes investing in educational classes with industry-leading experts, attending in-person workshops & retreats both domestically & internationally, scouring hours of online content, and investing in the latest & greatest professional software, tools & gear- as well as networking with other photographers and small business owners both locally and across the globe.

In addition to my photography business, I also work part-time at my church as a Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator.  I am blessed to have the balance and flexibility of both while raising our daughter and over time my hope is to continue to nurture the photography business that I've already created and to grow it into something even bigger. I have big dreams for my business and I can't wait to take you along on the journey!  I look forward to capturing moments and connections with your loved ones and helping you create memories that you can cherish for a lifetime (all while having some fun doing it too!)

A Special Thank-You

It would be lost on me if I did not give a special shout-out and thank-you to those clients, friends and family that have supported me over the years in what was once a hobby/passion and over time grew into a business. Your unwavering support is appreciated more than you know and I am grateful to each and every one of you for joining me on this journey! <3 Xx Kim