New York wedding photographer Charl Lane Elias documents weddings throughout New York, including Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Brandt Lake, Schuylerville, the Adirondacks, the Capital District, Saratoga County, Washington County, Queensbury, Glens Falls, Schenectady, Troy, Albany, Clifton Park, the Berkshires, Utica, Southern Vermont, Western MA and Lake Placid.
Charl has had the pleasure of documenting weddings at some of New York's most prestigious venues, including Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Brandt Lake, Schuylerville, the Adirondacks, the Capital District, Saratoga County, Washington County, Queensbury, Glens Falls, Schenectady, Troy, Albany, Clifton Park, the Berkshires, Utica and Southern Vermont.
In addition to wedding coverage Charl does studio portraits, family portraits, Fine art and fashion portraits in New York, San Francisco and destinations beyond and works with local retailers to ensure your event is a success including the Lily and the Rose Catering, Experience Events, mft Design Studio, Classe Catering, Black Diamond Catering, Lavender Fields Florist, Cameo Couture, Philippe Bevan International Salon, Make Me Fabulous, and WellWed and has had work featured in New York Magazine.
WEDDINGS Charl and David work together exclusively to photograph weddings, bringing the unique perspective of a couple in love to other couples in love. We serve Saratoga Springs, Lake George, the Adirondacks, the Capital District, and points beyond. Complete custom packages, including an artist printed and bound album, start at $4275. Additional presentation options and services such as fashion bridal portraiture are also available. Please call 518.695.6476,
LIFESTYLE, FASHION, AND BOUDOIR PORTRAITURE Charl is available by appointment to create custom lifestyle and fashion portraiture for adults, families and children. Both studio and location shoots can be arranged. Boudoir photography is available for women only and is done on a closed set. All commissioned portraiture starts at $500, and includes an artist printed and bound folio. Please call 518.695.6476.
FASHION AND COMMERCIAL Charl is available for fashion, retail, lifestyle and corporate photography. David is available for culinary and lifestyle photography. Please call 518.695.6476.
Charl grew up on the Gulf Coast, in and around Houston and New Orleans. She is a self-taught photographer who, since 1988, has been lucky enough to work with some truly gifted and generous artists. She spent a year living and photographing on the West coast of India, then ten years on the East side of Manhattan. In NYC she also provided imaging, design, and interactive services to such clients as the Whitney Museum of American Art, Nomura Securities, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and the Sundance Channel.
Charl now resides in upstate New York with her husband David and their two Boston Terriers. She is an exhibiting artist, and her work has also been seen in publications as varied as New York Magazine, the Saratogian, Punk Rock Confidential, and Saratoga Femme.
David was born and raised outside of Utica, NY. After graduating the Millbrook School he attended S.U.N.Y Albany, earning his B.A. in European history. Moving out West David settled in San Francisco and pursued his love of food. He secured an A.O.S. in the culinary arts from the California Culinary Academy, subsequently cooking in a number of San Francisco's prestigious eateries such as Masa's and Bix.
Long involved in the music and art scene, David also managed and produced the seminal San Francisco punk band the Vktms as well as founding and running Daflspitz Records along with fellow chef John Eisenhart.
David has also lived in the province of Murcia, Spain as well as the lower East side of Manhattan, where he and Charl met.
Charl November 29- January 1, 2008 Selections From the Fair at Kim Klopstock's Fifty South Restaurant and Bar, Ballston Spa, NY http://fiftysouth.com
October 6 - 14, 2007 Landscapes for Landsake Coila, NY presented by Agricultural Stewardship Association http://www.agstewardship.org
Summer 2007 - 2008 Wiawaka Holiday House Albany International Airport, Albany, NY click here for site!
Ongoing Selections Philippe Bevan International Salon, Saratoga Springs, NY http://philippebevaninternationalsalon.com/ David September 8 - October 8, 2007 Undiscovered Artists Barking Frog Gallery, Schuylerville, NY www.barkingfrogglass.com