Luxury Portraits for Women Ready to Celebrate Themselves

You deserve to be seen, celebrated, and captured beautifully. Let’s create the most stunning portraits you’ve ever had.

Premier Portrait Photography in Charlotte, NC

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Experience Luxury Portrait Photography in Charlotte, NC

Some of your most treasured keepsakes are the glamour shots of your parents or grandparents. Why not create those same memories for your children and grandchildren with Portrait Photography in Charlotte? Graston Studios offers beautifully styled portrait and candid photography services designed to offer elegance and style to your memories.

Professional Makeup and Styling for a Magazine Inspired Photoshoot

Have you ever dreamed of being on the cover of a magazine? Now you can experience all of that and more with celebrity style photography in North Carolina. We offer business portraits for men and women of all ages, providing professional styling and makeup to have you looking beautiful. We also offer a range of campaigns throughout the year, so be sure to check back.

Book Now for Glamour Styling Photography in Charlotte, NC

Showcase your true beauty with a magazine style photoshoot in the Queen City with Graston Studios. No matter your style, our sessions will offer you a memory you will treasure forever. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, call today!

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About Me

I’m Stephanie, the owner of Graston Studios, and I’ve been passionate about photography since I was five years old. As a Charlotte-based luxury portrait photographer with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in capturing stunning, magazine-style portraits that celebrate confidence, beauty, and legacy.

I know firsthand how easy it is to stay behind the camera—waiting for the ‘perfect time’ to exist in photos. But the truth is, there’s no better time than now. Your portraits are more than images; they’re heirlooms that tell your story, ones your children and loved ones will cherish for generations.

At Graston Studios, I guide you through an elevated portrait experience with professional hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, and expert posing. Whether it’s a personal portrait, branding session, or celebrating a milestone, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable, radiant, and empowered every step of the way.

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Let’s create something timeless together.

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Portfolio

Boudoir

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Contemporary

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Branding/Headshots

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Creative

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    Dream

    Creating art portraits for you to hang in your home makes me happy. If you have envisioned yourself as art, I am your creative photographer to make that happen. I am in love with the process and can't wait to see it in print. With these sessions, you get a Design Consultation, Personalized Styling and beautifully crafted 16x24 Wall Art of your choice.

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    Legacy

    Family and group photo shoots up to 5 people for mother/daughter, sisters, best friends, legacy portraits, and other adult family. Professional Hair and Makeup included for 2 members. services may be added on to this package. Make lasting memories in my studio with those closest to you.

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    Individual

    A portrait session with me includes photo shoot design at your consultation and wardrobe fitting in studio. Additionally you will receive professional hair and makeup services including false eyelashes and your favorite glam look. The shoot itself is like a magazine style photoshoot and lastly a reveal session to order your images

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    Professional Hair & Makeup Services

    All Sessions include Professional Hair and Makeup Services. Whether you want full glam, a natural makeup with a messy wave, or something in between, we will have the level of makeup that you typically wear and build on that for your look.

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    Wardrobe Styling

    Most sizes in our client closet are bought bigger so I can size down. Wehave something to fit everyone! We love to plan your shoot and get your outfits ready for your session.

     

    Of course you're welcome to bring your own clothes. You can use yours or ours and even mix and match to create stunning outfits for your session.

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    Fully Guided Portrait Session

    Your portrait session will last around 3-4 hours total. This is typically where you're going to laugh and tell us we wasn't joking about those poses feeling like yoga! Do your stretches!

    The amount of time spent will include your Hair and Makeup, Styling, and your Image Reveal and Order review.

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    Reveal and Ordering

    Immediately after your shoot, you will choose your portraits to purchase and we put together a package out of the images you love.

    We have Classic Folio Package and ultra modern Luxe Collections, they are framed wall art prints. Our packages are the most popular but we can customize any order to fit your needs.

     

    What you buy is entirely up to you. Our goal is to take beautiful portraits that you love and want to keep.es here

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    Retouching

    All images go through an editing process to include retouching, and finishing. This process removes flyaway hairs, minimizes fine lines, and removes blemishes. then finish off with styling that is consistent with the brand and your type of session.

     

    Images are ready 10 Business days after order confirmation and payment processing. I will connect with you for final approval before sending off to print.

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    Delivery

    Digital images are delivered via Dropbox, including branding/headshot sessions that come with a tailored marketing suite.

     

    Unless otherwise arranged, images will be delivered directly to your home or office with the address we have on file.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

  • A smiling woman with curly, shoulder-length light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a black and white top, against a beige background.

    Stef is amazing. I hate having my picture taken, but she put me at ease immediately. I get so many compliments on my picture. Can’t wait to roll out the other she has taken!

    -Beth Gladney

  • A woman and a young girl, both dressed in pink tulle dresses, sitting together and smiling on a soft, pastel purple background.

    Definitely more than just photos, she truly makes it an experience & I am absolutely in love with my photos, they are my favorite to date.

    -Alyssa Castro

  • A woman dressed as a warrior standing in front of a mountainous landscape background, holding a shield and a sword, wearing a tiara and large earrings.

    Absolutely the Best experience I have ever had! Very professional and made my “vision” come through beautifully.

    -Monica Martinez

Fearless over 40

A Portrait Project that showcases women in their 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond showing up however they feel fabulous!

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Inside the Studio: Stories, Secrets, & Sessions

Curious what sets a luxury photoshoot apart? Step behind the scenes and discover how to prepare, what to expect, and how we create magnetic, high-conversion imagery for powerful women. From wardrobe guides to mindset shifts, this is where strategy meets seduction.

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Showcasing Your Legacy

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