Sexy Private Boudoir Photography

liesl November 18th, 2008

Charlotte NC Boudoir Photography - Private photographer

Sexy - Private - Stylish

Charlotte NC Boudoir Photographer 

If you are looking for a discreet photographer to take some beautiful alluring gift portraits please contact me for more information!

-Liesl Cowley

Suzi’s fashion bridal session

Neil September 24th, 2008

Suzi was our nanny in 2003 and 2004

Suzie's favorite

This image was her favorite from our shoot together and really does sum up her personality very well.

Knowing bridal smirk

Despite her pension for total adorable cuteness, we were able to work her into a bit of a sultry pose and sly expression!

Twin personalities bridal portrait

Suzy wears all the facets of bridal grace with charm and poise.

Glowing bridal portrait

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Neil is available for Fashion Bridal sessions throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington.

Husband & Wife

liesl August 28th, 2008

Neil and I recently had the awesome opportunity to shoot together at Kelly & Tom’s wedding! Our Husband & Wife package is one of my favorite packages for an obvious reason:

I don’t have to bring my step ladder :)

He is awefully handy like that!

All joking aside, there is so much value in having two photographers at your wedding. Because here at Make Love Real, LLC we are all about not making you choose. After all, who could choose between Kelly (by Liesl)

And Tom? (by Neil)

They are both way too adorable! And which of these moments would we want you to miss? Neil’s shot . . .

or mine?


These images are such key elements to the story of Kelly & Tom’s day with family and friends, and even though they happened at the same time Kelly and Tom don’t have to choose, because they chose both of us.

Barker Family Part II - Post Nap Production.

liesl May 16th, 2008

I love witnessing the daily routine of families. These images were taken near Charlotte, NC as part of a family lifestyle session.

I asked permission to sneak in and take a peak at the boys toward the end of their naps (Mia is a light sleeper, so I just waited for her to wake). Can you believe how fortunate I am? I was able to witness this!

Micah rolled over when he heard my shutter click. I said, “oh, did you have a good rest?” He touched his lip and said, “yes.” Then he rolled over and went back to sleep!

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But Noah, he would not wake!

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Mia wipes a tear from her face as she prepares to face the rest of the day with a heart full of courage!

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Click below to witness more acts of bravery among three wonderful children and their loving parents!

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Britta’s Chautauqua wedding album

Neil February 5th, 2008

Here is a view of Britta’s Chautauqua institute wedding album from June:


Read more to see the whole design in a flash player and a few of my comments on the stronger page designs.

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