Written by Jenelle Kellam (@doitforthebites)
If you are looking to support Black-owned businesses this Black History Month and beyond, check out these 9 studios across the entire Southeast. Tell them The Block sent you!
Studio229 on Brevard
Where: 229 S Brevard St. Charlotte, NC
Owned by the married couple, Kevin Douglas and Monique Douglas. Studio 229 on Brevard is a creative studio/venue located in what was once the bustling and now historic Brooklyn community in Uptown Charlotte. The studio offers commercial photography, commercial videography consulting & dynamic visual branding solutions. Find up to date events and booking events on the Facebook page.
Studio One Seven
Where: 11 Union St S Suite 104 Concord, NC
Owned by the married couple, Demetra Harris and Julian Harris (J. Anthony). This Concord Studio is an extension of ID23 Events company. Resident photographer, Julian Harris specializes in lifestyle, weddings, maternity, headshots, senior portraits, family and event photography. Rent Studio One Seven for your events and don’t forget to rent the photo booth to document your memories.
1x Studios CLT
Where: 8118 Statesville Rd. Ste C Charlotte, NC
Want to recreate your favorite rap video from the early 2000s? It’s possible at 1x Studios. Book a session at 1x Studios where creators have space to create their own reality.
BLKMRKTCLT
Where: 1824 Statesville Ave. Charlotte, NC
Co-owned by DammitWesley and Sir Will, BLKMRKTCLT can be transformed into an event space, photography studio, or video studio. Whatever you like. Hourly rates and custom packages available.
Awesome Little Portraits
Where: 520 West 5th St. Unit 1004 Charlotte, NC
Owned by Maisha, Awesome Little Portraits offers a myriad of services to the creative community. From custom-made props to teaching creatives how to make set designs, this mother and business owner with locations in Atlanta, GA, and Uptown Charlotte, NC. finds any and all the ways to express her creative talents. She also offers classes for those who’d like to do the same.
One Union Studios
Where: 104A N Main St. Fountain Inn, SC
Latoya Dixon Smith, wedding, and boudoir photographer is a widely published photographer and owner of One Union Studios, a creative studio for rent located in Fountain Inn, SC for photography, events, classes, and other creative projects. She is also the owner of Greenville Boudoir. Booking available online.
Greenville Boudoir
Where: 104A N. Main St. Fountain Inn, SC
Greenville Boudoir is Greenville’s #1 Luxury Boudoir Studio. Check out Latoya on her Greenville Boudoir YouTube page and view her video on how to find the best Boudoir photographer for you. Booking available online.
Image 1st studios
Where: 1450 Ralph David Abernathy Rd. SW #310 Atlanta, GA
About 5 years ago, Kim Roseberry founded Image 1st studios. The studio space served as a home base for seven photographers. Their last exhibition, Colored Only, addressed social issues, showcased beautiful African American people, and displayed local landscapes.
Sonia Ortiz Photography
Where: Inside Tad Space- 20 E Church St. Martinsville, VA
Virginia based photographer, Sonia Ortiz specializes in couples, engagement, maternity, newborn, family, and graduation photoshoots. Sonia partners with local entrepreneurs, models, and musicians.
