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High School
Seniors
Creative portraits
for the Class of 2027
Children & Family
Portraits
From toddlers to a
generation of family.
Executive
Portraits
Professional images to
grow your business.
Meet Charleen
Charleen Larkin
CPP, Cr. Master Photographer
Charleen’s passion for photography began in high school, where she first discovered the power of storytelling through the lens. Encouraged by her photography teacher, she went on to study at the Rhode Island School of Photography, graduating in 1989 and launching a lifelong career behind the camera.
Over the years, Charleen has built an impressive body of work alongside an equally impressive career. She has owned and redesigned her photography studio multiple times, most recently completing her fourth studio build—an elevated space that blends functionality, luxury, and a welcoming, home-like feel. She continues to pursue advanced professional certifications and is recognized as a platform speaker within the photography industry.
Charleen specializes in creating meaningful, story-driven photography for families, high school seniors, and schools. Her custom creative sessions go beyond posed smiles, capturing authentic moments that reflect who her subjects truly are in this season of life. Her storytelling albums are increasingly sought after, and her Magical Santa Sessions have earned national recognition and awards for their artistic quality.
Known for her ability to connect with children, Charleen brings a fun, energetic approach to school portraits—capturing genuine expressions in fast-paced environments. Her young fans proudly refer to her as “The Picture Lady,” a testament to the trust and joy she brings to every session.
When she’s not in the studio, Charleen enjoys camping, hiking, biking, reading, and spending time with her family—often with a grilled cheese and tomato soup close by, and tiramisu for dessert.
Charleen’s love for photography began in her sophomore year at Killingly High School. Capturing images for class assignments sparked her creative skills as well as her enjoyment for processing and printing in the dark room. Her high school photography teacher encouraged Charleen to enroll in the Rhode Island School of Photography which she graduated from in 1989.
Charleen has worked at achieving many of her goals – Owning her own studio, working toward her Certification, Craftsman and Master Degree in photography, as well as becoming a platform speaker in the photographic industry. Charleen has had the experience of owning, building, and recreating her studio environment several times. When most photographers dream of just owning a studio, Charleen has consistently updated hers by location and design and just finished her 4th studio build out that is a perfect combination of functionality, luxury, and home-like feel.
When not in the studio, Charleen can be found camping, hiking, biking, reading, and enjoying time with her family. Her favorite comfort food is grilled cheese with tomato soup and her favorite dessert is Tiramisu.
Charleen’s future plans are customizing creative sessions for her studio customers that want more than just a nice photo of someone smiling at a camera, but a story of who they are in this moment and time. Her story telling albums have been becoming increasingly popular among families and high school seniors, and her Magical Santa Session have been receiving National Recognition and Awards for their artistic quality. Charleen loves to work with young children and has the keen ability to capture genuine smiles in a rather fast paced environment when it comes to school portraits. The days of telling children to smile in front of a camera are long gone. Charleen brings a creative, fun approach to her schools that have children recognizing her whenever she is out and about, pointing her out to their parents as the “The Picture Lady”.
Charleen Larkin is a New England based photographer specializing in high school seniors, family, and professional business portraits.
