"Charlsie Kay Photography is an absolute gem on Ocracoke! With an unparalleled knack for capturing the essence of families, her care and kindness towards kids of all ages make every shoot a joyous experience. The resulting photos of our family are nothing short of breathtaking, exuding warmth, love and each of our unique spirits. Charlsie's editing skills elevate her work to an art form, ensuring that every image is perfection."

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Charlsie for our very first family photo shoot, and we couldn't be happier with the results.
She was incredibly patient with us, our daughter, and two dogs. She managed to capture everyone’s personalities perfectly while keeping the session light-hearted and fun.
The final photos exceeded our expectations. The quality and composition of each shot are outstanding, and the way Charlsie captured the love and connection within our family is something we will cherish"

"We wholeheartedly reccommend Charlsie to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer. Her work speaks for itself , and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories she's created for our family"

"Charlsie did an amazing job with our photos! It was a colder, more windy day on the beach, and I was nervous that would be a challenge with small kids to get the beautiful photo I envisioned. Charlsie knocked it out of the park! She not only got stunning photos, but she was also very efficient in order to finish the session fast before kids melted. Highly recommend!!!"

"Charlsie you did an excellent job! We really appreciate the wonderful pics she took along with accommodating our schedule due to weather. You went above and beyond! Thank you so much! Anyone looking for amazing beach photos reach out to Charlsie"

"Charlsie was amazing to work with! She was kind and great at wrangling our group for the best quality photos. Would definitely recommend working with her for your family portrait needs!"

"Our family had the best experience before, during, and after our session with Charlsie. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and able to get some amazing shots. My husband and I were celebrating our 10th anniversary on Ocracoke (we were married on the island too), and Charlsie was able to capture this special milestone and occasion."

"Charlsie is a wonderful photographer. She was easy to work with and very responsive leading up to the shoot and after the shoot. We love the photos and we’re surprised by the candids she took in between all of the posed family photos. We felt lucky to have her recommended to us. She lives in Ocracoke so knows all the best places and the best times of the day to get the gorgeous shots. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a way to remember your Ocracoke Vacation."

"I'm absolutely in love with our family photos from Vacation 2021! Charlsie thank you so much for helping us capture these special moments in time! You rearranged your schedule at the last minute so that we could get these in before the approaching storm hit & for that I'm truly thankful! No one would ever know how fast we had to take these. :)"

"We decided last minute during our Ocracoke beach trip in July to get some professional photos taken. Charlsie was very responsive, accommodated us, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend!"

"After always wanting family beach photos on vacation and when we planned our first trip to the absolutely stunning Ocracoke, I was amazed to learn of a photographer on the island. Charlsie captured our family beautifully. Her knowledge of the island and skills helped guide us to the perfect location, time of day and color scheme in outfits and the images speak for themselves. She was patient and kind and somehow managed to get many great shots of my very active crew. Very professional and timely."

"I'd like to say how easy Charlsie is to work with! She was very flexible and understanding of my last minute decisions. You can give ideas and suggestions if you're looking for something particular, or maybe you'd rather just show up and let her guide and direct you for a great family photo. I am forever grateful for the awesome moments in time that were captured! I am also thankful that I was given the photos to choose from to print myself. Thank you Charlsie for your service!

Kara Doyle"

"Charlsie always does great photos for us. She does our family photos and youth baseball team/individual pictures. If you have ever tried to get 12, 6&7 year olds still at the same time for a picture you know what a challenge it can be, and they’re great every time. I also love that Charlsie is reasonably priced especially for what you get. Her photos are great quality, and you get so many edited images to pick from. I highly recommend her for your photography needs.
Ashley Williams"