Food · Portrait · Wedding · Commercial — Charlotte, NC
Carlos Soto
Food & brand photography with a chef's eye — plus portraits and weddings across the Carolinas.
Food & brand photography with a chef's eye — plus portraits and weddings across the Carolinas.
I'm a trained chef and a photographer — I've worked both sides of the pass. When I shoot food, I know what makes a dish look right, not just lit. I don't just take photos, I direct them: clean light, real intention, no wasted frames.
Menu, dish, and restaurant content built for social, delivery apps, and ads. Shot by a trained chef who knows how food should look. Serving Charlotte restaurants, cafés, and food brands.
Product, brand, and local business content built for ads and social.
Full wedding-day or hourly coverage, documentary-style with directed portraits.
Portrait and event coverage for Quinceañeras — dress details, family portraits, and the full celebration, directed and lit with intention.
Directed portrait sessions for models, families, couples, and individuals — not ID or corporate headshots.
Flat, launch pricing while the portfolio and reviews build. Rates adjust upward as both grow.
Retainer pricing for restaurants that want consistent content. One-time menu shoots available on request.
Flat rate: $250/hour minimum — not negotiable below this.
Reference pricing based on current NC/SC market rates — adjusted as real client feedback and production costs come in.
Prefer email or WhatsApp? Reach out directly and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
“This was our second time having them take pictures of my daughter, and we couldn't be happier. He and his wife are the sweetest team — so patient, kind, and amazing with kids. The photos came out absolutely beautiful. We truly love working with them!”
“Quiero agradecer profundamente a Carlos y a su increíble equipo por capturar cada momento de nuestra boda de una forma tan mágica. Súper especial, atentos y con una gran visión. Gracias por ponerle tanto amor y dedicación a su trabajo. ¡Nos llevamos recuerdos hermosos para toda la vida! 100% recomendados.”
“He is truly amazing — I called in a very short amount of time and my photoshoot was in the early morning. He still showed up with a great attitude and had amazing ideas to capture our memories! Highly recommending booking with him.”
“Muy profesional, amable y excelente ambiente, da seguridad y confianza, muy buen trabajo. Gracias por hacer mis fotos de maternidad. 100% recomendado.”