Welcome to Words & Pictures by Jeannie DeSena and the blog of Cornelius, North Carolina, professional portrait photographer Jeannie DeSena. In this space I share stories and images of the people I photograph, who include newborn babies, children, high-school seniors, families, business people and dancers. Each of these photographic specialties holds a piece of my heart. And so do my clients!
Throwback Thursday: Archie Boone, Athlete and SeniorInspire Honoree
October 08, 2026
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I’m happy to share that a fun sports portrait of SouthLake Christian Academy graduate Archie Boone has earned me a spot among SeniorInspire magazine’s Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2026. Co-valedictorian of SouthLake’s Class of 2025, Archie is a multi-sport athlete, a sharp dresser, and an all-around great guy.
Archie’s fashion sense and fear...
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Small-town senior portrait session on a sunny fall day
February 09, 2018
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When Kayla and I strolled through downtown Davidson during her senior portrait session, the textures of brick and leaves made a lovely backdrop. And even more than the angled shafts of light that I find so irresistible on autumn afternoons, Kayla brought the sunshine with her dazzling smile and playfulness in front of the camera. (When she wore her...
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