I’m a commercial photographer and FAA-certified drone pilot with nearly three decades of experience. Whether I’m photographing corporate headshots, real estate and architectural spaces, food in a restaurant, or capturing aerial images and video, I bring the same care and attention to every project.
My work is all about details: choosing the right location, composing a clean, compelling shot, and waiting for—or creating—the perfect light. As a one-person studio, you work directly with me from planning through delivery, so nothing gets lost in translation.
If you’re looking for professional, consistent images that reflect your brand and tell your story clearly, I’d be happy to talk about your next shoot.
Overview
Hired 216 times
Background checked
1 employee
29 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Type of building
Commercial / office building
Retail space
Platform type
Drone
Desired output
Photos
Video clips
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Labicer V.
Mar 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Charles went above and beyond for my team’s professional headshots. He was professional, detailed, took beautiful photos, and truly made sure everyone was happy with the results. We would absolutely book with Charles again.
Thank you!!!
Details: Professional / business • Office • 6 - 10 people • My home, venue, etc.
Headshot Photography
One N.
Mar 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Charles vacant land photography both from ground level and drone shots. He went beyond by provided amazing scenery shots and the aerials where beautiful. He chose the perfect time of day for amazing light. He even included a 360 pano and provided several sizes of the images for print and web. We recommend to call Charles.
Details: Housing community • A single site • Drone • Photos • Digital or online download • 6 - 10 shots
Aerial Photography
Shaul G.
Feb 20, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Charles was the ultimate professional from the time we spoke and emailed prior the photo-shoot to the actual photo-shoot and beyond. He was patient, relaxed and wanted to make sure we got the right shots. The photos came out great. A link to the proofs were sent super fast and once we chose our final shots, we received a link to touched up photos within days. We highly recommend Charles!!
Portrait Photography (Package Options)
Valerie S.
Feb 6, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Charles drove to our hotel and arrived promptly and then located wooded sites with sunlight at a level he felt was optimum. He made our family of six adults feel very comfortable and relaxed. His attention to detail in lighting and arranging all of us was apparent. We never felt rushed. The portraits appeared online very quickly and are stunning. I would highly recommend. Thank you Charles for capturing precious family memories!!
Portrait Photography (Package Options)
Michele K.
Dec 21, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wow! What an amazing photographer!!! Charles is a true artist that is able to overcome major challenges (horrendously dark lighting) and capture both the candid moments, as well as, the glamour shots, all while moving through the room without even being noticed or in the way. I knew right away that the pictures would be great by seeing a few on his camera, but after we received our couple hundred photos from the 2 hour event, we were all blown away! What a talented person!
I was on two-minds about whether or not to hire a photographer for our company Christmas party. After finding Charles and receiving a reasonable quote, I decided that I would be worth it to have a photographer there so we could enjoy the party and have better pictures than our iPhones could do (in past years most pictures came out dark). Charles was not the cheapest quote I received, but his pictures were the best amongst the options of photographers. The venue we chose was a relatively dark dining room, with a very dark patio area that is only lit by a couple of fire pits. It is great for ambiance and party atmosphere but terrible for photos. Charles was up to the challenge! And he did an amazing job! I can’t even begin to tell you what a huge hit he was amongst our crowd of 50 people and how many compliments I received for hiring him! Thanks Charles, for making me look good!
Details: Corporate event • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Charles Lerette
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Please note that my prices are not negotiable. I'm very good, I'm not cheap.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied photography in college and have 30+ years of experience with a camera.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I got my first camera when I was 8 and got my first quality camera when I was 13. I've been hooked on photography since I was a kid and studied photography in college. I've been doing it professionally for about 20 years.
