CHARLEEN LARKIN

M. Photog. Cr., CPP

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Charleen’s Bio

Charleen is a portrait photographer based in the Quiet Corner of CT. She is in her 38th year as a full time Professional Photographer and her 24th year of running her own business, with a small creative team. Charleen enjoys capturing special moments for Families, Children, High School Seniors, Leagues, and Contract Schools. She believes her clients deserve a great, fun, and interactive experience while getting to know them on a personal level so she can customize the session and contracts to meet their needs.

Charleen is continually attending seminars, classes and staying up to date with the latest techniques and styles the photographic industry has to offer. Along her journey and desire to provide her customers with the absolute best quality of services possible Charleen has earned her Certification, Craftsman and Master Degree.

Charleen’s love for photography and the industry has sparked her passion to help aspiring and professionals to grow. She enjoys teaching fun tips and tricks to help them and their business stay healthy through the process of play and visualizing techniques. Her desire to help the photography industry is why her fellow photographers have nominated and voted for her to serve as the state of CT Councilor for the Professional Photographers of America.

Charleen is a wife of 24 years and a mom to a 16yr old. In her free time, Charleen enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, reading, and camping with her family.

Helping Photographers, Entrepreneurs and High School students improve, recognize their business skills and build their unstoppable mind set.

High School Senior Portrait Photography, New England
  • KEY NOTE -"Illuminate Your Vision, Empower Your Future"

    Charleen Larkin is a dynamic Keynote Speaker known for her ability to inspire and empower audiences to elevate their mindset and visualize a vibrant future in all aspects of their lives – be it personal, professional, or romantic. With her unique approach, Charleen employs a captivating blend of light, music, and vibration to create an immersive experience that resonates deeply with her audience.

    Through her presentations, Charleen guides participants on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, encouraging them to awaken to their full potential and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. By harnessing the power of laughter and joy, she creates an atmosphere that fosters connection and engagement, allowing attendees to let go of limiting beliefs and embrace a mindset of abundance and possibility.

    Charleen's sessions serve as a catalyst for personal growth and development, helping individuals break free from stagnant thinking patterns and envision a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. By cleansing the palate and setting the stage for what's to come, Charleen sets the tone for a conference that is both inspiring and transformative, leaving participants energized, uplifted, and ready to embrace the opportunities that await them.
  • Why your customers will want and love wall portraits.
    For those who struggle to sell large portraits for the home, this course guides you through the process on how to prepare yourself and your customers for the bigger picture.
  • Head Shots for the Professional and Corporations.
    From the traditional head shot to the branding images to showcase the story telling style of the todays professional and their services.
  • Work smarter not harder
    Spend more time doing the work you love.
    A creative way to look at each aspect of your business. Making it feel more like a game than a task.
  • Mind your business
    Focus, stay relevant and grow your business and your mindset to achieve your goals. The hard truths that will help you increase your business and proven techniques to help you throw your negative mindset overboard.
  • For High schools and their students
    How to recognize your skills and find the job that suits you best. With motivational techniques, real, funny stories and mistakes Charleen experienced in her journey to finding her career path.

M. Photog. Cr., CPP

Charleen is a platform speaker who brings a fun and educational learning experience to audiences both young and old. By growing your business and your mindset through practical advice, storytelling and motivational techniques

Charleen is available to speak at a variety of events, both locally and nationally. Though she specializes in photography, her techniques can be shared across a wide range of audiences.

PROGRAMS RAINGE FROM 45MIN – 2.5 HOURS  and Full Day Programs

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