Historic Salisbury

I am always astounded by the beauty here in our little historic town of Salisbury, NC.  Gracie's kindergarten is in the downtown historic district and often times I will walk around the neighborhoods after dropping her off.  Forgive the quality of these photos, I only had my iphone with me today but I couldn't  resist capturing shots of beautiful historic homes in the midst of an autumn morning.  

This beauty is for sale.  It is in the Fulton Heights historic district and on a HUGE corner lot.  If I remember correctly it is listed for right under $400K!  Check it out on Wallace Realty. 

Here is another grand and gorgeous home in Fulton Heights.  This lovely couple moved here 5 years ago from Montrose, California, for a better life.  They LOVE it here and own a fun gift store a few blocks away on Main Street.  

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Another home in Fulton Heights, not as old as it is craftsman style, but old to this Californian.

This little craftsman bungalow is for sale.  It has a huge, deep front porch, but hard to see in this photo.  This home is in a neighborhood across from Fulton Heights, in the Ellis historic district.  Homes here are a little smaller and closer together but remind me of Pasadena or Belmont Shores, CA.  This home is listed for under $200K!  That's $200K people!  How crazy is that compared to California real estate?

Also in Ellis district is this adorable corner lot home overshadowed by trees and mature landscaping.  The owners have done a tremendous job.  This is the side of the home.  See below for frontal view.

The front has a huge wrap around porch, so adorable and while it's a smaller home, it's not small to Southern California standards.  The landscaping is just gorgeous; great taste here.  We'll forgive them for the Patriots flag.

Here's a more modest home in the Ellis district but huge and with a wrap around porch.  This would retail for well under $200K.

I just love that Fulton Heights still has hitching posts for horses.  After all, Salisbury was established in 1753 and was a horse and buggy town.  Many of these homes built garages in the last century but most still have huge attached areas where buggies used to park.

Stunning!

Another hitching post.  How old could that be?

This home is grand!  It is made of granite and was built in the 1800s.  The wrap around porch is like something from the movies.  

I'm reading now about the history of Rowan County from 1753-1953.  This dude above played a HUGE role in establishing southern government.  He came from an affluent family, slave owners.  Not sure which house is his yet but when I find it, I'll post it.  

If I get enough interest, I will post historic homes on a weekly basis.  I just love the rich history back here AND the affordable real estate.  

My Little Model

Look at my little darling.  Yesterday at sunset I grabbed my camera and Gracie and I went out to the front yard where the sun sets.  She's always accommodating me when I want to practice my sharp-shooting-skills.  Such a little angel; I just had to share.  Have a great day!

The Beautiful Jessica {Charlotte Head Shot Photographer}

While my passion is shooting photographing babies and children, it is a privilege to work with a beautiful woman whom the camera loves.  Jessica lives in an old farm house, circa 1900, with many other barns and old buildings on her lot (making for GREAT backgrounds), so she suggested her place for the shoot.   She is so comfortable in front of the camera, she made my job easy.  The hardest part was trying to narrow down the choices in editing the perfect shots for her talent agency.  Check it out.....

If you notice above, Jessica has a tattoo on her left forearm.  I edited it out of the shot below so her agent can decide which way to go.  Don't you just love the beauty of Photoshop?

I just love the rustic wood background of this shot, bringing all the focus on her gorgeous face.

Notice the last two shots below: Same shot basically, same background, leaning against a glass door, but her expression completely changes the feel.  The first one is exotic and sultry while the last one is more girl-next-door.  I love them both!  I hope she catches the eye of many a casting director.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!!!  Please check back often this Fall as I post many new and beautiful clients.