Lifestyle Photography

Mary Jo Major

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I was blessed to spend the morning with a sweet friend.  We both share a love of art and creating, but also have the rare opportunity to explore passions that intersect with this love.  Mary Jo Major combines her love of art with creating a home. As I snapped editorial images and updated headshots for a planned website overhaul, she explained how her business is growing and changing to best use her gifts in interior design coupled with her art business.

When we first moved to Charlotte 16 years ago, I would have called on someone like Mary Jo in a skinny minute.  Our first home was a collection of hand me downs, cast-offs, and flea market finds (eBay was barely getting started and Craigslist was not even on the horizon.) I could have used her uncanny ability to see perfection in a wobbly side table or her enthusiasm and assuredness when picking a paint color, one that would marry all of the disparate pieces together into a happy whole.  Instead, my first home was more of a reflection of both our families.

 Mary Jo brings life into a home.  Her design decisions are youthful, vibrant, and fun just like her charismatic personality. She brings spunk into a room and makes you confident taking a few risks. Likewise, her art exudes this same sense of vibrancy - bold saturated color and confident gestures.  Her collage work is my favorite (and my bartered payment for these fun images.)  

Check out her website now ( maryjomajor.com ) , but keep checking in...there are fun changes just ahead!

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