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Featured Photographer/Designer Deanie Couture
FEATURED DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER Deanie Charles
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” An expression unfamiliar to none, but a real life anecdote for featured designer Deanie Charles. Deanie is a true-blue country girl with an eye for artistry and a passion for design. In 2015 she created her photography business, and shortly after she had a vivid dream that she was going to become a designer. Only 10 months later this vision played out exactly as she dreamed it, taking life during a fashion show in Atlanta. From that point she worked on honing her hair and makeup craft by studying YouTube videos. Turning herself into a triple threat, you could say, with full control over every aspect of the creative process. What was once a dream is now a project of passion known as Deanie Couture and Photography; Where style, fashion and fine art photography dance in creative rhythm.
Finding her niche in feminine fashion and inspired by kids, Deanie says her design style is whimsical and playful. She loves all things bling and enjoys working with fabrics that can ‘move’ and ‘dance’. You’ll find a trend in silks and florals if you’re scrolling her Instagram page, @deanie_couture. Despite the fact her wardrobe and styled photography is “a visual representation of the whimsical and daydreamy imagination of a preteen girl,” you’ll catch Deanie sticking true to her roots by rocking jeans and cowboy boots even at the glitziest of fashion shows.
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A self proclaimed ‘Florida swamp girl’, Deanie found herself visiting Tennessee in 2002. The season changes came as a breath of fresh air from the humid Florida climate, and the music and culture of ‘Nash’ were enough to make her want to plant roots. Although the move was a big transition surrounded with many uncertainties, Deanie put God first and let Him take control. “He leads me in the directions I take,” she states, and “blesses every aspect of my creativity and business.”
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Although Deanie is an accomplished designer and published photographer she feels her biggest business-based accomplishment is her ability to overcome insecurity. This has helped her come out of her shell as a designer and photographer and to take risks. When asked what her next big risk may be Deanie said she would love to begin exploring the world of men’s fashion and design style. Whether or not this plays out, she’s learned throughout the journey to make it a priority, whether struggling or soaring, to just enjoy the ride. A perfect outlook to have as she waits to see where her next dream will lead her.
