Creel Creative

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02/28/2023

Honored to have been a part of this and a handful of other pieces of Apex history!

Happy Founder’s Day Apex!
Today is the sesquicentennial, 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Apex.

To start the day celebrating, I wanted to share one of my favorite “This is Apex” images. It was my honor to bring together a few of the living mayors of Apex, last year. There have been 31 mayors who have served our town through different seasons. We each have different stories and experiences, but the love for Apex remains a common thread. I am thankful for their work and grateful to serve Apex as 32.

Let’s celebrate, Apex!

Image captured by: Creel Creative

Pictured from left to right:

Larry Jordan
Lance Olive
James Austin
Keith Weatherly

Not pictured:
Bob Barker
William Sutton

09/30/2021

Sometimes capturing sibling love takes a special moment, but the result is priceless 🥰

07/26/2021

ICYMI: Creel Creative is no longer a one man band! Meet Sydnei Creel, the new and official creative director.✨ While hanging around a few shoots, she decided to jump in and start helping and she was a natural. After spending years as a model, she’s got the eye! From styling photos and posing people, to setting details and making sure no hair (or wardrobe, or background passerby) is out of place. Sydnei’s passion is making everyone feel comfortable and happy in front of the camera, so they love + enjoy their experience as much as they’ll love the final pictures! Don’t worry about feeling awkward, not having any ideas, or not knowing what to do with your hands - she’s got it all covered! By the end of your shoot, she’ll have you looking and FEELING like a professional model. 💁🏽‍♀️

07/19/2021

We had so much fun getting to be part of this bride’s incredible shower! The bride was radiant, the guests were joyous, the groom was oh so stylish, and the mother of the bride sure knows how to throw a party 🥳

06/20/2021

Today I had the awesome opportunity to shoot the first ever Apex Juneteenth Festival. Check out the gallery below!

Big thanks to Kalabria Gilbert Lemire, Asa Clark, and the rest of the committee for doing such a great job, and of course the support of Jacques Gilbert, Mayor of Apex, NC. Looking forward to the next time ya'll have me out there!

Apex Juneteenth Festival Photo collection by Creel Creative

06/12/2021

Happy weekend, everybody! Did you know we shoot weddings too? This beautiful bride and her hubby were a blast to shoot on their big day! [Also this bouquet is just 😍😍]

05/31/2021

Finally getting him in front of the camera (photographers aren’t always so great about that), this is Jonathan Creel, the founder, head photographer, and fearless leader of Creel Creative!📸🎥

In case your couldn’t tell by the majority of the page so far, Jonathan LOVES basketball - watching it, playing it, shooting it. (He’s also a very proud alum and HUGE fan of ) He loves capturing those exciting, unforgettable moments so they can be remembered and replayed for years to come.

The same sentiment applies for all of his shoots! From graduations to weddings, from sporting events to family portraits. Each shoot carries a special meaning + time of life that brings joy with every picture. It’s his passion to capture your moments and create a memory that will last a lifetime.

01/16/2021

Felt like trying out a composition. I thought, ‘What better than a floater’?

Looks like a ad 😉