More than one hundred pages of beautiful, full color photographs celebrate Charlotte, NC as a great place to work, live, and play.
“Destination: Charlotte” captures the area’s diverse, progressive mood as well as the traditional Southern charm that sets it apart from other metropolitan cities.
Author Greg Greenawalt and photographer Paul Purser explore neighborhoods, workplaces and play spaces, including parks, churches, colleges, sports venues, transportation, and the arts.
As a veteran with more than 30 years in destination, hospitality, and tourism sales and marketing, Greg Greenawalt has made his career promoting destinations and cities throughout the U.S. Originally from Elkhart, Indiana, Greenawalt has lived all over the country, from California and Florida, to Chicago and Philadelphia. He is President of Destination Concepts LLC and resides in greater Charlotte with his wife Cindi, daughter Alexandra, and their dog Max.
Paul Purser—the man behind the camera—was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He’s always found photography to be the ultimate creative outlet and whether hiking in the Appalachians, visiting the coast, or spending time in the Queen City, he’s constantly on the lookout for images that tell stories. Purser is head photographer at Photo Charlotte LLC. When he’s not taking pictures, Paul can be found on the golf course, fishing, or spending time with his wife Susan and son Jacob.