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These two! Good gosh, we had so much fun with Jean Louise and Aaron at their late summer wedding at The Old Edwards Inn Hutchinson House. The Bride’s inspiration is her Grandmother’s blue and white china for her wedding. The bride and groom used her grandmother’s very dishes to eat their wedding meal. Every aspect […]

If I have not mentioned it yet, let me just say how much I love Mount Pleasant. Such a great town just across the bridge from Charleston! Okay! This cutie little place is on the top of our list for sure. Being North Carolinians, but Charleston Wedding Photographers we are often in Charleston and love […]

Faber Street is a tiny little street in the French Quarter of Charleston. And I dare say if you didn’t know it was there you’d miss it altogether. Consequently right under your nose in the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston. When stepping onto the cobblestone street of Faber is quaint and quintessential Charleston! And […]

A dream afternoon at Middleton Place? Yes, please! My sweet friend Tara and I met up with Luxury Charleston Wedding Photographer Clay Austin for an editorial at Middleton Place. We also met with the ever-lovely Colby to photograph her in two gorgeous Emily Korarski wedding gowns. At Middleton, there are so many gorgeous places to […]

What a joy to work with Curated Events on these reception table ideas. The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston is the perfect setting for a wedding. It served as the perfect venue for this beautifully styled photo shoot as well. Firstly, a gorgeous table in blue. For all of the lovers of blue out there, this […]

A few weeks ago I took a trip to Middleton Place. Its location is on the Ashley River in Charleston. A rare survivor of the American Revolution, the Civil War, economic upheavals, and natural disasters. This National Historic Landmark connects to the very fabric of our nation’s complex history. While walking around the premises every […]

When the bridal portraits hit just right! Gah! We just love the venue at Lowndes Grove! And this editorial bridal session is giving me life this fine Monday morning. “Surrounded by 14 acres of live oak groves and peaceful river views, downtown Charleston’s last great waterfront estate has enchanted visitors to this idyllic setting for […]

There is just something about Fall North Carolina Weddings! They are utterly magical. From the bright colorful leaves to the crisp fall air. A fall day in the mountains is incomparable to most things. But if you have spent any time in the North Carolina mountains in the fall you know how clear and blue […]

If I could say anything about Cassidy and Dalton it would be how kind they both are. You can see this kindness radiate through Cassidy’s smile! From their engagement session to their wedding day, what a joy to work with them both! Cassidy and Dalton were married in downtown Atlanta on a beautiful mid-October day. […]

“l am gonna paint my front door red and change my name to Elizabeth Arden”. Do you remember this scene in Steel Magnolias? Dolly Parton’s character Truvy is excited because she gets to give a full day of beauty to a client. Getting to partner with Haley Kelly Events on their recent branding imagery reminds […]

We have recently had the pleasure of photographing team photos for some of the most talented Charleston Wedding Planners. Anderson Event Design continually blows me away with the beauty they produce for their clients. Recently I have scrolled through their Instagram account and have seen how graciously they serve their clients. Brides that are brimming […]