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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 […]

Alright, friends! We are bringing you another blog geared toward our beloved couples! An advice column if you will. If you missed our post about Engagement Session Outfits be sure to check that out here. Or our post about Engagement Rings check that out here. And in that vein, we are bringing you a post […]

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. […]

The Lake House wedding venue was the perfect location for a stunning fall wedding shoot. The colors, location, attire, it all says, “Fall Romance.” I loved being a part of this gorgeous editorial at The Lake House. One of the newest East Tennessee Wedding Venues. The Lake House is a gorgeous white building with a […]