THE JOURNAL

The Coffee Meeting That Started It All I first met Whitney over coffee at The Mills House Hotel in downtown Charleston alongside her planner, Megan Papageorge of Sweet Peach Planning. Within minutes, I could tell this wedding would be something truly special. Whitney’s warm, easygoing energy paired perfectly with Megan’s calm, detail-oriented approach. As we […]

A Downtown Love Story For Charleston locals Jessie and Devon, the cobblestone streets and pastel façades of the Holy City are more than just a backdrop. They’re part of their love story. After countless evenings exploring downtown, discovering tucked-away restaurants, and strolling along the waterfront, it felt only natural to capture their Charleston engagement session […]

Weddings are moments in time, filled with laughter, soft glances, thoughtful details, and quiet magic. Veronica and Nick’s day at The Parsonage wedding venue in Charleston felt exactly like that. It was a celebration shaped by their story, anchored in place, and alive with warmth. Their Story Before the Day Veronica and Nick met over […]

There’s something magical about Charleston at dusk — the soft amber light spilling across brick alleys, the whisper of Spanish moss in the breeze, the quiet promise of a new chapter. For couples dreaming of a wedding that blends elegance and emotion, Charleston hotel wedding venues offer something rare: spaces that feel intimate yet grand, […]

Weddings are moments in time — full of laughter, quiet exchange, and carefully chosen details that tell a couple’s story. Spencer and Tyler’s Charleston spring wedding was one of those days where the charm of place, the depth of connection, and the joy of celebration came together beautifully. Their Story Before the Day Spencer and […]

Some love stories begin in the most unexpected places. For Rhett and Morgan, it all started at Halls Chophouse in Charleston. A Braves game on the TV, a chance conversation, and a spark that quickly grew into something more.  Fast forward to last month, and Rhett was ready to write the next chapter of their […]

As a Charleston wedding photographer, I love discovering unexpected spaces that show off the charm of our city. Recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters, a brand-new coffee shop on King Street that is so much more than a café. Mudhouse features a stylish coffee bar on the ground floor, two beautifully renovated apartments above, […]

Rainy Day Love Story Charleston wedding proposal photography is never short of charm, but when nature throws a twist, creativity takes center stage. Daniel had a beachside surprise in mind for Vanessa at Wild Dunes Resort, but when weather turned stormy, our plans shifted. And as fate would have it, a new opportunity emerged—one rooted […]

Elegant Mocha Inspiration at Columbia’s Historic Venue A warm spring afternoon in Columbia, South Carolina, brought together light, thoughtful design, and a color palette inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year – Mocha Mousse. This mocha-inspired styled shoot hosted by Alexandra Madison Weddings showcased five timeless ideas for weddings that are grounded in neutral […]

Wild Dunes Beach Proposal Some stories are best told in golden light, with ocean breeze in the air and love unfolding quietly on the shoreline. That’s exactly what happened during Andrew and Leia’s Wild Dunes Resort proposal, a heartfelt moment I had the privilege to capture in one of South Carolina’s most beautiful settings. This […]