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Your bridal bouquet is one of the most personal design choices you will make when planning your wedding. It’s held close during some of the most emotional moments of the day and appears in countless photographs, from portraits to ceremony exits. Because of that, the most beautiful bouquets are rarely about trends. They’re about color, […]

Some engagement sessions just feel easy from the very beginning, and this one with Grace and Mark was exactly that. We met on a quiet fall morning in downtown Charleston, when the air was crisp, the light was soft, and the city felt like it was slowly stretching awake. There was no rush, no pressure. […]

Spring weddings will always feel special to me. There is something about this season that naturally lends itself to celebrations that feel effortless and enduring. The light is softer, the colors feel fresh, and design choices tend to age beautifully rather than feel tied to a specific moment.  As a photographer, spring weddings are some […]

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that feels peaceful, romantic, and beautifully designed from start to finish, The Wildberry Farm in Marion, South Carolina is a place you need to see. With a mix of wide-open outdoor spaces and refined indoor rooms, it offers flexibility to bring your wedding vision to life. It also […]

When you’re thinking about how to propose, it’s easy to feel pressure to go big. But here’s the truth: some of the most unforgettable proposals don’t involve an audience, dramatic setups, or viral moments. They’re private. Thoughtful. Rooted in who you are as a couple. If you’re dreaming about a proposal in Charleston or on […]

When the weather warms up and golden hour stretches a little longer, there’s no better time to celebrate love than with a summer engagement party. Poolside gatherings have a way of feeling both relaxed and refined, especially when the decor is thoughtfully layered and the setting invites guests to linger. This particular setup is a […]

Planning a backyard wedding doesn’t mean sacrificing elegance. In fact, intimate outdoor celebrations offer an unmatched opportunity to create a deeply personal, breathtaking experience. One where every floral arrangement, table detail, and color palette is intentionally chosen. As a Charleston-based wedding photographer who also travels for destination weddings, I’ve seen everything from intimate micro-weddings to […]

As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen just about every color combination you can imagine. From soft pastels to moody jewel tones, from classic whites to bold, unexpected pairings – color has a way of completely transforming a wedding day. Over the years, I’ve noticed how much your color palette does behind the scenes. It sets […]

One of the things I love most about weddings, and the people who make them unforgettable, is meeting creatives whose work feels deeply personal and whose presence brings something extra to the celebration. Kate Scrivner is exactly that kind of artist. I first met Kate at a beautifully curated Charleston event hosted by Sweet Peach […]

If you’re dreaming of a Charleston wedding that feels timeless, elegant, and deeply connected to nature, Middleton Place might be the perfect fit. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the chance to capture beautiful celebrations here, and it remains one of the most memorable places to photograph in the Lowcountry. This post is designed to […]