We are a Charleston wedding photographer studio that can’t resist a good love story filled with beauty, adoring family, hilarious friends, signature cocktails, embarrassing speeches, and a bang-up dance floor.
We live in downtown Charleston — just six blocks from Hampton Park. That means that if you’re getting married in Charleston, we are your people because we know this town. And because we’ve photographed 800+ weddings in the United States and 30 other countries, we bring a cosmopolitan voice to your wedding photographs. We’re not elitist, but we are elite. We know what we’re doing, and we’ve been doing it since 2005 with an unending energy and love for people in all walks of life.
And while we always love the work that takes us to other parts of the world, we adore our Charleston couples so much because Charleston weddings align perfectly with what we love to take pictures of. As former editorial photojournalists, we know how to tell stories. And Charleston is a town full of stories, and great weddings.
CHARLESTON WEDDINGS
Weddings here give us an avenue for what we do best. We express your anticipation, as you get ready, through emotional photos that show your happiness, your nerves, your energy, your affection for those around you. We listen to your vows and are reminded of the magic of love. We can’t help but be affected by your family’s expressions during the parent dances.
And we’re right smack in the middle of your crazy dance party, trying not to get punched and stepped on by dance moves gone wild (which we love). And then we give all those moments back to you, so you can always access those hilarious, touching, poetic, chaotic, tender, soulful, life-defining memories.
Charleston is one of the most popular wedding destinations because of the tropical weather, the walkable downtown, the celebratory atmosphere, the history, the beach, the insanely good restaurant scene, and all the fun things your wedding guests can do before and after the wedding itself.
As a Charleston wedding photographer, we understand why you’re justifiably excited about getting married here. The soul of this city is palpable, and the warm Southern air and engaging hospitality helps keep your guests in the festive spirit. There’s a reason why so many people vacation in Charleston and never want to leave. There’s an energy here, and your guests will feel it. They will live it. And we know you will want to remember that. Being photographers who love the challenge of not missing a thing, it’s our job to make sure every important second does not go unnoticed.
Because of that, we feel a huge responsibility to make sure your photos are not only beautiful, but genuinely YOU. The real stuff is so much better than the fake stuff, and we won’t ask you to do anything we wouldn’t do ourselves. Because of that, we’ll only ask for your attention when we guide you through portraits.
But we are also not the creepy photographers hiding in the corner of the room too scared to talk to anyone. We are naturally in the mix – not standing out but fully present, making sure nothing is missed and everything is remembered. We’ll ensure all your details are beautifully documented, from your invitation suite to the parting gifts. Your wedding planner and your cake maker will love the photographs of their hard work. But it’s all the magic in the middle that matters most.
CHARLESTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: HOW IT STARTS
From our first email, call or text, we will ask about you. What makes this person you are marrying so special that you no longer need to look for anyone else? We’ll ask your future spouse the same thing: what it is about you that made them never look back?
How will your wedding reflect your personality and the energy of your relationship? After all, how people celebrate love is different for everyone. And we, as your Charleston wedding photographer, want to know who you care about most and what little quiet moments or personality traits we should look out for.
Perhaps your father rarely shows emotion, and it would mean the world to you to have a photograph of him laughing or wiping tears. We’ll watch out for that. Maybe you have a very shy aunt who was like a second mother to you. Don’t worry – we’ll seek her out and make sure you have lots of photos of her, even if she’s hiding all night at a table in the back.
We’ll talk with your parents before the wedding as well, so we can understand what makes you special through their eyes. We might even ask your best man or maid-of-honor what makes them so proud to be your friend.
HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER – LEAVE THE REST TO US
Weddings are about people. The relationships. As a trusted Charleston wedding photographer studio, that’s something we hold sacred. The best weddings we’ve ever been to weren’t fixated on all the wedding “stuff.” They were about the people. They prioritized love, friendship, and the meaning of marriage. Everyone left feeling like a warm blanket had wrapped around their lives, if just for a day.
As your Charleston wedding photographer, when we create photos, we’re thinking about how each image will make people feel — for you, your family, your guests, and everyone else on Instagram. After that last round of shots, your memory might be a little fuzzy, but you’ll remember clearly how you felt as you see our photographs.
We’ll capture every beautifully chaotic perfect moment. Art evokes feelings. And when we do our job right (and we always do), your photographs will reflect that artistic expression. We instinctively capture everyone’s best version at your wedding. We find beauty in everyone – it’s our superpower.
If you’re a couple interested in being seen as the beautiful, intelligent, sophisticated, and fun-loving duo you are, then we’re a great choice for you.
ANTICIPATING CHALLENGES? WE GOT YOU.
No wedding ever goes as perfectly as planned. But let your wedding coordinator worry about that. Your hard work is done, and it’s time to take a deep breath, soak it up, and let loose.
And for us, all those challenges are part of what makes the day fun. Does your best friend hate being photographed? Is there family drama that needs careful negotiation skills? You need a Charleston wedding photographer who can handle it all with grace. This is where our 20 years of experience comes in handy. We’ve had lots of practice handling different personalities and family challenges. We’ve learned how to navigate them professionally and in a way that is of service to you and your ultimate goal – to have photographs that show the happiness and love of the day.
AFTER YOUR CHARLESTON WEDDING: IS IT REALLY OVER?!
When the last song plays, that’s it. All those months of hard work – over. All those stresses you had about the schedule – gone. Whatever that last shot was just before your high-school best friend tried to do the worm – down the hatch and forgotten. But wait. Is it really over?!
No way. It’s just the beginning.
It’s true that the event itself, all that was planned for and created, has been torn down and packed away, most of it thrown in the trash. But your wedding day can never be taken away from you. And the photos – you’ll have those forever.
The photos prove it really happened, even better than you could have dreamed. But the best is yet to come. You will spend the rest of your life waking up next to this person you love so much. You will build a life together. There are adventures and joys ahead that you can’t even predict. We know, because we had our own dream wedding back in 2010. But somehow life just got even better after that.
THE WEDDING ALBUM: BUILDING YOUR FAMILY’S HISTORY
Shortly after your wedding, we will collaborate with you to create your wedding album – the defining document of your wedding and all that transpired. Our handcrafted albums are designed by us and brought to life in Italy by the artisans of one of the best photographic labs in the world.
Your wedding album will become one of your family’s most cherished heirlooms. You’ll revisit it every anniversary – your 1st, your 10th, your 25th, hopefully your 50th. Your children will explore the pages of vibrant, colorful moments to see how their parents’ story began – how their own story began. They will pull this book out again and again throughout their lives.
They’ll pass it down to their own children, who will pass it down to their children. And on and on it goes – a family history, becoming all the richer over time. Let that sink in. On your great-granddaughter’s 50th anniversary, she might be looking at YOUR wedding photos in the very wedding album we will create together.
LET US BE YOUR CHARLESTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
So now that we know what really matters, let’s make sure you have the best Charleston wedding photographer to help you remember it. As long as you’re not reading this in the middle of the night, you can pick up that phone and give us a ring. Send us a text. Write us an email. Chat with us through this website. We’ll answer it all.
We want to hear your story. We want to see you marry the person you want to grow old with. We want your great-grandaughter to see what – and who – mattered most to you. These photos will outlive you both. They are part of your bigger picture, and we hope we are the ones to help make them with you. We would love to be your wedding photographer.
Give us a call, or send us an email. We are good listeners.
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