The Flynn Family // A Wild Dunes Family Portrait Session

Wind in the hair, sand between the toes, and giggles, tons of giggles.  I just loved photographing this sweet family on the early morning beach this summer.  

Jessica // A Lowndes Grove Bridal Portrait

I love photographing bridal sessions.  What girl doesn't love getting their hair and makeup done, dressing in a beautiful gown at a gorgeous location, modeling for the camera and being glamorous for a day!?  The sessions are always so much fun for everyone involved and it is such a great way for the bride and I to get to know each other more. before the wedding day.

This lovely bride's session was no exception.  Jessica was a gorgeous bride-to-be in February and we photographed her at Society Hall, her reception venue, and at Lowndes Grove for it's classic southern beauty.   She was absolutely stunning  amongst the beautiful architecture, grand staircases, dripping chandeliers and oak trees. I couldn't be more excited to share this beautiful bridal session with you.  

Jessica, you're gorgeous.  :)

Enjoy!!  

Lydia & Baird // A No. 5 Faber Wedding in Charleston, SC

Well you send my life a whirling
Darling when you're twirling
On the floor
And who cares about tomorrow?
Girl, what more is tomorrow?
Than another day.

When you swept me away
Yeah you swept me away
Yeah you swept me away

-'Swept Away' by The Avett Brothers

The new year is all about starting something new and what a perfect time to have a wedding!  Lydia and Baird are an amazing couple, so in love, and so happy to get married.  On their January wedding day, they were surrounded by amazing family and friends, all celebrating their love and the new year.  It was such an incredible day!

After spending the morning with friends and family, the couple saw each other for the first time as a bride and groom at the Old Pitt Street Bridge in Mt. Pleasant. Baird's reaction to his beautiful bride was priceless and all he could do was hug his beautiful lady.  The couple and their handsome wedding party gathered for photos in the gardens of the always beautiful St. Luke's Chapel in downtown Charleston.  After their ceremony in the chapel, the entire celebration moved to the brand new No.5 Faber for dinner and dancing and memories.   The Charleston Wedding Band kept everyone on their feet all night until the couple departed on the cobblestones under a shower of lavender petals.  The entire day was a wonderful celebration for an amazing couple.  I am so happy I was able to be a part of their special day!  Congrats Lydia & Baird!

Special thanks to my second photographer Adam Chandler and assistant Kelsey Miller for all of their hard work!

This day would not have been possible without these amazing vendors:

Wedding Planner: Maryann Hoyt with The Event Cooperative
Ceremony Site: St. Luke's Chapel
Reception Venue: No.5 Faber
Cake Artist: Publix
Florist: Suzie Lombardo with Statice Floral Couture
Caterer & Bar Service: Trae with Granville's Catering
Ceremony Music: Classical Charleston
Reception Music: Charleston Wedding Band
Rentals: Snyder Rentals
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Officiant: Ben Caldwell
Hair Artist: Janie at Canvas Salon
Make-Up Artist: Erika Grace Powell
Wedding Dress Designer: Watters
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Groom and Groomsmen Tuxes: Joseph A Banks
Transportation: Kamatta Express

Lindsay // A Charlestowne Landing Baby Belly Session

This radiant momma-to-be is one of my lovely past brides!  How gorgeous is she?!  Charlestown Landing in the spring is such a lovely location, and it was a perfect compliment to Lindsay in all her loveliness. 

It was so amazing to photograph Lindsay and her husband Jim as they ventured into this next step in their lives.  I've been lucky enough to celebrate with this awesome couple at their winter wedding and their engagement session and I can't wait to share photos of their new arrival soon!

Enjoy!!

Beth & John // A Lake House at Bulow Wedding

I'm in luck, I'm in deep, yeah 
Hypnotized, I'm shakin' to my knees

-Def Leppard, 'Hysteria'

I love December weddings.  There is a buzz in the air in that time between Christmas and New Year where everyone is excited about new things.  There is no better time to have a wedding!!

Beth and John celebrated the amazing wedding day at the beautiful Lake House at Bulow on Johns Island.  The unseasonably warm day was full of beautiful sunshine and excited family and friends.  The gorgeous ceremony site was set on the island in the lake, beneath a grove of pine trees.  I loved the ceremony backdrop, two rustic old doors that Beth and John found themselves.  Soft florals with hints of pink and peach added a feminine touch to the rustic cabin at the lake.  Candle lit lanterns only added to the twilight as guests of all ages enjoyed dancing under the moonlit sky.  

It was a honor to be a part of Beth and John's wedding day, for so many reasons.  They are a truly wonderful couple with so much to celebrate.  Their wonderful family and friends made the day even more amazing.  Weddings around the holidays are such a special time for family and friends to celebrate, and I love being a part of that magic.

This day would not have been possible without these amazing vendors:

Wedding Planner: MOD Events
Ceremony Site & Reception Venue: The Lake House at Bulow
Florist: Kala with MOD Events
Cake or Sweets Artist: Publix Bakery
Caterer: Crave Charleston Catering 
Ceremony & Reception y Music: Michael Peifer with Wedding Music Charleston
Officiant: Jason Wheeler
Rentals: Snyder Events
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Paper Dolls Wedding Hair & Makeup 
Wedding Dress Designer: Allure Bridals
Bridesmaids Dresses: Morilee Bridesmaids
Groom and Groomsmen Tuxes: David's Tuxedos 

Rachel and Greg // A Charleston Engagement

Rachel and Greg are one of my awesome 2015 wedding couples! We photographed their engagement session last fall at the Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park and in beautiful Historic Downtown Charleston.  The windy weather didn't stop these two from looking cute and having a great time with their dog Brewer in the park.  And I am in love with how classy they look in the photos we took near the Battery park area in Downtown Charleston.  I am so excited to be a part of Rachel & Greg's fall wedding later this year!