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Alena's Charleston Senior Session at Magnolia Gardens & Historic Downtown  There is something extra special about photographing two sisters, especially when I get to document another milestone for the same family years later. I photographed Alena’s older sister for her senior portraits three years ago, so getting to welcome Alena and her mom, Julie, to Charleston for her own senior session felt like such a full-circle moment. Alena and Julie planned a mother-daughter girls’...

A Charleston Senior Session with The Pink Figgy - Lillie’s Rainbow Row Portraits There are some senior sessions that feel like they were meant to happen from the very beginning, and Lillie’s Charleston senior session was one of them. Lillie and her family had recently moved to Charleston, South Carolina, after her dad accepted a new position as an assistant coach for the College of Charleston men’s basketball team. As they began settling into a new city and a new chapter of...

A Charleston Senior Session at Chalmers Street, City Hall & Hampton Park When Haidyn's mom reached out about senior portraits in Charleston, she knew exactly what she wanted: quintessential Charleston architecture, beautiful greenery, and plenty of flowers. And with family in Charleston, this city already held a special place in her heart. Although Haidyn now lives in the Atlanta area, she has grown up visiting Charleston and spending long weekends exploring the historic streets,...

Sunrise Senior Session at Rainbow Row with the Pink Figgy | Ryland's Charleston Senior Portraits --Some senior sessions are simply unforgettable, and Ryland's sunrise session in downtown Charleston was absolutely one of them! Ryland and her mom made one of their favorite mother-daughter trips from Georgia to Charleston, and we planned the perfect way to celebrate her senior year—with an early morning session at iconic Rainbow Row featuring the adorable Pink Figgy, Charleston's vintage...

Gabriella's Senior Session at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Rainbow Row   When Gabriella and her mom traveled from Ohio for her senior portraits, she had one vision in mind: something fun, whimsical, and uniquely Charleston. Together, we planned a session that combined two of the city's most iconic locations—Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Rainbow Row—to create a gallery full of variety, movement, color, and timeless Southern charm. Morning at Magnolia...

What to Wear for Your Charleston, SC Family Portrait Session One of the questions I hear most often from families is, "What should we wear?" The good news is that choosing outfits doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, your clothing can beautifully complement Charleston's historic charm while helping your family look timeless in photographs you'll cherish for generations. If you're planning your family portraits in Rainbow Row or the French Quarter, your wardrobe should...

Sunset Beach Maternity Session on Seabrook Island, SC | Charleston Maternity Photographer There is something truly magical about a sunset maternity session on Seabrook Island. The soft ocean breeze, endless stretch of pristine shoreline, and warm golden light create the perfect backdrop for celebrating one of life's sweetest seasons. Emily and David's maternity session was a beautiful reminder that simple moments together often become the most meaningful photographs. We met at Boardwalk 4 on...

The Art of Advanced Photo Editing: Why It's Included With Every Session When you hire a photographer, you're investing in much more than the time spent behind the camera. The magic doesn't end when the shutter clicks—in many ways, it's just beginning. One of the things that sets my photography experience apart is the level of professional editing and attention to detail that goes into every image I deliver. My goal is simple: to create photographs that are not only beautiful today,...

What to Wear Guide for Your Senior Portraits on Rainbow Row in Charleston Rainbow Row's iconic pastel homes, charming sidewalks, and timeless Southern architecture create the perfect backdrop for elegant, colorful and fun senior portraits. The key is choosing outfits that complement—not compete with—the scenery. Soft colors, feminine details, and thoughtful accessories photograph beautifully in this historic setting. I'm going to break down EXACTLY what I recommend and love in this...

A Summer Senior Session in Downtown Charleston with The Pink Figgy There is something so special about summertime senior sessions in downtown Charleston. The city is full of color, historic charm, and beautiful light—and when you add a one-of-a-kind vintage car like The Pink Figgy, you end up with a senior session that is as unique as the graduate herself - Meet Addie    Addie kicked off her Charleston senior session in the heart of the historic South of Broad...