What Every Client Needs to Know for the Best Engagement Photos With Your Dog I love using my twenty years experience of being a professional photographer to help prepare my clients for our time together. I want to maximize every minute of our session and make sure that they truly enjoy the experience (and the…
Photography: @leighhaywardphotography The Process First of all congratulations on your engagement! Many clients are curious about the process of working with a professional wedding photographer. For many couples, this is their first experience with professional photography. Therefore, I am going to walk you through my exact process so you know what to expect while working…
Wedding Morning Boudoir Portraits I most definitely think you should incorporate a mini session of boudoir portraits on your wedding morning before stepping into your dress. But first, let me clarify what boudoir photography is. The word boudoir is French and refers to a woman’s bedroom or private dressing room. Boudoir photos are intimate photos…
Where to Have Your Charleston Engagement Photos Taken So, you got the ring from your dream partner! Congratulations!! Bet you can’t stop looking at how your bling sparkles in the light! Now you are thinking you may want to get some engagement photos done in Charleston, but you just don’t know where to have these…
My 5 Must-Have Getting Ready Photos for Every Bride. Ladies we’ve dreamt of this day since we were little! These are the important shots you are going to want your photographer to capture regardless if you are having a big old wedding, paired down micro wedding, or elopement in Charleston. Getting Ready Photos Every Bride…
Photography Booking Process First of all congratulations on your engagement! Many clients are curious about the booking process of a wedding photographer. For many couples, this is their first experience with professional photography. Therefore, I am going to walk you through my exact booking process so you know what to expect while working with me….
Charleston Wedding Venues I’ve been a wedding photographer in Charleston, South Carolina for over 19 years now, which means I’ve visited a multitude of Charleston wedding venues. Charleston is a hotspot for destination weddings and there are so many wedding venues to choose from. If you are engaged or waiting for the ring and sneakily…
Tips for the Bridal Suite from a Seasoned Photographer Why the Bridal Suite Matters It’s no secret that the bride is the focal point of a wedding day, and it all begins in the bridal suite. Whether your wedding is taking place at a huge venue with hundreds of guests or is a more intimate…
Ensure your dream day runs smoothly with a wedding day timeline A well-organized wedding timeline is a must for your wedding day! Either your photographer or wedding planner can help you create a wedding day timeline to execute your dream day. More than likely not everything will go as planned and that’s completely normal when…
Hello there, engaged friend! So, you booked your dream wedding photographer; now what? 1. SCHEDULE AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION I include an engagement session with my wedding packages because it’s a win-win for both my clients and me. This session will make a HUGE impact on your wedding day. I will arrive already knowing how you two…