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    Why Your Engagement Session is the Secret to Effortless Wedding Day Photos

    Many couples see their engagement session as a sweet bonus – a way to capture this exciting…

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    Why Your Engagement Session is the Secret to Effortless Wedding Day Photos
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    ENGAGEMENT | TIPS

    Why Your Engagement Session is the Secret to Effortless Wedding Day Photos

  • single red roses sticking out of sand, blanket of red rose petals and bucket with champagne set the scene for a beach proposal
    Proposal

    The Proposal She Never Saw Coming-A Sunset Story Told in Rose Petals

  • How to Feel Natural in Front of the Camera on Your Wedding Day
    TIPS | WEDDING

    How to Feel Natural in Front of the Camera on Your Wedding Day

  • couple kiss on a rooftop with the Ravenel Bridge in the background
    ENGAGEMENT | Proposal | TIPS

    Romance in the Sky-Charleston Rooftop Proposals

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    TIPS | WEDDING

    From First Look to Last Dance: How I Capture Your Love Story Authentically

  • Love Stories that Last-Real Charleston Couples and Their Beautiful Beginnings
    WEDDING

    Love Stories that Last-Real Charleston Couples and Their Beautiful Beginnings

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    Your wedding day shouldn’t feel like a blur. ✨ Your wedding day shouldn’t feel like a blur. ✨
As a Charleston wedding photographer with 20+ years of experience, I’ve seen how quickly the day can fly by — but I also know how to help you slow it down.
From timeline tips to mindset shifts, I’m sharing 9 heartfelt ways to be present, soak it in, and truly enjoy your wedding day — because you deserve to feel the love, not just look back at it later.
Whether you’re planning a Lowcountry wedding, eloping on the beach, or saying “I do” downtown, this post is for you. 💛
📖 Read the full post — link in bio!
Planner: @Sincerely.yours.events
Bride: @erin_elizabeth03
Rentals: @amazingeventrentals 
Hair & Makeup: @RoyalMakeupandhair
Florist: @Jardiniere_events
Venue: @westinhhi
DJ: @Carlitobaby
Photo Booth: @AllAboutYouentertainment
Cake: @Publix
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    Still one of my favorite Charleston wedding venues Still one of my favorite Charleston wedding venues: Legare Waring House. 🌿✨

That Avenue of Oaks, the golden-hour light, and the quiet Southern charm — it’s the kind of place that feels like a dream. I’ve photographed countless weddings here, and it never loses its magic.

If you’re planning a romantic wedding in Charleston, this venue is a must-see.

💍 More favorites + real love stories at the link in bio.
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    Looking for a photographer who takes classic, eleg Looking for a photographer who takes classic, elegant, and romantic photos? I'm your gal! Dm me and I'll send you pricing..
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