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Engagement photos in Charleston

newly engaged couple stand arm in arm in front of white house & magnolia tree

What to Wear for Engagement Photos in Charleston, SC

Styling for Engagement Photos Outfits for Engagement Photos So you have scheduled engagement photos in Charleston, SC but don’t know what to wear. Well you’re in the right place, I’ve been photographing engagements for 19 years in Charleston, SC, and have picked up some style points along the way. Let’s start with the basics of…

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    Your wedding day isn’t just a timeline — it’ Your wedding day isn’t just a timeline — it’s a story unfolding in real time. 💍✨
From the quiet moments getting ready...
To the first look (or walk down the aisle)…
To the final song on the dance floor — every part of your day deserves to be remembered with honesty, heart, and intention.
As a Charleston wedding photographer, I focus on capturing your day as it truly felt — the glances, the tears, the joy, and the in-between moments that matter most.
No stiff poses. No staged smiles. Just authentic, elegant storytelling that feels like you.
✨ Want to see how I document weddings from beginning to end?
Read the full post — link in bio.
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Photographed while working for @JennaMarieWeddings
    Your engagement session should feel like you. Not Your engagement session should feel like you.
Not stiff. Not staged. Just real, joyful, and meaningful moments that reflect your love story.
Whether it’s the coffee shop where you had your first date, your favorite beach at sunrise, or the front porch of your first home — these places mean something. And when we incorporate those personal touches, your photos do more than look beautiful…
They feel like you.
As a Charleston wedding photographer, I help couples create engagement portraits that are light-filled, romantic, and deeply personal — the kind you’ll treasure for decades.
Want to make your session unforgettable?
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Bride @abbykopald
Photography: @leighhaywardphotography
Wedding planner: @directmydaycharleston 
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    If you're dreaming of a wedding surrounded by time If you're dreaming of a wedding surrounded by timeless beauty and rich history, Middleton Place is one of Charleston’s most breathtaking venues. 🌿

With 65 acres of landscaped gardens—the oldest in America—it offers elegant views in every direction, no matter the season. One of my favorite ceremony spots overlooks the Ashley River at sunset... I've photographed hundreds of weddings, but this one always brings a lump to my throat.

The terraced lawns, reflection pools, and seasonal blooms create effortlessly stunning backdrops. You barely need decor—nature sets the scene.

Planning your Charleston wedding? Middleton Place is truly unforgettable.
✨ See more from this venue on the blog—link in bio!
Venue | Middleton Place | @middletonplace
Photographer: @LeighHaywardPhotography
Planning + Design | Britt Jones Co | @britt.jones.co
Beauty | Lashes and Lace | @lashesandlacechs
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