Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach Engagement Session - charleston engagement photographer | tricia and taylor

Tricia and taylor’s downtown charleston and folly beach engagement session

I always tell my couples that I want to know all the details; I want to be involved in their wedding planning process as much as they'll let me and Tricia and Taylor have fully let me in. I always tell my couples, that there is absolutely a direct connection between how much I'm let into their lives and the quality of my work. And I think the ease, joy and spirit of these photos shows how much these two have welcomed me into this season of their life and their story.

Gosh, I can't wait for their wedding in February at Boone Hall.

I'on Creek Club Charleston Wedding - Charleston Wedding Photographer | Molly and Jeff

Molly and Jeff’s Marshside wedding

Molly and Jeff's wedding was the first of my 2016 and came with bittersweet feelings; bitter because the time working with them was so sweet but I was so sad it was going to be over! I first spent time with these two getting coffee at 6:00am before their engagement session. Our evening options had been rained out and they put themselves together at the crack of dawn to make some amazing photos. We were bathed in golden, morning light the entire time and I couldn't have been more giddy! So come March 12, it was no surprise that their marsh side ceremony at the Creek Club at I'on was stunning. Everything went off without a hitch, we had beautiful golden light (again) and I heard some of the best toasts to these two that I've heard in a long while.

Ok, enough of all of that, let's do this!

Charleston Anniversary Session - Charleston Wedding Photographer | Katie and Scott

Katie and Scott’s charleston anniversary session

I met Katie not too long ago and yet feel so, so close and understood by her. After only meeting a handful of times in person, we traveled to Togo together to do work with Francis+Benedict this past November. As we spent two 22-hour flights and seven days being together 24/7 in a foreign and developing country, I knew we'd be (and stay) good friends. And anyone that you can be with for that long without going crazy almost immediately becomes one of your people.

So of course, I insisted on photographing Katie and her husband, Scott. They've been married almost 16 years, having met in third grade and reconnected over email in early adulthood. A few months later, after not having seen each other in years, they were engaged.

16 years, 4 kids, so many moves, numerous houses and a pair of killer overalls later...we're here.

I love you guys.

Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach Engagement Session - Charleston Engagement Photographer | Julia and Will

julia and will’s downtown Charleston and folly beach engagement session

Most people know that I do my engagement sessions a little bit differently, so often they end up feeling less like work and more like play. Julia and Will were no exception: Drinks, followed by downtown Charleston exploring, and ending with a long walk to the end of Folly Beach. I know that I click with a couple when we never stop talking: about everything from dogs to family to the most random of stories.

December 3: we're so excited for you to be here!

Cypress Trees Plantation Wedding - Edisto Island Wedding Photographer | Hannah+Morgan

Hannah and Morgan’s edisto island marsh wedding

Hannah and I began emailing almost a year and a half before she and Morgan tied the knot-even before she was engaged. After the ask was official and as time passed, I became more and more excited about their wedding. Really excited. We emailed all the time, texted pictures back and forth, I was so giddy about it all. And after October 24 came and went, it was evident as to why Hannah and Morgan's wedding was one of my favorite's of the year: they let me into their lives. They let me into the excitement, the not-so-fun parts, the planning and everything in-between. When I arrived to Cypress Trees Plantation early the day they were getting ready, Hannah had a pair of pajamas for me that she gifted all her bridesmaids: *cue the crying emoji.*

All in all, I haven't felt this valued, appreciated and like an artist in a long while.

And to the amazing team that made everything happen...thank you (credits at the bottom of this post). You turned Hannah and Morgan's ideas into reality. Keep an eye out for your hard work on Style Me Pretty soon!

Vendors

Venue: Cypress Trees Plantation

Gown: Magnolia Bride of Charleston

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Bowties: Mrs. Bow Tie

Hand-calligraphered invitations: Lydia Robbins Hendrix

Florals: Flora

Hair+Makeup: Charleston Events Hair & Makeup

Rentals: Snyder's

Lounge Furniture: 428 Main

DJ: EPIC

Signage: Dodeline Design

Catering: Royal Grant Events

Cake: Whole Foods