February 28, 2024
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I love engagement sessions, simply because they allow me to have some one-on-one time with my couples before the chaos of the wedding day. We get to hang out, chat about the wedding, and capture some beautiful images along the way. I met up with Lauren + Matt this past fall on a beautiful overcast day for their Charleston engagement session. And, just in case you didn’t know, overcast days are my favorite lighting scenario! Couples often ask why overcast days are my favorite and it’s because the light is being naturally diffused by the clouds, which creates soft, even lighting. This light allows us to really shoot anywhere since we aren’t having to compete with the highlights and shadows caused by sunshine. Overcast light also makes colors pop and everyone’s skin looks SO GOOD!! So if clouds are in the forecast for your engagement session and/or wedding day, never fear! It’s actually a really good thing for you and your photographer!
Lauren + Matt absolutely killed it with their session and their outfits were absolutely on point. I loved watching Matt care for Lauren throughout the session – and the way Lauren looks at Matt? Pure happiness and joy. I know I say this all the time, but my couples truly are the best. I am so so lucky to get to witness and document these amazing love stories year after year! Lauren, Matt, and I had so much fun exploring historic downtown Charleston together and we pretty much had the entire place to ourselves! Another perk of overcast days… it tends to deter the tourists from straying too far from their hotels, leaving the historic district pretty quiet.
These two are getting married this summer out on Kiawah Island and I am already so excited for their beautiful wedding day. I just know it’s going to be so much fun and absolutely gorgeous. Here are a few of my favorites from Lauren + Matt’s Charleston engagement session…
With a well-worn passport in hand, and an affinity for a good cocktail, Dana works with fun-loving and kind-hearted clients around the globe.
When Katie first told me about her wedding day vision – a classic brunch wedding overlooking the water at the iconic Ocean Course on Kiawah Island – I knew it was going to be such a beautiful celebration. There really isn’t anything like a Kiawah Island wedding! A custom Modern Trousseau ball gown, topped with […]
I met up with Dawn + Joey in February for their beautiful engagement session here in Charleston. They brought their two beautiful pups, Willow + Cricket, along for part of the session… and boy, did they have a blast at Hampton Park?!? I am totally OBSESSED with the photos of them walking together (below) because […]
Audra + Rahul’s beautiful traditional Indian wedding in Charleston was definitely one for the books. I absolutely LOVE everything about South Asian/Indian weddings… the colors, the attire, the music, the food, the traditions, the rituals, the family element, the dancing. There really is nothing like it and if I could specialize in shooting only South […]
From the very first time I spoke with Martha Camille, I knew that her Boone Hall wedding was going to be EPIC. I also knew that she was going to be a dream client for me – and she absolutely was! I love all of my couples, but it’s so extra special when someone has […]
When Martha Camille told me that she wanted to recreate her mother’s studio bridal portraits, I’ll admit… I was a little hesitant. I’ve never done studio bridal portraits before and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to bring her vision to life. As a creative, I love doing things that are outside of […]
2023 was definitely one of the best years yet for my business. I had the honor of working with so many fabulous couples, in so many fabulous locations… including Spain, Italy, and Hawaii! I feel extremely lucky that I was able to experience such a tremendous year of growth and travel. Here are some of […]
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