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In anticipation of their nuptials the following day, Susan & Henry decided to be ADVENTUROUS and join me for a fun, casual...and maybe a bit CRAZY...photo shoot at the beach! They wanted dramatic images that captured their spirit and their love for each other in a beautiful, scenic location. We had a BLAST! ;-)

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Susan & Henry have a really AMAZING story! Childhood sweethearts, they drifted apart and went their separate ways in life. After many life-circumstances, they were eventually re-introduced by their brothers. And they've been inseparable ever since! :-)Although they live in Kentucky now, Susan lived in Charleston for many years. And Henry, with his fun-loving laid-back personality, is quite at

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The USA Eagles rang in America’s birthday with a clutch 12-6 victory over Canada in the first match of a home-and-away Rugby World Cup Qualifier series at Blackbaud Stadium on July 4th. It was a privilege being one of the photographers again. I got a taste for the raw violence that is synonymous with this sport last year when I photographed the USA Eagles' defeat by the French. I wouldn't want

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Though we're mostly known for our creative wedding imagery, I thoroughly enjoy photographing a number of professional sporting events every year. This is the latest newsletter from the Charleston Metro Sports Council. Check out their brand new website at www.sportscouncil.org ! I just wanted to thank Kathleen Cartland for the AMAZING job she does in bringing these high caliber sports to

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Driving home from a shoot in downtown Charleston that got rained out, this scene caught my eye. I waited for a break in the rain and grabbed this one image before heading home.

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Amanda & Jason are just a few weeks away from bringing little Elizabeth Kate into the world. :-)

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Mindy & Eric came to us as referrals from Kelly & Aaron, who's wedding we shot a few years ago. Apparently Mindy told Kelly "I've just GOT to have your photographer and your band!" ;-)Even though they live in Atlanta, Mindy & Eric came back for a really fun e-Session on the beach last year. I had a great time getting to know them and just hangin' out that afternoon with the beautiful evening

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There's a new State Farm office just outside of Hilton Head Island. The Agent's name is Kevin Sevier. If you live down that way, make sure you go see him. He's got to be the nicest, kindest, most honest and strait-shooting insurance agent I know! I've photographed his kids. And I've photographed his entire staff. Trust me, do yourself a favor and go see him if you need advice on insurance!One

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Most of you know Shelia through her Collectibles. Cami and I know her through our church. She's such a wonderful person and inspiring personality. I had the honor of photographing her in her studio this week. She's been working on some new and unique concepts for her art. Watch our world...here she comes!

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Susan & John came down from Charlotte to celebrate their 1-year Anniversary at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. Our friends and colleagues Bill & Kelli Nixon recommended us to them. (Thanks guys!) Susan & John brought their adorable yellow-lab named Molly with them. :-) Happy Anniversary you guys!!!

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MaryBeth called me a couple weeks ago from Kentucky. She is the SWEETEST little Southern Lady you could ever meet! Her and Brad were coming down to Charleston to visit family and had seen some of our work. Since they were recently engaged, she wanted to do their e-Session with me while they were down here. They wanted ther Engagement Portraits to be TOTALLY different from all their friend's

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I first met up with Kerri & Wes when I was in their hometown of Columbia shooting a wedding. Kerri is an AMAZING athlete and gymnastics instructor. Wes is a very creative and GIFTED musician! They had their wedding here at Alhambra Hall overlooking Charleston Harbor. Many thanks to Erin, Wes' sister-in-law, for being a guest at another wedding I'd photographed here a few years ago and

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In case you missed my earlier post about how much I enjoy using Remote Cameras to get IMPOSSIBLE shots, here's another cool application of that concept from last weekend.Before the ceremony started, I used a Bogen Super Clamp and a Bogen Medium Tripod Head to attach my Nikon D2x and 10.5mm fisheye lens on top of the arbor. (You can barely see it in the shot, hidden against the branches.) Having

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Jean & Dutch's family are all originally from the Dayton area of Ohio. As most of you know, that's where Cami grew up and where we met when I lived there after college. So it was GREAT talking about old stomping grounds and getting to know their family! They were vacationing on Isle Of Palms, but elected to make the trek to Folly Beach for their session. They LOVED the diversity and uniqueness of

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Since Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island have passed ordinances making it illegal to have professional photographs taken on their beaches, we've had to find alternative locations for our vacationing clients. I know...it's hard to believe that ANY town would put a ban on creating beautiful family photos that show the bonds of love, and preserve such special times in a family's history. But that's

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Amy & Evan flew into town this week to do a little wedding planning and do their Engagement Shoot. We had a BLAST! I can't wait to shoot their wedding in October!!! :-)

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I've been eagerly waiting for Rachel & Adam's wedding for quite some time. These two are such kind, loving, and down-to-earth people! Their mutual connection and strong bond is self-evident. And they both have such a positive outlook on life. I LOVE THAT about them!!!One of my favorite parts about their wedding was Rachel's gown. When I photographed her Bridal Portraits at Cypress Gardens a while

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Here's a glorious sunset over (or under?) the new Arthur Ravanel Jr. Bridge, which has rapidly become a symbol of Charleston. I caught saw this while driving home from a portrait shoot one evening and just sat and soaked up the light show...just STUNNING! I wise photographer once told me: "God only gives us ONE sunset a day...and no two are EVER the same...so enjoy them." :-)

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I've had a lot of folks asking me how I get my dramatic "BLUE SKY" effect. It's a technique I learned from the legendary Sports Illustrated photographer, Dave Black. And I recently saw a couple shots by Joe McNally with this technique as well.Take this scene for instance. It was a dreary, overcast, hazy, UGLY GRAY evening sky. Who wants a BLAH background like that, right? So to make it POP, you

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It's summer time! That means FAMILY VACATION! I enjoy photographing family portraits for folks who are vacationing here in Charleston, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island. These are all popular vacation rental sites. If you're planning a trip to the area, call ahead as summer bookings get snatched up fast..

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I photographed Robbie & Kelly's wedding several years ago. They've referred so many of their friends to us over the years that I get to see them quite often as guests at those weddings when I shoot them. It's a lot of fun showing up at these weddings and already knowing half the guests...almost like I'm part of the family now! :-) Their adorable daughter just turned one. Here are some of the

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My good friend and fellow photographer, Robbin knight, sent this to me. It's hilarious! Enjoy...

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I've been saving these because I didn't want Logan to "accidentally" see Whitney's dress. But now that they're married, here are a few fun shots from Whitney's "Charleston Charm" Bridal Shoot...

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Whitney & Logan's wedding was like being a part of a celebrity event! They are both just so full of life, full of good looks (yes, you two Logan!), and full of the kind of charm that makes you want to get to know them better! When I photographed Whitney's bridal shoot I knew right away I had a gorgeous young lady on my hands. But as I got to know her personality and her spirit, I realized it

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Day-After Shoots are some of my favorite assignments! How can you go wrong with a beautiful couple, full of love and emotion from the previous day's excitement, but without an ounce of stress in their bones!?! Samantha & Erik's shoot was a particularly enjoyable one for me. They're both so photogenic and just fun to be around. Here's one of my favorites from their session...

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