As a Charleston Senior portrait photographer, I believe there is something truly magical about springtime in Hampton Park. When the flowers are in full bloom and the Spanish moss gently sways in the breeze, it creates the most dreamy, romantic backdrop—perfect for a high school senior session that feels both timeless and effortlessly beautiful. This particular […]

There are some moments in life that feel quietly monumental—the kind you don’t fully process until you’re standing in them. This month brought one of those moments for me. For the first time ever, I boarded a plane and left my almost two-year-old overnight. That alone felt big—equal parts emotional and empowering—but the reason behind […]

Why the First Two Weeks Matter: Capturing Your Newborn While They’re Still Sleepy & Squishy There is nothing quite like the first two weeks of a newborn’s life. It’s a blur of tiny stretches, milk-drunk smiles, wrinkly toes, and the sweetest sleepy snuggles. And then — almost overnight — they change. That’s why photographing your […]

Why It’s Perfect for Lifestyle Newborn Sessions When it comes to capturing those tender, fleeting moments with your newborn, lighting is everything. And there’s a reason why photographers often suggest mid-morning for in-home lifestyle newborn sessions—it’s simply magical. This session with sweet baby Cooper, illustrates just how dreamy and soft mid-morning light can be. The gentle […]

A Family in Perfect Harmony One of my favorite parts about shooting at the Wild Dunes resort is using the Boardwalk. On this particular night we started out with very windy weather. The DePew Family was staying right on the Boardwalk in the most perfect location to start photos. We were shielded from the wind, […]

Golden Hour Magic: Spring Senior Photo Sessions in Charleston, SC There’s something undeniably magical about springtime in Charleston, South Carolina. The air feels lighter, the azaleas are in full bloom, and the city begins to glow—literally. For high school seniors, like Elizabeth here, it’s the perfect time to capture a once-in-a-lifetime milestone with a photo […]

2024, you have certainly been the year of the newborn for me! In every aspect of my life that it! In the words of Elphaba, “Something has changed within me, something is not the same”. That something is becoming a first-time mom myself earlier this year. This year completely changed my perspective on maternity and […]

If you are looking to have senior photos taken, Charleston, South Carolina is, without a doubt a gorgeous place to do so! Our charming coastal city is known for it’s well-preserved architecture. If you’ve already decided on Charleston as the destination for your high school (or college) senior photo session, and we’ve chatted you’ve likely […]

The moment I shot this session this fall I knew I was already in love with it. I had every intention of blogging it. Of course, Fall is also BUSY SEASON and I was in a season of shooting and editing as fast as I could to get families their beautiful images so they could […]

It’s always a pleasure meeting up with the Miele family! This time was no exception! We knew we wanted to shoot Downtown for this session but in a last minute decision the day before I asked how they felt moving from our original location near Rainbow Row to this gorgeous spot. With the Crepe Myrtles […]
