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Destination ‘I Do’: Why South Carolina is a Top Wedding Hotspot

When it comes to choosing the perfect destination for your wedding, South Carolina might not be the first place that comes to mind. However, this charming southern state has been quietly earning a reputation as a top wedding hotspot, and for good reason. 10 Reasons To Get Married in South Carolina From its picturesque landscapes […]

August 15, 2023

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Mr. & Mrs. McCall | A Heyward Manor Summer Wedding

A Classy Summer Wedding at Heyward Manor Sam & Emily McCall were married in Iva, SC at the lovely Heyward Manor venue.  Sam and Emily first met in middle school, where Emily said she noticed the cute new boy and wanted to talk to him. They started dating in 8th grade, and the rest is […]

August 8, 2023

Wedding

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Heyward Manor Engagement Session | Andy & Hallie

Anderson SC Engagement Session I was just so excited when Hallie reached out to me to ask about us photographing her and Andy’s wedding day! After all, every time I get an inquiry to photograph a wedding, I get excited… but I think I audibly squeal whenever it’s someone I already know and love! That […]

July 29, 2023

Engagement

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Guide to Getting married at the Gassaway Mansion in Greenville, SC

Getting married is one of the most exciting and memorable experiences in anyone’s life. It is the day that two people become one, surrounded by family, friends, and love. Choosing the right wedding venue is crucial to ensuring that your big day is perfect. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the […]

June 29, 2023

Venues

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Summer Floral Maternity Session

Clemson SC Maternity Family Session Pamela was referred to me by a friend of hers who also used me for maternity photos a few months ago. She and her husband have one little boy who is three, a foster son, and one little girl on the way! I was so excited to meet them to […]

June 26, 2023

Maternity

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Clemson Botanical Gardens Engagement | Hailey & Wade

Clemson SC Engagement Session I met Hailey and Wade for their engagement session a few weeks ago in Clemson. We ended up having to reschedule our first date due to rain, and Wade came up to Clemson from Charleston for their session just for a few hours, after working all day. So kind of him […]

June 22, 2023

Engagement

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A Downtown Greenville Wedding | Dr. Ward and Dr. Frazier

A Summer Avenue Wedding | Downtown Greenville Kirsten and Chad were married June 10, 2023 at Avenue in Downtown Greenville, SC. They met in Iowa when they were both completing graduate work at the University of Iowa. Kirsten is from Chicago and Chad is from Ohio.  Kirsten and Chad are such an amazing couple! They […]

June 20, 2023

Wedding

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Mr. & Mrs. McAbee | Southern Blue & White Wedding

An Elegant & Intimate Summer Wedding Day Jana and Drew were married on May 20 at Smyrna Methodist Church in Lowndesville, SC, just outside of Iva. Their reception was at Drew’s parent’s home in Anderson.  Drew and Jana met their freshman year of college through mutual friends. Their first date was to a church Christmas […]

June 2, 2023

Wedding

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How to Pose for Your Wedding Photos: Tips for Looking Natural and Beautiful

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you want to capture every moment perfectly. Your wedding photos will be a cherished reminder of your special day for years to come. However, posing for photos can be intimidating, and you may not know how to position yourself to look natural and beautiful. In this blog […]

May 21, 2023

newly wed couple after wedding ceremony posing in front of Gassaway Mansion

For Brides

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Mr. & Mrs. Kennett | An Upstate SC Spring Wedding

Spartanburg SC Barn Wedding Madeline and Reed were married May 6 at the Barn at Balken Farms in Chesnee, SC. They are from Gaffney where they both went to high school and first met. I first met them when we did their engagement photos last Fall at a cute little place in Spartanburg, Glendale Shoals. […]

May 18, 2023

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