Lowndes Grove Fall Wedding Caroline and Russel’s Lowndes Grove wedding was elegant, glamorous, and had a wonderful feeling of family and community. The bride, Caroline, grew up in the low country and the groom, Russell, attended the Citadel Military College of South Carolina which is within walking distance of this gorgeous waterfront venue. Lowndes Grove…
Mount Pleasant Wedding Venues Newly engaged and freaking out about where to start the wedding planning process?!! Don’t worry I got you! After photographing weddings for over 20 years, I have quite an insight into the best wedding venues in Mount Pleasant, SC. Horses, intercoastal ways, historic properties, views of the famous Ravenel Bridge, and…
Styling for Engagement Photos Outfits for Engagement Photos So you have scheduled engagement photos in Charleston, SC but don’t know what to wear. Well you’re in the right place, I’ve been photographing engagements for 19 years in Charleston, SC, and have picked up some style points along the way. Let’s start with the basics of…
Garden Wedding Magnolia Prettiest spring garden wedding I’ve ever had the honor of photographing! This outdoor garden wedding held at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens only came to fruition because of Victoria & Matt’s instant connection when they met. Here’s how their love story unfolded.. Their Love Story In late August of 2018, Matt and Victoria…
Indoor Wedding Venues Charleston Looking for indoor Charleston wedding venues to escape the heat during the brutal summer and early fall months of South Carolina. Here are my favorite three air-conditioned venues so your wedding guests don’t melt off their seats. All three of these indoor Charleston wedding venues are large enough to hold both…
Brianna & Jacob Cedar Room Wedding I am so excited to share photos I took at this stylish Cedar Room wedding! Brianna and Jacob are a military couple, currently living on Daniel Island, who couldn’t wait to spend their forever with each other. Unfortunately, their wedding was planned for March 2020 and had to be…
What Every Client Needs to Know for the Best Engagement Photos With Your Dog I love using my twenty years experience of being a professional photographer to help prepare my clients for our time together. I want to maximize every minute of our session and make sure that they truly enjoy the experience (and the…
Charleston Brunch Wedding Experience Looking for an affordable way to have your dream wedding in Charleston, SC? Why not have a Sunday brunch wedding like Amanda & Ben did at the Wickliffe House? I thoroughly enjoyed photographing this delightful daytime wedding! Neither Amanda nor Ben are originally from Charleston as were the majority of their…
Photography: @leighhaywardphotography The Process First of all congratulations on your engagement! Many clients are curious about the process of working with a professional wedding photographer. For many couples, this is their first experience with professional photography. Therefore, I am going to walk you through my exact process so you know what to expect while working…
Wedding Morning Boudoir Portraits I most definitely think you should incorporate a mini session of boudoir portraits on your wedding morning before stepping into your dress. But first, let me clarify what boudoir photography is. The word boudoir is French and refers to a woman’s bedroom or private dressing room. Boudoir photos are intimate photos…