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  • Elope in Charleston the Most Romantic City

    Elope in Charleston the Most Romantic City Sometimes the best-laid wedding plans get ruined by a shocking pandemic sweeping the world! I know a lot of couples out there are feeling overwhelmed and lost. They had planned a big celebration of love, but it just didn’t feel right to move forward with their wedding if…

  • Charleston Bridal Portraits | Best of 2020 | Leigh Hayward Photography

    Why Bridal Portraits? Bye Bye 2020! I’m sharing what brings me joy from this past year, so this journal post is all about my best 2020 Charleston bridal portraits. Photographing bridal portraits is what set this little wedding photographer’s heart on fire!! I just absolutely adore them. Even better if we photograph them on a…

  • Charleston Indian Fusion Wedding | Harborside East | Krutika & Brad

    “We spoke with a few photographers, but the vibe and connection with Leigh was instant. She was so positive and open to listening to our needs, understanding the cultural aspects that would be needed, willing to do the research and customized a package for us that would include our multiple event wedding weekend! We could…

  • Charleston Micro Wedding Inspiration | I’on Chapel

    Charleston Micro Wedding  I wrote this blog to give some inspiration to the COVID-affected couples now planning a Charleston micro wedding. Planning a wedding normally is stressful, but planning a wedding during a pandemic takes stress to a whole new level. I’ve been a wedding photographer in Charleston, SC for the past 16 years and…

  • 5 Must Have Getting Ready Photos for Every Bride

    My 5 Must-Have Getting Ready Photos for Every Bride. Ladies we’ve dreamt of this day since we were little! These are the important shots you are going to want your photographer to capture regardless if you are having a big old wedding, paired down micro wedding, or elopement in Charleston. Getting Ready Photos Every Bride…

  • Booking a Charleston Wedding Photographer

    Photography Booking Process First of all congratulations on your engagement! Many clients are curious about the booking process of a wedding photographer. For many couples, this is their first experience with professional photography. Therefore, I am going to walk you through my exact booking process so you know what to expect while working with me….

  • Best Charleston Wedding Photos 2020 | Leigh Hayward Photography

    I’ll admit this post is a little late, but it is hard to motivate in January right? So here goes, peace out 2020!  However, I have to admit it 2020 wasn’t all bad. Surprisingly, 2020 was a good year for me and my business. Even though they might have looked different than originally planned, the…

  • My Top 4 Favorite Charleston Wedding Venues

    Charleston Wedding Venues I’ve been a wedding photographer in Charleston, South Carolina for over 19 years now, which means I’ve visited a multitude of Charleston wedding venues.  Charleston is a hotspot for destination weddings and there are so many wedding venues to choose from.  If you are engaged or waiting for the ring and sneakily…

  • Intimate Charleston Wedding | Mary-Brett + Spencer

    “Leigh was the best decision ever! I’ve been in LOTS of weddings, and she’s hands down the best photographer I’ve ever encountered. We had to postpone our big wedding celebration that we originally booked her for, and she was so accommodating! We had her come take photos after the small ceremony we ended up having,…