Charleston Wedding Photography FAQ

Answers to the questions couples ask most often about Charleston wedding photography, pricing, coverage, and what it’s like to work together.

What areas does Leigh Hayward Photography serve?

Leigh Hayward Photography is based in Charleston, South Carolina and photographs weddings throughout the greater Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and Summerville. Leigh also regularly travels to Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, and Savannah, and is available for destination weddings beyond the Lowcountry.

How much does a Charleston wedding photographer cost?

Wedding photography collections with Leigh Hayward begin at $7,997, with most couples investing around $9,997 for full wedding weekend coverage. Elopement coverage begins at $2,400, and portrait sessions including proposals, engagement sessions, and family portraits are $800. Every wedding collection is created through a custom proposal built around your celebration and the way you want your day documented.

How long has Leigh Hayward been photographing weddings?

Leigh has been photographing weddings since 2001, bringing more than 25 years of professional experience to every celebration. That experience shows up as a calm, intentional presence on a wedding day: natural direction, clear communication, and an intuitive sense of when to step in and when to step back.

Which Charleston wedding venues has Leigh photographed?

Leigh has photographed weddings at many of Charleston’s most sought-after venues, including Lowndes Grove, Boone Hall Plantation, Runnymede, Middleton Place, Gadsden House, the Legare Waring House, The Cedar Room, the William Aiken House, Magnolia Plantation, Creek Club at I’On, and Old Wide Awake Plantation. Deep familiarity with these venues means less time figuring out logistics and more time documenting your day.

Does Leigh photograph elopements and engagement sessions?

Yes. Alongside full weddings, Leigh photographs intimate Charleston elopements, engagement and couples sessions, proposal photography, and multi-day wedding weekends. Elopement coverage is designed for couples who want a private, intentional day, photographed with the same editorial approach as a full wedding.

What does the booking process look like?

It begins with a relaxed conversation to understand your vision, your priorities, and the people and moments that matter most to you. From there, Leigh creates a custom proposal designed around your celebration. After your wedding, your story is delivered as a curated online gallery, with the option to create heirloom albums and fine art prints.

What style of wedding photography does Leigh shoot?

Editorial, emotive, and effortless. The work is rooted in artistry and guided by experience: natural and elevated at once, with presence but without intrusion. Leigh’s couples tend to value timelessness over trends and are often drawn to places with history and depth, like Charleston.