newlywed couple hug each other under bride's veil on top of the roof of the Cedar Room

The Cedar Room Wedding | Downtown Charleston, SC | Brianna + Jacob

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…

black newlywed couple embrace at the rear of their vintage gray get away car

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…

bride standing near window inside Legare Waring House

Bridal Suite Tips for a Stress Free Wedding Day

Tips for the Bridal Suite from a Seasoned Photographer Why the Bridal Suite Matters It’s no secret that the bride is the focal point of a wedding day, and it all begins in the bridal suite. Whether your wedding is taking place at a huge venue with hundreds of guests or is a more intimate…

newlyweds kiss on cobblestone street in Charleston

You Booked Your Dream Wedding Photographer; Now What?

Hello there, engaged friend! So, you booked your dream wedding photographer; now what? 1. SCHEDULE AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION I include an engagement session with my wedding packages because it’s a win-win for both my clients and me. This session will make a HUGE impact on your wedding day.  I will arrive already knowing how you two…