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The soft golden light of the early morning filters through the windows in my kitchen, casting the warmest glow over the room. The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air (my hands-down favorite coffee is from Little River Roasting in Spartanburg, SC), mingling with the quiet hum of the neighborhood waking up.  Morning is […]

One of my favorite seasons in Charleston is winter (specifically late February). I type that and I know people are going to be be like “WHAT?” But hear me out… it’s probably one of the most comfortable times weather wise and from my experience there’s less people around. A few more weeks into the year […]

Picture this: the night before your wedding, surrounded by your closest family and friends, sharing laughs and heartfelt moments over a delicious, catered meal. It’s your rehearsal dinner, a prequel to the big day, often overshadowed but equally deserving of capturing those precious memories.  And I want to talk about why hiring a photographer for […]

Emily & Drew’s wedding day started and ended in the home that Emily grew up in, in Greenville, South Carolina. Emily, her mom, Farrah Redmon & Urban Petals transformed the home both inside & out into the most amazing venue to celebrate Emily & Drew!! Emily & Drew both got ready at the home surrounded […]

Jordan & Kyle met while in college at Wofford and have been together ever since. Last year they reached out to me about photographing their fall wedding day back in the town where they met.. as well as in the church where Jordan’s parents were married. I have LOVED getting to know these two and […]

Hotel Domestique Wedding

Imagine celebrating your love in an intimate setting, surrounded by the ones who matter most. That’s the heart and soul of an intimate wedding—an opportunity to focus on what truly matters and create cherished memories in elegant, refined settings.  As an intimate wedding photographer, I’m excited to share my best tips on planning a heartfelt […]

I met Kristen over 14 years ago when I photographed her and her sister’s high school senior photos. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph her and her family again and again, and it has been an honor. I love this family so much and have cherished every time I’ve gotten to spend […]

While Emily has grown up in the upstate, her and her family are originally from the Beaufort area. When I randomly posted that I would love to do a session in the area while I was there on vacation she messaged me and asked if we could switch their upcoming engagement session there!! Y’all I […]

Puerto Rico Wedding

When Kristen & Arzhang were planning their Puerto Rico wedding they knew that they wanted to the rehearsal evening documented and it was an honor to capture!! Their evening started with everyone gathering outside of the hotel where they were stay and would be celebrating the next day, Hotel El Convento. The entire wedding party […]

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KENDRA
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Photography is in my blood and seeking truth is in my soul. Which is a deep way of saying, I’ve loved to take photos for a really long time, y’all. I’d love to share my story with you then listen to yours.

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