“Animals bring joy, comfort, and unconditional love—they deserve to be treated like family.” – Dolly Parton The Good Life: A Dog’s Guide to Charleston, SC Beaches, patios, parks, and plenty of reasons to believe your dog has a better social life than you do. Let’s be honest: dogs living in Charleston, South Carolina, have it […]

Beach, Charleston, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Pets, Portraits

September 1, 2026

Lowcountry Dog Guide – from a local corgi mom

Two corgis wearing sunglasses and life jackets on a boat in Charleston, SC, enjoying a sunny Lowcountry day on the water boat

Sit, Stay, Smile: The Joy of Photographing Dogs (and Their People) in Charleston So if you’re thinking about booking a family session and wondering, “Should we bring the dog?” the answer is a resounding yes. Bring the dog. Bring two. Let’s make space for the barking, the belly rubs, and the beautiful unpredictability that comes […]

Pets

July 8, 2025

Let’s Chase the Light (and Maybe a Squirrel)

Welcome to 2023! Read how your favorite Charleston Photographer is celebrating her new year with a whole new look.

About Me

January 17, 2023

Charleston Photographer New Year New Look

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Follow this couple on Purge night for late night romping and their post-purge wash down.

Couples, Spicy, Spooky

October 29, 2022

Purge Night Meets Date Night / Charleston

Snuggle up for this intimate couple session styled for my first collab shootout.

Couples, Spicy

April 27, 2022

Intimate Couple Shootout / St Stephen

Sunsets and sweet smiles from this whole family for their session on Folly Beach.

Folly Beach, Growing Families, Maternity

April 16, 2022

Chavez Family / Maternity / Folly Beach

Meet the Parker family for their extended family session in Historic Charleston, SC.

Charleston, Extended Family

April 16, 2022

Parker Family / Extended Family / Historic Charleston

Looking for something a little different for your date night? How about grabbing your cutie, some drinks, and float an air mattress on the lake?

Charleston, Couples, Lake Moultrie

April 16, 2022

Trey & Mariah / Date Night / Lake Marion

Who isn’t in love with tiny fingers and toes of a new baby? When you book a newborn session with us, whether that be in a session all its own or as a combo with the Bump to Bundle package, it’s my joy to come capture the sweetest details of your newest addition. I enjoy […]

Growing Families, In Home, Newborn

February 5, 2022

Jarmon Family / Newborn / Charleston

Sunflower fields proved to be tricky this year with very quick bloom times, so unlike any other year before, we had to split them up between July and September. As usual, I warm my clients that we are at the mercy of Mother Nature and the cycle of the flowers. Luckily, everyone was very flexible […]

Charleston, Couples, Growing Families, Minis, Sunflowers

November 8, 2021

Sunflowers Minis 2021 / Charleston