This was my first time photographing a wedding at the historic Kaminski House Museum in Georgetown. This is located at the end of the Harborwalk on the Sampit River in Georgetown. This house was built back in the mid-1700s by a wealthy SC merchant. Sometimes I forget what a long history Georgetown has. After many renovations and changes, this is a very beautiful area for a wedding ceremony. There are huge oaks and lots of foliage on the bank of the river that make a beautiful background for the ceremony and pictures after. Thankfully, Georgetown isn’t like it used to be years ago. They have really cleaned up the smell of the paper mill and I don’t notice it at all anymore.
Cadey and Toby were a very sweet bride and groom and fun to work with. They didn’t want the traditional getting ready pictures. So I just arrived at the Kaminski House a little while before the ceremony time. Since the groomsmen were already there, I had some time to get some nice shots of them before the ceremony. The main inside part of the house is off limits to the wedding guests, so everything has to take place outside. The reception was set up under a large tent on the front lawn. I got some really nice pictures of the details and table decorations while waiting for the ceremony to begin. Sheri, with Coastal Charm Weddings, always does a great job and is very nice to work with.
Groomsmen posing by the river – Kaminski House MuseumGroom leaning against the riverwalk railing – Kaminski House MuseumTable details under the tent – Kaminski House MuseumTable details under the tent – Kaminski House MuseumTable details under the tent – Kaminski House MuseumWedding arch with flowers – Kaminski House MuseumFlowers on chairs with wedding arch in background – Kaminski House MuseumFlowers on tables – Kaminski House MuseumWedding reception tent on the lawn – Kaminski House MuseumBest man helping groom with boutonniere – Kaminski House MuseumBridesmaids behind wedding date sign – Kaminski House Museum
Ceremony on the lawn by the Sampit River
The ceremony was held on the lawn overlooking the river, between some huge old oak trees. It’s a very beautiful spot for a wedding ceremony. The only issue is, with the reception tent located so close, it made it difficult to get pictures of everyone walking down the aisle. Something I love about mirrorless cameras, you can hold them up in the air and still get accurate autofocus using the back screens. Not always having to look through the viewfinder makes me a lot more flexible in tight situations.
Groom walking to the ceremony – Kaminski House MuseumFlower girl – Kaminski House MuseumBride and father walking to the ceremony – Kaminski House MuseumGiving away the bride – Kaminski House MuseumBeautiful ceremony on the Sampit river behind the house – Kaminski House MuseumBride looking at groom during the vows – Kaminski House MuseumGroom giving his vows – Kaminski House MuseumGroom putting on bride’s ring – Kaminski House MuseumFirst kiss – Kaminski House MuseumHappy bride and groom walking down the aisle after the ceremony – Kaminski House MuseumHappy bride and groom walking down the aisle after the ceremony – Kaminski House Museum
Right after the first kiss, I got some cute shots with the bride and groom walking together down the aisle. We then took all the family pictures under the oak trees. It’s always so great having a nice shady spot for family pictures after the ceremony. Next, we went down to the fountain at the beginning of the Harborwalk, for pictures with the bridal party. I especially liked everyone standing around the fountain and cheering while the bride and groom kissed.
Groom’s father shaking his hand – Kaminski House MuseumKiss from grandmother – Kaminski House MuseumBride with her sister – Kaminski House MuseumBridal party by the steps of the museum – Kaminski House MuseumBridal party standing by the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumGroomsmen by the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumGroomsmen walking together – Kaminski House MuseumBridesmaids in front of the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom with the Harborwalk fountain in the background – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom with the Harborwalk fountain in the background – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom with the Harborwalk fountain in the background – Kaminski House MuseumPortraits of the bride and groom behind the museum on the Sampit River – Kaminski House MuseumPortraits of the bride and groom behind the museum on the Sampit River – Kaminski House MuseumPortraits of the bride and groom behind the museum on the Sampit River – Kaminski House MuseumPortraits of the bride and groom behind the museum on the Sampit River – Kaminski House MuseumWedding introductions – Kaminski House MuseumFirst dance – Kaminski House MuseumFirst dance – Kaminski House Museum
Sunset pictures on the Georgetown Harborwalk
It was still a little early for the sunset, so Cadey and Toby did their first dance and ate some dinner while we waited for sunset. We started the sunset pictures right around the Kaminski House itself. There are a lot of beautiful trees and foliage nearby for getting that out of focus sunlight filtering through the background. Next, we walked down onto the Harborwalk for pictures. I’ve taken pictures on the Harborwalk in Georgetown a number of times, just never for a wedding held at the Kaminski House.
I remember, in the past, I was able to take some pictures down on a dock out on the water in the area. I couldn’t find that spot this time, I think we would have had to walk further down the boardwalk to find it. They were very tired and it was getting late so we didn’t venture too far, but we still got some really nice pictures on the boardwalk. The fountain is also a really pretty spot for sunset pictures as well. We even got some great pictures after dark with the lights hanging from the trees near the house.
After the sunset pictures they went back for the reception under the tent and everyone had a great time. It was my first time working with DJ Mike with Raise the Roof, he did a very nice job. I hope you enjoy the pictures, if you are planning a wedding at the Kaminski House please let me know, I would love to photograph another one there.
Sunset filtering through the trees – Kaminski House MuseumKiss by the river – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom smiling at each other with sunlight hitting trees on the river – Kaminski House MuseumKiss with sunlight hitting trees on the river – Kaminski House MuseumHappy couple sitting by the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom sitting by the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumKiss sitting on the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumWalking holding hands in front of the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumLooking back at the camera in front of the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumHolding hands in front of the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumBride with arms around groom’s neck looking into his eyes – Kaminski House MuseumKiss in front of the fountain – Kaminski House MuseumWedding bouquet in focus – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom walking down the boardwalk – Georgetown HarborwalkLeaning against the boardwalk rail – Georgetown HarborwalkLooking into each other’s eyes – Georgetown HarborwalkKiss on the boardwalk – Georgetown HarborwalkBride and groom with the Sampit River in the background – Kaminski House MuseumBeautiful sunset filtering through the trees – Kaminski House MuseumKiss backlit by the sunset filtering through trees – Kaminski House MuseumCouple sitting on a bench holding hands – Kaminski House MuseumSunset on the river – Kaminski House MuseumWedding cake – Kaminski House MuseumKiss in front of the museum – Kaminski House MuseumKiss under the lights hanging from the trees – Kaminski House MuseumLights hanging from the trees – Kaminski House MuseumPictures of the reception tent with lights hanging from the trees – Kaminski House MuseumPictures of the reception tent with lights hanging from the trees – Kaminski House MuseumDancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumDancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumDancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumDancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumBouquet toss – Kaminski House MuseumBouquet toss – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom dancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom dancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumBride and groom dancing during the reception – Kaminski House MuseumKiss in the sparkler exit – Kaminski House Museum
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