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Looking into each others eyes backlit by the sunset filtering through the trees - Dunes Golf & Beach Club

November 2, 2024Dunes Golf and Beach Club Weddings

Beautiful wedding on the lawn at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club

Danny and Alyssa had a beautiful day for their outdoor wedding. There is a reason the first weekend in October is so popular in Myrtle Beach. I always love it when people I work…

Cute toddler on the beach sand - Huntington Beach State Park - Pawleys Island

October 19, 2024Family & Senior Portraits

My favorite family pictures in Myrtle Beach from 2024

After getting through the busy vacation season in Myrtle Beach, I like to reflect on some of my favorite family photo sessions from the year. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you…

Sunset in front of the gazebo - 21 Main Events

June 5, 202421 Main Events Weddings

Sri Lankan wedding at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach

I have always loved photographing weddings with different cultural traditions. Upeksha, the bride, mixed her family’s traditional Sri Lankan customs with a more conventional Western wedding for Mike, the groom, and his family. She…

Portraits of the bride and groom surrounded by the flowers - Tanglewood Plantation

May 23, 2024Conway and Inland Farms in SC

Southern wedding at the historic Tanglewood Plantation

This wedding was the first I’ve photographed at Tanglewood Plantation in Lynchburg, SC. This historic venue is about 1 1/2 hours inland from my home in Myrtle Beach. This two-story plantation house was built…

Veil blowing in the wind under the wedding arch in strong direct sun - Beach House in Pawleys Island

May 1, 2024The Village House Weddings

Intimate beach house wedding with a reception at The Village House in Litchfield

It’s been a while since I posted pictures from a beach house wedding on my blog, so I thought this recent intimate wedding in Pawleys Island would be a great opportunity. Kristi and Che…

Lifting veil into the air - Pawleys Plantation

April 17, 2024Pawleys Island and Litchfield

Beautiful spring wedding at Pawleys Plantation

It’s great to be back in the busy wedding season for 2024. I haven’t posted a wedding from Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in a while, even though it’s one of my most…

Lift into the air in front of the sunset - Huntington Beach State Park

March 19, 2024Engagements and Proposals

My favorite engagement pictures and surprise proposals of 2023

As I said last year, I can’t believe another year is already over, and I’m about to hit the busy season of 2024. Before things get too busy, I like to look back at…

Dip back for a kiss with cheers from the wedding party - 21 Main Events - North Myrtle Beach

February 27, 2024Real Weddings - Blog Features

Beach wedding at 21 Main Events for new parents and their baby boy

During this slower time of the year, I love to go back to some of my favorite weddings of the previous year and share them on my blog. This October 15th wedding at 21…

Happy couple walking out of the cathedral in black and white - Cathedral of Saint John Charleston

February 20, 2024Weddings in Charleston, SC

Downtown Charleston wedding with a reception at the historic Francis Marion Hotel

I love going to the historic downtown Charleston area for weddings. The city atmosphere gives me an opportunity for a different style of photography from my typical garden, golf course, and beach weddings. This…

Portraits of the bride and groom on the lawn before the ceremony - Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Resorts

January 24, 2024Kingston Resorts Weddings

Outdoor wedding and reception at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Kingston Resorts

I’m excited to have extra time to post pictures from some of my favorite weddings of 2023. Sean and Beckie were married on October 13th, 2023, at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Resorts…