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Wedding Photography Gallery

The pictures in this gallery are primarily a small number of my favorite portraits of brides and grooms. For more of my fun, candid, documentary-style photography, please visit the hundreds of real weddings organized by location on my blog.

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Bride and groom embracing on a path under strands of glowing lights in the oaks of the Live Oak Allee at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride and groom on the Live Oak Allee during the Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride and groom holding each other as the sun sets behind a sprawling live oak at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
The sun dropping behind the old oak during portraits at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom in a white jacket kissing beside a sand bunker on the golf course at sunset at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
A sunset kiss on the golf course at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Bride and groom kissing between moss-draped oaks with the Waccamaw River behind them at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Golden light through the moss along the Waccamaw River at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Bride in a long veil and groom gazing at each other on the lawn in front of the oaks at Litchfield Country Club
Looking into each other's eyes in front of the oaks at Litchfield Country Club
Groom in a tan jacket and bride raising champagne glasses in the columned courtyard garden at 21 Main Events
Toasting in the courtyard at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing while sitting on the front of a white classic car under the oaks at Brookgreen Gardens
Cowboy boots and a classic car under the oaks at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride and groom in a gray suit each holding a puppy and smiling in the garden at 21 Main Events
Bride and groom meeting the puppies in the garden at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing on a red wooden bridge surrounded by moss-draped trees at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
A kiss on the red bridge at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
Close-up of a bride and groom kissing beside the boardwalk railing in evening light at the Conway Riverwalk
Close-up of a kiss on the Riverwalk in Conway
Groom holding the bride close under moss-draped trees beside the Waccamaw River at Wachesaw Plantation
We survived the heat for a beautiful wedding, finishing up at Wachesaw Plantation
Groom leaning in to kiss the bride under string lights in the courtyard at twilight at 21 Main Events
Twilight kiss under the courtyard lights at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom in a blue suit standing by a wooden fence with horses grazing behind them at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Formal portrait with the horses grazing in the pasture at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Groom dipping the bride on the clubhouse steps as the large wedding party cheers with bouquets raised at Pawleys Plantation
Cheers for the bride and groom from a big wedding party at Pawleys Plantation
Bride raising her arm as the newlyweds leave the cathedral doors, in black and white, at the Cathedral of Saint John
Newlyweds walking out of the Cathedral of Saint John in Charleston
Bride and groom holding hands walking along a wooden boardwalk under mossy trees at Reserve Harbor Yacht Club
A sunset walk down the marsh boardwalk at Reserve Harbor Yacht Club
Groom dipping the bride as bridesmaids in pink and groomsmen in black cheer under the pavilion at 21 Main Events
Bride and groom with the whole wedding party at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride holding her bouquet and groom in a blue suit embracing under oak branches on the golf course at Pawleys Plantation
Embracing under the oaks on the golf course at Pawleys Plantation
Groom in a burgundy jacket holding the bride close in front of glowing golden string lights at The Cypress Inn
Bride and groom in front of the winter lights at The Cypress Inn in Conway
Bride's long veil blowing in the wind as the couple kisses on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After-sunset portraits on the golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride and groom smiling close together behind white blooms in front of a white plantation house at Tanglewood Plantation
Portraits surrounded by flowers at Tanglewood Plantation
Bride and groom holding each other close under a sweeping oak limb in warm evening light at Litchfield Country Club
Snuggles in the sunset at Litchfield Country Club
Bride with a long veil and groom in gray kissing on the lawn under spreading oak branches at Litchfield Country Club
Kissing in the last light under the oaks at Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom in a tan suit sitting together in the sand in front of grassy dunes on the beach
Taking a break in the sand by the dunes
Groom kissing the bride on the cheek as she smiles with a hand on his chest at Litchfield Country Club
A kiss on the cheek on the golf course at Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom kissing beside a stone fountain and lamp post in the garden at Slate & Cypress Wedding and Event Venue
A kiss by the garden fountain at Slate & Cypress Wedding and Event Venue
Bride in traditional dress and jewelry holding the groom's face as they touch noses under the columns at 21 Main Events
A sweet moment under the courtyard columns at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Groom dipping the bride on the cobblestones as the bridal party in green and black cheers on Chalmers Street in Charleston
The bridal party cheering a dip on the cobblestones of Chalmers Street in Charleston
Groom cradling the bride's face for a kiss with golden sunset light glowing through the trees at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Sunset filtering through the trees for a kiss at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Bride and groom standing on a grassy golf course hill under a blue evening sky at River Ridge Golf Club
Lit with an off-camera softbox on the golf course hill at River Ridge Golf Club
Groom in a navy suit dipping the bride for a kiss on the stone path of the courtyard at 21 Main Events
Dip back for a kiss in the courtyard at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing on a paved path beneath huge moss-draped live oaks on the Live Oak Allee at Brookgreen Gardens
Kiss under the moss on the Live Oak Allee at Brookgreen Gardens
Groom lifting the bride into the air on a road lined with moss-covered oaks in golden light at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Up in the air on the oak-lined road at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Bride with a long veil holding the groom's arm and looking up at him on the green at Wedgefield Country Club
Holding on to the groom's arm on the golf course at Wedgefield Country Club
Bride and groom holding hands and laughing as they stretch apart on the golf course at sunset at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
A playful moment on the fairway at sunset at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Big wedding party in pastel dresses cheering around the couple on the brick steps behind the clubhouse at Pawleys Plantation
A big wedding party cheering on the steps behind the clubhouse at Pawleys Plantation
Bride and groom kissing by the reflecting pool with string lights and candles glowing in the oaks at Brookgreen Gardens
Kiss in front of the lights by the Diana of the Chase fountain at Brookgreen Gardens
Groom dipping the bride for a kiss on the tree-lined cobblestones of Chalmers Street in Charleston
Old Charleston cobblestones made a great spot for a dip on Chalmers Street
Groom dipping the bride as guests toss red and white flower petals after the ceremony at 21 Main Events
Dip under the flower petals after the ceremony at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride pulling the groom in for a kiss under mossy oaks in sunset light at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Mossy oaks and a sunset kiss at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom in a light blue suit walking hand in hand down a road under moss-draped oaks at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Holding hands walking under the oaks at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Groom in a navy suit dipping the bride for a kiss on the fairway at Dunes Golf & Beach Club
A big dip on the fairway at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom sitting close on a bench under a mossy oak at sunset by the Waccamaw River at Wachesaw Plantation
Sitting on a bench at sunset by the Waccamaw River at Wachesaw Plantation
Bride and groom in a blue suit kissing on a green hill with the Grande Dunes bridge behind them at The Marina Inn
Kiss with the Grande Dunes bridge in the background at The Marina Inn
Bride and groom sitting on the courtyard pavement reading books under string lights at night at 21 Main Events
Getting a quick read of their favorite books at the end of the reception at 21 Main Events
Painted dome and icons inside the church with the bride and groom at the altar at St. John in Myrtle Beach
Ultra-wide view of the beautiful architecture inside St. John in Myrtle Beach.
Groom holding the bride's face as they smile at each other outside 21 Main Prime Steakhouse in North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in front of 21 Main Prime Steakhouse at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride with long blonde hair pulling the groom in a tan suit close for a kiss at The Village House at Litchfield
Pulling the groom in for a kiss in the evening light at The Village House at Litchfield
Groom kissing the bride on the forehead as she closes her eyes inside the white gazebo at 21 Main Events
A kiss on the head by the gazebo at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom in a white jacket touching foreheads behind crape myrtle branches and pink azaleas at Pine Lakes Country Club
Under the trees in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
Groom in gray kissing the bride by a wooden fence with a herd of horses grazing behind them at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
A kiss with the horses grazing behind the fence at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Bride and groom holding each other close by a pond with an old wooden bridge behind them at Pine Log Plantation
Love in front of the old bridge on the water at Pine Log Plantation
Bride and groom kissing in sunset light with oaks and the marsh behind them at Pawleys Plantation
Bride and groom in the sunset on the marsh at Pawleys Plantation
Bride and groom smiling at each other on a wooden boardwalk under moss-draped trees at the Conway Riverwalk
Smiles under the moss on the Riverwalk in Conway
Bride and groom in a tan jacket and jeans kissing beside a big tree at the edge of the lake at The Spillway
A kiss by the lake at The Spillway in Whiteville
Bride and groom kissing as they lean on a wooden fence by a pond in golden light at The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation
Kiss leaning on the fence at The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation
Bride and groom kissing in front of a white horse-drawn carriage at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Horse-drawn carriage portraits at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom in a navy suit standing on the sandy shore of the inlet at sunset at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Sunset by the water at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Bridesmaids in burgundy and rose and groomsmen in gray cheering around the couple by an old truck at The Blessed Barn
The bridal party having fun with the bride and groom by the old truck at The Blessed Barn
Groomsman kneeling to offer the groom a can of beer as the other groomsmen laugh at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Beer proposal, he said yes! Photo by Lizeth Smith at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Groomsmen in navy suits flexing while holding the groom sideways in the air at The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation
Bodybuilding groomsmen having fun for the pictures at The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation
Bride and groom sharing their first dance between cold sparkler fountains and blue lights at 21 Main Events at North Beach
First dance with the sparkler fountains at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Bride and groom in a gray suit hugging beside a turquoise vintage car on a shady gravel drive at The Ivy Place
A turquoise classic car made a great backdrop at The Ivy Place
Bride and groom laughing and dancing with guests as a saxophone player performs at the reception at 21 Main Events
Fun dancing at the reception at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride seen from behind holding open tall curtains at a sunlit ballroom window at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride looking out of the ballroom windows at Pine Lakes Country Club
Guests tossing the groom high into the air under the chandeliers on the dance floor at 21 Main Events
Up goes the groom on the dance floor at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Groom and groomsmen in navy suits walking across the lawn in front of a lake fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony at The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Overhead view of the bride and groom kissing on a stone path as white petals fall around them at 21 Main Events
Kiss under the flower petals at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Bride and groom standing on a sandy path between sea oats and dunes on the beach in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom after an intimate wedding by the dunes in Myrtle Beach
Bride with a greenery bouquet kissing the groom under string lights in the courtyard at night at 21 Main Events
Kiss in the courtyard under the lights at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Bride and groom in a light gray suit standing arm in arm and smiling in the columned courtyard garden at 21 Main Events
Arm in arm in the courtyard at sunset at 21 Main Events
Bridesmaids in sage green crouching in front of laughing groomsmen between the courtyard columns at 21 Main Events
Fun pictures with the bridal party in the courtyard at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing between two cold spark fountains on the courtyard path at night at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Kiss with the sparkler fountains at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Black and white portrait of the bride and groom kissing beside an old pickup truck at The Blessed Barn
Black and white portraits around the vintage truck at The Blessed Barn in Aynor
Groom lifting the bride into the air under string lights in the courtyard at night at 21 Main Events
Lifting the bride into the air at night in the courtyard at 21 Main Events in North Myrtle Beach
Newlyweds swinging a toddler as two boys run beside them on the oceanfront lawn at Dunes Golf & Beach Club
A happy new family of five having fun after the ceremony at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom dipping the bride with her veil flowing beside the Waccamaw River at sunset at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Sunset on the Waccamaw River at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Bride raising her bouquet as she and the groom cheer walking up the aisle at the DoubleTree Resort in Myrtle Beach
A very happy bride and groom leaving the ceremony at the DoubleTree Resort in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom smiling cheek to cheek as sunset glows through the trees on the water at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Sunset filtering through the trees on the marsh at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Groom in a white jacket kissing the bride on a sandy path lined with palms at the DoubleTree Resort in Myrtle Beach
Sunset kiss by the palm trees at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom holding hands with big white balloons on a brick walkway by the ceremony chairs at Pine Lakes Country Club
Fun picture with big white balloons at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride in a gray gown and groom embracing on the lawn above the beach at Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Romantic moment after an intimate wedding by the beach at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom kissing on the white arched bridge reflected in the still water at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
Kiss on the white bridge with its reflection in the water at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
Bride and groom holding hands on the lawn in front of a white carriage and the historic house at Wachesaw Plantation
Holding hands in front of a horse and carriage on the oak alleyway at Wachesaw Plantation
Bride and groom in a blue suit touching foreheads on the beach with waves rolling in behind them in Pawleys Island
Touching foreheads in front of the ocean in Pawleys Island
Bride and groom in suspenders kissing while sitting on a wooden dock by the pond and bridge at Wild Wing Plantation
A kiss on the dock by the bridge at Wild Wing Plantation
Bride and groom kissing on the lawn with the white clubhouse behind them at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Kiss behind the clubhouse at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom in a blue vest running through a tunnel of guests with sparklers at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Sparkler exit to end the night at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Couple in wedding attire holding each other and smiling by the river in warm evening light at the Conway Riverwalk
Celebrating a one-year wedding anniversary on the dock at the Conway Riverwalk
Bride and groom on a brick wall by the pond with the white Youth Taming the Wild sculpture behind them at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride and groom with the Youth Taming the Wild sculpture behind them at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride and groom standing together on a path framed by twisting old oak trunks at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
The rain held off just long enough for the ceremony and pictures at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Bride holding the groom's face as the sun sets through the trees behind them at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Pulling him in for a kiss as the sun went down at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom smiling at each other under Spanish moss by the river at sunset at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Smiling at each other under the moss, backlit by sunset at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Wedding guests packed around the bride and groom with hands up on the dance floor at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Group shot with everyone on the dance floor at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom kissing among the sea oats on the dunes with the sun glowing behind them in Pawleys Island
Pulling the groom in for a kiss in the sunset on the dunes in Pawleys Island
Bride and groom touching foreheads on the golf course with marina boats behind them at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach
Looking into each other's eyes on a rainy wedding day at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing at the railing of a long boardwalk over the water at dusk at Reserve Harbor Yacht Club
A little bit of sunset before the rain at Reserve Harbor Yacht Club
Close-up of the groom in a blue suit pulling the bride close by the water at sunset at North Beach Resort & Villas
Close-up of the groom pulling the bride in for a kiss at North Beach Resort & Villas
Groom kissing the bride on the cheek on the wooden boardwalk beside docked boats at the Georgetown Harborwalk
Kiss on the cheek on the boardwalk at the Georgetown Harborwalk
Groom kissing the bride under strands of glowing lights in the oaks of the Live Oak Allee at Brookgreen Gardens
Kiss on the Oak Allee during the Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
Silhouette of the bride and groom kissing on the beach against an orange sunset sky in North Myrtle Beach
Sunset silhouette on the beach in North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom kissing on the drive beside a vintage white trolley under the oaks at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom with the white trolley at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride and groom sharing their first dance as smiling family and friends look on at The Blessed Barn
First dance with family standing in the background at The Blessed Barn
Grandmother flower girl tossing petals from a basket as she walks down the aisle between guests at The Peanut Warehouse
Cute flower grannies throwing petals walking down the aisle at The Peanut Warehouse in Conway
Bride and groom kissing with the marsh and setting sun behind them at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Kiss with the sunset on the marsh at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride in a ruffled gown and groom gazing at each other in front of lush garden greenery at Litchfield Country Club
Looking into each other's eyes in the garden at Litchfield Country Club
Groom dipping the bride for a kiss on the dance floor with cold spark fountains glowing behind them at 21 Main Events
Sparks on the dance floor at 21 Main Events
Bridal party cheering as the groom dips the bride by the columned clubhouse, in black and white, at Pawleys Plantation
Dip back for a kiss with the bridal party cheering at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Bride in a cap-sleeve gown holding her bouquet and looking out a tall window in dramatic light at Grande Dunes Ocean Club
Bride looking out the window at Grande Dunes Ocean Club
Bride with a bright bouquet and groom in navy smiling at each other on the golf course at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Big smiles on the golf course at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach
Two diamond rings, one rose gold, reflected on a glossy surface under white flowers at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Ring macro shot with the bride and groom's diamond rings at Kimbel's at Wachesaw Plantation
Bride and groom smiling at each other under a sweeping oak limb at the edge of the marsh at Pawleys Plantation
Big smiles under the oak trees on the marsh at Pawleys Plantation
Silhouette of the bride and groom kissing at the water's edge as the sun sets over the ocean at Cherry Grove
We got some great sunset silhouettes at my wedding today at Cherry Grove
Bride and groom in traditional African wedding attire holding hands walking across the golf course at River Ridge Golf Club
Holding hands on the golf course in traditional African wedding dress at River Ridge Golf Club
Black and white of the bride and groom kissing beside a vintage car at night at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Bride and groom with a classic car at night at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Bride with a purple bouquet kissing the groom in gray between the courtyard columns at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Kiss under the hanging lights in the courtyard at 21 Main Events at North Beach
Bridesmaids in pale blue and groomsmen cheering as the bride and groom kiss by a garden fountain at the Kaminski House Museum
Groomsmen and bridesmaids cheering for the bride and groom at the Kaminski House Museum
Bride and groom in a navy suit kissing beside a gate covered in pink and white flowers at Brookgreen Gardens
Kiss by the flowers on the gates at Brookgreen Gardens
Bride in a lace gown with a white bouquet standing in an open glass doorway on a patterned rug at Rosewood Manor in Marion
Bridal portrait standing in the doorway at Rosewood Manor in Marion
Bride in a beaded sleeveless gown leaning against a wooden doorframe with her hand on her hip at Grande Dunes Ocean Club
Bridal portrait by the window at Grande Dunes Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom standing on the shore with a pine-covered island across the water at Cherry Grove Point in North Myrtle Beach
Just married at sunset with the island in the background at Cherry Grove Point
Bride holding her bouquet beside the groom on the dock with the Waccamaw River behind them at the Conway Riverwalk
Couple with the beautiful Waccamaw River in the background at the Conway Riverwalk
Groom dipping the bride on the lawn in front of the historic white plantation house at Wachesaw Plantation
The rain held off just long enough for us to get some great shots at Wachesaw Plantation
Groom in navy dipping the bride far back as she holds her bouquet out on a grassy golf course hill at River Ridge Golf Club
Dip back for a kiss on the golf course at River Ridge Golf Club
Bride and groom holding hands as they lean on a wooden fence with one foot up at sunset at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Cute pose with the bride and groom at Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Bride and groom dancing in a thick cloud of fog as guests watch by the tall windows at Grande Dunes Ocean Club
Dancing on a cloud at Grande Dunes Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom in a gray jacket and tartan kilt kissing on the wooden boardwalk under mossy trees at the Conway Riverwalk
Groom with a mohawk and kilt on the Conway Riverwalk

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