When Dolph came to pick Susan up for dinner at the Oak Steakhouse one night, he pulled out a photo he’d secretly had made of her Dad. Susan’s dad, who was in heaven at the time, had been a very specail man in her life. Dolph said “Susan, I wanted your Dad to be a part of this.” Then he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him!

Their gorgeous ceremony was held at the historic St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Susan’s two uncles, her Dad’s brothers, walked her down the isle in a touching processional. And Father Ted led a beautiful service.

The reception followed down the street at the South Carolina Society Hall where all Dolph & Susan’s friends and family came out to help them celebrate! The evening was filled with fun, laughter, a heartfelt serenade by Dolph to his new bride, and even a great practical joke by groomsman Ward.

CONGRATULATIONS Susan & Dolph! May God Bless your new journey as you travel together with His leading!!!

I’m pretty lucky when it comes to weather. But a couple days ago I had a rare thing happen…one of my shoots got rained out after just a couple clicks! But I’m so glad we rescheduled…today turned out to be absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

I met up with Carrie & Chris at one of my favorite spots on Folly Beach. It was a privilege getting to know them and meeting their adorable son, Lane. Many thanks to our wonderful friends, Brad & Anne-Magill, for recommending us to this wonderful family.  It’s so much fun to work with such nice people!!! 

My friend and AMAZING designer, Erika Lynn, brought over her latest collection for me to photograph yesterday.  What unique and creative ideas she has!  In a few weeks she’s off to Italy to make some new connections.  So start looking for her custom products in some new fashion magazine one day!!! 

It’s AMAZING how time flies! It’s been about four years since I first photographed Joy & JC out on Kiawah Island with their son. At the time, Hud was just a bald-headed baby! It was so much fun to catch up with them and all that’s been happening in their lives since then. Hud has grown into a strong, confident, and happy young man!!!

I first met Bill when he asked me to shoot some promotional photos for a new event property he owned. Bulow Plantation is a gorgeous venue for weddings and events if you’re looking for a more rustic atmosphere!

Since then Bill has sold that property to the Charleston County Parks system. But he’s found a new passion in life…and her name is Coy! It was a pleasure getting to meet her and photograph their Engagement Portraits out on another property they own. The cameo appearances of their three beautiful labs made it even MORE fun!

I’m excited and looking forward to photographing their wedding later this summer. CONGRATULATIONS Coy & Bill!

Last weekend, Christie & David tied the knot on the beautiful and romantic Carolina Girl Yacht. And their wedding was the CRAZIEST PARTY I have been to in a long time!!!

Christie & David are absolutely perfect for each other. They both love to laugh, are always encouraging, love their children like mad, and are NUTS over each other! When you mix that contagious joie de vivre with a hundred other folks who are just as much fun to be around…you just can’t help but have a great time! 

CONGRATULATIONS Christie & David! May God bless you both as you sail away to a life full of fun and beautiful memories together!!!

With their family spread out from Atlanta to Dallas, this was the second “Hatch Family Gathering” on Isle of Palms. I always love being able to commemorate these important times when folks draw together and re-unites those wonderful bonds and connections known as “family”. It was such beautiful evening and everyone was so much fun to work with. Many thanks to Jackie & Randy for inviting me to be a part of this special event!!!

Celebrating their 40th Anniversary together, Kenny & Maxine invited me to create some beautiful family portraits for them to remember the occasion. Maxine had read many books about Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island by famous authors like Dorothea Benton Frank. So it was a dream come true to vacation here with the whole family. CONGRATULATIONS Kenny & Maxine!!!

One week ago today, Matt & Danielle tied the knot at the Grande Dunes Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach. You couldn’t meet two nicer people on the planet! And I couldn’t have been more honored than to have been a part of their beautiful celebration, capturing these special memories for them!!!

Danielle & Matt, and most of their family, are from Ohio. Since Cami and I are “Buckeyes” from back in the day, we had an instant connection. Plus of course my goofy mid-west sense of humor actually fit in with theirs…HA!

Elizabeth Hodges of Grande Occasions (one of my favorite wedding planners in the universe), helped pull together a truly elegant, tropical, and romantic theme for their day. And at the end of the celebration, it was so special to kick in their first morning together as husband and wife, by sending glowing Chinese lanterns off over the ocean and into the sky just after midnight.

CONGRATULATIONS Danielle & Matt! May God Bless you as you begin this journey through your new life together!!!