There’s something really special about reconnecting with old friends through photography, and this session at Hampton Park in downtown Charleston was one of those moments I’ll always appreciate. I first met Samantha years ago on a mission trip to Tanzania, and we’ve stayed close ever since. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing some meaningful milestones for her, including her beautiful destination wedding in Arkansas.
Now a full-time veterinarian living in Maine with her husband, Samantha made a trip back to Charleston this week to reunite with two of her closest friends. Tiffany and Shanlee were both bridesmaids in Samantha’s wedding, so there was plenty of history and laughter to go around. The two sisters flew in from Arkansas, and the three of them created what felt like a reverse bachelorette party—just a relaxed, joy-filled time to reconnect and celebrate their friendship while exploring historic Charleston.
I’m grateful she asked me to commemorate this occasion for them with a fun photo shoot. I photographed the session using dual Nikon Z9 bodies, paired with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II and 70-200mm f/2.8 II lenses. A Godox AD200 in a medium octabox helped shape the natural light beautifully. It was a perfect afternoon, making memories with an incredible group of friends!
