Park Bend at Carolina Park for Grove Property Fund

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Park Bend and several surrounding properties. This multi-building retail/office/flex project is strategically located across from Costco Wholesale within the Carolina Park Master-Planned community. It was designed by LFK Architects, built by Harbor Contracting, and is managed by the Grove Property Fund.

Grove Property Fund is a diversified private real estate company. Ed Navarro, the fund’s manager, has over 30 years of experience in real estate investment. The Fund’s property portfolio includes retail, mixed use, flex, industrial, office and land. I’ve included shots of the cleared land where the next phase of the Carolina Park expansion will take place.

Many thanks to Jenny at Gritty Gal Marketing for all her help coordinating this assignment!!!

New Construction for Harbor Contracting

This was a fun project!!!

I recently started working with Harbor Contracting. I mean, I’ve known their marketing agent, Jenny at Gritty Gal Marketing for a loooong time. I photographed her beautiful wedding to Nate 13 years ago!!!  It has been so much fun re-connecting with her, and teaming up together on these projects.

This most recent assignment was to cover 3 new commercial buildings they just completed along Slack Tide Drive on Johns Island. I know what you’re thining…Johns Island is getting over developed already. But this little patch is just off Maybank Highway and didn’t have much of an impact on the native flora and fauna, which is nice. Harbor Contracting did an amazing job! Each building is similar, but unique…with courtyards and walkways tying all of them together. The attention to detail and careful aesthetics was top notch!

I photographed the project with a Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 14-30 f4, Nikkor Z 24-120 f4, and DJI Mavic 3 Pro.  This versatile kit allows me to cover every angle for a variety of different shots!

North Charleston Police Evidence Building

It never ceases to amaze me what cool and interesting places my camera gets me into!

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing a very non-descript building in a back lot off a remote cul-de-sac in North Charleston. Turns out this will be the new North Charleston Police Evidence Building!!! Yup…try getting into this facility in a few months once it is up and operational. I bet security will be like entering Fort Knox! Things were still very much under construction on the inside. But it was really cool to see all the movable shelving displays they were installing. There were separate secure rooms for things like firearms, drugs, DNA, and fingerprints. Just imagine what stories these four walls will be able to tell in 50 years!

Many thanks to Trident Construction for trusting me with another important assignment. Everything was shot with Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 14-30 f4, and Nikkor 24-120 f4.

American Gardens for Seamon Whiteside

Have you visited the new American Gardens in the heart of downtown Charleston yet? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. Check out their website for upcoming events, and plan your visit accordingly: https://americangardenschs.com/

American Gardens was created as a living reflection of Charleston’s role in shaping the American story. Honoring the city’s past and embracing its evolving spirit, the gardens offer an urban retreat where all are welcome. Here, residents and visitors can pause, gather, and connect in a space designed to celebrate shared humanity.

American Gardens is a 1-acre, publicly accessible park, adjacent to the Gibbs Museum, that opened in November 2025. It completely transforming a former asphalt parking lot into a curated green space. Developed by Ben Navarro’s Beemok Hospitality Collection, it is designed as a community gathering space honoring the American Dream, featuring fountains, live oaks, colorful perennials, and beautiful magnolias.

I had the pleasure of photographing the gardens for the engineering team of Seamon Whiteside, using a Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 24-120 f4, and DJI Mavic 3 Pro.

Southport Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant for Harper General Contractors

As a commercial photographer, I get the opportunity to photograph all kinds of fascinating places. But I have to admit, photographing the Southport Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shallotte, North Carolina for Harper General Contractors was definitely one of the more… aromatic subjects on my portfolio list. The good news is that from a visual standpoint, it was fantastic. And fortunately, photography is one profession where you can’t smell the final product.

This was actually the third wastewater treatment plant I’ve photographed for Harper General Contractors, and I’ve really enjoyed documenting these impressive facilities. There’s a lot more going on at a treatment plant than most people realize. Massive tanks, miles of piping, interesting industrial textures, and perfectly symmetrical infrastructure all combine to create surprisingly cool compositions. Who knew wastewater could be so photogenic?

For this project I used my trusty Nikon Z9 paired with the Nikkor Z 14–30mm f/4 and the Nikkor Z 24–120mm f/4 lenses. The wide angle lens was perfect for capturing the scale of the tanks and filtration systems, while the 24–120mm helped isolate some of the interesting details throughout the facility. I also launched the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone to capture aerial views of the entire plant, which really helped showcase the impressive layout and engineering.

Let’s be honest—wastewater treatment isn’t the most glamorous subject in the world. But these facilities play an incredibly important role in keeping communities clean and healthy. And from a photographer’s perspective, they offer some truly unique visuals.

So yes, I spent the day photographing where everything eventually goes. Thankfully, the photos came out much cleaner than the job description might suggest.

Trident Construction’s Women in Construction

I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing promotional and marketing images for the incredible team at Trident Construction right here in Charleston, South Carolina. This shoot was especially meaningful because it centered around their “Women in Construction” campaign—a powerful celebration of the talented women who help drive Trident’s success every single day.

We spent the day on an active construction site in downtown Charleston, capturing bold, confident portraits and candid moments that showcased both professionalism and pride. Photographing these women in their element—hard hats on, boots on the ground, surrounded by steel, concrete, and Charleston skyline—was genuinely inspiring. The energy on site was fantastic, and the team’s camaraderie made it easy to create images that feel authentic and empowering rather than staged.

Trident Construction is an outstanding commercial construction company, and it shows not only in their projects, but in their people and company culture. They were fully invested in telling a story that highlights diversity, leadership, and opportunity within the construction industry, and I loved helping bring that vision to life. You can learn more about their work at www.tridentconstruction.com.

From a technical standpoint, I photographed the shoot using my trusty Nikon Zf paired with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II, along with a Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 for tighter, dynamic perspectives. To top it off, I captured a few aerial images using the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, adding dramatic context and scale to the final collection.

This was one of those shoots that reminds me why I love marketing photography—great people, a great message, and visuals that truly matter.

St. Andrews Fire Department Station No. 3 for Trident Construction

Photographing the new St. Andrews Fire Department Station No. 3 was a rewarding assignment. Trident Construction commissioned me to capture the building for their portfolio, and I focused on showcasing the clean lines, material textures, and purposeful civic presence of the station. Shooting with my Nikon Z9 and pairing the Nikkor 14–30mm f/4 and 24–120mm f/4 lenses allowed me to move between expansive wide-angle exteriors and tight, detailed interiors with speed and precision. The clarity and resolution of the Z9’s sensor made it easy to render crisp architectural details while retaining highlight and shadow nuance.

I complemented ground images with aerial perspectives from my DJI Mavic 3 Pro, which delivered context, roof geometry, and the site’s relationship to surrounding neighborhoods. I paid careful attention to the direction of the lighting, using leading lines and symmetry to emphasize the station’s function and form. Deliverables included high-resolution images optimized for Trident Construction’s portfolio and print materials. This project reaffirmed that the right tools, thoughtful timing, and a focus on detail produce photographs that honor both design intent and construction craft. Clients appreciated the visual storytelling and technical accuracy, which will support future marketing, bids, and community outreach efforts.

The Wild Pet Nutrition for Harbor Contracting

I recently had the exciting opportunity to photograph The Wild Pet Nutrition store, collaborating with Harbor Contracting to showcase their latest project. Located in the rapidly expanding Carolina Park neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant, The Wild Pet Nutrition is dedicated to providing high-quality, natural pet foods and supplies, ensuring that our furry friends receive the best nutrition possible.

The shoot aimed to capture the store’s inviting atmosphere and vibrant displays. I focused on highlighting the well-organized product sections, the friendly staff, and the overall charm of the store, which perfectly aligns with the brand’s commitment to pet care. Working with Harbor Contracting, we documented their impressive work in transforming this space, recognizing the thoughtful design and layout that enhance the shopping experience for pet owners.

Utilizing my trusty Nikon Z9, the Nikkor Z 14-30 and a DJI Mavic 3 Pro, I was able to capture a variety of images that reflect the essence of The Wild Pet Nutrition store. Many thanks to Jenny with www.grittygalmarketing.com, www.harborcontracting.net, and Caroline with www.thewildpetstores.com for all their help! It was an honor to collaborate with everyone, and I look forward to seeing how the photos will enhance their marketing efforts!

Baker Motor Company Tower Sales Office for Glick Boehm Architects

This was a fun assignment! I’ve seen the new Tower Sales Office display near Nexton while driving up and down I-26. So it was really cool to be able to photograph it for Glick Boehm Architects!!!

Seabrook Wastewater Treatment Plant for Harper General Contractors

After I sent the photos from the Walterboro Wastewater Treatment Plant to Harper General Contractors, they responded that they loved them. And they asked if I would photograph new images of the Seabrook Island Treatment Plant for them as well.

So I popped out there one morning to meet up with Caroline and Freddy. It was a beautiful blue-sky day.  I captured a variety of images featuring Seabrook Island wastewater treatment plant.  It was proof that Harper General Contractors really knows how to handle the “business”…turning sewage into something folks actually want to see!  The project is a flush-worthy feat of engineering…transforming what we’d rather ignore into a clean, flowing success. Who knew that engineering a wastewater plant could be so waste-fully impressive? Next time you hear “waste management,” think of Harper—they really know how to get things flowing smoothly, ensuring we all stay happily ignorant of what goes on behind the scenes. Flush with pride!

(Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 14-30, Nikkor Z 24-120, DJI Mavic 3 Pro)

Walterboro Wastewater Treatment Plant for Harper General Contractors

This was a really cool and unique assignment!!!

I’ve never had the pleasure of photographing a water treatment plant. But I’ve always wondered how this vital process works. So it was really interesting to get a private behind-the-scenes tour, and to photograph the process for Harper General Contractors. Freddy and Caroline were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful at the shoot. And Many thanks to Moseley for trusting me with this assignment!

(Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 14-24, Nikkor Z 24-120, DJI Mavic 3 Pro)

Stokes Kia of Goose Creek for Glick Boehm Architects

It was a beautiful fall day to be out photographing. And I was lucky enough to be covering the architectural design of Deena Hamdan of Glick Boehm Architects!

Arriving at Stokes Kia of Goose Creek, I began with some drone shots to establish the location. The blue sky and puffy white clouds really helped make for some beautiful aerial images! By the time I landed, Deena had arrived. She had already cleared with the owners and staff that we would be there to photograph GBA’s uplift of the building. Everyone was so helpful, and happy to help keep folks out of our shots while we worked. It was neat to have Deena there, the architect behind the project, as she pointed out unique and interesting facets of their design to me.

Many thanks to Deena and everyone at GBA for trusting me to preserve all their beautiful work on this amazing re-design!!!