The Perfect Charleston Engagement Session

A dreamy, summer engagement session in Charleston. I had been counting down the days for this one because not only do I love Charleston (the charm! the color! the architecture!), but Paige and Stuart are the sweetest couple, and I knew we were going to have the best time.

From the moment I met them at one of my expos, I could tell we were a great fit. When Paige reached out a week prior, asking if I would be up for a Charleston trip seven days later...obviously I said YES. A girl loves to travel, so we immediately started dreaming up a session that felt fun, vibrant, and full of those classic Charleston backdrops. And here’s the cutest part—their last name is going to be Charleston, so of course it made perfect sense to do their engagement photos IN Charleston! The stars totally aligned and I was able to meet them there as they were roadtripping down to Savannah!!

We started in the heart of downtown and set out to explore all the iconic spots—Rainbow Row, the Pineapple Fountain, Chalmers Street, The Mills House Hotel, St. Michael’s Church, and so many other adorable spots in between. We walked all around the French Quarter and South of Broad, soaking in every pastel wall, cobblestone street, and blooming flower we could find. Summer in Charleston is a dream, so unreal.

BUT THAT HUMIDITY. It was the kind of day where the second you stepped outside, your camera lens fogged up and your hair basically gave up...but P & S were total troopers and didn’t let it slow them down one bit. They smiled, laughed, and made the whole afternoon feel like an adventure. I always tell couples that engagement sessions are about more than just pretty photos—they’re about getting comfortable, having fun, and making memories together—and these two did exactly that.

As the sun started to dip lower, we wrapped up the downtown part of our session and made our way to Folly Beach for sunset. And wow. Between the breeze, foamy waves, and the golden, pinky light, it was truly the perfect way to end the day. These two kicked off their shoes, splashed in the water, and let the evening unfold so naturally—it honestly felt like a scene out of a rom-com.

Sunset at Folly Beach.

I’ll be capturing their wedding next year, and I couldn’t be more EXCITEDDDD. This session was not only full of gorgeous locations and glowy light, but it was also the perfect chance for us to connect, laugh, and get to know each other even better before the big day.

Paige and Stuart—thank you for being so fun, relaxed, and up for anything. I’ll never forget how much joy and love filled this day. Charleston was the perfect backdrop, but your connection was what made this session truly special.

Counting down the days until I get to celebrate you two again!