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Charleston Wedding Photographers | Hannah & Kyle’s Bethesda academy wedding

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From SMP:
This is just a universal wedding truth – Southern weddings are the sweetest. They are charming, romantic, nostalgic.. we could go on for days. Today’s gorgeous wedding in Savannah is the perfect example of why we love Southern weddings so much. Emily Burton Designs knew exactly what to do when her bride came to her with a dream of combining her two loves – boho decor and southern tradition… and boy is it stunning… The Happy Bloomcaptured every must-see moment. Just wait until you catch a glimpse of Amy Osaba’s unreal floral arrangements. Don’t miss out on this major dose of southern sweetness!

From Planner, Emily from Emily Burton Designs… When Hannah originally reached out for me to plan and design her wedding, she was obsessed with all things boho. She went dress shopping and all of the Boho dresses she thought she’d end up “saying yes to the dress” to.. Just weren’t the one. When Hannah said yes to her very formal Anne Barge dress, I knew I had a challenge ahead of me (merging the Boho look, which was very casual, with her now very formal and timeless wedding dress.). So I came up with the theme, “Southern Plantation Boho-Pottery Barn Bride”. Hannah loved all things pottery barn, so the vision of cement flower pots, dough bowls massive wood tables, and organic linens popped in my head.

The Flowers:
I wanted a pottery barn floral concept, with “like flowers” in little urns and cement pots. Like flowers are when you place one variety in a pot only, this gives the look of a little more structure and formality, but the cement and wood textures help to balance out the formality with the casual vibe.

The Bridesmaids Dresses:
We found the perfect mixture of Southern + Boho in the bridesmaids dresses, the lace on top was nod to the plantation feel, while the skirt was flowey and gave way to more of the boho vibe.

Vendor Team:

Photography: The Happy Bloom
Venue: Bethesda Academy
Planning + Design: Emily Burton Designs
Florals: Amy Osaba
Hair + Makeup: Hair & Makeup by BBM
Bridal Boutique: BleuBelle Bridal
Bride’s Dress: Anne Barge
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Earrings: BHLDN
Videography: Withers Films
Ceremony Music: JL Music
Reception Music: Emerald Empire Band
Rentals: Beachview Event Rentals
Catering: Cape Creations
Cake: Vanilla & the Bean
Suits: Jos A Bank
Paper Goods: Olivia Grace Paperie
Signage: Chalk Shop Events
Vintage Car: Martin’s Wedding Transportation

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I’m Justin — a wedding photographer based in the Lowcountry, photographing celebrations throughout Charleston, Savannah, and wherever the good stuff happens.

My work lives somewhere between documentary and editorial. Honest moments. Strong photographs. Images that feel effortless without looking manufactured.

Because the truth is, the best parts of a wedding are rarely the ones on the timeline.

They’re the deep breath before the ceremony. The grip of a hand when nobody’s watching. The champagne-fueled chaos that erupts once the dance floor opens.

That’s what I’m looking for.

I’m less interested in perfection and more interested in feeling. The real stuff. The fleeting stuff. The moments you'll remember and the ones you didn't even realize were happening.

Most days I'm buried in a gallery, coffee within reach, our four dogs causing problems somewhere nearby.

I photograph weddings for couples who care about experience, style, and being fully present. Couples who want incredible images without spending their entire wedding day posing for them.

You can expect a mix of timeless portraits, honest storytelling, gentle direction when needed, and plenty of room for the day to unfold naturally.

I shoot primarily digital, with touches of 35mm film woven in for texture, character, and a little extra soul.

At the end of the day, my job is simple:

To make photographs that feel like your wedding felt.