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“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall…” – Oscar Wilde There is something romantic about the first touch of Fall. Cuddling under a blanket with the one you love until the sun sets on the horizon. The warming sensation of bourbon on the rocks. It all just feels like home. These are the emotions […]
Notes d’Amoura charleston editorial Vendor Team Planning + Design: Haley Kelly Events Photographer: The Happy Bloom Venue: Kiawah River Florist: Juniper & Jasmine Paper Goods + Calligraphy: Prairie & Sage Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes Rings: Croghan’s Rentals: Snyder Events Rentals: Eventworks Linens: Curated Line Catering: Harvest Catering Cake: Tessa Pinner Dress: Emily Kotarski Styling Assistance: […]
Amy and Erica lowndes grove wedding Photography: The Happy BloomPlanning + Design: Pure Luxe BrideCeremony + Reception: Lowndes GroveCatering + Bar + Cake: PPHGFlorist: On A LimbRentals: EventworksTent + China: Snyder EventsLounge: 428 MainLighting: IESCeremony Music: Classical CharlestonReception Music: Emerald Empire BandHair + Makeup: Paper DollsTransportation: Coastal LimoBride + Groom Transportation: Lowcountry ValetWedding Invitations: Dodeline […]
Hotel Bennett is the newest hotel in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. And we’re excited to say that Chloe and Blake’s wedding is only the SECOND wedding hosted at the luxe hotel. Chloe and Blake had a fresh locally woven welcome bag awaiting each guest in their room – filled to the top […]
I’m Justin - a wedding photographer based in the Lowcountry, working throughout Charleston, Savannah, and wherever a great celebration takes us.
My work is rooted in storytelling with an editorial edge: romantic images that feel effortless, candid moments that never feel staged, and photographs that will still feel timeless decades from now.
Weddings move fast, and the best parts are rarely the perfectly planned ones — they’re the in-between moments. The quiet before the ceremony. The way someone reaches for your hand without thinking. The chaos and joy of the dance floor.
That’s what I’m always watching for.
Most days you’ll find me editing with Scout, Cullen, Max, and Bear at my feet, probably thinking about light, film, and how to make images feel the way a moment actually felt — not just how it looked.
I photograph weddings for couples who care about presence, style, and experience, and who want their day documented with intention… without turning it into a production.
You can expect a balance of timeless portraits, emotional storytelling, gentle direction when needed, and plenty of space for the day to unfold naturally.
I shoot primarily digital, with touches of 35mm film woven in for texture and a little extra soul. At the end of the day, my goal is simple:
To give you images that feel like your wedding felt.
If that resonates, I’d love to connect.
