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South Carolina Wedding Photographers
South Carolina Wedding Photographers
Our South Carolina photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Columbia, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Myrtle Beach
South Carolina Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in South Carolina - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best South Carolina photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, casual, symbolic, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple South Carolina elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, South Carolina documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
South Carolina Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small South Carolina wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any small, civil ceremony, micro, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
11 South Carolina Wedding Photographers...
In a journalistic style, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer who is known for his captivating wedding storytelling. As a visual storyteller, he captures the moments that leave a lasting impression.
Joshua Grasso
Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.2800 (USD)
Neil Thurston is a destination wedding photographer who takes a documentary approach to storytelling through visual imagery. With a background in action sports photography and extensive international experience, Neil uses his unobtrusive style to capture the authentic...
Neil Thurston
Nags Head in North Carolina, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.3600 (USD)
Experienced and highly skilled wedding photographer with 14 years of experience, Gloria Ruth has a natural talent for capturing true emotions. Specializing in top-quality, documentary-style photography, she excels at candid, non-intrusive shots and pushes creative...
Gloria Ruth
Plantation in Florida, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.5500 (USD)
USA-based wedding photographer, Song Johns, is the creative happy girl behind the camera and founder of Blooming Dreams Photo. With 10 years of experience as a hobbyist turned professional, she captures the special moments of couples and families, treating each client with...
Song Johns
Charlotte in North Carolina, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.2900 (USD)
Lacey Butler, an experienced wedding photographer with a strong background in traditional photography, studio lighting, and English literature, has documented over 400 weddings. She takes a documentary approach to storytelling, aiming to capture authentic, heartfelt moments...
Lacey Butler
Asheville in North Carolina, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.2000 (USD)
Bryan Aleman is a documentary wedding photographer known for his ability to capture authentic emotions and romantic moments. With a diverse background in both Honduras and the USA, he has honed his skills in photographing weddings, engagements, and elopements.
Bryan Aleman
Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.700/hour (USD)
James Nix is an experienced NC wedding photographer with 15 years of experience as a photojournalist. He specializes in capturing unique moments to make your day special and create meaningful artwork with professionalism and enthusiasm.
James Nix
Charlotte in North Carolina, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.2500 (USD)
In journalistic style, Dan Harris, an experienced newspaper photojournalist, captures the intimate moments of love and joy that unfold during weddings. With over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio, he skillfully documents each event, preserving the essence...
Dan Harris
Jacksonville in Florida, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.400/hour (USD)
Morgan Powell is a skilled wedding photographer from Savannah, Georgia. She holds a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design, with a double minor in Fashion Photography and Advertising Photography. With eleven years of experience, Morgan has received...
Morgan Powell
Pooler in Georgia, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.5090 (USD)
Tom Waldenberg, a documentary wedding photographer hailing from the Eastern U.S., combines his artistic flair and passion for storytelling to immortalize the genuine emotions of wedding couples.
Tom Waldenberg
Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.3000 (USD)
Discover Raven Shutley, a WPJA wedding photographer in Atlanta. Known for capturing emotive moments, she crafts timeless love stories with a unique focus on authenticity and artistic vision.
Raven Shutley
Hoschton in Georgia, US *Now booking South Carolina weddings.4500 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South Carolina Couples
South Carolina Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some South Carolina wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these South Carolina marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or South Carolina engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked South Carolina wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the South Carolina photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my South Carolina wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked South Carolina wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of South Carolina wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those South Carolina wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND South Carolina WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Heather and Andrew
Photo by Neil Thurston
Wow! I am speechless, these photos are absoloutely amazing! Thank you so much for capturing these precious moments on our wedding day!
Kaleigh & Brent
Photo by James Nix
Brent and I, as well as our entire family and friends, are absolutely in love with all of our pictures... People have told us our pictures look like they are out of a magazine. All of our pictures truly document our wedding day from start to finish even including all of the small details. We couldn't be more pleased... Thank you so much James!
Corley & Don
Photo by Neil Thurston
Hi Neil and Lisa, Don and I are beyond thrilled with our pictures! The quality, detail, and beauty of the pictures is just so obvious. Aside from all those things, we love that you captured the sequence of events in a photojournalistic fashion. I've gotten comments from many of my friends/family that these are the best pictures they have ever seen, and of course we are just so proud that they are our pictures. I also have to chuckle a little because you guys were such an organized but chill vendor and as a project manager myself, I know how much preparation you both did behind the scenes to make that work. We couldn't be any happier and if you ever need a reference - email, phone, whatever - please do not hesitate to call.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
