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I was born in Barboursville, Wv but my heart lives in Charleston, SC where the sea breeze refreshes my soul and the golden sunlight dances in the shades of the age old angel oaks. My husband and I are newlyweds with dreams of living near the ocean for YEARS! Earlier this spring, God opened a door that finally made that dream a reality!

Not only will I share weddings, engagements & tips here, I will also be sharing some of what life looks like as we transition to Charleston living!

I'm Kara

Charleston wedding at the Cedar Room photographed by Charleston SC wedding photographer Kara Blakeman Photography

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Reagan & Brendan An elegant wedding at The Cedar Room in Charleston, SC Reagan and Brendan are married! They had a gorgeous classic Charleston wedding day at the Cedar Room. From the start, Reagan and Brendan knew they’d want an indoor ceremony and some place to accommodate all of their loved ones. Cedar Room turned […]

Romantic Cedar Room Wedding

Old Wide Awake microwedding in Charleston SC photographed by Kara Blakeman Photography

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Old Wide Awake microwedding in Charleston SC photographed by Kara Blakeman Photography with romantic outdoor ceremony on mossy steps.

Old Wide Awake Wedding

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3 perfect Wedding and Engagement portrait locations in Charleston, SC

Three Beautiful Engagement and Wedding Portrait Locations For The Charleston Bride

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Roebling Bridge and Ault Park, Cincinnati, Ohio engagement pictures with Kara Blakeman Photography

Kelli + Jake | Cincinnati Engagement

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Bride and Groom marry at Bride’s family’s wedding venue, Briar Patch Wedding Farm in Barboursville, WV.

Mr. + Mrs. Peck

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Valley Park – Hurricane, WV I met Willis and Tabitha through another photogapher friend of mine – and what a blessing it was! Willis is probably the most outgoing person I have ever met and I am pretty sure he knows every single person in the tri-state! We met for dinner two weeks before the […]

Mr. & Mrs. Johnson

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Anna & Caleb | The Venue At The Edge The weather this time of year in Ky is so unpredictable.. and most the time when it says it will rain, it means the sun will most likely come out at *some* point. But, on Saturday, the weather decided to stay true to the forecast, adding […]

Mr. & Mrs. Warnimont

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Leading up to Anthony & Nicole’s wedding day, there were quite a few hiccups but on the day of, not even 90% chance of downpours was going to rain on there perfect day!

Nicole + Anthony

Engagement Photos with couple's new puppy in Barboursville, WV

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“My purpose, my whole life, had been to love him and be with him, to make him happy.” – A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron Dogs know how to make you laugh when you are down and when to snuggle you tighter when you are scared. They are the sweetest comforts, the best shoulders and […]

Moose, The Goldendoodle Pup

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Tayler and Nathan’s winter engagement session with their french bulldog puppies in Barboursville, Wv. Photographer: Kara Blakeman Photography

Tayler + Nathan | Barboursville, WV Engagement