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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

couple poses with four year old on bridge during Magnolia Gardens family portraits

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Anniversary Portraits in Charleston SC Nicole and Marshall came to Charleston to celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary and decided to plan family portraits on their trip, too. 10 years ago, Nicole and Marshall were married at the beautiful Magnolia Gardens, so it made sense to return there for new portraits… this time with their four […]

Magnolia Gardens Family Portraits

Intimate Planter's Inn wedding with courtyard ceremony and bright florals

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Katy & Chris  Romantic Elopement in Charleston SC A couple months ago, Katy called me after a Google search for a Charleston wedding photographer. Her bubbly personality had me nodding my head yes to being her wedding photographer within the first 7 seconds. Little did I know, the infectious energy & love of this couple […]

Intimate Planter’s Inn Wedding

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5 Tips to Help You Get Through Family Formals

5 Tips to Help You Get Through Family Formals

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Let’s get real for a second! About four years ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and begin this photography business! I called my step-mom and said.. ok. We both love this so.. why not? What do we have to lose? Well.. guess what! NOTHING! We have gained so much from this journey! […]

7 Goals & God Sized Dreams

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Meet the Crawfords: Huntington, Wv Wedding at St. Joe Catholic Church. Reception was at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. 

The Crawfords

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Morgan Kelley Bridal Portraits – Ritter Park Rose Garden

Morgan Ruley Bridals

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I met Haley a couple years ago at the New Approach Jewelry School. She is one of those girls that you love from the very first moment you talk to her. She is a girls girl, a guys girl and every mom’s dream for a daughter-in-law.  I met Steven at their engagement session and knew […]

The Bairds at The Conservatory at Waterstone in Acworth, GA

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Stephanie and Skyler Smith Maternity: It’s a GIRL!

Savannah Grace Smith

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Clara + Matthew Edmunds’ Fall Wedding in West Virginia

Clara + Matthew