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iCloud is Not a Backup for Your Photos.

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Did you know? If you’re like most people, you think that lovely little cloud is backing up all of your photos. Here’s the truth: iCloud is a backup for your iPHONE. Not for your photos. Let me break it down:
iCloud is designed to mirror your phone. Everything on your phone is stored in iCloud. That way, if something happens to your phone (it shatters, gets dropped in water, just stops working, etc.), you don’t have to worry—you...

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Lexington, SC Field Engagement Session | Breanna & Daniel

These engagement portraits were taken at the bride’s family’s home in Lexington, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more engagement sessions here.

Feb 18, 2023

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In-Home Newborn Portraits Baby Boy | Tripp

This in-home newborn session took place in Holly Hill, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more newborn and family sessions here.

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Dec 29, 2022

2022 Santa Mini Sessions at The Studio Square

These mini sessions were taken at The Studio Square, a rental photography studio in Columbia, SC. A special thank you to Santa Dan. He is the BEST Santa in Lexington and Columbia, SC! If you’d like to get in touch with him, send us a message and we will connect you with him! Blogged with […]

Dec 29, 2022

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The Rye Patch Wedding in Aiken, SC | Crawford & Alexx

This gorgeous wedding took place in Aiken, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here. Vendors who helped make their day so special: Photography: Karly Richardson // Venue: The Rye Patch // Planning: Amoi Weddings, Carilee Collier // Cake: Publix // Florist: Dyson Designs, Tammy Dyson // Catering: Blue Collard Catering // Stationery: Minted // […]

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Nov 30, 2022

Belle Crane Inn Wedding | Taylor & Trey

This gorgeous wedding took place in York, SC at the Belle Crane Inn. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here. Vendors who helped make their day so special: Photography: Karly Richardson // Venue & Coordination: The Belle Crane Inn // Florist: Critter Creek Farm // Catering: Family Catering // Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes […]

Nov 22, 2022

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Gender Reveal Photo Session in Columbia, SC

This gender reveal took place at the Riverwalk in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more family sessions here.  

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Nov 8, 2022

River Road & Jasmine Houses Wedding | Jennifer & Kellen

This beautiful wedding day took place in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here. Vendors who helped make their day so special: Photography: Karly Richardson // Venue & Coordination: The River Road & Jasmine Houses

Nov 6, 2022

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Hopelands Gardens Photo Session | Alexx’s Bridals

These bridal portraits were taken at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more bridal sessions here.

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Oct 29, 2022

The Belle Crane Inn Bridal Session | Taylor

These bridal portraits were taken in Fort Mill, SC at the Belle Crane Inn. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more bridal sessions here.

Oct 22, 2022

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Waterfront Engagement Session | Nick & Rachel

This engagement session took place at Riverfront Park in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

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Oct 8, 2022

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9 years. That's a lot of milestones, precious moments, and artwork I've been able to create. But where are all of those photographs now? I hope they are lining the walls of homes, plastered all over social media, sitting in albums on coffee tables, and organized in a way that makes them easy to find and enjoy. That's the hope. My mission is to help you make that reality.

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I've been photographing people throughout the Carolinas and Georgia for over

I've been photographing people throughout the Carolinas and Georgia for over 9 years. That's a lot of milestones, precious moments, and artwork I've been able to create. But where are all of those photographs now? I hope they are lining the walls of homes, plastered all over social media, sitting in albums on coffee tables, and organized in a way that makes them easy to find and enjoy. That's the hope. My mission is to help you make that reality.