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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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Wildflower Field Maternity Photos | Noah & Kenlee

This maternity session took place at Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more maternity and family sessions here. Feels like yesterday we were taking their engagement photos! The below recreation wasn’t intentional, but when I saw this one from their maternity pictures it reminded me of the […]

Aug 14, 2025

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Summer Engagement Session in the Gardens | Lindsay & Jacob

This engagement session took place at the Hampton-Preston Gardens and Robert Mills House, part of Historic Columbia. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

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Jul 23, 2025

Magnolia Way Wedding in Columbia, SC | Jack & Blakeley

This gorgeous, detailed, thoughtful wedding took place just outside of Columbia, SC in Eastover, SC at Fawcett Farms, Magnolia Way Venue. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here. Vendors who helped make their day so special: Photography: Karly Richardson // Venue & Catering: Magnolia Way // Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church // Planning: […]

Jun 10, 2025

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Magnolia Way Bridal Photos in Columbia, SC | Blakeley

This bridal session took place at Magnolia Way in Eastover, SC. HMUA: Noelle Hair // Wedding Dress & Veil: Sassi Holford, Ladies of Lineage // Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more bridal sessions here.

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Mar 14, 2025

Garden Bridal Portraits in Columbia, SC | Olivia

This bridal session took place at Hampton-Preston Mansion in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more bridal sessions here.

Feb 20, 2025

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A Belfair Low Country Engagement Session | Blakeley & Jack

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

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Dec 5, 2024

Proposal Photography in Lexington, SC | Zach & Ari

This proposal took place at Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more proposals and engagement sessions here.

Nov 30, 2024

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A Cloudy Charleston Beach Engagement Session | Mel & Jonathan

This engagement session took place at the beach in Charleston, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

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Sep 29, 2024

Hollow Creek Tree Farm Engagement Session | Mills & William

This engagement session took place at the Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

Sep 25, 2024

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Mother’s Day Minis 2024 | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens

These mini sessions took place at the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, part of Historic Columbia in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family sessions here.

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Apr 7, 2024

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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 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.