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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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Lake Murray Lakeside Engagement Session | Clara & Joe

This engagement session took place at the bride’s home on Lake Murray in South Carolina. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

Feb 28, 2024

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Windy Day Engagement Photos in Charleston, SC | Summer & Steve

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

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Feb 16, 2024

Hampton-Preston Mansion Bridal Session | Brooke

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.

Dec 2, 2023

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Tin Roof Farms Bridal Photos | Heather

This bridal session took place at Tin Roof Farms in Saluda, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more bridal sessions here.

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Nov 2, 2023

Corley Mill House Wedding Photos Lexington, SC | Alfie & Jess

This beautiful wedding took place in Lexington, SC at the Corley Mill House & Gardens. 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: Corley Mill House and Gardens // Videography: Filmed by Gael // Flowers: Debbie Roach // Catering: […]

Oct 21, 2023

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Historic Columbia Hampton Preston Gardens Bridal Session | Mrs. Meggs

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

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Oct 14, 2023

Photo Session in Stunning Downtown Aiken, SC | Jess

This bridal session took place in Aiken, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more bridal sessions here.

Sep 23, 2023

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Hampton-Preston Gardens Engagement, Historic Columbia Venue | Anna & Chris

This engagement session took place at the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, part of the Historic Columbia venues in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

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Jun 30, 2023

Summer Engagement Session in Columbia, SC | Kenlee & Noah

This engagement session took place at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

May 25, 2023

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The Battery and Downtown Charleston Engagement Portraits | Hannah & Chae

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

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May 16, 2023

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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.