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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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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.

Apr 7, 2024

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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.

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Feb 28, 2024

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.

Feb 16, 2024

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Christmas Tree Farm Minis 2023 | Hollow Creek Tree Farm

These mini sessions took place at Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family sessions here.

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Dec 23, 2023

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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The River Road & Jasmine Houses Wedding | Breanna & Daniel

This beautiful wedding took place in Lexington, SC at the River Road & Jasmine Houses and 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, & Catering: River Road and Jasmine House // Florist: Pineview Florist // Cake: Bonnie Brunt […]

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Nov 12, 2023

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.

Nov 2, 2023

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Fall Mini Sessions 2023 | Cedar Ridge Tree Farm

These mini sessions took place at Cedar Ridge Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family sessions here.

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Oct 23, 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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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.