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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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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.

Jun 30, 2023

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Cambria Hotel and Korean United Methodist Church Wedding | Hannah & Chae

This special, rainy wedding day took place in Columbia, SC at the Cambria Hotel and Korean United Methodist Church. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here.

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Jun 15, 2023

Southern Oaks Wedding in Gilbert, SC | Tamara & Logan

This gorgeous wedding took place in Gilbert, SC at Southern Oaks. 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, and Florist: Southern Oaks // Catering: Chris Hyler Catering // Cake: Publix // Pastries: Sheila’s Baking Company // Stationery: Bride // […]

Jun 5, 2023

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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.

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May 25, 2023

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.

May 16, 2023

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Bridal Session | Tamara

This bridal session took place at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more bridal sessions here.

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May 13, 2023

River Road & Jasmine Houses Wedding | Sarah & Tom

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: American Floral Irmo // HMUA: Jennifer Nolan // […]

Apr 23, 2023

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Engagement Session by the Lake in Gilbert, SC | Brooke & Thomas

This engagement session took place at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC and at the bride’s family home on the lake in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

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Apr 16, 2023

Downtown Aiken, SC Engagement Session | Alfie & Jess

This engagement session took place in downtown Aiken, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. Photos taken on medium format film. See more engagement sessions here.

Apr 10, 2023

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All about backing up your photos: how, where, and how much

Having a backup means you have a copy of your photos in a different place than the original. Let’s pretend you have 100 photos. (lolz) Here are some different backup examples: You have 100 image files on your computer. You also have those same 100 images printed in an album sitting on your living room […]

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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.