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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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The River Road & Jasmine Houses Bridal Portraits | Jen

These bridal portraits were taken at the River Road & Jasmine Houses in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more bridal sessions here.

Oct 6, 2022

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Wildflower Photo Minis in Gilbert, SC

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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Sep 13, 2022

Proposal Photographer in Columbia, SC

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

Sep 8, 2022

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Basketball Senior Portraits at Heathwood Hall | JD

These graduation photos were taken in Columbia, SC at Heathwood Hall. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family / senior portraits here.

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Sep 8, 2022

Creative Studio Portraits | The Studio Square

These studio portraits were taken at The Studio Square in Cayce, SC. Florals by Orchid & Oak SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family portraits here.

Aug 19, 2022

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Photographer Branding Session | Stee Garman

These branding portraits were taken at Historic Columbia’s Seibel House & Garden in Columbia, SC for Stee Garman Photography. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily.

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Aug 18, 2022

Catholic Church Wedding in Gastonia, NC | Rachel & Justin

This wedding ceremony took place at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with portraits at Belmont Abbey College. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here.

Aug 18, 2022

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Lace House Outdoor Tent Wedding in Columbia, SC | Tom & Katherine

This gorgeous wedding 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: Lace House // Planning: Eventfully Chic by Parris // Cake: Parkland Cakes // Florist: American Floral // Rentals: Crisp Event Rentals // // @partytime.dj […]

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Aug 17, 2022

Heirloom Children’s Portraits | Columbia, SC

These heirloom portraits took place in Cayce, SC at The Studio Square. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family portraits here.

Aug 8, 2022

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Bridgerton Themed Styled Session in Columbia, SC

The diamond of the season has made her match. Vendors who put together this awesome #Bridgerton #styledsession: @karly.richardson @alexandramadisonweddings @partyreflections @styled.gowns @historiccolumbiarentals @bydesignsc @mainstreetcakes @prettyandpinnedsc @prdesigncollection @bellabridesmaidscola @tie_mood @bellabelleshoes @missigirldesigns @greenmeadowproductions @savanna_fore @katherinerentz @thelittlegreendoor Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily.

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Jul 18, 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 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.