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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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Newborn Family Session in Columbia, SC | Baby Collier

This in-home newborn session took place in Columbia, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more newborn and family sessions here.

Jul 17, 2022

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Backyard Wedding in Gilbert, SC at Clarkmill Pond | Rachel & Billy

This special backyard wedding took place in Gilbert, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more weddings here. Vendors who helped make their day so special: Photography: Karly Richardson // Planning: Katharine Marie Weds // Florist: Orchid and Oak // Catering: Hudson’s Classic Catering // Cake: Bonnie Brunt Cakes

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Jun 16, 2022

Gibson Pond Park Engagement Session in Lexington, SC | Logan & Tamara

This engagement session took place at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. See more engagement sessions here.

Jun 8, 2022

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Real Estate Agent Headshot Portraits in Charlotte, NC | Fowler Property Advisors

These branding portraits were taken around the city in Charlotte, NC for Fowler Property Advisors Marketing and Website. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily.

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Jun 5, 2022

Now Booking: 2022 Mini Sessions

It’s that time! Mini sessions for the rest of the year are open for booking. I thought it would be easiest to lay everything out in a blog post so you can see what’s available all in one place. My calendar is almost full for the fall (crazy), so these mini session dates are the […]

Jun 3, 2022

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Photo Session | Thao & John Anniversary Session

These anniversary portraits were taken at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Charlotte, NC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more couples sessions here.    

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May 30, 2022

Charleston, SC In-Home Newborn Session | Baby Oliver

This gorgeous in-home newborn session took place in Charleston, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more newborn and family sessions here.

May 15, 2022

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Football Senior Portraits in Lexington, SC | Colin

These graduation photos were taken in Lexington, SC at Lexington High School and Gibson Pond Park. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family / senior portraits here.

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May 8, 2022

Spring Mother’s Day Minis | Wavering Place Gardens

These mini sessions took place at Wavering Place Plantation in Eastover, SC. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family sessions here.

Apr 30, 2022

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Spring Floral Outdoor Mini Sessions | Mother’s Day Minis at the Lace House

These mini sessions took place at the Lace House gardens. Blogged with help from Karly’s assistant Emily. View more family sessions here.

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Apr 29, 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.