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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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2022 Santa Mini Sessions at The Studio Square

These mini sessions were taken at The Studio Square, a rental photography studio in Columbia, SC. A special thank you to Santa Dan. He is the BEST Santa in Lexington and Columbia, SC! If you’d like to get in touch with him, send us a message and we will connect you with him! Blogged with […]

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Dec 29, 2022

Fall Mini Sessions 2022 | Cedar Ridge Tree Farm in Gilbert, SC

These fall 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.

Nov 3, 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

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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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.

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Aug 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

Heirloom Photos in Columbia, SC | Childhood Portraits

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

Feb 25, 2022

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Santa Mini Sessions with Fun Baking/Cookie Theme

These sessions truly are so much fun and some of my favorite sessions I do every year. Is there anything more special than making another human happy? (Especially a child?!) Santa + sugar (yummy cookies) + a fun mess (throwing flour & marshmallows) = a recipe for giant smiles and awesome photos! Enjoy another year […]

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Dec 29, 2021

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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.