Charleston Wedding Photographers

Charleston Wedding Photographers

Our Charleston photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ansonborough, Charleston Historic District, Daniel Island, Dewees Island, French Quarter, Hampton Park Terrace, Riverland Terrace, Wagener Terrace, West Ashley, Wilson's Farm, Wraggborough

Charleston Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Charleston - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Charleston photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Charleston elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Charleston documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Charleston Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Charleston wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

South Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, DIY - do it yourself, justice of the peace, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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Carolinas Wedding Photography by Hannah Lockaby

Hannah Lockaby, a skilled wedding photographer in Inman, SC, with a storytelling background. Passionate about capturing genuine moments, Hannah cherishes her small-town life with husband Ryan and sons Calvin and Max.

Hannah Lockaby

Inman in South Carolina, US *Now booking Charleston weddings.
800 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Charleston Couples

Charleston Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Charleston wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Charleston marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Charleston engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Charleston, SC wedding ceremony images | The organist's point of view of the ceremony with the bride and groom
Charleston wedding photographer uses mirrors creatively as we see the groom in the rear view mirror of the car focusing on the dirt road ahead while the bride applies lipstick in the sun visor mirror
Charleston wedding photographer captures from a distance the best man giving his speech under a curtain of twinkle lights
The bride and groom jump off a cliff into a lake as people watch in boats below in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride begins to walk downstairs as her father waits for her below in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
Groomsmen watch the groom as he gets emotional reading a card in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
A woman hugs a man from behind in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride stands next to a man playing the saxophone during the reception in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride and groom can be seen sitting in their car at night in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride sits with guests as one of them massages her foot in the reception hall, surrounded by candles in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The groom and groomsmen are dressed and wait for the ceremony to begin in this black and white photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
Charleston wedding photographer captured this black and white image of the bride and groom dancing at night under strings of twinkle lights

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Charleston wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Charleston wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Charleston wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Charleston wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Charleston wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Charleston photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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