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If you’re searching for a Sullivan’s Island proposal photographer to capture your heartfelt beach engagement, you’re in the right place. I’m a Greenville, SC based couples photographer who frequently travels to the Charleston coast, including peaceful Sullivan’s Island, to photograph candid, romantic proposals that feel totally “you.” Whether you’re planning a surprise or dreaming up […]

Adventure elopement photography is all about choosing meaningful moments over busy scenes and capturing your love in beautiful, authentic places. Whether you’re exchanging vows on a mountaintop or planning a spontaneous couples session just outside of town, the Upstate has so many dreamy spots for your story. If you’re searching for scenic, meaningful locations near […]

As a Greenville SC couples photographer, I always aim to create sessions that reflect the true spirit of each couple. When it came time for our own engagement photos last summer, I treated them the same way I do for my clients—with intentionality, emotion, and all the meaning. We chose Black Balsam Knob, a breathtaking […]

Vendors: Photographer: Abby Joy StudioVenue: Piney Grove RanchCoordinator: Ashley with Audio Grafs DJ: Bo with Audio Grafs HMU: Blushing BeautyFlorals: It Runs in the FamilyDinner: Moe’s Cake: Publix

When planning for Corey and Cody’s shoot, I knew a Grace Church Downtown engagement shoot in Greenville, SC was the way to go. There are so many Downtown Greenville SC photo locations, but Corey’s inspiration board called for white pillars. One of the few options in Greenville with just that vibe is Grace Church Downtown […]

They say at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, that if you throw a coin into the fountain, the city will bring you back once more. I guess that’s what happened 5 years later after I studied art abroad in college! Except this time (September 2023), I walked around the city with a low-grade fever, […]

🌤️How often do you notice the sky? I feel like I only really started admiring the sky over the last few years.. I think after coming home from being surrounded by the ocean last summer, it made me view the sky as “my ocean”. I don’t have the endless sea to notice God’s balance of […]

Furman University engagement sessions are some of my favorite sessions to photograph year round! My first ever paid couple’s session ($25 in 2018?!) was actually at the Furman University Rose Garden. (The couple found me through Facebook, I had no idea who they were, and I drove over to Furman University with my brand-spanking new […]

Charleston Instagram spots are fun to find—especially when you live in Greenville, SC, only 3 hours from this beautiful historic city!  I’ve visited this quaint city at least 5x (for day trips, CEO trips, spring break, summer holiday, and even when I won Hope Taylor Photography’s senior session giveaway!!). Its charm never gets old. It’s […]

OOh, you finally booked that engagement session! If you’re interested in booking with me, I would love for you to answer this questionnaire specifically about your engagement session so we can hone in the perfect location for you both.  Here are some ways we can make your engagement session the best experience!  Location This will […]