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A hot air balloon photoshoot is one of those sessions that makes me want to grab my camera and go have an adventure, and that’s exactly what we did for Joy + Mike’s five-year wedding anniversary and their baby’s first birthday! As a Greenville SC photographer, I loved getting to document these two milestones with […]

If you’re dreaming of a romantic, lush garden proposal in Greenville, SC but don’t necessarily want to be in the popular heart of Downtown Falls Park, I recommend Rock Quarry Garden as a beautiful, peaceful alternative! As a Greenville, SC proposal photographer, I’ve had the joy of photographing surprise proposals and even a wedding at […]

I’ve curated this list to include outdoor wedding venues in Greenville SC (around 1 hour from Downtown Greenville). They have a beautiful aesthetic and practical functionality and are very picturesque. As we continue to rank in tourist and travel guides, our downtown area is a must visit. Both engaged couples and guests fall in love […]

A Sentimental Downtown Greenville Surprise Proposal with Heirloom Prints This autumn, Austin reached out to me after seeing another proposal I photographed downtown. He was planning from out of town (he’s a teacher!) while his girlfriend works here in Greenville. From the very beginning, he told me she was sentimental and loved meaningful memories, especially […]

If you’re planning a romantic getaway in Greenville SC this spring, you truly picked the most beautiful time of year. Downtown starts blooming, patios fill back up, and outdoor musicians starting popping up around Falls Park. It’s the kind of place where you can dress up for dinner, walk shop to shop, and end the […]

Right in the heart of Downtown Greenville, SC, a Falls Park surprise proposal just happened—and it was one for the books! Maurice and Gicel had known each other through mutual friends growing up, but it wasn’t until recently that sparks really started flying. So when he reached out to plan a surprise proposal in a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Here are 12 Instax photography tips and tricks I used from visiting LA for the first time!  My college friend moved out to California, and I had so much fun visiting LA’s famous sights with her! (It was the farthest out west I had ever been in the US at that point!)  Looking to watch […]

Here are some of the best coffee shops in Greenville SC and see how remote-work friendly each one is! If coffee is your love language, then Greenville, South Carolina is your city. Local coffee shops in Greenville SC are popping up left and right! Technically this list compiles coffee shops in the *Greater* Greenville area, […]