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Meet Boudoir Photographer Mell Bell

I’m so excited to share more from my Women in Photography Series. Meet the amazing Mell Bell (and yes, that is her REAL name), Charleston’s premier boudoir photographer, owner of mellBella Photography. I’ve known of her and her work for many years, but only since a group of us Female Photographers of Charleston banded together...

Why I Don’t Offer Holiday Mini Sessions

Every holiday season I am asked whether I am offering mini sessions.  I suppose they became popular because of the minimal amount of time and money involved.  I see it all the time – mini sessions advertised on Facebook or Instagram: rock-bottom pricing, a handful of images, 15 minutes.  You can book online and you...

Senior Sessions: Should I Use a Professional Makeup Artist?

When you invest your time and finances into a luxe senior portrait experience, you shouldn’t leave your makeup to chance.  You want to look your absolute BEST, and that is why I entail the expertise of professional makeup artists to ensure that my seniors not only have a fabulous experience, but also look utterly amazing....

Must-Have Back-to-School Photos

I am returning from dropping off my eighth-grader in the middle school car line for the first time this school year (don’t doubt that I had to get a parting snap of her to add to this year’s weird collection of back-to-school photos). She has been learning virtually since Labor Day, so it’s not really...

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