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Meet Maggie – Wando High School

I adored meeting and working with Maggie!  She has a dancer’s grace about her that made her so at-ease in front of the camera, and she just knew exactly how to fall into perfect, natural-looking poses.  All I really had to do was show up and let this Wando Class of 2016 stunner do her thing....

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Finding the Light

{Charleston, SC Children’s Photographer} One of the best ways to improve your photography (and the very FIRST thing I teach in my Snap Happy classes!) is to understand light.  Different light possesses different qualities, and not all light is ideal for photographing people.  Finding the light is crucial!  My personally preferred outdoor lighting is the soft...

Spotlight on the Middle Daughter: Happy Birthday Julia!

{Charleston, SC Children’s Photographer} Not that I am biased, but Julia is definitely one of the most charming children I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing.  That her family and mine are all dear friends has nothing to do with it!  This bright and funny girl ALWAYS has a smile on her face and constantly...

Snap Happy Class: Photography 101

Do you want to take better pictures of your own family?  Have you ever wondered what the secrets are to capturing “the” moment?   Then this Snap Happy: Photography 101 is just the class for you!  I will share with you some simple strategies to get you happy with your snapshots (hint: understanding lighting is...

Cookies for Santa: A Cookie-Decorating Party for Kids

{Sullivan’s Island, SC Lifestyle Photographer} Every year I pull out my Expand-o-Pants, throw caution to the wind, buy a five-pound bag of sugar, and feverishly bake for the holidays.  My girls and I have always made homemade cookies for Santa (I hear he eschews high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils), and this year we decided...

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