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romantic engagement photos by Charleston Engagement photographer Karen Schanely Photography

  Spring is such a beautiful time in Charleston! Nature seems to burst at the seams with beauty and color as everything blossoms and blooms before our eyes. This is one of the many reasons I love spring engagement sessions! The pop of colors provided by mother nature add a touch of romance and magnificence. […]

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dreamy family portraits during sunrise

Even though I work hard to plan sessions in advance to ensure the most enjoyable experience for all my clients, I can’t control or predict the weather. Sometimes that means we have to reschedule a session, which is exactly what happened with the Papalia Family. Their session was originally set to take place at sunset, […]

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newlywed kiss under oak trees

April and Patrick, a sweet couple from Alabama, chose the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, as the backdrop for their intimate Hampton Park elopement. With its iconic oak trees draped in Spanish moss and historic charm, Charleston offered the perfect setting for their love story to unfold. Their day was filled with emotsion, beauty, […]

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bridal party portrairts with bridesmaids holding parasols

  The romantic, beautiful gardens at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens are truly a gorgeous location for an outdoor wedding. This idyllic wedding venue sits on the banks of the Ashley River and provides a variety of photo opportunities around the grounds of the estate. I had the joy of capturing Savannah and Matt’s timeless Charleston […]

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Intimate beach Elopement at Isle of Palms, SC

On the tranquil beaches of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, I captured Kaylie and Sam’s elopement portraits. They traded the grandeur of a big wedding, choosing instead to travel to Charleston for a small, intimate elopement. They wanted the focus of their big day to be solely on the two of them,  their love, connection, […]

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Boone Hall Fall Family Session

I met the Hayes Family for their Boone Hall fall family session in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to update their family photos. They had so much to celebrate during their session and it was an honor to capture these memories for them.  Mom and Dad were celebrating their 5 year wedding anniversary, marking half a […]

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romantic wedding portraits from Intimate Charleston Elopement at The Warren Room

In the heart of historic Charleston, amidst the cobblestone streets and charming architecture, Caroline and Jacob’s intimate elopement at The Warren Room unfolded surrounded by their closest family members. Their wedding celebration was a perfect blend of timeless elegance, romantic details, and the undeniable beauty of downtown Charleston. Caroline, has been living in London for […]

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Timeless bride and groom portraits

  Spring is an extra magical time in Charleston as the weather warms up and flowers start to bloom! Madeline and Danny’s elegant spring wedding here in Charleston, South Carolina could have been more perfect. It was a dreamy wedding day filled with gorgeous, colorful spring flowers, elegant details, and heartwarming moments and memories.  Madeline […]

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Wild Dunes Resort Family Session on Isle of Palms, SC

Nestled on the beautiful Isle of Palms, South Carolina, I met the Wellman Family for their Wild Dunes Resort Family Session. The start of the session was extra special as the family had just arrived at the beach that day! Capturing the pure joy and excitement of the children seeing the ocean for the first […]

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newlyweds kiss as rose petals are thrown

While I mostly photograph wedding in the Lowcountry of Charleston, South Carolina, I loved getting travel to Roanoke to capture Alexa and Lyle’s Sunnybrook Wedding in Virginia! It was an honor that they chose me to join them on their wedding day.  I enjoyed every minute I spent with this amazing couple and their family […]

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