Wedding Photographers in Charleston
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $1,500-$3,500 · Read the wedding photographer cost guide →
12 Charleston wedding photographers publish a starting price: most start at $1,350–$5,250 · See Charleston prices →
Planning a wedding in Charleston
Charleston is a destination wedding city: the historic district, Mount Pleasant, and plantation and island settings on Johns Island and West Ashley, with Beaufort and Myrtle Beach further along the coast.
Lazo lists 137 wedding photographers working across 21 towns. Light is the thing that changes most by month here, so the sunset table below is worth reading before you set a ceremony time.
March to May and October to November. Spring and fall are peak; summer heat and humidity are intense and hurricane season runs June to November.
Book a wedding photographer 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$1,500-$3,500 nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Charleston prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the county probate court: $30–$100, a 1-day waiting period; no witnesses are needed. Details →
Charleston (50), Myrtle Beach (33), Beaufort (8), Summerville (8), Mt Pleasant (8), Conway (4), North Charleston (3), Murrells Inlet (2).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| March | 6:54 PM | 7:27 PM | 7:52 PM | ~4:42 PM |
| April | 7:16 PM | 7:49 PM | 8:15 PM | ~5:04 PM |
| May | 7:36 PM | 8:11 PM | 8:38 PM | ~5:26 PM |
| October | 6:13 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:11 PM | ~4:01 PM |
| November | 4:42 PM | 5:18 PM | 5:44 PM | ~2:33 PM |
Computed for central Charleston with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding photographers in Charleston
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Charleston wedding photographer listed on Lazo (99 listings, 69 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: family, senior and maternity portrait studios, an Atlanta studio and a multi-state team with a Charleston landing page, a multi-service chain, and officiants. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Dennis Aliaksandrou founded Charleston Photo Art in 2016 and brings a master's degree in psychology to connecting with people on the day. The Mt Pleasant team includes photo and cinematic video in every collection and publishes a page on what wedding photography and video cost in Charleston.
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Over 15 years and more than 750 weddings, Nick Gore has built a reputation for iconic portraits with an easygoing, relaxed working style. Editorial wedding photography with emotion, for couples who want beautiful photos without the day feeling like a photoshoot.
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Dana Cubbage is a Charleston-based destination wedding photographer drawn to light, color and the joy of celebrations big and small. She pairs a strong head for logistics with storytelling, and says the greatest gift she can give couples is presence and unrushed time with family.
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Taylor and her team shoot a hybrid of film and digital for contemporary couples, with medium format film alongside digital. Luxury wedding photography in Charleston, Palm Beach and New York, and the site says it was voted Charleston's best wedding photographer in 2024 and 2025.
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Michel Berda has photographed Charleston weddings since 1999 in a documentary, artful luxury style, with destination work as well. The site is built on couples' own words, describing him as personal, outgoing and honest, and someone who runs a tight ship.
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The Smith Brian shoots weddings on film, documentary style, with an eye for editorial posing and composition. A former engineer who turned a hobby into a career, specializing in destination weddings and editorial portraiture both in studio and on location.
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Franzi and Martin met in Germany, eloped six months into dating, and now blend fine art, fashion and photojournalism for Charleston weddings and elopements. The North Charleston pair post a pricing page and wedding guides, and push printed albums over photos that live on a phone.
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Aaron and Jill are a husband-and-wife duo with 12 years of wedding experience, based in Charleston and available worldwide. They met in 2009 teaching English in South Korea, where early dates meant photographing markets and coastlines together.
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Valerie and Ed Brantley are two pros with one purpose: wedding documentation designed around you, in a classic and timeless style. Working as a married team, they say, means fewer miscommunications and more captured moments.
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Faith Roper started in a college darkroom and still shoots both film and digital, with the classic look of film shaping her style. Romantic, artful work inspired by natural light, classical paintings and historic architecture, in Charleston and at destinations worldwide.
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Susan DeLoach is a professional wedding photographer based in Beaufort, in the Sea Island landscape of salt marshes, live oaks and winding creeks. Her site shows real weddings by couple and venue, from Agape Oaks to St. Peter's Catholic Church with a Fripp Island reception.
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Cushla Beasley moved to the United States from Auckland and treats a wedding from the stationery styling through the grand exit lighting. She prints her pricing: Weekend Coverage is $14,100 with unlimited hours on the wedding day plus three hours at the rehearsal dinner or welcome party.
- How do you handle midday sun and summer humidity on the peninsula, and where do you take portraits if a storm rolls through?
- Is a second shooter included, and can I see a full gallery from a wedding at a venue like mine, not a highlight reel?
- What is the delivery timeline, and do you offer film, digital or both?
Lazo lists 137 wedding photographers serving Charleston, South Carolina, from Myrtle Beach, Beaufort to Summerville. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding photographer we list in Charleston — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
- Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Atavia Weddings
“Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your…”
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Crystaline Photography and Video
“Crystaline Photo is a Colorado-based wedding and engagement photography studio specializing in authentic, timeless imagery for couples…”
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Elizabeth Scott Weddings
“Elizabeth Scott is a national wedding photography and videography studio built on one belief: your day deserves more than coverage — it…”
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Olivia Layne Studios
“Olivia Layne is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has been photographing weddings since 2010. Fifteen seasons in,…”
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Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Wedding Photographers in Charleston: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Charleston?
Peak season in Charleston runs March to May and October to November. Spring and fall are peak; summer heat and humidity are intense and hurricane season runs June to November.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Charleston?
Plan on 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding photographer can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Charleston?
Most couples spend $1,500-$3,500. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Charleston, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding photographer for their packages.
What time is sunset for a May wedding in Charleston?
Around 8:11 PM on May 15, with golden hour from about 7:36 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 5:26 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in South Carolina?
Apply with the county probate court. The fee is $30-$100 and there is a 1-day waiting period. No witnesses are needed.
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