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About Nancy Lempesis Photography
Based in Isle of Palms, Nancy Lempesis Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Charleston, South Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Citadel Beach Club and Destination Gold Bug. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Charleston
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Charleston?
Most couples in Charleston budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Nancy Lempesis Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Citadel Beach Club | 2.4 mi |
| Destination Gold Bug | 3.1 mi |
| Sweetgrass Pavilion | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Nancy Lempesis Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, June, September, October, November. The driest months are May, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 44° | 16% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 46° | 17% | 5:31 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 52° | 16% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| Apr | 72° | 60° | 16% | 7:16 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 79° | 68° | 14% | 7:36 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 74° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 77° | 25% | 7:53 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 76° | 26% | 7:31 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 72° | 19% | 6:53 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 63° | 15% | 6:13 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 53° | 12% | 4:42 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Dec | 61° | 47° | 15% | 4:37 PM | 5:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston City (0.2 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Charleston International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| HHH Hilton Head Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 177 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 197 mi | 4 hr |
| Raleigh-Durham | 220 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Atlanta | 266 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1022 Carolina Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA
- Where
- Isle of Palms · 8 miles east of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Charleston
- One of 137 wedding photographers we list
Around Isle of Palms
- Nearest venue
- The Citadel Beach Club, 2.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 52 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 26 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Mt Pleasant
Distances are straight-line from Nancy Lempesis Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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