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Weddings & Elopements
Simple Etsy Ideas for Your Wedding Reception Decor
Hey hey! Welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air Force. Our passion for...
How to Find Your Wedding Photographer
How to Find Your Wedding PhotographerHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S....
Why You Should Have A Bridal Session
Why You Should Have A Bridal SessionHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S....
Best Wedding Venues in Charleston
Best Wedding Venues in CharlestonHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air...
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Gift Ideas
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Gift IdeasHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S....
It’s Wedding Week – Here’s Our Final Tips for the Bride & Groom!
Today on the blog we’re going to give you some of our favorite tips that we like to give to all of our wedding couples the week of their wedding.
4 Reasons You Should Invest in An Heirloom Wedding Album
We live in a digital age. That’s for sure. Everyone is concerned with what to post on Tik Tok or Instagram, or whatever the next rising social app is. But there’s something timeless, nostalgic and romantic about being able to hold your photos in your hands.
Martha & Corbin – Downtown Columbia Wedding at Senate’s End
From start to finish, we loved every minute we got to spend with Martha and Corbin, from their Asheville engagement session to their Columbia wedding at Senate’s End.
The Big Fake Wedding Brings the Swiss Alps to Charleston
That’s exactly why we decided to jump on the chance to participate in The Big Fake Wedding hosted at The Arbor Room here in Charleston.
Samantha and Matthew – Hampton Park & Downtown Charleston Church Wedding
With just a few weeks until Christmas and the end of a crazy year, we were so excited to close out our 2020 wedding season with a bang with a wedding photography shoot at Samantha and Matthew’s wedding!
Couples
Charleston Engagement Photos: Beach Locations Edition
We love all areas of Folly Beach if you’re looking for Charleston engagement photos, but the Folly Beach Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is definitely our No. 1 choice.
Brittany & David’s Engagement Pictures in Charleston, SC
Hello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air Force. Our passion for...
The Best Engagement Session Locations Surrounding Charleston
Hello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air Force. Our passion for...
The Best Engagement Session Locations In Downtown Charleston
Hello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air Force. Our passion for...
What To Do For An In-Home Couples Session
What To Do For An In-Home Couples Session Hello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the...
How To Personalize Your Engagement Sessions
How To Personalize Your Engagement SessionsHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for...
4 Reasons You Should Invest in An Heirloom Wedding Album
We live in a digital age. That’s for sure. Everyone is concerned with what to post on Tik Tok or Instagram, or whatever the next rising social app is. But there’s something timeless, nostalgic and romantic about being able to hold your photos in your hands.
Folly Beach Maternity Session
We are finally sharing some of our favorites from this maternity session with Aislinn and Jon. They are now a precious family of 3 and have a beautiful baby boy!
Grassy Field Golden Hour Couples Session
We were lucky enough to connect with Mary Kate and Mike on Instagram through one of our neighbors and former clients. Instagram can be a little annoying sometimes and can pretty much takes over your life if you’re a creator, but this was one of those times we were super grateful for it, because otherwise we would have never had the opportunity to meet them.
Hampton Park Winter Engagement Session in Downtown Charleston
We met up with Alexandra and Lamar in January for their engagement session in Hampton Park. One thing we love about Hampton Park is the long paths lined with trees on both sides with their hanging moss. It’s one of those places that you see in pictures and just think, “That’s so Charleston.”
For Photographers
How To Personalize Your Engagement Sessions
How To Personalize Your Engagement SessionsHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for...
2022 Photography Trends
2022 Photography TrendsHello and welcome to the Justin and Lauren Photography blog! We are Justin and Lauren, photographers based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our journey began in 2015 when we met during training to become photojournalists for the U.S. Air Force....
Martha & Corbin – Downtown Columbia Wedding at Senate’s End
From start to finish, we loved every minute we got to spend with Martha and Corbin, from their Asheville engagement session to their Columbia wedding at Senate’s End.
Samantha and Matthew – Hampton Park & Downtown Charleston Church Wedding
With just a few weeks until Christmas and the end of a crazy year, we were so excited to close out our 2020 wedding season with a bang with a wedding photography shoot at Samantha and Matthew’s wedding!
4 Essential Items to Up-Level Your Wedding Day Detail Shots
Alright, you saw the headline of this post, and nope, we are not talking about camera gear. We are talking about other items that are a MUST HAVE on wedding days to be ready for any situation.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adventure Photography Couples Shoot
How do all the best stories start? With a random message through Instagram DMs, of course. No, but really. We booked a camping spot in Great Smoky Mountains National Park back in May. (Side note, you have to make reservations at most of the national parks WAYYYY ahead...
Hotter Than Charleston: We Deployed to the Middle East as the Ultimate Adventure Photographers
For almost the last 6 years (wow, time flies!) our full-time jobs have been to document the Airmen serving our country and the various missions our military supports around the globe.
Our Top Business Podcast Picks of 2020 (So Far)
Hey guys! That’s us! ^ In case this is your first time visiting. We’re so glad you’re here! We always like to put a face to the name so you have a better feel for who we are.
4 Tools to Streamline Your Photography Business Workflow
This post is for new photographers looking to start a business but have been too intimidated to start or maybe you’ve been doing this for a little bit but are looking for a better way to streamline your workflow.