Aaron & Jillian Photography
Husband-and-wife team Aaron and Jillian Osteen have photographed 400+ weddings in 13 years, from Lowndes Grove to Kiawah's Ocean Course, with worldwide travel.
Charleston, SCFrom $3,500
48 Curated Listings
Photographers in South Carolina
From film photographers shooting Charleston's pastel row houses to documentary storytellers covering mountain elopements near Greenville, South Carolina's photography market is deep and stylistically varied. Most established SC photographers publish collections between $2,000 and $6,000, with the Charleston market commanding a premium. Below, every photographer's listing notes their actual shooting style, services, and published pricing where available — researched from their own portfolio and site, not self-reported marketing copy.
Published starting prices on this page: $695 – median $2,175 (48 of 48 vendors share pricing)
Charleston & Lowcountry
Charleston guide to wedding photographers
Chantilly Lace Photo + Video
Charleston photo, video, and coordination company with 19 years of experience and 1,000+ weddings covered, serving the coast from Myrtle Beach to Savannah.
Charleston, SCFrom $1,200
Charleston Photo Art
Family-run Mount Pleasant studio pairing photography, videography, and a social content creator on one team, led by Dennis Aliaksandrou; elopements from $695.
Mt Pleasant, SCFrom $695
Chrisman Studios
Emmy-winning documentary duo Ben and Erin Chrisman have photographed 1,000+ clients in 30-plus countries since 2005 from their North Charleston studio.
North Charleston, SCFrom $5,500
Dana Cubbage Weddings
Charleston photographer Dana Cubbage has photographed luxury weddings since 2012, always with a second lead photographer; most couples invest $10,000-13,000.
Charleston, SCFrom $10,000
George Street Photo & Video
National photo and video company marking 20 years, matching Charleston couples with a photographer chosen from its portfolio roster; packages from $1,295.
Charleston, SCFrom $1,295
Jay Dee Photography
A former art director who shot Paris Fashion Week, Charleston-based Jessica of Jay Dee Photography brings editorial framing to Lowcountry and Europe weddings.
Charleston, SCFrom $4,800
Luxe By Lindsay Photography
Charleston photographer Lindsay, shooting since 2008 in NYC before moving south in 2019, pairs documentary candids with bold true-to-life color. Collections from $3,400.
Charleston, SCFrom $3,400
Marley Photography
Rhett Marley has photographed more than 500 weddings across Charleston and South Carolina in a natural, unfiltered style, with drone coverage available.
Charleston, SCFrom $3,000
Richard Bell Photography
Second-generation Charleston studio founded by Richard Bell, now shooting with Nathan Bell, Mell Bell, and Charles Merry; popular package $4,800 with album.
Charleston, SCFrom $4,800
Columbia & Midlands
Columbia guide to wedding photographers
Calico Photography
Lexington-based photographer Helen Tackett includes a second shooter in every wedding package and in-state travel at no charge, with engagement and bridal add-ons.
Lexington, SCFrom $1,450
Clark Berry Photography
Downtown Lexington studio photographer with 20-plus years behind the camera, covering Midlands weddings with candid, moment-driven work from $2,400.
Lexington, SCFrom $2,400
Emily Veinberg Photography
Columbia photographer and former critical care nurse shooting weddings in a documentary style that favors small, overlooked moments over stiff portraits.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,500
Jessica Hunt Photography
Columbia studio led by Jessica Hunt, a fine-art and editorial wedding photographer with 175+ weddings across a 10-plus-year career. Elopements from $1,500.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,500
Joshua Aaron Photography
Husband-and-wife photography team in Columbia shooting weddings at the Lace House, Junction 800, and the Farm at Ridgeway, plus headshot and commercial work.
Columbia, SCFrom $2,000
Karly Richardson Photography
Columbia film photographer shooting weddings across the Carolinas and Georgia since 2014, with handmade albums and a studio space included for clients.
Lexington, SCFrom $2,500
The Carters Creative
Husband-and-wife photo and video team in Columbia with 10+ years and 200+ weddings, pairing Rachael's portraits with Jacob's films in one combined package.
Columbia, SCFrom $2,500
The Wedding Click
Multi-photographer Columbia studio shooting weddings since 2008, with full-day coverage standard and photo-video teams serving Columbia, Charleston, and beyond.
Lexington, SCFrom $1,800
Greenville & Upstate
Greenville guide to wedding photographers
314 Collective
Greenville photo-and-video team founded by cinematographer Isaac Fields, with creative director Anna Swanson leading photography. Combined wedding packages, worldwide travel.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,100
Carly Adalyn Photography
Best of Zola winner (2023-2026) Carly Adalyn photographs Upstate weddings and adventure elopements with a calm, candid approach. Elopements from $2,200; weddings from $3,300.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,200
FamZing Photography & Video
Team studio on Woodruff Road founded by Summer and Stephen Gossett, with 1,000-plus Upstate weddings and photography packages published from $999.
Greenville, SCFrom $999
J Richard Photography
Greenville photographer Jeff Dobson builds every collection around a custom-designed album, an engagement or bridal session, and a reveal session. Weddings from $2,500.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,500
J. Jones Photography
Josh Jones has photographed Greenville weddings since 2006 at 100+ Southeast venues, with a timeless, emotion-first style. Coverage runs $2,950-$5,400.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,950
Jenny Williams Photography
Greenville photographer with 15-plus years and more than 300 couples documented, known for heirloom albums and printed legacy work across Upstate SC.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,000
Katie Jaynes Photography
Husband-and-wife team Katie and Mitchel Jaynes have photographed weddings since 2013 from their Anderson base, covering the Upstate, Charleston, NC, and Georgia.
Anderson, SCFrom $5,250
Melissa Brewer Photography
Greenville editorial wedding photographer and former opera singer whose work has appeared in Southern Weddings, The Knot, and Carats & Cake.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,500
Noveli Photography
Greenville studio of three photographer duos, founded by Summer and Stephen, with 2,000-plus weddings and two national Photographers of the Year titles.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,999
Terrell Martin Photography
Greenville photographer Terrell Martin has shot 200+ weddings since going full time in 2016, in an editorial-inspired, rich-color style. Featured on Style Me Pretty.
Greenville, SCFrom $2,300
Hilton Head & Beaufort
Hilton Head guide to wedding photographers
Ashta Harler Photography
SCAD-trained Bluffton photographer, est. 2016, shooting moody, candid weddings across Hilton Head and Savannah; three-time Knot Best of Weddings winner.
Bluffton, SCFrom $1,500
Emilia Jane Photography
Lowcountry photographer Gabby shoots elopements, proposals, and beach sessions across Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah; elopements from $2,175.
Bluffton, SCFrom $2,175
Island Life HH Photography
Locally owned Hilton Head studio at 18 Hunter Road shooting beach weddings, elopements, and family portraits across the Lowcountry; WeddingWire Couples' Choice winner.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $1,450
JB Marie Photography
Husband-and-wife team Jenn and Jeramie Beck photograph Lowcountry weddings from Bluffton, with full-day collections that include a second photographer.
Bluffton, SCFrom $1,700
Jolie Connor Photography
Charleston photographer with 10+ years and hundreds of weddings behind her, shooting light-and-airy imagery from Lowcountry elopements to East Coast destinations.
Charleston, SCFrom $2,000
Kaufman Photography
Rob Kaufman's Hilton Head Island studio brings 20-plus years of professional experience to weddings alongside architecture, food, and portrait work.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $2,000
Lisa Staff Photography
Fashion photographer turned wedding shooter with 20 years on Hilton Head Island; coverage from $3,500 includes a second photographer and engagement session.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $3,500
Sarah Nelson Photography
Natural-light photographer covering Hilton Head and Bluffton weddings with four- to nine-hour packages and a 5.0 rating across 59 WeddingWire reviews.
Bluffton, SCFrom $1,600
Susan DeLoach Photography
Beaufort photographer with 17-plus years behind the camera, shooting Lowcountry weddings with two-photographer collections that include engagement and bridal sessions.
Beaufort, SCFrom $3,700
Sylvia Schutz Photography
Hilton Head fine-art photographer covering weddings from Daufuskie to Savannah, with packages from a $1,400 two-hour local option to 12-hour full-day coverage.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $1,400
Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach guide to wedding photographers
Crystal Lee Photography
Myrtle Beach photographer shooting bold, vibrant weddings since 2009 — 195-plus so far — with 6-hour coverage from $2,700 and galleries back in three weeks.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,700
Hosanna Wilmot Photography
North Myrtle Beach photographer with 10 years behind the camera, known for light-filled, film-toned imagery at clubs like Pine Lakes, Caledonia, and DeBordieu.
North Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,700
Kellie Marie Photography
Shooting since 2002 and full-time since 2021 after 18 years of Army civil service, Kellie Marie photographs Myrtle Beach weddings, couples, and beach sessions.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,500
Middle Child Photography
Kip has photographed 300-plus Grand Strand weddings since 2007; every package includes two photographers, an engagement or bridal session, and a custom album.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,600
One Life Photography
Victor and Lyra's Myrtle Beach studio pairs 14-plus years of experience with a no-stiff-posing approach to weddings, elopements, and beach sessions.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,800
Pasha Belman Photography
Myrtle Beach husband-and-wife studio shooting weddings since 2009, with 500-plus sessions, 278 five-star Google reviews, and a Martha Stewart Weddings feature.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,500
Ramona Nicolae Photography
Romanian-born photojournalistic photographer with a Myrtle Beach studio on 21st Avenue North; wedding collections run $2,800 to $5,500 with Italian leather albums.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,800
Ryan Smith Photography
Husband-and-wife Myrtle Beach team shooting since 2008 with Sony prime lenses and FAA-certified drone coverage; packages from $2,900, micro weddings from $1,400.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,400
StanWeddings
Myrtle Beach photo and video studio run by Stan Petrovsky, a former magazine paparazzi photographer who has shot weddings across the Carolinas since 2012.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,000
Trisha McQuade Photography
Myrtle Beach portrait and wedding photographer voted the city's best five years running (2022–2026), known for bright, candid imagery shot along the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,500
Good to Know
Photographers in South Carolina: FAQs
- How much does a wedding photographer cost in South Carolina?
- Typical full-day wedding photography in South Carolina runs $2,000 to $6,000. Newer photographers may charge $1,200 to $2,000, while in-demand Charleston photographers with published-magazine portfolios often start at $4,000 to $8,000. Most packages include 6 to 8 hours of coverage and an online gallery; second shooters and albums usually cost extra.
- When should we book our wedding photographer?
- Nine to twelve months before the wedding is the safe window for South Carolina — popular photographers book spring and fall Saturdays a year out. If your date is in peak season in Charleston, start earlier; for off-season or weekday weddings, 4 to 6 months is often enough.
- What photography style should we choose?
- The main styles you'll see in South Carolina are documentary (candid, unposed storytelling), light-and-airy (bright, pastel-leaning film look popular in the Lowcountry), fine art or editorial (more directed, magazine-style), and dark-and-moody (richer tones, popular for mountain and evening weddings). Look at full wedding galleries — not just portfolio highlights — to judge how a photographer handles harsh midday sun, dim reception lighting, and family groupings.
- Do we need a second photographer?
- For weddings over roughly 100 guests, or when getting-ready happens in two locations, a second shooter is worth the typical $300–$800 add-on. For elopements and small weddings, one experienced photographer is usually plenty.