Bailey & Brian | Founders Hall Wedding

Posted on February 1, 2012

Bailey and Brian wed at Founders Hall in Charlestowne Landing. Early November was the ideal time to take advantage of the few weeks where the grasses were purple, and her woodsy details were a perfect match for the setting. Purple and green are my favorite colors, and fun couple made it easy to love documenting their day! The emerald green bridesmaid dresses (by Alfred Sung) are such a rich shade. The gals from Article 5 Salon did a fantastic job on hair and makeup, and the spacious room at Founders Hall made getting ready so easy and relaxed. Kala and Claire at Mod Events helped Bailey bring her ideas to fruition, and Branch Design Studio created the gorgeous woodland-themed florals. DeClare Cakes created the red velvet masterpiece, and Creative Sound DJ kept the dance floor full. Hope you enjoy checking out this Founders Hall wedding as much as I enjoyed spending the day with Bailey and Brian.

Oh how I love these green wedding shoes. By Poetic Justice at Nordstrom.

Lace wedding gown and woodsy wedding invitation at Founders Hall in Charleston, SC. Copyright Carolina Photosmith

ridesmaids have hair styled in spacious Founders Hall before outdoor wedding

Multitasking bride sends a text message about wedding day logistics while she gets her hair styled

Bridesmaids sport paisley woven cotton robes and Birkenstocks as they lounge and prep wedding morning

Tulip holds diamond engagement ring, diamond wedding band and unique wooden wedding band from Etsy

Scruples stylist hugs the bride after perfecting her hair and makeup at Founders Hall in Charleston

Woodsy green and white wedding bouquets are ready for group shots of bride and her bridesmaids

The bride's dad lounged at Founders Hall and watched some football while the girls got ready.

Picture-perfect November day for outdoor wedding at Charleston's Founders Hall

Gorgeous bride with woodsy bouquet and her bridesmaids in emerald strapless dresses by Alfred Sung

Bride and her parents before the outdoor ceremony at Founders Hall at Charlestowne Landing

Ring bearer sporting his bow tie arrives at wedding venue for final touches
Thanks to David Strauss for second-shooting for me. He took some nice detail shots and captured some great dance images.
White tulips, green cake are perfect complements to woodsy wedding setting at Charles Towne Landing

Handsome groom with woodsy boutonierre by purple grasses before his outdoor ceremony

Groom and his groomsmen in classic black and white with shadows from midday sun

Serious look from the groom and his guys at Charlestowne Landing

Time to have a little fun with the group shots of the groom and his guys. Carolina Photosmith rolls with it.

Halftime is the perfect time for dad to kiss his daughter and walk her down the aisle.

Wedding party assembles for processional with outdoor ceremony site at Founders Hall in the reflection

Bridesmaid shares an excited grin with bride waiting in the wings. Time to walk the aisle!

Couple exchanges vows beneath arbor on a perfect November afternoon at Founders Hall

Bridesmaids and bride's mom beam as newlyweds recess at this outdoor Charleston ceremony

Gotta love when a breeze catches in a long veil! Newlyweds laugh as they exit ceremony at Charlestowne Landing.

Flower girl and ring bearer exit outdoor wedding holding hands. Cute overload!

Newlyweds share a hug between ceremony and reception in hallway of wood and glass at Founders Hall

Who says post-ceremony formal portraits have to be boring? Carolina Photosmith loves a touch of whimsy for genuine smiles.

Smaller, animated wedding parties are so much fun! But Carolina Photosmith can corral big groups too.
Bailey and Brian break for some wedding day portraits at Founders Hall.

Bailey's woodland bouquet was stunning at Founders Hall

Woodsy wedding details including soap favors in corrugated sleeve. Guests penned sentiments to couple and hung on tree.

Founders Hall at Charlestowne Landing glows at dusk during a November wedding reception

Bride and groom dance with their parents at Charleston wedding
Newlyweds enjoy first dance at their Charleston wedding
Funny wedding cake moment as ring bearer tries to steal thunder and sugar fix

Ring bearer defies gravity on the dance floor at this Charleston wedding
Dance action at Founders Hall Charleston wedding. Line dancers levitate!

Creative Sound DJ kept the party hopping at Founders Hall wedding
Hands in the air as Creative Sound DJ rocks the Charleston wedding reception
Creative Sound Weddings in Charleston will keep your wedding guests on the dance floor
This time with feeling! Singing from the heart at a Founders Hall reception.

Newlyweds leave Founders Hall Charleston reception with a bubble sendoff

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A Day with Fer Juaristi | Photography Workshop

Posted on January 24, 2012

Earlier this month, I joined a handful of photographers to spend a day with Fer Juaristi, an incredible photographer based in Mexico. Charleston has no shortage of local photography talent, but it is rare that busy, celebrated photographers travel here to lead workshops. Most professional development opportunities for photographers are centered around the huge WPPI convention in Las Vegas, smaller PPA events and conferences like Imaging USA, which just took place in New Orleans. What a thrill it was to learn to “see” more like Fer and to share ideas with other photographers, including ones from NC and DC, who made the trek.

Fer is both energetic and relaxed, and he really challenged us to think in a new way. I am not the only attendee who prefers shooting during the “magic hour” for the day’s last, gentle warm glow. Imagine my surprise when Fer encouraged us to seek out the harsh light, and again when he was more focused on that bright light than our gorgeous Charleston backdrops. I look forward to using a few of his techniques to add a bit more drama to my repertoire.

Following are a few shots from the day, including a few faves from two sessions with our gorgeous models, Robert and Megan Lange, who are really just a couple of married artists in love.

A Day with Photographer Fer Juaristi at his Charleston, SC workshop

Andrew Cebulka gives Megan Lange a preview during the Charleston Fershop
Seeking out harsh light during workshop photo session with Fer Juaristi

This couple makes it look easy to relax in front of a crowd of paparazzi
This couple was patient with the eager paparazzi.
Robert and Megan Lange took a break from their studio to model for attendees at the Charleston Fershop in January 2012

Light and Shadows in Charleston. A Day with Fer Juaristi.

Fer Juaristi shoots fearless Charleston couple.
Here’s an idea. Check this awesome black tarp obscuring renovation rubble. Let’s shoot here! And leave out the gorgeous sky!
The back of the College of Charleston frat houses and renovation rubble blocked by a black tarp. Awesome! Let's shoot here!

Cynical no more. Bug’s-eye view for the win.
Fer Juaristi and his students stop traffic for engagement photo session

Charleston couple photography. Funky frock and fedora.

You can leave your hat on. Charleston couple photography by Jennifer H. Smith

Megan rocks her frock despite an uncharacteristically chilly January day in Charleston.

Reminiscent of Spain, but it's just a refreshing take on historic Charleston wedding photography.


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Sullivan’s Island Wedding | Second-Shooting

Posted on January 23, 2012

Although two more supersize blogs posts featuring gorgeous November weddings are in the works, I wanted to share a few images from a sunny wedding I second-shot on Sullivans Island with Ashley Gillett. We have had a very mild January in Charleston, but a dose of island sunshine is always a good thing. I loved the turquoise and red, the relaxed backyard reception, all the dancing, and of course, the cupcakes! Ashley, based in Asheville, NC, tells the full story here.

Aqua bridesmaids and ties for guys at this Sullivans Island wedding
I got to hang out with the guys, which was a switch since I’m usually with the bride all day.
Groomsmen cruise around Sullivans Island on motorcoach sharing laughs and icy brews
The couple shared a first look before the ceremony. Ashley had a great portrait session with them while I ran back to the church.
Elizabeth and Travis's first look before their Sullivans Island wedding

It was at this point, waiting for the church doors to open, that I asked the bride where her bouquet was.
Bride is almost ready to walk down the aisle at Holy Cross on Sullivans Island
Bride with bouquet is really ready to walk the aisle at Holy Cross on Sullivans Island
Bride and groom seal the deal at Holy Cross on Sullivans Island

Like Bette says, Love, it is a flower and you its only seed. Wedding photographer Carolina Photosmith.

Watering the garden at backyard wedding reception on Sullivans Island.
Golden green grasses in the afternoon light at a Sullivans Island wedding reception
Introduction of the newlyweds after Sullivans Island wedding

Pretty girls of all ages in the gorgeous afternoon light of a South Carolina island wedding
What a gorgeous late afternoon at this backyard wedding reception in the SC Lowcountry
Late afternoon first dance in a Sullivans Island backyard
Girls, including the groom's mom, work the dance floor in the afternoon sun on Sullivans Island
Backyard wedding reception calls for cool pink drinks to keep cool at this island wedding
Newlyweds break from backyard reception to take a sunset stroll on the Sullivans Island dock
A heated bouquet toss results in a funny outcome.

Bride wields knife to keep groom in line. She doesn't actually need one to cut the assortment ofmini cupcakes.

Gentlemen break from wedding action for a cigar on the dock at Sullivans Island
It’s always fun to learn about a different wedding tradition like this Polish version of keep away. Everyone takes turns dancing with the bride and then creating a fortress around her. Hilarious! Once the groom broke in, he whisked his bride away to start married life.
Love zany traditions like this Polish version of keep away where the guests attempt to prevent groom from whisking his bride away

Wedding guests blow celebratory bubbles as newlyweds are whisked away from reception in a golf cart on Sullivans Island

Backyard wedding reception beneath a full moon on Sullivans Island, SC


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