Senior Portrait Portfolio | Charleston, South Carolina

The Moments I Love to Capture.

Senior portraits filled with personality, movement, and your style. Vibrant, true-to-color photography against the Lowcountry landscape.

What and Where I Love to Create

Historic Charleston Streets From South of Broad to the French Quarter, the city's vibrant colors, cobblestone textures, and architecture make for backdrops that are hard to replicate anywhere else. Add whatever seasonal blooms are lining the walkways and the setting does a lot of the work.

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Parks, Blooms, and Majestic Live Oaks The striking beauty of nature and its rich colors are everywhere here, from our beautiful parks and lush greenery to the majestic, sprawling live oak branches draped in Spanish moss. Pops of seasonal color create a vivid, Lowcountry look you can find year-round.

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Golden Hour at the Beach Everyone is happier and more relaxed at the beach. The moment your feet touch the sand, the breeze and expansive views take over, acting like a natural reset button. Whether we are ending the session here or spending the full session on the shore, it is the perfect spot to watch the sunset, catch that easy energy, and get those beautiful golden hour shots as the sun dips below the horizon.

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"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."
Andy Warhol

Recent Sessions

View highlights from a few sessions below, each shaped by what the senior had in mind, their vision, and their favorite backdrops.

Charleston’s Hampton Park and Isle of Palms

Spring Session

We began under the grand magnolias and moss-draped live oaks of Hampton Park for this Bishop England High School senior session. After, we made our way to a peaceful stretch of beach on Isle of Palms, where her blue flowy skirt complemented the soft blues and sandy tones.

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Hampton Park at Golden Hour Charleston SC senior portraits.
girl posing with large magnolia tree in background at Hampton Park in Charleston
IOP beach girl posing for senior photos in blue skirt and top.
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Playful pose for senior session at IOP
girl walking on log at beach at sunset smiling.
girl with and on hip posing for senior photos at Hampton Park in Charleston
girl walking on shore at IOP at sunset.
Girls looking back at camera posing at Hampton Park at golden hour.
Girl sitting by dunes at Isle of Palms beach for senior photos.
Girl sitting on brick wall at Hampton Park for Senior Photos
Girl walking along the shore at sunset at Isle of Palms Beach.
Girl posing for senior photos on field at Isle of Palms Beach.
Girl with gentle smile sitting by dunes at Isle of Palms beach.
Girl at pretty path at IOP in SC posing for senior photos
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full length photo of girl with large magnolia bush in Hampton Park, Charleston SC for senior photos
Backlighting photo of girl in white dress at Hampton Park in Charleston, SC
Girls posing with Camellia flowers at Hampton Park in Charleston for senior photos
Smiling girl holding bouquet of flowers on path at Hampton Park for senior photos

The French Quarter, South of Broad and U.S. Customs House

Late March

This full graduation session for a Charleston School of Law student started at the iconic Mills House Hotel before we explored the historic streets to find the blooming purple wisteria, matching her graduation hood perfectly. She showcased two beautiful styles, starting in a classic white dress and transitioning into a black dress for portraits with her law textbooks. We wrapped up the session at the U.S. Customs House, where she celebrated her achievement in her full cap, gown, and doctoral hood against the grand architectural columns.

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Charleston School of Law Grad Student leaning on railing with legs crosses wearing cap at the US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student catching cap at the US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student with cap on smiling at camera
Charleston School of Law Grad Student cap toss at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in black dress and cap at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student standing on constitutional law book
Charleston School of Law Grad Student leaning on window
Charleston School of Law Grad Student walking down stairs at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student leaning on railing at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student smiling at camera with bouquet and black dress
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in white dress and purple cap
Charleston School of Law Grad Student posing in black dress at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student sitting on cement wall at the Battery
Charleston School of Law Grad Student casually running soft focus
Charleston School of Law Grad Student walking with cap and gown at US Customs House
Charleston School of Law Grad Student walking in the South of Broad neighborhood
Charleston School of Law Grad Student at White Point Gardens in white dress
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in light-filled alley with white dress and bouquet of flowers
Charleston School of Law Grad Student leaning against a brick wall
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in hood with cap at the Four Corners of Law
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in white dress hold bouquet of flowers
Charleston School of Law Grad Student in purple cap smiling at the camera
Charleston School of Law Grad Student spinning around with wisteria blooms in backdrop
Charleston School of Law Grad Student smiling at camera in white dress
Charleston School of Law Grad Student looking over her shoulder with purple wisteria in the background
Charleston School of Law Grad Student leaning against pink wall at the Mills House Hotel
Charleston School of Law Grad Student on Chalmers Street in hood holding a bouquet of flowers.
Charleston School of Law Grad Student holding onto at black gate and looking off in white dress
Charleston School of Law Grad Student looking over her shoulder wearing hood and white dress
Charleston School of Law Grad Student holding law book wearing a white dress and hood
Charleston School of Law Grad Student standing with cap and smiling at camera with pink flowering tree behind her
Charleston School of Law Grad Student close-up in white dress and hood
Charleston School of Law Grad Student holding cap and wearing hood with flowers behind her
Charleston School of Law Grad Student smiling and standing with window boxes behind her
Charleston School of Law Grad Student's profile with hat and hood smiling off
Charleston School of Law Grad Student holding bouquet of flower and wearing white dress and purple graduation cap

Hampton Park in Charleston

Fall Session

This fall senior session highlighted one of Charleston’s most peaceful, flower-filled backdrops for a local Philip Simmons High School student. The session featured warm, golden hour light, soft autumn colors all around, and a classic style pairing a cozy sweater over a crisp white dress for a timeless look.

A young woman with long blonde hair sitting on the ground in a park during fall, smiling at the camera, wearing a light green sweater, a white skirt, and beige ankle boots.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a light-colored dress, a knitted jacket, and high-heeled boots, walking along a wooded trail and smiling at the camera.
A young woman in a white dress leaning against a tall black lamppost in an outdoor park area with trees and grass in the background.
A woman in a light-colored dress and sweater standing outdoors on a grass path with trees in the background, as flower petals fall around her during sunset.
A young woman stands outdoors in front of colorful flowering bushes, wearing a light green sweater, a white skirt, and beige ankle boots, looking to the side with a slight smile.
A young woman in a white dress and beige high-heeled shoes standing on a paved area in front of a small bridge over water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman in a white dress sitting on a brick wall in a garden during sunset, surrounded by pink flowers and green trees.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a white dress and beige ankle boots standing next to a brick wall, surrounded by purple flowering plants and green trees in a garden setting.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white dress and beige ankle boots, stands on a wooded path holding a small bouquet of purple flowers and smiling, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers.
A young woman in a white dress sitting on a brick ledge in a garden during daytime. She is surrounded by purple flowers and lush green trees in the background, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
A young woman in a white dress with puff sleeves standing among purple flowers and green foliage, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a white dress, smiling, standing outdoors on a dirt path surrounded by greenery and trees.
A young woman with blonde hair sits on the ground in a park during sunset, smiling at the camera, wearing a green sweater, white skirt, and beige shoes.
A woman in a white dress and high heels leaning against a weathered black lamppost in a park with trees and greenery in the background, holding a small bouquet of flowers.
A young woman sitting on the ground in a park, hugging her knees with a smile, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees, during sunset.
A young woman in a white dress with puffed sleeves standing outdoors on a cloudy day at sunset, with trees and a grassy area in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair sitting outdoors in a garden or park surrounded by green foliage and plants. She is wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves and smiling while touching her hair.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves, stands outdoors with a blurred green and yellow background. She is smiling, touching her hair, and holding a small bouquet of purple flowers.
A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a brick wall in a garden, touching purple flowering plants, wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves.
A young woman in a white dress leaning against a weathered black and white pole, holding a small bouquet of white flowers, smiling outdoors during sunset.

Isle of Palms & South of Broad

Spring Session

We began along the quiet, historic streets of the South of Broad neighborhood for this local Philip Simmons High School senior. Blooming pink oleander and white jasmine added a lovely touch of color as we made our way to the Battery promenade. We then headed to Isle of Palms for golden hour portraits in a new outfit, wrapping up the evening with relaxed family photos on the beach as the sun set behind a colorful sky and the glow of a full moon began to rise.

A woman with long hair in a peach-colored dress stands next to a textured stone wall with an open window and dark green shutters, smiling.
A young woman with long brown hair wearing a peach-colored, striped dress standing next to a green hedge with small white flowers, gently touching the leaves.
A young woman with long, straight hair and a cheerful smile standing outdoors next to a brick wall, wearing a peach-colored pleated dress with cutout details at the chest, on a sunny day with green trees in the background.
A young woman with long hair, smiling, standing against a brick wall and green hedge on a sunny sidewalk, wearing a peach-colored dress and beige high-heeled sandals.
A young woman wearing a peach-colored dress and high heels walking along a seaside promenade with a blue sky and wispy clouds in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair smiling and holding pink flowers among green foliage, wearing a peach-colored strapless top and jewelry.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a peach pleated dress, standing beside a brick wall with greenery, looking thoughtfully into the distance.
A young woman with long brown hair smiling while standing in front of green foliage.
A woman standing next to a railing outdoors, wearing a dress and high heels, with wind blowing her hair, against a cloudy sky, in black and white.
A young woman with long hair dancing outdoors on a sidewalk next to a wall covered with flowers, smiling with her eyes closed and arms raised.
A young woman with long hair, wearing a peach-colored dress, standing outdoors beside a green leafy bush with white flowers, smiling and looking off to the side.
A young woman in a shiny, bronze-colored strapless dress standing in front of a lush green bush with small white flowers, smiling, with one hand behind her head and the other resting on her waist.
A young woman with long light brown hair, smiling, wearing a peach-colored dress, silver hoop earrings, and a ring, standing outdoors against a wall.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a sleeveless orange pleated dress, smiling and standing beside a white wall with flowering green bush.
A young woman with long brown hair poses outdoors, wearing an orange strapless pleated dress, standing near a blooming bush with white flowers.
A young woman with long hair is smiling and standing next to a bush filled with small flowers. She is wearing a sleeveless dress and looking at the camera.
A young woman with long, light brown hair wearing a peach-colored, pleated dress with cutouts, standing outdoors next to a white fence and smiling.
A young woman with long brown hair in a peach-colored dress and high heels walking on a sidewalk next to a white fence and lush green trees, smiling at the camera.
Two smiling girls, one with long brown hair and the other with red hair and freckles, close together outside.
A young woman with long, flowing hair, smiling and walking outdoors against a blue sky with some clouds.
A young woman with long hair, wearing a green shirt and denim shorts, holding a bouquet of flowers, walking barefoot down a dirt path with greenery on both sides.
Family of four standing on the beach at sunset, with the ocean and sky in the background.
Two young women with long hair standing in shallow ocean water at sunset, smiling, with the moon visible in the sky and gentle waves behind them.
A group of four people hugging and smiling on the beach with the ocean in the background during sunset.
Young woman with long brown hair smiling, wearing a green ruffled top and denim shorts, standing outdoors on a path with greenery and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a young woman with long hair, smiling and looking upwards, standing outdoors with foliage in the background.
A young woman with long hair, wearing a green ruffled top and denim shorts, walking barefoot on a grassy trail, holding a small bouquet of flowers, with a wooden fence and plants in the background during sunset.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long, wavy hair, covering one eye with her hand, wearing a sleeveless top, and looking at the camera.
A young woman smiling at the camera. She has long brown hair and is wearing a green top. The background is outdoor with a blue sky or water.
Black and white photo of a young woman sitting on a log on a sandy beach, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
Young woman sitting on a large driftwood log on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera, wearing a green top and denim shorts, with a background of grass and dunes under a blue sky.
A woman in a green top and denim shorts laughing and posing on a fallen log on the beach during sunset.
A woman in a green top and denim shorts dancing on the beach with ocean waves and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Young woman in green top and denim shorts standing on sandy beach, holding a cone-shaped object with her right arm raised; ocean and sky in the background with a full moon.
Woman standing on sandy beach with grass, ocean, and sky in background, wearing a green ruffle top, denim shorts, and coral cap under evening sky with visible moon.
Close-up of white flowers with green leaves against a clear blue sky.
A young woman with long hair, smiling, leaning against a brick wall outdoors, wearing a green strapless top and denim shorts.
A young woman with long brown hair holding a large bouquet of flowers with purple and white blooms and greenery, standing outdoors in front of a brick wall, smiling with her eyes closed.
A young woman with long light brown hair smiling while holding a bouquet of purple and white flowers above her head outdoors.
A young woman dancing barefoot on a dirt alleyway, smiling, wearing a green ruffled crop top and denim shorts, surrounded by greenery and fencing.
A young woman with long brown hair smiling while leaning against a concrete wall, holding a bouquet of flowers, wearing a green ruffled top and denim shorts.
A young woman with long hair wearing a green ruffled top and denim shorts, holding a bouquet of flowers, leaning against a concrete wall outdoors with a dirt path and green trees in the background.
Young woman with long hair walking barefoot on a log at the beach with ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

Downtown Charleston & Kiawah Ocean Course

Summer Session

This high school senior session took place over two days for this Penn State bound high school senior visiting from Pittsburgh, PA. Day one was all about golf, his greatest passion, and shot on the greens of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. For day two, we explored downtown Charleston and because he was a fan of Outer Banks, we made a special stop outside the Ben Silver storefront on King Street. We wrapped up the two day experience with a spectacular golden sunset at the Battery.

A young man with dark, curly hair and light skin, wearing a white Moncler t-shirt, gold necklace, and standing with arms crossed, outdoors near the beach during twilight.
A young man with dark curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt with 'MONCLER' written on it, and gold jewelry, stands on a waterfront walkway with his arms crossed, looking serious at the camera during sunset, with a cityscape and water in the background.
A young man with curly hair standing with arms crossed on a pier, looking at the camera, with a large building and water in the background, in black and white.
A young man with dark curly hair stands with arms crossed on a paved promenade by the water, wearing a white Moncler t-shirt, black pants, and sneakers, with buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.
Young man with dark curly hair wearing reflective sunglasses and a white t-shirt, leaning on a concrete railing near water, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Close-up of a young man with curly hair, wearing a white shirt, sitting outdoors near water, looking directly at the camera.
Young man standing on sidewalk against a weathered concrete wall, wearing sunglasses, a white T-shirt with "MONCLER" logo, black pants, and sneakers.
Young man standing outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a white Moncler t-shirt, black pants, and a gold chain with a cross pendant, leaning against a weathered stone wall.
A young man leaning on a concrete railing by the water, wearing sunglasses, a white T-shirt, black pants, and sneakers, looking towards the water with a pensive expression.
A young man with curly brown hair sitting on marble stairs, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
A young man walking outdoors on a brick pathway, wearing a white Moncler t-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers. He has dark, curly hair and is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. There are trees and residential buildings in the backgr
Young man sitting on marble stairs, wearing sunglasses, a white T-shirt with 'MONCLER' written on it, black pants, and sneakers, adjusting his sunglasses.
A young man standing outside a clothing store named Ben Silver in Charleston, with a sign that says the store is closed. He is wearing a light purple polo shirt, black shorts, and sneakers, and standing near potted plants in front of the store window
Young man on a golf course standing near a golf bag, tossing a golf ball in the air at sunset, flags in the background.
Street scene outside a shop named 'Ben Silver' with people walking past, old-fashioned street lamp, and storefront windows displaying clothing and accessories, with a large palm tree on the left.
A young man with curly brown hair and blue eyes sitting on the grass next to a black golf bag with clubs, on a sports field.
Young man standing on a golf course with arms crossed, wearing a light blue collared shirt, dark shorts, and golf shoes, with a golf green and flag in the background.
Male golfer in a light blue polka dot shirt and black shorts swinging a golf club on a golf course during sunset.
Young man in golf attire swinging a golf club on a golf course during sunset.
Young man carrying a golf bag and towel walking on a golf course during daytime
Young man on a golf course crouching beside a golf ball, holding a putter, with a large house and trees in the background at sunset.
A young male golfer with curly hair standing on a golf course at sunset, holding a golf club, with a golf ball near his feet.
Young man playing golf on a golf course during sunset, swinging a club.
Young man in golf attire standing on a golf course preparing to putt with a golf club and ball as the sun sets behind houses in the background.
Young man standing on a golf course at sunset, holding a golf club, wearing a light blue polo shirt, black shorts, white shoes, and a golf glove.
Young male golfer standing on a golf course, preparing to putt the golf ball with a putter during sunset.
Black and white photo of a young man standing outdoors on a golf course, holding a golf club, with a house and trees in the background.
A person in golf attire, wearing white and black shoes, is practicing putting on a golf course during sunset, with a golf ball and wooden barricades in the background.
A man on a golf course putting down a golf ball, with a golf bag nearby and flags in the background at sunset.

Bold Backdrops & Iconic Charleston Stops

Summer Session

This summer senior session for him started by a colorful graffiti wall tucked away in a less traveled corner of Charleston with art by a local artist setting the tone. This Philip Simmons High School senior brought his guitar, a perfect prop, and yes, he played too. From there, we wandered through the French Quarter and stopped at the iconic Dock Street Theater, capturing a mix of bold and classic Charleston backdrops.

A young man with brown hair, beard, wearing an orange patterned shirt and green pants, sitting on steps in front of a teal door with glass window panes.
A young man with a beard walking past a weathered beige wall and a blue door, wearing a short-sleeved orange patterned shirt, green pants, and brown boots.
A young man with a beard and short, styled hair, wearing a blue t-shirt, khaki pants, and brown boots, sitting on a rusty metal staircase outside, with a brick wall on one side and greenery in the background.
A man with a beard and slicked-back hair playing an acoustic guitar on a street, with trees and weathered buildings in the background.
A young man with a beard wearing a blue t-shirt and khaki pants leaning against a stone wall on a sidewalk in an urban area, with buildings and streetlights in the background.
A young man with a beard and styled hair stands with a contemplative expression, wearing a patterned short-sleeved shirt and green pants, leaning against a beige wall next to a brick column and a blue decorative metal gate.
Young man playing an acoustic guitar on a quiet street during dusk.
A young man with a beard sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk playing an acoustic guitar in front of a colorful graffiti mural.
A person playing an acoustic guitar, capturing the person's arm and hand on the fretboard in black and white.
A young man with a beard and brown hair playing an acoustic guitar while sitting on a curb in front of a colorful mural
Close-up of a person's hand pressing strings on a guitar neck.
A man sitting on the sidewalk playing an acoustic guitar in front of a colorful graffiti mural of a stylized face with large eyes and dripping paint.
A young man with a beard and closed eyes is sitting on the sidewalk, playing an acoustic guitar, with a colorful mural in the background.
A young man with a beard sitting on the sidewalk, playing an acoustic guitar, with colorful buildings and murals in the background.
A young man with a beard and short hair, wearing a blue tie-dye T-shirt and beige pants, stands with his hands in his pockets next to a black guitar case leaning against a graffitied brick wall.
A young man with brown hair, a beard, and light skin leans against a graffiti-covered wall, wearing a blue t-shirt and khaki pants, looking slightly to the side.
Young man with a beard standing against a graffiti-covered wall, wearing a blue T-shirt and khaki pants.
A young man with a beard and short hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and tan pants, standing with arms crossed in front of a graffiti wall with blue, white, and black spray paint art, on a grassy ground.
A young man with a beard and short brown hair, wearing a blue t-shirt, smiling and leaning against a colorful graffiti-covered wall.
A young man with a beard and long hair tied back, smiling, standing outdoors with hands in his pockets, in front of a blue and black graffiti mural on a brick wall, wearing a blue t-shirt, beige pants, and brown shoes, with green grass and plants at

Isle of Palms Beach

Fall Session

Senior photos don't have to be a big deal. For a lot of guys, a relaxed walk at Isle of Palms, a couple of outfits, and some good light is exactly enough. This Philip Simmons High School senior session was especially fun because he is the younger brother of a previous client. No fuss, just a walk on the beach on a beautiful Lowcountry evening. A few laughs, shots you'll like, and photos your mom will love.

A young man with curly brown hair and blue eyes stands outdoors in a field at Isle of Palms, wearing a navy t-shirt and blue jeans.
A young man with curly brown hair and blue eyes sitting on grass field in Isle of Palms, wearing a navy blue shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, with a background of green plants and trees.
A young man with curly hair sitting on the grass near a paved path, looking at the camera, with shoes and a backpack placed beside him, in a park during daytime.
Close-up of a young man with curly brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a navy T-shirt, outdoors with blurred yellowish background.
Young man with curly hair wearing a navy blue t-shirt standing outdoors during sunset, with trees in the background.
A young man with curly brown hair and blue eyes wearing a navy blue T-shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred background of trees and autumn foliage.
Young man with curly hair wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans standing outdoors near a wooden railing with a blurred background of trees and sky.
A young man with curly hair and light skin leaning against a wooden railing outdoors during sunset or sunrise.
A young man with curly hair wearing a navy blue t-shirt and blue jeans standing outdoors near a wooden dock and water, with a clear sky in the background.
A young man with curly hair sitting on a wooden bench at Isle of Palms Beach during sunset, wearing a navy blue T-shirt and blue jeans, with blurred green foliage and warm sunlight in the background.
A young man with curly hair standing barefoot on a wooden boardwalk at Isle of Palms Beach, smiling and looking at the camera during sunset, with grasses and a distant out-of-focus animal figure in the background.
A young man with curly hair standing on the shore at Isle of Palms Beach with his feet in the water, leaning against a wooden post during sunset, looking contemplative.
A young man with curly hair walks barefoot at Isle of Palms Beach on the wet sand during sunset under a pier.
A young man with curly hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark gray button-up shirt, stands at Isle of Palms Beach with a blurred background and including the pier.
Young man with curly hair wearing a blue button-up shirt and beige pants standing at Isle of Palms Beach during sunset.
A young man with curly hair and blue eyes stands on a beach at sunset, leaning against the pier at Isle of Palms Beach with his hand on it, wearing a blue button-up shirt and beige pants.

Downtown Charleston

Spring Session Session

This Charleston School of Law graduation session was all about maximizing one perfect outfit, featuring her gorgeous black and white dress. We started in the historic French Quarter, taking advantage of the beautiful textures outside the historic Dock Street Theater. To wrap up the milestone celebration, we headed to the U.S. Customs House to capture her cap and gown portraits against the grand architecture and towering columns.

Young woman in a black and white off-the-shoulder dress holding a diploma in front of a plain yellow wall.
A young woman with long hair wearing a black and white dress standing next to a street sign at the corner of Church Street and Queen Street in front of a green building with a window.
A young woman in a black and white dress holding her graduation cap, standing outside the US Customs House in Charleston, a historic building with large columns, celebrating graduation.
A young woman in a black off-shoulder top, white skirt, and high heels holding a purple graduation cap standing on a marble terrace at the U.S. Customs house with city buildings in the background.
A young woman in a black and white dress holding a cap standing in front of classical architecture with columns and marble flooring at the U.S. customs house
Young woman in graduation gown holding a purple cap, standing beside a column at the US Customs House in Charleston, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a black and white off-the-shoulder dress and black heels stands outside against a teal door at the Dock St. Theater with her hand on her hip, smiling.
A young woman with long brown hair wearing an off-the-shoulder black and white top and a white pleated skirt, holding a purple graduation cap, standing outdoors near a black metal railing with trees and a building in the background.
A young woman in a black and white dress holding a graduation cap, standing by a brick gate with a fountain and greenery in the background.
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A woman in a black and white dress holding a bouquet of flowers walking on Chalmers Street, a cobblestone street.

French Quarter, Charleston

Summer Session

This summer high school senior session for a Wando High School graduate focused on earthy tones and a relaxed, casual vibe. Her favorite color is green and she really wanted to highlight that in her photos, so we found beautiful greens tucked away in a somewhat secret alley and historic cobblestone streets. We explored the quiet corners of the French Quarter, capturing rich, natural textures and a comfortable, authentic style.

A young woman with blonde hair wearing a white crop top and a long blue skirt standing on Chalmers Street, a cobblestone street in front of an old white house with black shutters, surrounded by flowering Crape Myrtle trees.
A young woman with blonde hair and fair skin sitting on a tree stump against a brick wall at Philadelphia Alley with green foliage. She is wearing a white sleeveless crop top and green patterned wide-leg pants.
A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes standing outdoors near a black iron fence and green foliage in the background.
Young woman in a white crop top and green skirt leaning against a brick wall next to a window with black shutters and a window box with colorful flowers.
A young woman with blonde wavy hair and fair skin standing next to a brick wall with a decorative black metal fence, looking at the camera with a slight smile, wearing a white tank top and green pants.
A young woman with blonde hair in a white top and green skirt standing next to a brick wall with green climbing plants and a window and flower box.
A young woman with blonde wavy hair and blue eyes, smiling, standing against a brick wall with greenery in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair, barefoot, wearing a white crop top and a long green skirt, standing on Philadelphia Alley, a brick path surrounded by trees and lush greenery in a natural outdoor setting.
A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a white top and a long green skirt, stands barefoot on Philadelphia Alley, a brick path surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with white buildings and street lamps in the background.
A young woman posing for her senior portraits at the entrance to Philadelphia Alley. She is wearing a white top and long denim skirt.
A young woman with blonde hair sitting on stone steps outdoors at Philadelphia Alley, surrounded by green foliage, wearing a white sleeveless top and a long green skirt.
A young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair stands outdoors among dense green foliage at Philadelphia Alley, wearing a white tank top and a long green skirt with black patterns.
A young woman sits on grass in at Washington Park in Charleston, resting her chin on her hands and looking thoughtfully to the side, with a garden and a brick wall in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a white crop top and a green skirt, standing barefoot on rocks beside a brick wall with greenery in the background at Philadelphia Alley.
A young woman with blonde hair stands on a grassy lawn at Washington Park in Charleston, wearing a white top and a long denim skirt, with one hand behind her head and the other holding the skirt. There is a house and trees in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair and a white crop top standing in Washington Park in Charleston next to a low brick and stucco wall, with trees and a brick house in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair sitting on grass in Washington Park in Charleston with trees and bushes, wearing a white tank top and a denim skirt, looking at the camera.
A young woman with blonde hair standing between brick walls with greenery in the background, wearing a white crop top and a long blue skirt on a historic Charleston Street.
A young woman with blonde hair standing outdoors next to a brick wall covered in green ivy, wearing a light gray crop top and a long blue skirt, looking over her shoulder.
A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a white crop top and a denim skirt, sitting on grass in Washington Park in Charleston with bushes and trees, with a brick and stucco building in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a white crop top and a long denim skirt standing against a textured wall in Charleston with greenery, lit by warm sunlight.
A young woman with long blond hair wearing a white crop top and a long blue skirt, standing on Chalmers Street, a cobblestone street beside a flowering tree with pink blossoms, in a quaint neighborhood with pastel-colored buildings.
A young woman with blond hair wearing a sleeveless crop top and a long denim skirt, standing next to a brick wall surrounded by green foliage.

Isle of Palms Beach

Late Spring

This late spring session celebrated a recent University of Michigan graduate who wanted a casual, beachy vibe to mark her milestone. Embracing a creative and relaxed feel, we experimented with a little motion blur and soft focus to capture the effortless movement of the ocean. The images perfectly blend warm, glowing sunlight with a timeless, coastal aesthetic on the sands of Isle of Palms.

A young woman in a white dress sitting on sandy beach with green grass in the background, resting her face on her hands.
A woman in a white dress walking barefoot on a sandy beach path at Isle of Palms, holding sandals, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman in a white dress walking in the ocean waves with a cloudy sky
A young woman with dark hair and light makeup, smiling softly, wearing earrings and a white strap dress, sitting on a sandy beach.
A young woman with long dark hair smiling outdoors near the beach.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, brown eyes, and natural makeup, looking directly at the camera.
A woman in a white dress running along the beach with waves in the background and a cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress standing in the ocean with waves around her feet, hair blowing in the wind. She is looking over her shoulder at the camera.
A woman in a white dress sitting on sandy beach with grass in the background.
A woman wearing a white dress with spaghetti straps, standing on a path with green plants and orange flowers at Isle of Palms, looking at the camera with a slight smile and her hair in a high ponytail.
A woman in a white dress sitting on sand dunes surrounded by grass, with a pair of sandals nearby.
A woman in a white summer dress standing outdoors on a dirt path at Isle of Palms with green bushes and trees around her, overcast sky in the background.

Historic Charleston’s French Quarter and South of Broad

Late Spring

Shot just a few weeks before graduation, this sunset session celebrated a Medical University of South Carolina medical school graduate who just found out she matched at UVA for internal medicine. We captured portraits in both a beautiful dress and her cap and gown against the historic South of Broad charm and the waterfront views of the Battery.

A woman in graduation attire standing by a waterfront at the Battery in Charleston at sunset, smiling.
A young woman and medical university graduate in her graduation gown and cap stands at the Battery in Charleston by the harbor, smiling as she looks to the side.
A young woman with long brown hair smiling while walking in front of a blue door in an historic Charleston neighborhood wearing a floral jumpsuit and high heels.
A woman in a floral dress with brown high heels standing at the Battery in Charleston holding railing during dusk, smiling and looking to her left.
A woman in a floral dress standing on a promenade at the Battery in Charleston near the water, smiling at the camera during sunset.
A woman in a floral dress and a graduation gown with green and black colors standing at the Battery in Charleston by the Charleston Harbor at sunset, smiling.
A woman in a graduation gown walking along the promenade at the Battery in Charleston at sunset.
A woman in a graduation gown standing at the Battery in Charleston by the harbor during sunset, smiling and looking back.
A woman in a graduation gown and cap walking along the waterfront at the Battery in Charleston at sunset.
Young woman in graduation gown and heels standing in a historic Charleston street with houses and trees in the background.
A woman in a green and black graduation gown sitting on a concrete barrier at the Battery in Charleston near the Charleston Harbor at sunset.
Woman in a black and green graduation gown and cap standing on a waterfront at sunset at the Battery in Charleston.
A young woman in a graduation gown and cap standing outdoors near a wrought iron fence and a shrub with pink flowers, smiling and looking to her right.

Isle of Palms and Daniel Island

Late Spring

This Philip Simmons High School senior session featured a perfect mix of locations before she heads off to USC. We started at a quiet Daniel Island boat landing to capture stunning marsh views, where she brought her older sister along for a few sweet photos together. We then headed to Isle of Palms beach to wrap up the milestone celebration with some dramatic, golden hour cap and gown portraits by the surf.

A young woman with long, curly brown hair, wearing a black dress, standing on a dirt path among greenery, holding a red University of South Carolina flag and smiling at the camera.
A woman in a pink dress walking barefoot on a sandy path through grassy dunes, smiling under a cloudy sky at Isle of Palms.
A woman with curly brown hair wearing a green patterned top, white jeans, and heels standing outdoors on Daniel Island near a body of water at sunset.
A young woman with long, curly brown hair, smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.
Woman in a pink dress standing on a beach at Isle of Palms with waves and cloudy sky.
A young woman with curly brown hair wearing a green patterned top and white pants walking on a dirt trail on Daniel Island surrounded by green trees and bushes.
A young woman in green top and white pants standing outdoors, holding a graduation gown over her shoulder, in a marshy area on Daniel Island with trees and a blurred landscape in the background.
A woman with curly hair in a pink dress walking along the shoreline at Isle of Palms beach with her feet in the water, smiling.
Two young women and sisters smiling and hugging outdoors among trees, one wearing a purple sash and the other in a white dress with a palm tree pattern.

South of Broad and the Battery.

Summer Session

This golden hour session celebrated a proud graduate moving all the way from Pennsylvania to Charleston to embark on a new professional post graduation. We explored the historic charm of the South of Broad neighborhood before heading to the waterfront. Wearing a classic white dress paired with her cap and gown, she finished the session with a fun cap toss along the Battery promenade

A woman with blonde hair, dressed in a white dress and black platform sandals, throws her red graduation gown into the air at The Battery with the Charleston Harbor at during dusk or dawn.
A young woman in a white dress holding a red diploma cover, standing on a tree-lined street during daylight, smiling and turning back.
A young woman in a red graduation gown and cap standing at The Battery by the Charleston Harbor at dusk, with the moon visible in the sky behind her.
A young woman in a red graduation gown and cap, smiling and adjusting her cap, standing at The Battery with the Charleston Harbor in the background.
Young woman in a red graduation gown sitting on a concrete structure at The Battery with the Charleston Harbor in the background during sunset, smiling at the camera.
A young woman standing on a city street in front of a multi-story building with light-colored stone exterior and white window shutters. She is smiling, wearing a white dress and black platform sandals. The background includes a one-way street sign, a
A young woman with blonde hair in a white dress and black platform sandals smiling while walking on a paved sidewalk beside a pink and white ornate fence.
A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a white dress and black wedge sandals, standing outdoors against a beige building wall.
A woman in a white dress walking past a white house with a blue door and blue shutters, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a white dress and black platform sandals standing on a sidewalk lined with trees and buildings, smiling at the camera.
A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a white dress and black sandals walking on a brick sidewalk in front of a beige building with black-shuttered windows and flower boxes with pink and white flowers.

French Quarter in historic Charleston and beachside at Isle of Palms

Spring Session

This senior session for a Philip Simmons High School student featured the perfect blend of casual charm and Lowcountry backdrop. We spent the afternoon exploring the scenic spots around Daniel Island, capturing relaxed, natural portraits that highlighted his genuine personality before heading into graduation season.

A woman in a blue dress and heels sitting on steps to the Dock Street Theater, smiling and resting her chin on her hand. The building has teal doors.
A young woman with long brown hair, glasses, and a blue dress, sitting on the steps to the Dock Street Theater that has large green double doors and a stone column.
A young woman in a blue dress and high heels sitting the steps to the Dock Street Theater with large green doors.
A young woman in a blue dress and high heels standing by a black wrought iron fence outside a pink building with large windows, smiling at the camera.
A young woman in a blue dress and glasses standing outside against a peach-colored wall.
Woman in a navy blue dress and high heels standing on sidewalk near a peach-colored wall with a tree in front.
A young woman with glasses, wearing a black crop top, a brown cardigan, and blue jeans, stands against a textured wall on an urban street, smiling and looking slightly to her right.
A young woman with glasses, long brown hair, and a bright smile standing against a peach-colored wall, wearing a black crop top, blue jeans, black sandals, and a brown cardigan.
A woman in a blue dress walking barefoot on the beach, smiling, with the ocean and sky in the background.
A young woman in a blue dress standing barefoot on a sandy beach, smiling, with houses and dunes in the background under a cloudy sky.
A young woman with glasses, wearing a navy blue dress, sitting on a driftwood log on a sandy beach, smiling and looking away from the camera.
A woman outdoors in a park holding a professional DSLR camera, smiling at the camera.

Charleston Senior Photographer
Amy Quinn Hill

Whether you are looking for classic portraits, casual beach vibes, or a complete downtown experience, my goal is simple: to document your energy, personality, and the joy of this incredible milestone.

"A photograph keeps a moment from running away."
Eudora Welty

That is what I am here to help you do. Here is what working with me looks like:

  • Every session is built around you, your style, your energy, your ideas. I listen first, then shoot.

  • I know Charleston's locations and how light moves through them. That knowledge puts you in the right place at the right time.

  • Not sure what to do in front of a camera? I'll guide you. Prompts, movement, and a little humor go a long way toward images that actually look like you.

  • My editing is clean and life-like. Not light and airy, not dark and moody. Just real color that holds up over time.

  • I've been through senior year three times. I know what it means for the senior and for the parents. We'll get both.

  • Your fully edited gallery is delivered within two weeks and you will receive a sneak peek within 48 hours.

HELPFUL SENIOR SESSION LINKS

What to Wear for Charleston Senior Portraits
Styling tips, outfit ideas, colors, and guidance for creating variety throughout your gallery.

Downtown Charleston Senior Session Inspiration
A recent session through the French Quarter and South of Broad showcasing the texture, light, and variety possible downtown.

Senior Session FAQ
Helpful details about locations, timing, image delivery, and what to expect.

Senior Session Pricing Guide
Explore session options and what is included.