I met up with Dawn + Joey in February for their beautiful engagement session here in Charleston.  They brought their two beautiful pups, Willow + Cricket, along for part of the session… and boy, did they have a blast at Hampton Park?!?  I am totally OBSESSED with the photos of them walking together (below) because if that doesn’t capture what it’s really like to walk two strong dogs in the park, I don’t know what does!! On this beautiful, overcast day, we spent time getting to know each other and chatted about their wedding plans.  We practically had the entire park to ourselves ..read more

Audra + Rahul’s beautiful traditional Indian wedding in Charleston was definitely one for the books.  I absolutely LOVE everything about South Asian/Indian weddings… the colors, the attire, the music, the food, the traditions, the rituals, the family element, the dancing.  There really is nothing like it and if I could specialize in shooting only South Asian weddings, I totally would!!  I feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of this amazing celebration and to document it all for Audra + Rahul’s families.  Seeing them come together and blend their cultures together ..read more

From the very first time I spoke with Martha Camille, I knew that her Boone Hall wedding was going to be EPIC.  I also knew that she was going to be a dream client for me – and she absolutely was!  I love all of my couples, but it’s so extra special when someone has been following your work for years and absolutely has to have you photograph every part of the wedding process.  From the engagement session, to bridal portraits, to the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding day…  it’s not lost on me how lucky I am. And, of course, her wedding day was everything I knew it would be ..read more

When Martha Camille told me that she wanted to recreate her mother’s studio bridal portraits, I’ll admit… I was a little hesitant.  I’ve never done studio bridal portraits before and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to bring her vision to life.  As a creative, I love doing things that are outside of my comfort zone – but I rarely take those risks with clients unless I feel like they really really trust me.  I knew Martha Camille wanted to do something different, and that she completely trusted me – so that gave me the courage to push forward.  And let me tell you – I a ..read more

2023 was definitely one of the best years yet for my business.  I had the honor of working with so many fabulous couples, in so many fabulous locations… including Spain, Italy, and Hawaii!  I feel extremely lucky that I was able to experience such a tremendous year of growth and travel.  Here are some of my favorite wedding images from 2023… The post Best of 2023 Weddings + Engagements // Charleston Wedding Photographer appeared first on Charleston Wedding Photographer | Dana Cubbage ..read more

This colorful winter wedding at Sea Pines Resort was the perfect way to start 2024.  On one of the coldest days of the year, Caitlyn + Mark said “I do!” on the iconic 18th lawn at Harbourtown Links, overlooking the Calibogue Sound.  Surrounded by their closest family + friends, their day was everything that Caitlyn had envisioned.  Their day was filled with so much joy and Caitlyn’s vision for a colorful, coastal celebration was executed to perfection.  I absolutely LOVED her choice of colors and the abundance of florals throughout her wedding design… it really made such a ..read more

When I first started second shooting in 2011, I’ll admit… I had NO IDEA what I was doing.  I was pretty good with my camera, technically.  I could shoot in manual mode and had some understanding of flash.  However, I wasn’t entirely sure of my role as a second shooter and had no idea exactly what my primary photographer wanted or needed from me.  It wasn’t until I started shooting my own weddings that a light bulb went off and I started to really understand what a second shooter should do!  A very belated apology to all of the amazing photographers who took me under th ..read more

Lowndes Grove is a magical venue for romantic bridal portraits.  The house is bathed in gorgeous light, thanks to the large windows throughout.  It has plenty of indoor space that you can use in case of inclement weather.  The rooms are beautifully decorated in a classic style that complements the overall aesthetic of the property.  There is a beautiful covered porch, a spiral staircase, and checker board floor in a light-filled portico.  Outside, you have the live oaks, stunning azaleas that bloom in the spring, and a wooden dock that stretches out into the Ashley Riv ..read more

This post may be a year late, BUT I wanted to share some of my favorite wedding and engagement photos from 2022.  It’s always such a treat to go back and see all of the amazing weddings I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of – and all of the amazing couples I’ve worked with.  So here are just a few of my favorite images from 2022… The post Best of 2022 Weddings // Charleston Based Destination Wedding Photographer appeared first on Charleston Wedding Photographer | Dana Cubbage ..read more

When Callie told me that she wanted to do her bridal portraits out on Isle of Palms, at an incredible home that they would be renting for getting ready on the wedding day, I was so excited.  Not only would we be able to create beautiful portraits of Callie – but I’d also get a sneak peek at the house where we’d be photographing the First Look and portraits on her actual wedding day.  Callie’s fiance, Gates, works in property management here in Charleston and, luckily for us, one of his clients owns this beautiful home on IOP.  We are so fortunate that we had access to this gorge ..read more