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August 7th, 2025 | Folly Beach, SC I had the absolute joy of photographing four gorgeous College of Charleston Zeta Tau Alpha sisters on Folly Beach! They brought all the energy, fun, and love for life you could imagine. Sophie, Delaney, Courtney, and Cali filled the evening with laughter, dancing in the sand, and the […]

Golden Hour on Folly Beach with College of Charleston Zeta Tau Alpha Sisters

August 14, 2025

August 5th, 2025 | Charleston, SC Charleston has never looked more beautiful, and Ryleigh’s sunrise senior session on Rainbow Row is proof that early mornings are pure magic. The streets were calm, the pastel buildings were glowing, and this iconic backdrop could not have been a more perfect setting for such a special milestone. Ryleigh […]

Ryleigh’s Sunrise Senior Portraits on Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC

August 12, 2025

July 17th, 2025 | Charleston, SC There are some sessions that just feel extra special, and Lucy & Hank’s golden hour session at Hampton Park was one of those magical evenings I’ll never forget. The setting sun, the soft breeze, the glow of two soon-to-be parents soaking up every moment…it was everything I enjoy about […]

Golden Light & Sweet Beginnings | Lucy & Hank’s Pregnancy Announcement at Hampton Park

July 31, 2025

July 13th, 2025 | Charleston, SC There’s something truly special about photographing two besties, and when that session takes place at sunrise on Rainbow Row? Pure magic. Megan and Angeline brought so much light to this early morning in Charleston, and I still can’t get over how dreamy it all felt. From the quiet charm […]

Double the Beauty, Double the Joy | Megan & Angeline’s Sunrise Session on Rainbow Row

July 30, 2025

July 13th, 2025 | Charleston, SC There’s just something about Charleston at sunrise…the stillness, the golden glow, the way the city feels like it’s holding its breath before the day begins. Megan’s session on Rainbow Row was everything I love about early mornings downtown. Peaceful streets, pastel charm, and one incredibly beautiful soul radiating with […]

Megan’s Glowy Morning Session on Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC

July 28, 2025

July 13th, 2025 | Charleston, SC Sunrise sessions might just be my new favorite thing, and Angeline’s morning session on Rainbow Row is proof that early wake-up calls are so worth it! The streets were quiet, the light was soft and golden, and this iconic Charleston backdrop couldn’t have looked more dreamy. From the very […]

Angeline’s Sunrise Session on Rainbow Row in Charleston, South Carolina

July 26, 2025

Two of my favorite girls, Meg (my sister) and Ang (my cousin), flew down to spend a long weekend with me in Charleston! Meg had been here once before, but only for a whirlwind 24 hours to help me move, and this was Ang’s very first time in Charleston. So, I made it my mission […]

Girls Weekend in Charleston, SC with Meg & Ang

July 23, 2025

May 11th, 2025 | Charleston, SC Some stories are simply meant to unfold like a fairytale…Madi and Matt’s proposal at Magnolia Plantation was exactly that. From the very beginning, Matt poured so much love and thought into planning the perfect surprise. For months, we kept everything under wraps, working behind the scenes to make sure […]

Surprise Proposal at Magnolia Plantation: Madi & Matt’s Magical Moment

May 30, 2025

Charleston South Carolina Proposal at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Mary Kathleen Photography, Charleston Photographer.

There is always something magical about Charleston…the way the sunlight dances on the cobblestone streets, the quite hum of history in the air, and the gentle sway of the palm trees by the harbor. But this past weekend it wasn’t just the city that captured my heart, it was sharing it with my mom! In […]

Mom & Daughter Weekend in Charleston, SC

May 28, 2025

48 Hour Guide to Charleston, SC! Y’all, last weekend was just simply the best! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that two of my sweet friends came to visit for a fun girls weekend! My favorite part of it all? It was pretty spontaneous! We didn’t have this trip planned for long, but […]

Girls Weekend in Charleston with Caroline and Addie

May 14, 2025