Tyler + Karly | Anniversary Session at Columbia Riverwalk | Columbia SC Photographer

Tyler + Karly | Anniversary Session | Columbia Riverwalk Photography

These two are just one year into marriage but have years of friendship + dating one another to build upon. Karly Richardson is a sweet photography friend that I met last year and it has such a delight to get to know her and shoot alongside her at weddings. She had talked about really wanting some photos with Spanish moss gracing them and I told her I knew just the spot.

The Columbia Riverwalk (not to be confused with the West Columbia Riverwalk riverwalk) has several spots along the water that are dripping with that gorgeous Southern moss. As photographers, it can be somewhat daunting to be the one getting photographed, let alone photographing another photographer. Not the case for these two - all smiles, laughter, sweet embraces and picky holding (seriously, so adorable!). Get to know Tyler and Karly, and you'll get to see their heart for each other, the Lord, their family and others around them. To this wonderful couple, happy first anniversary!

The Parker Family | Photos for Columbia | Columbia Portrait Photographer

In one weekend, life changed for the Parkers.

In October, Mike, Eugenie and their daughter Sarah were among the many families in Columbia who lost their homes, their car and their possessions during the record-breaking heavy rains that flooded the Midlands. The 1,000-year-flood spread across the Famously Hot town, leaving behind destroyed roads, crumbling foundations and hurting people.

Through Photos for Columbia, I had the opportunity to photograph the Parker family, whose home and belongings were flooded, including most of Mike and Eugenie's wedding photos. Despite the incredible loss and hard time they've been through, this sweet family was all smiles, joy and laughter during their portrait session at the South Carolina State House.

Although nothing can replace the waterlogged photos, picture frames and albums destroyed in the flood, Mike and Eugenie's tried-and-true love for each other was shining despite their current circumstances.

Thomas + Elizabeth | West Columbia Riverwalk Portraits

A sunset stroll by the river. Does it get more romantic than that for portraits??

I am SO delighted my two good friends, Thomas & Elizabeth, gave me the opportunity to capture a few photos of their lovey-doveyness down by the West Columbia Riverwalk.

From the way she looks at him, to the way he makes her smile, it was such a joy to photograph this lovely couple (& parents-to-be!). Keep a-scrolling for more of this beautiful duo :)

Thomas + Elizabeth | Sneak peek | West Columbia Riverwalk

These two. Caaaaan you feeeeel the looooove toooonight? are lyrics that definitely capture Thomas & Elizabeth's beautiful relationship & love for one another! Walking hand-in-hand along the West Columbia Riverwalk, nuzzling noses as the sun set. It was a dreamy portrait session in Columbia.

AND the Brantleys announced just shortly after we took these photos that their family will be growing by 1 come this October. It's kick-off-your-shoes good news! We are thrilled to hear about their little baby God has blessed them with & can't wait for them to join the parenthood club, too :) More photos of these lovebirds coming soon ♥