A warm sunny day in winter. 

Erika came to me looking for someone to photograph their elopement and then a few months later their big ceremony. This is their elopement. I was a little worried about it being cold because this was in February and it was also in the middle of the day which can mean less favorable lighting conditions—BUT WE LUCKED OUT!—  Perfect temperature and soft clouds for some beautiful diffused light! They got married on the steps of the South Carolina State House with just Erika’s mother and a friend cheering them on. 

 After their ceremony, we took a walk around the State House grounds to capture that “just married” look of excitement in their eyes with some portraits, embellished by freshly planted pansies, palm trees, and the historic Capital as a backdrop. Erika + Drew barely needed any direction!  

Their organic emotion was more than enough to fill the frame! Check it out for yourself!