I had a disappointing, expensive experience. I don't feel Todd really listened to me when I…read moreexplained what I was looking for. He showed limited creativity and inspiration. He had me do the same pose over and over with minor adjustments to the tilt of the head. The photos sent to me to choose were all about the same, leaving me with little to choose from. Maybe if you're 25 and glowing with youth, he'll be more motivated. But I think the work of a good photographer is LISTENING and finding the best way to capture the subject. This is not the experience I had and I'm sorry I wasted $250.

Todd was TERRIBLE. If I could give 0 stars I would. In 2018, my fiance worked with him to plan out…read morea surprise engagement shoot in Charleston. My fiance specified that we would be in Charleston for an entire week so if something happened weather or business wise, we could push the engagement out to another day. Todd texted him all the way up until the time we got to the park and said everything was ready to go but NOOO... It was not. My fiance proposed, everything was great until we turned around to see Todd rolling around in the grass using his PHONE to capture our engagement... When we went up to talk to him, he said (laughing of course), "Hey man, I don't know what happened, my camera malfunctioned but I got these really sick pics on my phone"... Which were blurry and terrible. He then asked to use our camera that my fiance brought to "re-enact" our engagement which happened about 7 different times because he couldn't get the right lighting... Later he confessed that he actually just forgot his camera battery but didn't want to turn around and drive home or reschedule to another day... He took what was supposed to be such a wonderful moment and ruined it with his lack of professionalism.

I have had the distinct pleasure of using Zak Collins Photography both personally and…read moreprofessionally for several years. Zak is a profoundly talented artist. I never get tired of seeing his work and every client we've had in common has had nothing but glowing remarks for him as well. When I need photography work either personally or for my business, Zak is the first person I think of and the first person I call. He's always professional and pleasant and goes above and beyond the call of duty whenever I call upon him. He never disappoints!

Outstanding Photographers! Choosing Carolina Wedding Photographers was the best decision we made…read morefor our wedding. They were so good at capturing everything we wanted and even more. They did a great job in the way they handled everyone, were so polite and friendly, were everywhere taking pictures, yet we hardly noticed they were there. Our guests were constantly telling us how good they were! We will sing their praises to everyone and highly recommend them!!!!!

My husband and I hired Sam to take senior pictures of our son. She came highly recommended by…read moreneighbors and friends and I can see why! She knew how to get our son to open up, relax and have fun during the photo shoot. I haven't been able to capture our kids "true" smile in a long time because he hates when I take his picture! lol! Sam not only captured his smile, she captured the life behind his eyes. The pictures brought me to tears! Very well done! She was so easy to work with from scheduling to pricing to the shoot itself and finally the turn around of amazing pictures. I cannot say enough about this beautiful young talent! Thank you so much Sam for this memory I get to keep forever!

I wanted to provide an update so there is no confusion to consumers. I take all of my Yelp reviews…read morevery seriously, whether they are positive or negative. Dates are very important when reading this review. The photos were taken on March 15th and were not delivered until March 29th. The following are 3 extracts copied from Ms. Becker's contract and explanations as to how Ms. Becker violated each of them. The contract with Sam Shot the Bride states in the Copyright Law & Model Release paragraph, "The Photographer grants the Client's permission to make copies of the images under the following conditions. The images taken by the Photographer are for personal use by the Client and their friends and relatives." This statement is very clear. It refers to the images TAKEN. We were never allowed to even view any of the other photos beyond the 27 Ms. Becker selected. My wife and I emailed with Ms. Becker repeatedly in an attempt to get her to honor her contract, but she refused. On April 4th, my wife attempted to schedule a call with Ms. Becker at her convenience, but she refused. Today is only June 4th, still not even 3 months after the session, as she claims, and barely over 2 months after the photos were delivered. The contract states in the Re-shoots/Refunds paragraph, "The $250.00 session fee is not refundable a week from when the images have been delivered." We expressed concerns with the photos on April 3rd (and many days thereafter), which is only 5 days later and actually only 3 business days later. We did not reach out almost 2 weeks later, as she claims. The contract states in the Archive of Session Images paragraph, "After six (6) months, all images will be purged from the Photographer's hard-drive, except as needed for promotional purposes, to be determined by photographer at photographer's sole discretion." Ms. Becker's response above clearly indicates she has already deleted all of our photos, well before the contractual obligation of six (6) months. The only person that needs to reread her contract is Ms. Becker herself. As Ms. Becker stated, she did attempt to seek support from the local police after my original Yelp post. She tried to claim harassment, slander and defamation. The police department have a complete copy of our email dialogue as well as this post and have informed Ms. Becker there is nothing slanderous, hostile, threatening, or harassing in anything I have stated. This is a completely honest post about my experience with her service. The police delivered her Trespass Notice to me and shared with me that anyone can issue a Trespass Notice to anyone, without any reasoning. I reciprocated simply because Ms. Becker has not demonstrated clear understanding of the law and anyone who does not understand the law may have lawless tendencies. Despite this education from the local police, and without any sound professional response, Ms. Becker continues to make public statements both here and in other forums that my family and I have harassed her, threatened her, and made slanderous comments about her. I have not made one false statement about my experience and have never made any comments about Ms. Becker personally. Regardless, she continues to attempt to distract readers from the real issues by attempting to tarnish my personal reputation. I have stated the facts, and only the facts. In summary, there are far too many professional photographers in the world to choose from. I am sure most of them provide a very high quality service, but this is clearly not the case with Sam Shot the Bride. If you're anything like me, family is of the utmost importance making family photos something you cherish. Do your research and hopefully you will not have to experience what my family and I have endured.

Sam was great! He helped photograph our wedding this past weekend. He is fun with a great sense of…read morehumor. I am detailed oriented and he put up with me. He was so patient and so kind. Out of all the vendors Sam was our favorite. He was open to various types of photos. He offered suggestions. I would really recommend Sam and Amara photography. We look forward to seeing the photos when they are ready. Sam is a bonus. Reasonable priced. He was on time and even early and ready to start shooting. Open minded to suggestions. A true pro.

Emily photographed our wedding and she did an absolutely amazing job. She was a joy to work with…read moreand captured all of the shots we needed for the big day and was very professional. She is super warm and kept everyone comfortable while shooting the specific photos we requested and was good at directing everyone for the shots.

We are incredibly thankful that we booked Emily Baucom Photography for our wedding. Not only was…read moreEmily an absolute delight to work with, but our engagement and wedding photos turned out absolutely beautiful. I was initially impressed after looking through Emily's previous work - she has an incredible talent for capturing sincere moments and giving them a polished final look. Although she is based in Charleston, we requested to have our engagement photos in my hometown, Hilton Head Island. She was more than accommodating, driving down to work with us, and traveling to multiple photo locations on Hilton Head. We were so pleased with the final product - we felt like she really captured our relationship, giving each of our poses a natural, non-staged, look. On the day of our wedding, Emily and her team effortlessly covered the ceremony and reception, all the while having full command of their schedule and capturing every shot we had hoped for! While we have only received a sneak peak of our photos so far, we could not be happier. The photographs have been absolutely breathtaking, and have us so excited to see the rest! All in all, Emily's patience, organization and talent made it an absolute joy to work with her. I would certainly recommend her and her team to any bride getting married in (or around) the Charleston area!!

Choosing a wedding photographer can feel overwhelming, after all, they're responsible for capturing…read moreone of the most important days of your life. From the moment I spoke with Tim, I knew he was the one. He immediately put both me and my then-fiancé at ease. Working with him felt less like a formal shoot and more like hanging out with an old friend who just happened to have a camera. We laughed, we relaxed, and most importantly we never felt awkward. Tim didn't just take photos; he captured the joy, movement, and emotion of the day in every single frame. Each image feels alive a true reflection of how that day felt. I'm endlessly grateful. Our wedding photos now hang in our home, and they look and feel like art.

Hiring Tim as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! From…read morethe moment we met him, we knew we made the right decision. Tim has an incredible gift--not just for photography, but for capturing the raw, beautiful emotions that made our wedding so meaningful. Every photo he took tells a story. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the day all over again, and we're still in awe of how he managed to turn fleeting moments into timeless works of art. What truly set Tim apart, though, was his presence. He was warm, calm, and felt like a close friend from the very start. He blended in so effortlessly, yet somehow was everywhere at once. Our guests couldn't stop asking us who our photographer was. If you're looking for someone who pours their heart into their work, Who cares about your wedding as much as you do, and who will leave you speechless with the results--Tim is that person. We are forever grateful to him for giving us the most beautiful memories we'll cherish for the rest of our lives!

Graddick Photography is great to work with! I hired them to take pictures of my daughter for…read moregraduation. We met at a beautiful park in Charelston. My daughter was being moody, not wanting her picture taken. Francis took control of the situation, got her comfortable and took beautiful pictures. We had so many to choose from! We got the proofs the night of the shoot. Communication with Graddick is easy. When we were trying to decide what pictures to pick he checked in to see if everything was ok. From start to finish we feel well taken care of. I highly recommend them and will use them again.