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Session Sunday | Client Testimonial for Hilton Head Beach Photographer, Elle Michele Photography | Feedback Questionnaire      Palmetto Dunes is such a beautiful resort, I always get excited when I shoot in there because 1. The houses are insane and 2. The beaches are usually less crowded than public ones. If you’re coming to […]

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Wedding Photographer | Family Photographer    Looking for a photographer for the first time can be a little intimidating. Especially if you’ve never had professional pictures taken before. If you’re new to the process (or maybe still looking for your go-to photog), I’ve made a list of 5 questions you can ask your potential photographer! […]

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Spring Session | Outfit Inspiration | Bluffton Photographer | Spring Pictures   My spring calendar is filling up so I wanted to share some outfit inspiration! A lot of my clients ask me what they should wear to their spring photo sessions. After all, these photographs will become a staple in your frames and albums […]

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Client Testimonial for Hilton Head Beach Photographer, Elle Michele Photography This was my very first time shooting a sunrise session on Fripp Island and I’m so glad it worked out!   Booking a Sunrise Session Katie was referred to me by another photographer who was already booked. Her initial inquiry was July 29, and by […]

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Rule #1: Coordinate—but don’t be matchy/matchy If you’re shooting with another person, make sure your outfits complement one another’s. Choose a consistent color palette (which does not mean the same color?). If someone is wearing a bold pattern, dress the rest of the group in more solids, but be sure each carries one or more […]

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Choosing a great location is one of the most important pieces of setting up your photo shoot. The backdrop you select will set the stage for the entire session and will be an essential piece of every shot, pose and, ultimately, the finished product. I recommend picking a spot that’s special to you, either a […]

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I’ve collected some of my frequently asked questions and put them in one convenient place for you! Investing in a professional family photo session can be a little intimidating if you’ve never done something like it before. Let me put your mind at ease! Q: May we bring props to our session? A: Props can […]

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The summer is a wonderful time for traveling to the beach, and everyone with an Instagram account seems to be doing it. As we’re wrapping up tourist season down here in the Lowcountry, I have a feeling you’re already planning your trips for next year! If you want to have a fantastic session that will […]

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This post has been a long time coming, and I wish I would have written it sooner so I didn’t have to sound like a broken record talking about this… buuuuut here we go! When scheduling a session, there’s lots to take in to account. Where are we shooting? Where does the sun set (or […]

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I’m not gonna lie… I kind of lost my love for doing family sessions. Teaching, on top of shooting every night, and the endless work that has to be done on the back end of running a business was just burning me out. But every once in a while I would get this family that […]

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