Charleston, SC

wedding + Lifestyle Photographer

Because we don’t do basic photos here.

We document your day honestly. Capturing crazy joy, wild celebration, & photos that actually feel like you.

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The WHY behind Sarah Elaine…

Based in Charleston, SC, we specialize in creating timeless, heartfelt imagery while keeping things calm, organized, and effortless for you.

Every session is an opportunity to serve others with the gifts we’ve been given, and we approach each one with intention, care, and a deep love for storytelling. When you choose Sarah Elaine Photography, you’re not just investing in beautiful photos — you’re investing in a small business rooted in faith, family, and purpose. Let’s capture something unforgettable together.

Bride and groom in an outdoor garden setting, surrounded by trees and Spanish moss, in black and white.
Wedding party with bride, groom, and four friends outdoors in formal attire, smiling and holding bouquets.
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Colorful flower bouquet in vase with blue strappy sandals, perfume bottle, gold earrings, and wedding rings on a sparkling fabric.

A LOOK BEHIND THE LENS

A LOOK BEHIND THE LENS

“We did a mini session with Sarah done on Chalmers and Washington Square and the photos turned out beautifully! She has a great eye for location, color, background and poses. We are so excited to get the photos up on our wall!”


- Brandy

“Hiring Sarah to photograph our wedding day was the BEST decision ever! Sarah made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, she made us laugh and loosed up and we love that our pictures are full of genuine laughs and smiles. She is a pro at efficiently directing the wedding party to get photos while staying on timeline, which we really appreciated. Her style is light, bright, and romantic, which is exactly what we wanted our Charleston wedding to feel like. ”

-Jennifer & Blake