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Best Charleston Photographer!!

I had Richard Bell Photography on my list for years to eventually use for my wedding and when the time came, I was able to book them! I highly, highly recommend using them, they are the best to work with. Super sweet, easy to get a long with, and they take the most amazing photos. I am so happy I went with them for both my engagement and wedding photos. They were worth every penny!

Katherine Sent on 12/05/2024

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Magical Wedding

Where do I begin with Nathan Bell. He is a phenomenal photographer and human being! Our journey began in Oct 2023 with our Engagement photos which were perfect. He made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable. Then Oct 18, 2024 was our Magical Day! Nathan captured all of the amazing moments of our special day. He was professional, on time, and so personable to everyone. Everyone loved him! When he sent us a sneak peek, WE were OBSESSED 😍 He definitely outdid himself!! Every photo taken was intentional and expressed the magic of our big day. A month later we received our wedding photo album…. WOW is all we could say!! We were speechless to say the least. I highly recommend Richard Bell Photography….. I interviewed several photographers, and he made my husband and I feel very comfortable at our first meeting. Hands DOWN the Greatest photographer!! Nathan and Mel have a special place in our hearts 💞 we will forever be grateful!! Thank you 😊

Nicole Sent on 10/21/2024

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The most amazing!

If you're considering booking Nathan and his team, DO IT! We could not have asked for a better photography team for our wedding day. Nathan created both amazing standard shots and some of the most beautiful creative shots I've ever seen. We got our first sneak peek the day after the wedding and were floored! We can't wait for our full reveal on Wednesday. Thank you Nathan for sharing your phenomenal skill with us!!

Carina Sent on 07/10/2024

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Amazing Photos

We worked with Nathan for our May 2024 wedding, and the results were stunning. We worked with a lot of great vendors that day, but choosing RBP was by far the best decision we made. Nathan just has a unique eye and vision, and he would get us in these amazing photos but also only take a few seconds for each shot. All of our friends and family were blown away by the results!

The best part about working with him is that he understands the big day isn't just about taking photos. He made everything so fast, easy, and seamless for everyone while still delivering amazing results. He was also just so fun and enjoyable to be around all day - after our wedding, we received so many compliments from family and friends about how much they liked him!

Nathan is also incredibly professional and easy to work with. The process of booking with him was so smooth, and the turnaround time to get our photos was surprisingly fast. We received sneak peeks the next day after both our rehearsal and our wedding, and we were able to see the full gallery of photos within just a couple of weeks. We couldn't recommend RBP enough and are so excited to see our wedding albums!

Ashley Sent on 06/21/2024

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HIGHLY recommend!!

Hiring Nathan with Richard Bell Photography was the best choice we made for our wedding day. He & his team skillfully captured every moment, from the heartfelt exchanges to the joyous celebrations, with a keen eye for detail and emotion. The photos are stunning and beautifully reflect the essence of our special day. Nathan is not just talented but also a pleasure to work with—professional, accommodating, and dedicated to creating lasting memories. Highly recommend them for your wedding photography needs!

Hailey Sent on 05/21/2024

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Richard Bell is incredible!

Nathan was amazing to work with and the pictures are absolutely beautiful!! He brought so much energy and made taking lots of pictures painless and super quick. The pictures look like they could be in a magazine!! Seriously so talented. And we got all of our pictures back in less than 3 weeks after the wedding, which is unheard of. I couldn't recommend Richard Bell photography anymore, they are so amazing!

Hannah Sent on 09/06/2023

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Best Photographer in the Charleston area

Nathan at Richard Bell Photography was nothing short of exceptional. He made our engagement session and entire wedding day seamless, and as easy as can be on us. You never felt like you were holding one pose too long or wasting time taking photos. Not to mention our photos turned out better than we could’ve ever expected. We will definitely be using Nathan again in the future. We love him!

Valerie Sent on 05/14/2023

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Harborside East Wedding

Nathan and Celeste were amazing! Our wedding photos turned out better than I ever would have imagined! They were very professional and also fun to work with. I would choose them again in a heart beat!!

Raphael Sent on 04/19/2023

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Beyond amazing

There’s only one word to describe this company extraordinary they make us relive our beautiful day every time we look at our pictures Nathan was so detail oriented took the time to scout the locations. We wanted to take pictures to find the perfect angles and pictures opportunities. From the bottom of my heart, I can truly say this is one of the best photographers I’ve ever seen. I’ve gone to many weddings and partake in many photography for other events. This company truly will blow your mind away with the amazing pictures. They will catcher of your day even the ones you did not think will matter they make feel special take this time to thank you guys again for an amazing job that you guys did on our wedding. Can’t wait to have you for our next

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bwaaaah thank you Raphael! We loved every minute of it! Yalls group was so great, and your reception was FIRE

Samantha Sent on 02/11/2023

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Must hire, you will be happy you did!

Nathan worked with Jimmy and I for both the engagement photos and wedding photos: he’s amazing. You cannot ask for a better person or a better photographer. He is extremely professional and just a great person. Very easy to deal with, he listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered more then I could have ever wanted, his photos are outstanding.

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Shaina Sent on 06/26/2022

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Best South Carolina Wedding Photographer!

We worked with Mell Bell of Richard Bell Photography. She took absolutely stunning photos that we will cherish forever. She was also professional, responsive, and kind. Throughout the night she went above and beyond to capture our special day. Although our beach wedding got rained out, she made sure we got the beach photos we wanted when the storm clouds parted. Highly recommend!

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Awww -- thank you so much Shaina! What kind words. We were so happy to be a part of your sweet day.

Megan Sent on 03/22/2022

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Amazing amazing amazing

Nathan and Mike were incredible to work with. They made our day so special not just by their kindness and genuine character but because of how insanely creative they were. Nathan put so much thought into every shot while Mike made sure to catch those sincere moments. Both Nathan and Mike kept us laughing, feeling comfortable, and never letting us feel like we would get over having our picture taken.

They sent me a sneak peek, and I INSTANTLY started to cry as I was so touched. They are true artists with a talent like I have never seen before. If you plan on having Nathan at your wedding, give him free creative control and watch what masterpiece he can deliver.

If you haven’t hired them yet, you are a fool! They are worth everything and THEN some. Thank you guys for truly making our night incredible. We love you!

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Leeellen Sent on 02/28/2022

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The Best Ever- Hire Them!!!

Nathan Bell and his team are truly the best in the business. From the moment I saw their website, I was so impressed by all of the photos. After talking with Nathan, it then solidified even more that he and his team would be the perfect fit for our photography and videography for our wedding. The customer service is top notch!! I always received a prompt response (I’m talking same day). He truly puts you first and is amazing at what he does as he grew up in this business. Day of the wedding, the team will make you feel so at ease and you truly get to take in the moment. The photos and videos are amazing. I HIGHLY recommend using Richard Bell Photography!!!

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Aww -- THANK YOU so much LeeEllen. Your family is just so sweet, and I was so happy to be a part. I'm so glad everything ended up coming together so beautifully for you.

Andrea Sent on 01/28/2022

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Great Quality and Experience!

Nathan was such a pleasure to work with! He was our lead photographer for our wedding and the pictures he and Heather, our second photographer, produced were incredible! He made the planning process so easy. He had a lot of great suggestions and was quick to respond with any questions I had. I highly recommend Nathan for capturing your special day! Looking back at the pictures helps us relive our wedding day and always springs a smile to our faces.

Catherine Sent on 01/26/2022

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Stunning Photos

This is one of the best decisions that we made! We got married in the aquarium which has notoriously difficult lighting and wanted someone who knew how to work with that. Richard Bell’s website has the aquarium as a featured location with a lot of amazing pictures. Nathan was our lead photographer and the pictures that we got back are absolutely stunning! I cannot recommend him enough!

Emily Sent on 11/28/2021

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Best Photos & Experience!

I highly recommend Richard Bell Photography! Mell Bell was our lead photographer and she was amazing to work with. From getting ready to the end of the reception, Mell and her team captured every meaningful moment. The creativity and quality of their work really shows, and since they are so personable and fun to work with, they did a great job of taking formal group photos and candid shots as well. As an added bonus, Mell and her team were very familiar with our venue, which allowed them to quickly set up from the most scenic vantage points. Even after our wedding day their service has continued to be top notch - once all of the images were ready, they designed a perfectly curated album so we could relive our big day for years to come. I cannot say enough good things about Richard Bell Photography!!!

Brooke Sent on 08/29/2021

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The best choice we could have made! Nathan was on the ball the entire day. He caught every moment from the perfect angle. He was so patient yet efficient. I was so impressed he remembered everyone’s names throughout the day. We didn’t miss out on one single photo op! The photos themselves are breath taking! I couldn’t be happier! His attention to details will keep our memories for years. The drone was a pleasant surprise that captured our wedding scene as a whole! My photos are beautiful! I wouldn’t change one thing!!

Tiffany Sent on 06/12/2021

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Amazing! Best wedding decision you will make

Sol photographed our wedding at the Creek Club at I’On and we could not be happier with the pictures. They are truly works of art! He is so fun and attentive and did an amazing job with everything. Thank you so much Sol! Nathan’s studio is such a fun experience and he is so personable!
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Kyle Sent on 04/18/2021

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Highly recommend!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Nathan was amazing to work with from the beginning all the way through our wedding and took AMAZING pictures! The best part of Nathan was him making recommendations for very unique group pictures, drone pictures, his ability to work with groups and his quality of pictures. We have received so many compliments on them and can't thank him enough. THE BEST!!

Stu F. Sent on 12/18/2020

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Nathan and his team are Top Notch!

Our wedding day was such a wonderful experience with Nathan and his team of photographers and videographers. They were such a fun group to have included with our family and wedding party at the Bennett Hotel before we went to our wedding venue at the Rice Mill in Charleston. We will forever be grateful for their professionalism and expertise because the end results were PERFECT! The photographs and videos look astounding in our wedding book and other items Nathan produced to display in our home. We highly recommend Nathan Bell Photography for anyone who is looking for high-quality results of their wedding day. Thanks Nathan!!

Kaitlin Sent on 01/14/2020

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Honestly a dream come true

We loved our experience with Richard Bell. Nathan, our head photographer, was so professional and kind. He had the balance between directing us for specific photos and letting us enjoy all the moments figured out. We loved them!

Breanna Sent on 12/18/2019

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Best Photos EVER

Mell and Heather were BEYOND amazing. I am so thrilled with all of our wedding photos. She has the most positive and energetic energy that shines all throughout her work. My husband, mother in law, and mother all have stage fright when it comes to photos. Mell did such a great job of relaxing everyone and just letting us have fun. She listened to my vision and gave me exactly what I wanted, I am just relieved that I went with Richard Bell Photography. They were at the top of my price range and I was a little nervous about spending that much on photography, but it was SO WORTH IT. I even got my pictures back and an album proposal three weeks after our wedding. I really cannot say enough great things about Mell and Richard Bell Photography, I am so happy I chose them.

Laurie Sent on 12/10/2019

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Outstanding Experience

Look no further! Richard Bell Photography is absolutely amazing! They are very personal and make sure to get to know you as a client. The level of professionalism is awesome and no detail is left uncaptured.

Whitney Sent on 11/22/2019

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I'd give 10 stars if I could to Mell Bell + Team

We could not be more thrilled with our photos. Mell was amazing throughout the entire planning process (and we were planning a destination wedding from South Florida). She was communicative, checked in with us regularly, and always remembered details about our life as a couple. During the wedding day she and Heather were super quick and got all of the shots we needed (and we have a large family). She made sure to get shots at each location at the venue I mentioned I liked, plus came up with some looks we would never have thought of that are now our favorites. The photos turned out to be stunning, and we received them much sooner than I expected. Our album finalization session with Nathan was super quick and painless and we can't wait to have our Photo Album in our hands.

Kimberly Sent on 10/19/2019

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Wanda is AMAZING!!!

When planning my wedding I knew that the photographs were going to be one of the most important pieces. As I started looking for a vendor I had no idea what I wanted, that is until I came across the Richard Bell Photography website. After seeing all of the amazing photos I knew I had to have them. From the first email with the team at Richard Bell Photography I felt so comfortable! Not only are they amazing photographers, they are also the kindest people you will ever meet! We were lucky enough to have Wanda do both our engagement pictures as well as our wedding pictures and we were blown away at how stunning they are. Never have I looked at a photograph before and actually loved it, but after seeing both our engagement photos and wedding photos I feel like we could be in a magazine, Wanda is that good!!!! My husband and I are not comfortable in front of a camera but Wanda had a way of putting us at ease and making it fun. She is absolutely amazing with lighting and choosing areas that fit the personality of the couple. I would highly recommend Richard Bell Photography I know that we will definitely use them again for our photo shoots in the future!!!

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Thank you!! It means so much to us that you not only love your photos, but have fond memories of the time spent taking those photos! Looking forward to photographing more happy memories in the future!

Kate Sent on 07/01/2019

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Amazing Photographers!

I can't say enough great things about Richard Bell Photography! The vendor I cared most about for our wedding was the photographer. They went above and beyond my already high expectations. Everyone that we have any interaction with there has been helpful, kind, and caring. We had Mell Bell for our photographer, and we couldn't be any happier with how the photos turned out! She is amazing! Mell made sure to get great angles, and her lighting is breathtaking. We have received so many compliments! She is also gifted in making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Highly recommend Richard Bell Photography!

Amanda Sent on 05/29/2019

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The Best Photography!

Highly recommend Richard Bell photography. We just got our pictures back, and couldn’t be happier with the quality and outstanding moments captured. Hiring Mell set us up for a fun, relaxing day because she is fun and professional, and brought out the best in everyone!

Caroline Sent on 05/23/2019

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Fun to work with and great photos!

We loved having Richard Bell capture our wedding day! Wanda and her assistant Sal were wonderful-- they gave great direction and we had a blast taking photos with them. We even had guests at the wedding tell us how impressed they were with the professionalism of our photographers. Plus, they turned out awesome! We 100% recommend Richard Bell.

Tara Sent on 04/23/2019

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Absolute perfection ❤️

Nathan and his entire team were so incredible to work with! The photos are so far beyond anything my husband and I could have possibly hoped for!!

From the beginning of the planning process to now selecting our wedding album, their attention to detail and talent is extraordinary. You ABSOLUTELY will not find a photography team better than this❤️!!!

Laura Sent on 02/23/2019

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Picture perfect & so skilled at what they do

We had James as our photographer (for both our wedding & engagement pics) and he is a gem! He is down to earth and so sweet. The pictures that he took of us are my favorite pictures that we have of us! And they are just all absolutely gorgeous. James was easy to work with and the pictures were ready for us so quickly - they work fast too! We have so many fun and awesome photos to look back at and remember our wedding day (and also our family and friends) thanks to James!!

Sara Sent on 02/04/2019

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The absolute best photographer in Charleston! So responsive, so professional! We received our wedding pictures TWO weeks after our wedding! So incredibly happy we chose Richard Bell Photography for our wedding! We had Nathan as our lead photographer and he was so great!

Jonathan Sent on 11/28/2018

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Simply The Best

Nathan and his team were absolutely incredible at every stage of the process. He took time to get to know us and what we were looking for. He made sure we were comfortable, and during our wedding weekend, he even stepped in as a de facto planner for some key moments. The process was painless, the experience was great, but the pictures were absolutely phenomenal. I'm so thankful to have so many beautiful memories of my wedding weekend.

Beth Sent on 11/15/2018

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Amazing Wedding Photography

When we walked into Richard Bell we immediately knew we wanted to work with them for our wedding. They absolutely are the best. Always available, super responsive and took lots of time with us to make sure we got all the shots we wanted for our big day!! We had our wedding aboard The Carolina Girl and the pictures are absolutely Breathtaking. Definitely the best choice in all of Charleston if you are looking for a photographer for your upcoming wedding!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank you so much for capturing our wedding.

Kristin Sent on 06/11/2018

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I don't even know where to begin! From the time I met Mell for my bridal portraits, I knew she and her team would be an excellent addition to our wedding day. She was so easy to work with and made everyone so comfortable at the wedding. I absolutely loved my bridal portraits and from what we have seen so far, the wedding photos will even top that! Her communication is excellent and skill is unmatched. We couldn't have been happier with our selection. Wanda joined Mell on our wedding day which helped things run so smoothly. I barely knew photos were being taken while I was getting ready and I know they captured the most important moments and people in my life! Thank you so much for a great experience!!

Samantha Sent on 04/26/2018

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Richard Bell is the best photographer option you could choose for your wedding! I had Nathan take the photos for both our engagement photos and wedding. He is extremely responsive, dedicated, fun to work with and absolutely incredible at his job! His photos exceeded my expectations, and actually took my breath away! We had our wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and he is an expert on the property- he knows all of the hidden spots for perfect photo opportunities! I wanted the best photographer since the wedding photos are the one memory you have left after the wedding... I can tell you that Richard Bell is THE BEST option you can choose for your wedding. Your pictures will turn out stunning no matter the weather, no matter the location!!!

Samantha Sent on 04/26/2018

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Richard Bell is the best photographer option you could choose for your wedding! I had Nathan take the photos for both our engagement photos and wedding. He is extremely responsive, dedicated, fun to work with and absolutely incredible at his job! His photos exceeded my expectations, and actually took my breath away! We had our wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and he is an expert on the property- he knows all of the hidden spots for perfect photo opportunities! I wanted the best photographer since the wedding photos are the one memory you have left after the wedding... I can tell you that Richard Bell is THE BEST option you can choose for your wedding. Your pictures will turn out stunning no matter the weather, no matter the location!!!

Maria Sent on 12/23/2017

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We had the opportunity to meet several of the Richard Bell photographers, and we were impressed with all of the staff. Nathan and Cecilee are true professionals. No shot lists needed - they quickly captured Lauren & Ben's personalities, and the drone shots were amazing and unexpected. Given it was a destination wedding, Nathan was extremely accommodating with scheduling the review of the pictures via the web. Your wedding pictures are one of the most important expenditures of the day. We highly recommend Richard Bell Photography!

Dawn Sent on 10/27/2017

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If you want amazing photos Nathan Bell is your photographer. We couldn't be happier or more excited about our photos. We had some great locations, but the beauty and romance of those spots wouldn't have shown as well without Nathan and his assistant. They really brought out the artistic visual of each shot. The drone was pretty amazing too. Nathan has been incredibly easy to work with and very helpful throughout this process. Definitely don't waste your time trying to come up with a shot list, Nathan is a professional and if you let him take care of things you won't be disappointed.

Danielle Sent on 05/09/2017

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I cannot express how awesome their entire team is! When we decided to have a destination wedding, I was a little nervous about selecting vendors, but from the first email with the team at Richard Bell Photography I felt so comfortable! Not only are they AMAZING photographers, they are the kindest people you will ever meet! We were lucky enough to have Mell do our engagement pictures as well as our wedding pictures and we were blown away at how stunning they are! I LOVE pictures and am the first to admit I am a photographer snob, so picking the right wedding photographer was top on my list! Not only did Mell not disappoint, she literally gave us pictures that look like they could be on the cover of a bridal magazine!

Debbie Sent on 05/08/2017

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Nathan at Richard Bell Photography was amazing! He took the best engagement photos of my daughter and her fiance, and now we are waiting for all of the wedding day pictures. He has posted a couple "teasers" that are unbelievable. At the end of the night, my daughter (a former college swimmer), her groom, and the wedding party (many former swimmers) all jumped in the pool as their "send off". Nathan went above and beyond to surprise us all with an under water camera! He is not only a great photographer, but he is fast, efficient, doesn't waste time while getting those important formal shots so the party can keep moving; and you can see how much he loves what he does! A true professional and artist! We all can't wait to see the rest of the photos! I would normally wait to write a review, but we are already thrilled that we got Nathan and Heather as our photographers for this most important event!

Kaitlyn Sent on 03/07/2017

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We cannot say enough great things about Richard Bell Photography!!! Wanda and Cecilee were absolute rockstars!! Not only is their talent undeniable, but they are extremely kind and fun people which made us feel like we were spending our day with family! They went above and beyond to make our day perfect and we could not be more grateful for the experience! We highly recommend them to anyone!

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If you are looking for a photographer, look no further and hire Richard Bell Photography!

The most important priority for my wedding is photography, and after reviewing numerous photographer options, Richard Bell Photography immediately caught my attention. Their photos are edgy, yet breathtaking, and I loved the creative touches that shined in their sample photos.

Currently, my fiance and I have had two photo shoots with Mell Bell and Wanda, and they were both absolutely amazing experiences. Mell Bell was really able to listen to exactly what I was looking for in each session, and she went above and beyond (from laying on the hard ground to sprawling in the mud) just to capture the most magnificent and creative photos. She made my fiance and I feel so comfortable during each photo shoot, and we were both blown away by her photography talents.

At the end of each session, we did not only receive amazing photos, but we truly received priceless works of art that we will cherish and display for a lifetime. We can not wait for her to photograph our wedding and even our future children, as we will definitely be going to Richard Bell Photography for all our photography needs.

Richard Bell Photography was unarguably the best decision I have ever made for my wedding, and I recommend everyone to use Richard Bell Photography for any photography needs! They are simply the best!

Hannah Sent on 02/06/2017

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Richard Bell photography is amazing! For my wedding we had Wanda and her wonderful daughter Cecilee. Both made sure that my groom and myself were comfortable throughout the whole process. They managed to be in so many places all at the same time, to take pictures of precious moments throughout the day. Both were punctual and extremely professional, not to mention extremely kind and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this photographer, the pictures from my wedding day were and are incredible.

Ashley Sent on 11/28/2016

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UNBELIEVABLE. I don't even think there are words that adequately describe how wonderful Richard Bell Photography is. I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Bell for both my bridal portraits and my wedding, along with James Riley. My bridal portraits are out of this world. I knew they would be from the moment he showed me the unedited version on his camera that day. The six wedding sneak peaks we have gotten back so far give me chills. I can't tell you the number of people who have approached me after sharing them to say they are the most beautiful pictures they've ever seen. On top of giving you a top notch product that you will cherish for a lifetime, they are an absolute PLEASURE to work with. Nathan is one of the friendliest and most professional people I've met, both in the wedding industry and outside of it. James is also an absolute delight. They make sure to capture every shot that is important to you without you even knowing they are there. Nathan and James were literally in the grass laying down to capture the perfect angle. They are willing to go the extra mile. If I could give them 20 stars I would. Even though Nathan had never shot my venue before in Georgetown, SC, there is now anyone could have captured it better. If you are looking for a photographer, look no further. They are simply the best and your pictures are the most important part of your day and the one thing you will have to hold on to long after the dancing, cake, and food is gone. Nathan and James gave us memories that will last for generations to come. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Richard Bell Photography.

Kristen Sent on 11/07/2016

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I cannot express how thankful I am to have had Mell (and her second Wanda!) at my wedding. You guys are simply amazing and we had such a good time with you guys. I have no doubts that my pictures will be anything less than stunning. Mell even knew how to roll with my awkward faces and crickets deciding to make a home in my dress, haha. You guys are seriously the BEST. We love you guys!

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They were absolutely AMAZING!!! We used Wanda as our photographer and could not be happier with how our pictures turned out and how great she was on our wedding day and the days leading up to the wedding. Nathan met with us prior to the wedding and answered all our questions and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. Wanda did the same as well to make sure our wedding day was perfect and on schedule!! I would absolutely 100% say that it was worth every penny using them. You cannot re-do wedding pictures so splurge on pictures and make sure that they are amazing because it really is worth it.

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Nathan photographed my daughter,Jenn's wedding at Magnolia Plantation in May,2016. He took some of the most amazing photos ever!

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Nathan and Cecilee were a dynamic duo for my daughter's wedding on June 10 at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation. She wanted her pictures to tell her story and they so accomplished everything she wanted and more. The price was amazing. I work for two photographers in NC and I know what photographers charge for weddings and they were very reasonable. Quality was absolutely the best and they were so easy to work with throughout the entire process. I would recommend them to anyone planning any event in Charleston. Having two photographers was a great option that most photographers don't offer in our area. The photos were awesome and helped make my daughter's dream wedding come true. Nathan also did her engagement pictures and we couldn't have been more pleased with them also. Great Photographer! Wonderful pictures! Awesome experience!

Ann Sent on 06/09/2016

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We hired RBP for our wedding at Magnolia Plantation, because, really, who else would you hire for that venue?? :)

I like working with small local businesses because they tend to function from the true kindness of their hearts and genuine concern for others. We had extremely personalized service/photos and made new friends in the process! Everyone here is primarily concerned with giving you exactly what you want in a very loving way. There are so many wonderful things I could tell you about the people at RBP but I don't want you to be reading forever. :D

Mell also did our engagement photos, my bridal portraits and Nathan helped us create our wedding book, which is going to be amazing!!!! I wish I could share with you all ALL of our photos because there is not one bad one!!not one! Mell and Cecilee captured all of the love, fun and emotion of our events..like ninjas!!!
Mell came out to the Battery to do sunrise engagement photos and My bridal portraits were at Magnolia..Mell, Wanda and I had so much fun!!!
We will be having Nathan help us with some other prints once we decide what direction we will go in.....
and I am looking forward to giving my husband a 1st anniversary gift of paper with the help of Mell and Wanda next year!

I'll be honest, I had no idea what the cost of a photographer would be and I spent significantly more money on photography than I thought I would. That said...BEST MONEY SPENT!! Mell and Nathan worked with us on a perfect wedding package...my husband's Mom passed away just before the wedding, so things changed with our package needs. Changes were easy! Nathan had an immediate (not to mention generous) solution! When we ended up ordering a much bigger wedding book than expected, Nathan was very generous with our final pricing.

The bottom line is that RBP gave us perfect, permanent memories in a very loving way! There is no other photographer for us!

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We hired Nathan and James as our photographers for our wedding on 4/23/16 and couldn't have been happier with our choice! Our photos came out amazing and captured so many moments throughout the day that we wouldn't have seen without them. We loved that Nathan took natural photos rather than a ton of posed ones. We have all been in that wedding where the photographer tries to position everyone perfectly, feet in same direction, heads all turned, everyone jump in the air at the count of three...all those dreadful poses that take forever to capture. Nathan and James made our group photos so painless that we were done in no time! Same with family photos. We really wanted to enjoy cocktail hour and conversing with people after the ceremony and they took 15 minutes to do family photos so we could be on our merry way to mingle! Everyone commented on how professional they were and how fantastic our photos turned out. We cannot wait to get our album! They deserve nothing less than 5 stars!

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Richard Bell Photography did such an amazing job!! My phototgrapher was Mell and Cecilee was her 2nd for my wedding day. They made me feel super relaxed! Mell got all the shots I wanted but we didn't have to spend hours doing it. She even put pictures up the night of the wedding to give us a sneak peak! Every thing turned out amazing and I am so glad Mell and Cecilee were there to help make our day perfect!
-Korissa

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The folks at RBP really don't need yet another FIVE STAR review as their work speaks for itself! I couldn't, however, resist the urge to say just how wonderful Mell and Wanda were on our special day. Not only are they sweet and quirky, but we never really noticed they were there despite getting TONS of photos! I am a plus size bride with a lot of hangups about my appearance and Mell and Wanda managed to photograph me in a way I've never imagined. They did not miss a single shot throughout the day and truly managed to tell our story through photos that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to get our album and eventually book a boudoir session with their sister company, Mellbella!

Jessica Sent on 12/05/2015

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Richard Bell photography is worth every penny. Everyone is fantastic, and your pictures will be amazing. Wanda and Ed captured every moment from our wedding making it unforgettable. Our pictures turned out amazing, and we love looking through our wedding album over and over again.

Erin Sent on 10/29/2015

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Where do I begin? Wanda Cavazos is simply amazing. She has the ability to make even the most camera shy people turn out gorgeous on film. I honestly don't know how she does it. She did our engagement shots at Boone Hall Plantation which were stunning, my bridal portraits at Magnolia Plantation which were gorgeous, and our wedding photos which I will cherish for the rest of my life. We had so many photos that we LOVED that it was almost impossible to choose which ones to print. That is probably why our house is covered in them! The book that we ordered of the wedding photos is the highest quality wedding book I have ever seen. I am so happy that our parents chose this option for us to have forever.

If you go to any of the bridal shows in Charleston, you need to go by their booth and check them out. Hiring Richard Bell Photography was the easiest and best decision we made of all of our wedding vendors. After all, if you are going to spend the money for a wedding, you will want to have those memories captured forever.

Jordan Sent on 10/25/2015

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Richard Bell Photography has one of the best reputations in Charleston for a reason! Let me just say Wanda Cavazos EXCEEDED any & all expectations! I can't even begin to describe her talent as she left me speechless. She is willing to do whatever it takes to get the shot (like climbing in trees despite allergies). Obviously her talent for photography is incredible, but she's also patient in giving pose instructions. If you want BEAUTIFUL photos, belly laughs & an amazing experience, Wanda Cavazos at Richard Bell is your woman!

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When beginning to plan my wedding, the most important aspect to me was the photography. I wanted to make sure we had someone great who would capture the memories perfectly. That's why we chose Richard Bell Photography. I never had a doubt that they would do an amazing job, from looking through their previous work, and sitting down with them. They are genuinely nice and easy to talk to. On the day of the wedding, we found out that our photographer, James, was unfortunately unable to be there because of a car accident, but Nathan jumped in happily and without any issue and we didn't have to worry about anything! We just recently got our photos back, and I am blown away!!! Everything is even more wonderful than I had imagined it would be! Every little detail of our wedding is shown so magically in their photos! I could not be happier! Our wedding is even being published on a wedding blog thanks to Richard Bell Photography's amazing work!

Karilyn Sent on 07/24/2015

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Amazing photographers and great customer service! James was our lead photographer and did an amazing job! The entire staff at RB is great.

Joseph Sent on 07/24/2015

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After I proposed to my wife, a friend of mine at work told me not to skimp on the photographer as you need a good photographer to capture the day. I started looking for photographers online and I started noticing the best photos had a Richard Bell Photography watermark. We made an appointment and met Wanda and without meeting other photographers we signed a contract that day. Our photographers were Wanda and Mel. Our engagement photos were great, and our wedding photos were just finished. Now begins the selection process! Even though the package we chose was a bit pricey, I feel it was money well spent.

Kyla Sent on 07/09/2015

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Being one of the only vendors who can provide lasting memories from your wedding day, excellent quality photos are crucial. Richard Bell Photography can be trusted to take a large volume of absolutely gorgeous photos that will send you back in time to one of the most important days of your life! James and Rachel are friendly and great at what they do. I never felt like they were in the way and yet they were all over the place capturing great photos of the smallest details of the day. I hope my husband and I have an occasion to use them again because we know we would get all that we hoped and paid for & then some!!

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Our daughter hired Richard Bell Photographers for her wedding June 19, 2015. James and Chuck were our photographers. Great guys. Never stopped entire evening. They were everywhere. Earned their money plus some. Never in the way as so many photographers are. They were out of sight but right in the action. We are so anxious to see the pictures. So glad she chose them.
Thanks, James and Chuck for helping to make the wedding perfect!

Jennifer Sent on 06/24/2015

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James was such a pleasure to work with. He met with us prior to the day to give us a what to expect session. This ensured the big day went so smoothly! I would use them again!

Ciara Sent on 06/22/2015

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James and Phillips were so much fun to work with! They made taking pictures in the Charleston heat fun and easy. We have only seen our sneak peek but are already in love with our pictures, they did such an amazing job!

Debbie Sent on 06/18/2015

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I cannot possibly articulate how amazing I think Wanda and Mel are! Both of my daughters are being married this year. Wanda shot an engagement session last fall for us and then Mel and Wanda jointly shot a bridal session this spring. Wanda and Chuck shot the first wedding several weeks ago. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE AMAZING. They are all so very, very talented. They are also such very nice people as well. RBP staff are very experienced and incredibly talented. They quickly sent us sneak peaks after each event and we had access to our proofs within just a couple of weeks after each event. I look forward to continuing to work with them as we design the first wedding album and begin to plan for the second. We HIGHLY recommend RBP!!

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Nathan and Sol were both great! The pictures are absolutely amazing and they were so great to work with.

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Nathan Bell at Richard Bell Photography is an amazing photographer. We were married at Magnolia Plantation and in reviewing Nathan's previous work online it was obvious that Nathan really knows and understands Magnolia. Working with Nathan was great and he is very professional and easy going. We love all the preview shots he has shared from our wedding and we anxiously await the final book. Everyone who attended the wedding and seen the preview shots are amazed with the stunning photographs and just rave about his professionalism. We highly recommend Nathan Bell and Richard Bell Photography to anyone getting married in the Charleston, SC area.

Kristin Sent on 05/28/2015

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We had a great experience with Richard Bell - Mell was very easy to work with and made us feel really comfortable. They also submitted our wedding photos to several websites to be published which makes us so excited!

Heidi Sent on 03/25/2015

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I absolutely love them! Best photographers in charleston and that I've had the pleasure of working with . I'm beyond happy with everything they did . Your missing out if you don't use them as your photographers . I will most curtainly always go back to them and recommend everyone use them .

Ciara Sent on 03/18/2015

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Absolutely the best decision I made while planning my wedding :)! The pictures are stunning and Nathan was a pleasure to work with.

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My fiancé and I live in Charleston, but we are getting married out of state. We wanted to have our engagement pictures taken in Charleston and we loved the style of Richard Bell Photography. Mell Bell was our photographer and she was phenomenal! She made us feel so comfortable and took gorgeous pictures! Shortly after our session she posted a "sneak peek" on Facebook that we could share with our family and friends and we had our edited pictures in about a week. I can not recommend Richard Bell Photography highly enough, we have received so many compliments on our pictures and I know they will be proudly displayed in our home for many years to come!

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Not enough words to explain the wonderful experience with this crew with my bridal portraits and our wedding. Mell Bell, Wanda, and Sol were over the top amazing and creative! They were a blast through it all. This crew is professional, personable and supportive in every way and go beyond to deliver your own vision. Amazing!

Christina Sent on 10/13/2014

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There are no words to express my gratitude for Nathan and Mell Bell. They are both incredibly talented as well as amazing, fun people. I thoroughly enjoyed being around them during the wedding. The wedding pictures exceeded all my expectations and left me breathless. They were able to capture every moment flawlessly. I am so grateful for the quality and effort both Nathan and Mell Bell put into every picture. I now have these perfect pictures for the rest of my lifetime. You two truly love what you do and it shows! I am so lucky to have found you!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

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RICHARD BELL PHOTOGRAPY IS THE BEST ALLL ACROSS THE BOARD!!!!! I COULDNT FIND ANYTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY EVEN IF I WANTED TO!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PHOTOGRAPER I HIGHLY SUGGEST RICHARD BELL!! MRS WANDA THE ROCKSTAR AND SOL WAS OUR PHOTOGRAPERS FOR MY HUSBAND AND I AMAZING DAY. IT WAS SUCH AN PLEASURE THEY TRULY TREATED US LIKE FAMILY!!! MELLE BELLE, SOL, MRS WANDA, MRS GEOGIA THEY ALL ROCK I DIDNT GET A CHANCE TO MEET THE REST OF THE FAMILY BUT IM SURE THEY ARE JUST AS SWEET AS CAN BE!!! EVERYONE WHO SEES OUR WEDDING BOOK JUST MELTS AND ASK HOW MUCH DID YALL PAY FOR THIS? YES ITS JUST THAT FREAKIN AMAZING THEY FOUND THE BEST SHOT ALL AT THE RIGHT TIMES!!! AGAIN THE BEST EVER!!! ANYONE WHOS READING THIS YOU WONT GO WRONG CHOOSING THE BELLE !!!!#RICHARDBELLEISTHEBEST

Emily Sent on 09/13/2014

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Some of the best time we spent on our wedding day was with Wanda (our amazing photographer) and her assistant, having our pictures taken on the beach away from all the hullabaloo. Many thanks to Richard Bell Photography for making all photography-related aspects of our wedding adventure easy and seamless!!

Tori Sent on 09/06/2014

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They were very flexible with the weather for bridal portraits and extremely helpful and professional on our wedding day. Pictures turned out AMAZING!! Thank you all for making our day unforgettable!

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Nathan and James captured our destination wedding and the pictures are absolutely stunning! We cannot thank them enough for their exceptional work. We are so thankful that we had booked Richard Bell Photography to capture all the special moments at our wedding. They are extremely professional and very accommodating. We are blown away by their talent. The pictures are truly magical! We highly recommend their services.

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Richard Bell Photography (Mell was our photographer) were so amazing to work with for our wedding. Mell did our engagement photos, a private Boudoir (surprise for the hubs) shoot, our rehearsal dinner and our wedding along with a 2nd photographer.
Richard Bell Photography, especially Mell were so much fun and so easy to work with. Mell made us feel comfortable in every setting! Overall, this company from the extremely talented photographers to the ladies that run the office are straight up phenomenal. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the Charleston area, and anywhere for that matter (they do travel from what I know) to use Richard Bell Photography!!! They do everything and are easy to get in touch with and respond almost immediately to emails/phone calls. Great group of people!

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Overall great experience throughout the entire wedding process! Photos were absolutely beautiful, and just what I was looking for for my wedding photographer. I even got a few surprises with my final wedding album! I would recommend Richard Bell for any bride!

Amanda Sent on 08/24/2014

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Ahhh! Nathan is an amazing photographer! We just got our photos this week and they are incredible! He was great to work with and he had everything down to a science to keep things running smoothly on the wedding day! Our wedding guests were noting how inconspicuous the photographers were during both the ceremony and reception. Although his services are expensive, it was worth every penny for us!

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They did an excellent job photographing our wedding! The pictures were stunning' Also, the photographers were a lot of fun to work with, my husband and I had a blast while getting our pictures taken.

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I don't even know where to begin with this but our Photographer Nathan has proven to me that he was worth every penny. When my wife first came to me about the cost of this company I about passed out and really tried to push her to move to a cheaper company. SO GLAD WE DIDNT! Nathan is THE MAN! the pictures he took of us on our big day were unbelievable. We literally wanted every single one of them (1,015 photographs). I never expected these to be as good as they are. I dont know how he did it but he managed to capture the feelings, expressions, and energy of each and every moment of our wedding from start to finish. Our friends have gone through our album and said "I wish we had pictures like this, they put our photos to shame". Great guy, great company, great investment, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get married in the Charleston area!

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He was amazing. I recommend him to anyone.

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I cannot say enough about how fantastic / talented / easy to work with Nathan Bell & his photog magicians are!!! We absolutely LOVE the pictures from our wedding - which only repeats the sentiments that have been shared over & over with us from those who have seen our wedding album. Charleston was a destination wedding for us - so we needed the process to be seamless from beginning to end because our time in Charleston was very limited. And again, Richard Bell Photography delivered. They have their booking process down to a science & we were able to accomplish all of the administrivia via email or phone. When the big day arrived, Richard Bell Photography could not have been easier to work with...in fact, most of the time - no one realized that they were there & yet they were able to capture these special, genuine, once-in-a-lifetime moments with our family & friends. They are true rock stars & we give them a double thumbs up (and kind of wish that we could have them take ALL of our pictures)!!!

Tori Sent on 07/13/2014

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We were so blessed to have the opportunity to work with Mell from Richard Bell Photography! She shot my bridal portraits and our wedding day photography, and I have no words to describe how amazing and talented this woman is! I looked at photos taken by the other photographers on this team and they are all just incredible. On our wedding day we had Mell and Wanda shooting, and they were both so fun, nice, and down to earth. I could have not have asked for better people to work with or more perfect pictures of our special day!

Alicia Sent on 06/23/2014

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Phenomenal photography! All of my guests raved about how many great shots Nathan Bell and James were able to get and yet they were so unobtrusive. A pleasure to work with. All costs were negotiated at the beginning and there were no surprises at the end. The wedding album is absolutely stunning. I absolutely recommend Richard Bell Photography to anyone planning a big event or even for casual photos. I won't hesitate to use them in the future!

Holly Sent on 06/18/2014

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James Riley was our wonderful solo photographer who did an exceptional job and even had our "hard to please, especially when he's hungry and tired" two year old smiling! I would recommend Richard Bell photography a thousand times over. Don't question who you want as a photographer- make it easy go with Richard Bell photography, and you won't be disappointed. :)

Rachel Sent on 06/13/2014

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James and his assistant were such a pleasure to work with! We had a very rainy day on our wedding day and they were very calm cool and improvised to make sure we still got beautiful shots. Our family, friends and entire wedding party couldn't stop saying how great the photographers were. They were funny, light hearted, professional and we really enjoyed having them as a part of our special day. I would definitely recommend Richard Bell Photography!!!!!

Amey Sent on 06/03/2014

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Richard Bell Photography was the best choice I made for the wedding! From the begining they were very responsive and professional. Wanda, our primary photographer, was wonderful. She was fun to work with and really tries to get to know you. The photos are amazing. I've had many compliments on the photos and people commenting that they are the best they've seen from weddings they've attended. The bridal portrait and engagement sessions were relaxing and the poses which Wanda came up with were different than what you typically see. In my parents local paper we ended up being the large photo on the page and I think that's because the portraits were more creative. I liked that there was a second photographer at the wedding to ensure that all the right moments were captured from different angles. It was perfect because they were able to capture both one of our favorite candid photo with my husband, myself, and a couple of friends happening at the same time another friend did a really low dip while dancing with his wife. Both instances were captured and nothing was missed. They turn around the photos quickly and even provide a couple of sneak peek pictures within a couple of days. I know someone who used another company that's still waiting for her proofs and she was married 4 months before me. We had electronic proofs within a few weeks and our album back within just a little over two months from the wedding date. I can't say enough about Richard Bell Photography and the entire staff.

Angel Sent on 06/02/2014

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Richard Bell Photography is the best wedding photographer in Charleston. I was beyond pleased with my wedding pictures and album and I would highly recommend Nathan to shoot any event! :) They are professional and artistic with their images and I was so happy with their services!

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I cannot say enough good things about the folks at Richard Bell Photography. I felt like that they treat their clients as if they were family members. I was always able to get a quick response from the staff at Richard Bell Photography. Mell Bell was our photographer and you couldn't find a more talented or nicer lady to work with. She makes you look and feel beautiful while making sure that she captures the feeling you want the day to have. She caught every single little detail of the wedding day - which is a good thing since I don't remember too much of it! They are, and continue to be extremely professional and prompt in communication. Mell was very flexible when the location of my bridal portrait session got rained out. She was able to find and secure for me another location the day of my session and I was thrilled with how she was still able to stay true to me and my vision of our wedding. I will use them again for family photos to come. There is no one better to work with than Richard Bell Photography!

Elizabeth Sent on 05/13/2014

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I can't even begin to explain how happy we were with Mell Bell. She is a phenomenal photographer and just a wonderful person and we had so much fun working with her. I did our engagement shoot, a boudoir shoot and our wedding photos with her (and Wanda!) and are just amazed by every photo I see. I highly recommend them... you won't be disappointed!

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I had the luxury of having Richard Bell Photography shoot our wedding in Key West Florida last June. Nathan did an unbelievable job, capturing every important moment, while making us all look flawless on a 90 degree South Florida day ;). I live in NYC, with RBP based in Charleston, so I was a little concerned at first at how the editing process would go. From what I understood, you went to the photographers editing studio, and spent hours together mining through your photo favorites. Since that wasn't an option for us, Nathan set up remote editing sessions with me - where we conducted our meetings via WebEx; it worked out brilliantly! Nathan and his team are so quick to respond via email, so between email exchanges, and our webex/phone sessions, we ended up with the most exquisite album. I couldn't be happier with my experience in working with Richard Bell, and I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of a talented and professional photography team.

Sarah Sent on 04/17/2014

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We used Nathan and Wanda as our wedding photographers and they were beyond impressive. Very on top of it, organized, didn't miss a single beat and I'm so over the top happy with them!!! Don't compromise on your photographer, that is one thing that is worth the extra mula. Richard photography will bring their A game!

Amanda Sent on 04/04/2014

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Richard Bell Photography was one of the best decisions regarding our wedding day that we made. Nathan Bell was the penultimate professional, and took the most gorgeous shots I've ever seen. His use of lighting and the way he coaches the models / people is phenomenal. He worked with us on everything from pricing to scheduling to our album - with our interests in the forefront of his mind. The entire staff of Richard Bell Photography is kind, professional and efficient. We truly couldn't be more happy with our wedding photos, bridal portraits and out albums. You can bet that as soon as we need family portraits or baby photos, Nathan will be our first and only call!

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Mell bell is amazing!!!! I'm so glad I splurged a little and went with a well known established photographer for our engagement, bridal and wedding pictures. Mell captured everything we wanted and so much more. Absolutely recommend!!!!

Nicole Sent on 03/05/2014

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I had so much fun taking photos with Mell Bell and James both before the ceremony and well into the night. In my opinion, photography should be number one on your priority list - that is what you have to remember the day. One visit to the Richard Bell website, and I was blown away. They are so artistic and exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. They are so creative with their shots while still making sure to get all the photos you want. Everything was very low-stress and the teaser pics I have seen so far are incredible. I can't wait to see the rest! You will not be disappointed!

Leslie Sent on 02/25/2014

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Wanda and Mell are outstanding. They took so much interest in doing the best work possible to make our day special. I can't say enough about how special these people are. I met them at a bridal show. Through engagement and bridal portraits, these ladies became friends who were truly interested in capturing the special moments of my day.

I have had so many compliments on all of my pictures. My memorable day was documented by two amazingly talented ladies. They take so much pride in their work. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

Lindsay Sent on 02/18/2014

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Absolute perfection! Love all the photos!!!

Erin Sent on 02/12/2014

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Loved working with Mell for our engagement, bridal portraits, and during the wedding day! She made it comfortable And easy for us. I can't thank you enough for capturing every moment!

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Richard Bell exceeded all my expectations. They were prompt, responsive, knowledgeable and worked with my budget. I never had any doubt they would do a fantastic job. For a control freak such as myself, it was great to have total trust in my photographer. My friends all said these were the most beautiful wedding pictures they had ever seen, and I agree!

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