Oh Alex, she is simply the best! We could not have asked for a more thoughtful, intentional, supportive & fun photographer to capture our engagement session, my bridal portraits, our rehearsal dinner and wedding day. From my first call with Alex, I knew we would be fast friends! Her positive energy is so contagious and she made us feel so at ease and comfortable in front of the camera. On wedding day especially, she captured everything we hoped to document in addition to all of the candids throughout the day that we are so happy to preserve. I look forward to working with Alex again in the future - maybe one day for family portraits!

Thank you so much Alex, you were such a blessing for our wedding day. We are so beyond thrilled to have found you, from the very first meeting at our engagement shoot we had an instant connection. You have been nothing but fabulous, both your energy and your work!! We’ve gotten so many compliments on the photos and I cannot stop looking at them!! I’ve literally put them on everything, Christmas cards, thank you cards, the stamps to mail them, our shelves, walls and our fridge, in every photo album and I will continue to for many years!! You put together an incredible album for us. We wanted a timeless feel to our wedding day and you captured that fully in your work - we really couldn’t be happier! You are hands down one of the best souls I’ve met and I hope to use your services in the future for anniversary shoots!! You’re so kind and fun to work with I cannot wait to see you in the future!! And to anyone reading this and thinking about booking Alex, you’ll be making one of the best decisions if you book her for any of your photography needs!! She’s really the best and beyond talented with her photography skills!!

Thank you again so much for capturing our day so perfectly

Lots of love
B&E ♥️

Alex is an absolute gem. Aside from the fact that her photos are stunning, she has a gift for making her bride and groom (as well as everyone else she photographs) feel instantly comfortable. After my wedding, I had multiple guests proactively tell me how much they loved Alex - I think it's pretty rare for wedding guests to have so much positive feedback on the photographer, but that's because Alex is truly so special! I feel lucky to have gotten to spend my wedding day with her. She truly is the best.

If you're getting married in Charleston, Alex Thornton is truly to photographer to choose. From our first email interactions, I knew that Alex would be the perfect person to capture our vow renewal. Her warmth, enthusiasm, and humor translated even over email. After a year and a half of planning, we had our vow renewal and we were lucky enough for Alex to capture our big day. She was charming, knowledgeable, helpful, and overall just a wonderful addition to our event. Her work online is simply divine, and I can't wait to see our photos! From her personality alone, I wanted to leave a review for her as quickly as I could because she certainly deserves 5-stars.

When I first reached out to Alex to see if she was available on my wedding date, she insisted we meet at Starbucks to get to know each other first! I loved that she offered to do this and I felt like we were instant friends! She did a beautiful job with our engagement pictures downtown Charleston - she knows all the cute spots! Then she photographed our wedding with her second shooter Tessie and WOW. Our day was captured in the best way possible. I teared up when we got our sneak peak, then again when we got our full gallery. They captured not only wonderful portraits of us, but all the moments in between - times when I forgot the cameras were there. I had people come up to me who weren't able to make it and tell me they felt like they were there from just seeing all the pictures. They did the perfect mix of posed and "in the moment" shots. They were also so much fun to work with and made everyone feel comfortable! I can't say enough good things about her!

Can’t recommend Alex enough! Great organization and communication leading up to the event. And was professional and creative during the big day!

After postponing our original wedding with 200+ people due to COVID, we decided to shift gears to an outdoor beach wedding with immediate family. We were so excited to find Alex and to find that she was available! She offered pricing by the hour which was a change from other vendors I researched and was more convenient for our situation. She was also a joy from start to finish. We are not from Charleston and she gave the best advice on timing in regards to locations, timing and lighting. She made us feel so special and at ease and communicated so well! Thank you, Alex!!

Alex was so amazing to work with! During our visit to Charleston, I really wanted some portraits of us around the city. Alex responded to my email right away. She suggested a beautiful part in the city to meet so we could walk around and take pictures. During our session she was the absolute sweetest, posed us, complimented us, and made us feel VERY comfortable being in front of the camera. She kept me up to date about when the photos would be ready. We got them today and they are GORGEOUS! She gave us so many to pick from. I can't wait to hang them up around our home. I am very happy we decided to book with Alex!

My partner and I knew from the moment we first spoke with Alex on the phone...she was the right person to photograph our wedding. You can feel the excitement, care and pride that she takes in her work from her voice alone. When you meet her, she just immediately puts you at ease and she does wonderful things with both digital and film photography. She did such an impeccable job capturing our special day at The Inn at Middleton Place in Charleston, SC. We will forever be grateful for her and her talents! Highly recommend her!!

There are not enough positive words in the dictionary to describe Alex and Sean! They are truly the sweetest and most genuine people you will ever meet, and they do the most phenomenal work. I have been lucky to call them friends for several years now and have watched this company grow and develop. We love their attention to detail and the quality of the final product. The pictures are one of the most important parts of the wedding. They are the memories you have from the day, and Alex has a true gift for capturing the most timeless ones while making you feel so comfortable during the process. She has such a calming energy that any couple needs on their wedding day! I knew without any doubt that I wanted Alex Thornton Photography to capture our day, and I cannot recommend them enough!