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My name is Carmen Ash Coblentz, I am the President/Owner and head photographer with Carmen Ash Photography. Photography is not only my profession of 22 years, but it’s my life and my passion. I see it as an art. The colors, the composition, the figures, the emotion, all the elements that create an amazing image. These are the pieces that come together to tell a story. The story of a father giving his daughters hand in marriage, the look in a groom's eyes when he sees his bride for the first time. It’s those expressions that people give to each when they’re in love. It’s that look that I get from a child who is not sure they want to trust me yet, or the people across the room who have just realized that I’m taking their picture. It’s these little things that remind me that I love my job!

We have a studio in Charleston, SC and are by appointment only.
I hope you enjoy and I look forward to hearing from you!


~Carmen Coblentz

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Carmen Ash Photography

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Mandy Sent on 10/22/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen is professional, affordable, and so much fun to work with. She is a fantastic photographer and did everything she could to make her part of my big day run smoothly. Even though she was "long distance" for me, she was willing to travel to my event and made everything so simple for me. I tell everyone to use her!
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Annette Sent on 10/21/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen was extremely helpful and professional. I felt very comfortable with her. My pictures were absolutely beautiful, very natural yet artistic. I had a destination wedding and now I wished she lived closer so I could use her for all my events!
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Stacey Sent on 10/23/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Carmen was an awesome experience, and I was very pleased with the outcome. Carmen was very patient with a nervous bride to be and bride. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I was very pleased with the way she covered my bridal portraits, wedding, reception. My pictures were gorgeous and full of life. The pictures Carmen took truly captured all of the special moments of the event. Carmen's work was highlighted in the May 2008 issue of Jet Magazine when our wedding announcement printed.
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Joanna Sent on 11/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen did a phenominal job every picture csptured the essence of our wedding perfectly. She truly has a gift.
Erin
Erin Sent on 07/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Carmen and Caleb were so great, and we love our wedding pictures! We did an engagement shoot with Carmen first to get to know her, and then had them both at the wedding. They were on time, easy to work with, very quick with a large group and made the day so fun. The pictures turned out absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend!
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User2660253 Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I have been lucky enough to know Carmen and Caleb for a while. I had the privileged of having her do a Twin Pregnancy Photo Shoot for my sister and I last year! AND She and Caleb drove to our home in West SC to do my wedding this year! They are a great team and are truly passionate about what they do! They make the photo sessions fun and energetic!
Thank you Carmen & Caleb for capturing our greatest memories! - Justin, Nadine & Gianna!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

Loved working with Carmen Ash photography. Carmen was very responsive and professional. Jen and Saul were our photographers and they both made photos easy and fun - both very professional as well. I can’t wait to see our pictures!
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Lindsay Sent on 05/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen Ash was so much fun to work with and took the most beautiful pictures!
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Julie Sent on 10/22/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen is so much fun to work with and really has an eye for photography. The pictures from my wedding were wonderful!! I HIGHLY recommend Carmen Ash Photogragy!!!
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Tricia Sent on 01/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen and Caleb did an incredible job capturing our wedding day. We knew we were in good hands after our engagement shoot, but Carmen's pictures exceeded our expectations! She is such a calming presence to have around on the big day, helpful handling family and friends very professionally. She kept us on time without feeling rushed, as well. She has such artistic vision, knowing just what to capture. When we look at our photos, we feel like we are reliving the day because she caught every emotion, from start to finish. Don't bother looking elsewhere-- book Carmen!
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Awards

36
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Pine Lakes Country Club Pine Lakes Country Club Country Club Weddings

We love it when Carmen shoots here at Pine Lakes. She has a great eye for light and details, and is a pleasure to work with!

Southern Chic Weddings and Events, LLC Southern Chic Weddings and Events, LLC Wedding Planners

Carmen and her team at Carmen Ash Photography have always been one of our preferred wedding photographers. They are easy to work, easy to get along with, professional, and capture wedding days beautifully. Highly recommend.

Hart to Heart Media Hart to Heart Media Wedding Videographers

Carmen is amazing! In fact, she is so amazing that our owner, Thomas Hart, had her shoot his wedding.

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Carmen Ash Photography frequently asked questions

Carmen Ash Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Carmen Ash Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Carmen Ash Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Carmen Ash Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Carmen Ash Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Carmen Ash Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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