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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

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!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer!!

Carmen is the beat photographer HANDS DOWN. She’s professional and makes you feel comfortable every step of the way. My sister and multiple friends use Carmen as their go to for weddings to baby announcements to holiday photos. The photos are gorgeous!!
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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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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Amanda Sent on 10/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
How do you even begin summing up Carmen and Caleb? They're quite simply, the BEST. Their photography is stunning, but beyond that, they're two of the most genuine, joyful people you'll ever meet. My husband and I are both writers who love collaborating, and we love seeing another creative couple who absolutely loves working together. From the very first meeting to our current process of designing an album, we can't speak highly enough of these two. They captured our event from start to finish, and were chock full of ideas about different venue spots and poses to try. As someone who doesn't always love formal shots, I have to say they are now some of my all-time favorite photos. All in all, from the posed to the candids, my husband and I are genuinely thrilled at the prospect of looking back on these moments for the rest of our lives.
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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!
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User2293137 Sent on 08/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen was very flexible with our tight travel schedule, and made us feel at ease during a time of high pressure on a timeline! She has helped us with other suggestions in the process, and I would recommend her to anyone, especially out-of-towners looking to wed in Charleston!
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User2236232 Sent on 07/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We used Carmen Ash Photography for our small, intimate wedding in Mount Pleasant, SC. Since we had family only, we chose a smaller package, so we were somewhat limited on time with a brunch immediately following. Carmen was able to direct everyone in an organized and timely manner. This allowed her to capture every picture I could have imagined without overdoing it, which I think so many wedding photographers do. Going into it I expected to hear several complaints as my husband hates taking pictures, but Carmen provided such a fun experience I did not hear one! He has actually reminded me several times to leave a review because he thought she did such a good job and had so much fun. I agree! Several of my friends have had severely over-edited pictures from their weddings using different photographers, which I think makes them seem less genuine and somewhat dated. We were incredibly happy with our final pictures, and will cherish them forever.

I highly suggest using Carmen!! You will not be disappointed!
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User1906537 Sent on 10/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen Ash Photography is the best! My daughter and I felt such a rapport with Carmen and Caleb from the first interview. They are professional, yet laid back. We were immediately aware that they were the ones for us! They were always prompt on getting back with us throughout the entire process. My daughter 's bridal portraits were beautiful and we knew the actual ceremony/ reception pictures would be just as wonderful! Very flexible, caring and efficient!
Thank you Carmen and Caleb!
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Angela Sent on 05/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had the hardest time choosing a photographer, intimidated by the high prices of packages and multiple choices.
After much consideration, I realized that at the end of the day, all you have remaining are your memories and your photos, and I knew that this is not the portion of the wedding budget to skimp out on.
Just by looking at Carmen Ash website/FB pages, you can tell the high quality of each and every one of her photographs. It is apparent by simply looking at her work that this is her passion, she truly loves her job, and she is amazing at it.
She was very communicative, helpful, and pleasant right from the start.
I could not be happier that I chose her to be our photographer.
On the wedding day, not only was she so incredibly helpful in helping us take pictures and look our best, but also with the flow of our wedding day as well. She had sat down with me for nearly TWO HOURS when we first met to complete my package and set up a wedding day timeline of events (which turned out to be EXTREMELY helpful to pass around to all vendors).
Wedding day, she was incredibly detail oriented when setting up people and poses for our wedding pictures. Everything turned out looking so balanced, natural, beautiful and incredibly artistic.
I am so happy I decided to spend more than I expected to have her as our photographer. she did an amazing job and it was so fun to have her and Caleb there the day of our wedding.
If your looking for a photographer in Charlestown/Myrtle Beach area, look no further, seriously, the proof is all over her outstanding reviews and her fabulous products.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

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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