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About

Hi, I’m Carson. I am based in Columbia, South Carolina! I have loved photography since I was a kid, but I always wanted to share the joy with others. That’s why I love wedding & elopement photography so much. Not only do I enjoy it, but I also get to see the happiness it brings to so many couples. Your wedding or elopement should be your ‘dream day’ and I am here to help you plan it, guide, and get some amazing photos! I would love to be there for you on your journey, whether you are going a more traditional route, or want something totally unique, creative, or adventurous!

So, what do you do now?

Super easy!

1.) Let’s talk!
Fill out my contact form and we can either chat on the phone or meet up for a coffee, beer or walk our dogs.

2.) We start planning!
This is the fun part! *happy dance*

3.) We do the thing.
All your hard work and planning come together for one magnificent day and I will be there to make sure you remember every detail.

Ready to start this journey together? Contact me to get started.

carsonlillardphoto.com

@carsonlillard.photo

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Carson Lillard Photography

Clair
Clair Sent on 12/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couple photos

Carson was an excellent and professional photographer. Neither my boyfriend nor I have much experience having our photo taken, but she was able to take photos where we look happy and at ease.
Trang
Sushie Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Picture Perfect Photographer

On our list of priorities, the photographer was the most important and Carson went above and beyond our expectations. She was so gracious and personable and very comfortable to be around, both for our engagement pictures, and for our wedding day pictures. She has such a pleasant demeanor and was very patient with a couple who felt very awkward in front of the camera. I appreciated that even when she moved to another state to pursue another prestigious career, she honored her contract and we were still able to have her for our wedding day.

I typically dislike or feel passively about myself in pictures, but the ones Carson took of me are the best ones in existence. The moody style of her work perfectly complemented our Halloween wedding.She really has a great eye and a great personality and I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Molly
Molly Sent on 10/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carson was a fabulous wedding photographer. She was kind, very responsive, and her skill is shown in the photos. She fit in with our group incredibly well and was very subtle while getting amazing shots that really allowed her to catch the emotion of such an incredible day. I would recommend Carson to everyone for their wedding, engagement shots, or anything else!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible, immaculate, punctual

I have nothing but good things to say about Carson. She is super nice, easy-going, and takes amazing photos. I loved her chill demeanor and how she blended in to the surroundings. She captured perfect moments, and made me feel so pretty with her photography!
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Chelsea Sent on 11/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Carson is wonderful. We originally found her in Corvallis when we wanted to have our wedding at a venue in that area, pre-COVID. We ended up having to re-book in a different location and completely change our wedding around. Despite the wedding being in a slightly more inconvenient location, Carson was more than happy to reschedule our booking with her. Fast-forward to our wedding day. Carson arrived promptly when she said she would and even had scoped out good spots to shoot photos around our venue. She found an old logging road near the resort where we pulled away to during dinner to take photos. She shot some of the best photos of the day there, with beautiful snowy mountains in the background. Overall, her disposition was warm and kind, which made it feel like we had a friend around to take our photos while getting ready and all throughout the day/night. She blended into the background so well that most of the time I forgot she was even there! I would absolutely recommend her for your photoshoot/wedding photography needs.
K
Katylyn Sent on 12/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very pleasant and talented!

Loved working with Carson! She was super sweet throughout our whole process; she did our engagement pics and wedding day. She is very responsive, professional and wonderful to work with! Her assistant was a wonderful addition and they worked well together.
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Erika Sent on 11/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and Beautiful Work

First of all, I’m from out of state and stumbled upon her online when trying to plan the elopement in Oregon. Mind you I’ve never been to Oregon nor have I’ve been married before so everything was new to me. Carson was super flexible, kind and easy going. She had great suggestions and up for anything. Our pictures from Smith Rock turned out amazing, just how I envisioned from the other side of the computer.

She even got me eye lash glue when I forgot to pack one! Solid partner in this journey.
Jeff
Jeff Sent on 08/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

My wife and I wanted to capture Yosemite at it’s finest and Carson hands down knew all the spots and places to make that happen during a busy June in the park. Her work is incredible and we could not be happier with the way Carson captured our day. If you’re looking for professionalism, quality, and a great experience…Carson is the one!
Gigi
Gigi Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy Pictures

Carson was the most amazing photographer not only for our wedding but engagements too. She was flexible with changing plans due to covid, and had such a chill attitude through it all. Every shoot she was willing to stay however long we needed. She kept it personal and revolved the photos around us and our own personalities. She was open to ideas and took any preferences into consideration. If you’re looking for quality and quantity Carson is the way to go.
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 08/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer you could Hire

Carson has an amazing eye. She went above and beyond with her time and working with us, not to mention her turnaround time. She had sneak peek photos back to us the day after the wedding and our photos available within a couple of weeks! Not only was she the best value we found, we also got access to all of our photos...over 2,000. She is great to work with and anyone looking to have wedding photography done should be considering Carson.
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Awards

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Carson Lillard Photography frequently asked questions

Carson Lillard Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Carson Lillard Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Carson Lillard Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Carson Lillard Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Carson Lillard Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Carson Lillard 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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