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About

We are photographers, directors, curators, and most of all, storytellers for your wedding. Together, we have worked as professionals in the wedding industry for over a decade, and make up one incredibly unique mother-daughter wedding photography team. We have documented weddings from the breathtaking West Coast to the historic East Coast, and have had our work published internationally both in print and online. Our wanderlust hearts have taken us all over the country, capturing love stories, and visiting quaint hometown coffee shops along the way. Even though we've spent most of our lives in a nautical California town, for years we have called South Carolina home, expanding to the low country of Charleston.

It's about more than hiring someone to hold a camera and snap a few pictures. Wedding photography is about carefully crafting and capturing the moments of your big day in a way that beautifully tells the story of your love. We can't wait to do this for you on your wedding day!

We believe love is love. Couples of all sexualities, races, gender identities and religions are welcomed and celebrated here.

- Laura & Rachel

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Karen J. Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Oct 27 Wedding

Laura and Rachel are the most caring, calming, super photographers in Charleston and beyond. They made my daughter’s wedding run smoothly. There were so calm and helpful. They made everyone feel comfortable and our pictures are excellent. They captured the day perfectly! They know just what to do at every turn!! MOB
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Scott V. Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Laura and Rachel helped me make my proposal so special, and I cannot speak more highly of the work they do! I reached out to Laura and Rachel several months before I was planning to propose, only having chosen a date.

From there, they walked me step by step through every piece of the process including picking a location, selecting flower arrangements, selecting a restaurant, finding and scheduling transportation, picking a hotel, and more! Not only that, but they took care of everything on the big day! They decorated every venue impeccably- and they made everything look so easy!

Additionally, the photos were nothing short of perfect. My fiancé and I couldn't be happier with the results. Laura and Rachel helped us make this day one we will both remember forever, and I could never thank them enough for that!
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Briana T. Sent on 03/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Laura and Rachel are top notch and professional!

We hired Laura and Rachel to be our wedding photographers and we were just blown away! Their wedding package included an engagement session as well, so we had the pleasure of working with them twice. One of my favorite distinctions with Laura and Rachel is that they come as a duo, no questions asked. My husband and I aren't used to being in front of a camera and they literally walked us through everything to make us (somehow) look like naturals! One was able to help direct while the other shot pictures, and other times they were able to get both close and long shots. They are so professional and engaging, and were almost like my second wedding planners- they helped me craft the day-of timeline around the photos to make sure they had time to get everything we wanted in for the day. Having them with us on the wedding day helped it go so smoothly, and the pictures are more than we could have ever asked for! 5 stars aren't enough.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Team

Laura Garvin
Laura Garvin
Owner/Photographer

My childhood was filled with California sunshine and coastal adventures. I grew to be a creative dreamer, always optimistic, a girl with a big heart, a mama of two daughters, and Granna to the most adorable grandkids. I left California for change, laying new roots in South Carolina, and found the love of my life in a southern gentleman. When I’m not behind the camera you will find me being attempting all the DIY house projects, working on my green thumb, and dreaming of where our next vacation will take us. I’m a chaser of morning light, take a little coffee with my creamer, and flowers are my weakness. I find such purpose in helping our clients plan their wedding day, because when you’re prepared, you spend less time stressing, and more time celebrating with those you love.

Rachel Bench
Rachel Bench
Owner/Photographer

A passionate romantic and the one who started our photography journey. I’m a travel enthusiast, lover of cleanly composed and beautifully lit film portraits, will always celebrate with a Mai Tai, personal stylist to our clients, and a firm believer in high school sweethearts. I’ve been capturing weddings since I was 14 years old and was able to graduate high school and start the adventure as a small business owner. I am incredibly blessed to wake up every day and get to call this my job. Together, with my husband Paul, we’re a team in our lives and in work. We have two beautiful children, Makenna & Hayden, two German Shepherds, and two cats. A few of my favorite things include fashion, all the florals, Costco trips, houseplants, acai bowls, and family walks.

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Life Celebrations Life Celebrations Wedding Officiants

I've done many ceremonies with Laura and Rachel here on the Monterey Peninsula and also in Big Sur. This mother/daughter team has great chemistry and work together well. They have a great way of making people feel comfortable so they can get the most natural images. It's always a pleasure to work with them! You won't be disappointed!

Blue Aces Bake Shoppe Blue Aces Bake Shoppe Wedding Cakes

Laura & Rachel are rare gems in this industry. Their style and romantic feel make them the perfect duo for wedding events and all things LOVE. I love their use of natural lighting especially in coastal settings. I highly recommend these amazing ladies, I have been privileged to have them shoot my bakery goods on multiple occasions and have been over the moon at each!

Estrella Films Estrella Films Wedding Videographers

We have worked with Laura and Rachel many times now and they are our top choice for wedding photographers. Not only do they produce beautiful images, but they go above and beyond for their clients. They have servant hearts, display excitedly positive attitudes at all times, solve problems quickly and effectively, and are always finding ways to help others around them succeed. They are leaders in the industry and anyone would be lucky to have them as their photographers.

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