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Richard Bell Photography

Video
Additional Hours
Second Shooter
Multi. Locations
Katherine
Ashley
Hailey
Hannah
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Richard Bell Photography is a longtime family of artists based here in Charleston. Our work is meaningful, expressive, and joyful—which is why we’re drawn to weddings.

This is a beautiful place to get married, but what matters to us isn't Spanish moss or cobblestones. It’s the people who showed up for you. The history you're making. The moments with the people who deserve to be remembered.

We'll give direction when it helps, step back when we should, and lend a hand when it's needed. We pay attention to the light, the background, and the people in front of us. Your photos won't merely be how it looked. They'll be how it felt.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 19 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Samantha  & James's wedding
Samantha & James
16 photos
David & Heather's wedding
David & Heather
30 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Prints

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Reviews of Richard Bell Photography

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Richard Bell Photography is exceptional—talented photographers who capture stunning, magazine-quality images and heartfelt moments. The team is professional, personable, and efficient, making sessions comfortable and quick while offering great posing guidance. Fast turnaround, seamless booking, and highly recommended by many couples.

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Richard Bell Photography is exceptional—talented photographers who capture stunning, magazine-quality images and heartfelt moments. The team is professional, personable, and efficient, making sessions comfortable and quick while offering great posing guidance. Fast turnaround, seamless booking, and highly recommended by many couples.

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Anna Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Charleston Photographer!!

I had Richard Bell Photography on my list for years to eventually use for my wedding and when the time came, I was able to book them! I highly, highly recommend using them, they are the best to work with. Super sweet, easy to get a long with, and they take the most amazing photos. I am so happy I went with them for both my engagement and wedding photos. They were worth every penny!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding

Where do I begin with Nathan Bell. He is a phenomenal photographer and human being! Our journey began in Oct 2023 with our Engagement photos which were perfect. He made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable. Then Oct 18, 2024 was our Magical Day! Nathan captured all of the amazing moments of our special day. He was professional, on time, and so personable to everyone. Everyone loved him! When he sent us a sneak peek, WE were OBSESSED 😍 He definitely outdid himself!! Every photo taken was intentional and expressed the magic of our big day. A month later we received our wedding photo album…. WOW is all we could say!! We were speechless to say the least. I highly recommend Richard Bell Photography….. I interviewed several photographers, and he made my husband and I feel very comfortable at our first meeting. Hands DOWN the Greatest photographer!! Nathan and Mel have a special place in our hearts 💞 we will forever be grateful!! Thank you 😊
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Nicole Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing!

If you're considering booking Nathan and his team, DO IT! We could not have asked for a better photography team for our wedding day. Nathan created both amazing standard shots and some of the most beautiful creative shots I've ever seen. We got our first sneak peek the day after the wedding and were floored! We can't wait for our full reveal on Wednesday. Thank you Nathan for sharing your phenomenal skill with us!!
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Carina Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos

We worked with Nathan for our May 2024 wedding, and the results were stunning. We worked with a lot of great vendors that day, but choosing RBP was by far the best decision we made. Nathan just has a unique eye and vision, and he would get us in these amazing photos but also only take a few seconds for each shot. All of our friends and family were blown away by the results!

The best part about working with him is that he understands the big day isn't just about taking photos. He made everything so fast, easy, and seamless for everyone while still delivering amazing results. He was also just so fun and enjoyable to be around all day - after our wedding, we received so many compliments from family and friends about how much they liked him!

Nathan is also incredibly professional and easy to work with. The process of booking with him was so smooth, and the turnaround time to get our photos was surprisingly fast. We received sneak peeks the next day after both our rehearsal and our wedding, and we were able to see the full gallery of photos within just a couple of weeks. We couldn't recommend RBP enough and are so excited to see our wedding albums!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend!!

Hiring Nathan with Richard Bell Photography was the best choice we made for our wedding day. He & his team skillfully captured every moment, from the heartfelt exchanges to the joyous celebrations, with a keen eye for detail and emotion. The photos are stunning and beautifully reflect the essence of our special day. Nathan is not just talented but also a pleasure to work with—professional, accommodating, and dedicated to creating lasting memories. Highly recommend them for your wedding photography needs!
Hailey
Hailey Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Richard Bell is incredible!

Nathan was amazing to work with and the pictures are absolutely beautiful!! He brought so much energy and made taking lots of pictures painless and super quick. The pictures look like they could be in a magazine!! Seriously so talented. And we got all of our pictures back in less than 3 weeks after the wedding, which is unheard of. I couldn't recommend Richard Bell photography anymore, they are so amazing!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer in the Charleston area

Nathan at Richard Bell Photography was nothing short of exceptional. He made our engagement session and entire wedding day seamless, and as easy as can be on us. You never felt like you were holding one pose too long or wasting time taking photos. Not to mention our photos turned out better than we could’ve ever expected. We will definitely be using Nathan again in the future. We love him!
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Valerie Sent on 05/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Harborside East Wedding

Nathan and Celeste were amazing! Our wedding photos turned out better than I ever would have imagined! They were very professional and also fun to work with. I would choose them again in a heart beat!!
Raphael
Raphael Sent on 04/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond amazing

There’s only one word to describe this company extraordinary they make us relive our beautiful day every time we look at our pictures Nathan was so detail oriented took the time to scout the locations. We wanted to take pictures to find the perfect angles and pictures opportunities. From the bottom of my heart, I can truly say this is one of the best photographers I’ve ever seen. I’ve gone to many weddings and partake in many photography for other events. This company truly will blow your mind away with the amazing pictures. They will catcher of your day even the ones you did not think will matter they make feel special take this time to thank you guys again for an amazing job that you guys did on our wedding. Can’t wait to have you for our next
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must hire, you will be happy you did!

Nathan worked with Jimmy and I for both the engagement photos and wedding photos: he’s amazing. You cannot ask for a better person or a better photographer. He is extremely professional and just a great person. Very easy to deal with, he listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered more then I could have ever wanted, his photos are outstanding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner
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Team

Nathan Bell
Nathan Bell
Owner & Photographer
Mell Bell
Mell Bell
Owner & Photographer
Charles Merry
Charles Merry
Photographer

Professional Network & Endorsements

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club Country Club Weddings

Wonderful Photographer. Thank you Richard for everything. Thank you, Annie

Sweetgrass Selfies Sweetgrass Selfies Photo Booths

Bell's pictures are moving, beautiful, and engaging - exactly what you want for that special day - and Sweetgrass Selfies would love to work with them someday!

Intrigue Design & Events Intrigue Design & Events Wedding Planners

We love working with Richard Bell Photography! Our couples are always more than thrilled with the pictures. You can't go wrong when booking them!

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Richard Bell Photography frequently asked questions

Richard Bell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Richard Bell Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
Richard Bell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Richard Bell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Richard Bell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Richard Bell 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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