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Red Shutter Studio

Red Shutter Studio

Johns Island, SC
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    Brian L. Sent on 04/09/2023
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    Tara and Rod are in the prefect business together

    We used Tara and Rod at Red Shutter studios, and they were amazing at capturing our wedding. Tara and Rod did our pre-wedding readiness photos, and everything in between right up until the end. The were so fun and easy to be around, it was more like having friends around you instead of photographers. This is coming from someone that hates to have his picture taken, so it was amazing to have Tara and Rod as our photo historians. They captured so many special moments on film that when we went over the photos after the wedding it really felt like we were reliving that day all over again. Working with them on the wedding day was such a tremendous experience, we laughed and joked and really got to appreciate the both of them as they worked their art form. I sincerely suggest using Red Shutter for any photography needs you might have, it won't feel like your just having your picture taken, it will be like your just hanging out with friends. The quality of their work is phenomenal, they are truly in the right business as you will see from their photo shots. This is the perfect team (husband and wife) to capture your special moments for you forever. Thank you so much Tara and Rod- we loved every single photo you took for us.
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    Emily W. Sent on 02/16/2021
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    Highly reccommend

    We absolutely loved Red Shutter husband and wife duo! They were very friendly and approachable and easy to work with. We had to move everything for our wedding inside due to the weather and they were very creative with where to take all the photos. I am sure I was being very agitated during some photos and they made me feel so much better. The pictures came out absolutely amazing. We loved the "hero shot" as well, very cool! We cannot wait to get our photos printed and hung all over our house.
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    Dorothy W. Sent on 02/16/2021
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    Best Photographers in Charleston SC

    Red Shutter captured my daughters wedding perfectly! They have a way of being there for every moment and you don't even notice!
    They made this memory unforgettable!
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    Kimbo J. Sent on 04/10/2020
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    Artists at work

    It's hard to put into words the enormous JOY that Rod & Tara brought to our wedding. The energy, positive vibes & love that they have for their profession is incredible and it shows in their work.
    These guys came through for us in a pinch during a difficult time. When everyone cancelled, these guys stepped up and showed out! We are so lucky to have gotten them.
    We told them that they made us feel like movie stars and check out the image he created for us #itsthesmallthings
    TRUST ME... THEY ARE THE BEST THERE IS
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    Samantha Sent on 03/11/2019
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    Phenomenal

    Tara and Rod are amazing! Communication with Tara has been effortless and Rod goes above and beyond to get the best photo. Both are professional and personable. I would recommend Tara and Rod a thousand times over. It’s not about quantity but quality.
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    Andrea Sent on 05/22/2019
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    Amazing team!

    Rod and Tara were amazing to work with! For starters, our pictures are so beautiful I could cry. People have been complimenting them non-stop. Its nearly impossible to find a select amount to print because they are all so good! And second, on a day full of chaos this married power couple brought so much calmness and laughter to our day. Tara made sure they captured specific poses that I asked for and would even show my wedding party my inspiration pics to make sure we got it right. I couldn’t have asked for anything more! Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly!!
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    Meghan Sent on 12/24/2018
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    Book. Them. Now!

    BOOK. THEM. NOW! Rod & Tara are true professionals who beautifully capture the most special moments. They did a great job keeping track of our wedding day timeline and the shot list for photos we wanted. They were like ninjas, taking hundreds of photos but it never felt obtrusive. When we received our full photo collection, everyone was in awe of the beautiful images. It was excellent working with Rod & Tara and we would highly recommend Red Shutter Studio!
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    Natalie Sent on 04/05/2018
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    Tara and Rod, I absolutely love you! From the moment I stumbled on their amazing photos of other weddings, I just knew that this was the photographer for me. I worked with Tara to get everything set up and it was so easy. She was so sweet and attentive that when I heard she had arrived to our wedding, I was so excited to see her as if I have known her for years. Tara and Rod were more like an extension of our family rather than just a wedding vendor, they fit in perfectly with us! Rod has this passion for photography and you can see it in his eye as he angled and staged us perfectly for our photos. He made what normally would be a very awkward moment for us to pose for our photos, into a very fun and comfortable setting. He made everyone laugh and smile and by the end of the night everyone knew his name! I haven't gotten my all my photos back just yet, but I received some teasers and everyone keeps talking about them! Thank you so much Rod and Tara!
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    Shelby Sent on 04/20/2018
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    If you are looking for the BEST photographers, Rod and Tara are the ultimate duo! We get so many compliments on our engagement, bridal and wedding photos! They were so easy to work with throughout our wedding planning and even after the wedding was over. On the day of our wedding not only did they capture beautiful photos, they offered to help with other things to make our day run smoothly, we were so thankful! We also love that Rod is not only an awesome photographer, he is a veteran who bravely served our country! Thank you so much Rod & Tara, we look forward to working with you again in the future! :)
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    Kathleen Sent on 02/12/2017
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    Red Shutter was recommended to us, and we could not have made a better choice! Rod and Tara are so much fun to work with and they truly exceeded our expectations with our photography! I literally look at our photography everyday to relive what has been the best day of my life! From our engagement photos to the day of, nothing shy of perfect! If anything comes up again needing photography we are calling Red Shutter, by far the Best in Charleston!
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    Jaime Sent on 01/09/2017
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    LOVED THEM!! We don't live in Charleston so trying to find any vendor was a challenge. We had to rely heavily on recommendations and reviews. We didn't have a great experience with our engagement photos so I was determined to get amazing wedding pictures, but we didn't have a ton of money to spend. A childhood friend recommended Red Shutter and from the first time we spoke to Tara on the phone, we just felt at ease. She was able to guide us through what to expect and ask the right questions to help us narrow down how the timeline should go. The day of the wedding, her and Rod were there from start to finish and made us both feel at ease. We never once worried that they weren't getting the shots. I honestly don’t remember seeing them during the ceremony but the pictures show that they were everywhere. Even during the reception, they got so many candid shots without people realizing they were there (huge plus in my book!). They were both so easy to work with and so much fun to be around! One of our groomsman is even very shy and they were able to bring him out of his shell. We also got our pictures back VERY quickly! And most importantly, we love them all!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience for photos for our wedding day. I highly recommend using Rod & Tara if you want the best photos to capture your big day.
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    Morgan Sent on 04/10/2016
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    We are convinced, Red Shutter Studio is the best in the business. You won't find a more organized, creative, and above all- kind duo than Tara and Rod. They are SO MUCH more than photographers. Because they know the city of Charleston so well, they know all the nooks and special places. Because they know events and weddings so well, Tara is a great resource and will even help guide you in your planning process. They are seriously the whole package. Not only was the planning easy and organized, so was the actual day of our ceremony. Tara and Rod were easy to work with, relaxed, yet efficient and incredibly hard working. You can tell they love what they do. Many of our guests commented on how impressed they were with our photographers and how if they ever married in Charleston, they would use Red Shutter Studio as well.

    Then of course you see our wedding photos... And they are magic. I have been told several times that we have the most beautiful wedding photos people have ever seen. The day looks as if it was sprinkled with fairy dust. Rod has this incredible gift, he can actually capture emotion in his work. Each photo showed genuine moments of happiness and love. I have never seen anything like it.

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    Jen Sent on 03/15/2016
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    We absolutely loved working with Red Shutter Studio for our wedding in Charleston, SC!! Tara and Rod are amazing. They are very laid back, easy to work with, and the photos were amazing. It was so nice having 2 photographers for the price of one as we got shots of both the groom/groomsmen and bride/bridesmaids getting ready. The price was extremely affordable. We did most of our photos beforehand so we could enjoy the reception and Rod and Tara were so efficient and got all the shots plus many many more that we requested. We got all of pictures on a CD file following the wedding, and the album that was included in our package is beautiful . I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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    Chris Sent on 04/04/2016
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    Red Shutter is incredible. We looked at several photographers and are so thankful we went with RS. We got married in the "1000 year flood" during hurricane Joaquin. The fact that Tara and Rod drove through the flooded streets and sideways rain demonstrates their passion and enthusiasm. As you can imagine, we were a little nervous about how our pictures would turn out. Wow! They not only captured the weather, they captured the emotions and memories. The pictures turned out incredible. I will never go with another photographer again.
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    Karen Sent on 09/21/2015
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    Rod and Tara are incredible and so are their photos! Both were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The day of, the two were professional, unobtrusive, and at the same time warm and friendly. The photos are incredible and my only complaint to date is that the group shot that includes Rod with our family wasn't in the set sent to us . . .

    Highly recommend!
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    Rena Sent on 08/23/2015
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    Rod & Tara are AH-MAZING at what they do!! We were looking for a photographer that would do more than your average photographer with just a really nice camera. They are true experts in capturing artistic photographs and their editing techniques are incredible. It also helps that they are the nicest couple to work with and catered to our needs that were totally unrelated to our photography needs. Without hesitation, they offered us rides to the ceremony and reception when an unanticipated situation arose. We felt comfortable being around Rod and Tara and they made our wedding day absolutely perfect.
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    Holly Sent on 03/15/2016
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    Great photographers! Loved their personalities, easy to work with, fun, very quick replies and AMAZING photos!
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    Red Shutter was great! Our photos were beautiful and made possible by a team that works well together, even as lots of things about our wedding kept changing on the day of the wedding. Especially since our wedding was the South Carolina Aquarium, which offers challenging lighting situations, we needed a professional team. And did they deliver! We were very happy with our choice!
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    Carrie Sent on 11/21/2014
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    From the moment we were engaged, we knew we wanted to use Red Shutter Studio to capture one of the most important days in our lives. Having known Rod and Tara for a few years, I have seen the dedication and passion they have for making a Bride and Groom's big day one they will never forget. From the very beginning, they are committed to you and will work with you to meet your needs. What sets them apart, to me, from any other photographer is the relationships that they build along the way. What they do isn't just a job to them; it's much more. They work extremely hard to get those unique and candid shots, but more importantly they know how to have fun! They will brighten up your day with jokes, laughter, and smiles. In saying this, I highly recommend, if you are even slightly interested, to give them a call.
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    Bonnie Sent on 11/21/2014
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    We were lucky to have Red Shutter....Tara and Rod...for my daughters weddings in 2010 at Kiawah Island...so when my son got engaged they were the first ones we called and were so happy to work with them again...they do a beautiful job and capture all the love and fun we had at these celebrations....their photographs are magical...They are a pleasure to work with and after two weddings together they feel more like family...! When it comes to documenting important occasions in your life...they are the best choice you can make...!
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    Sara Sent on 11/22/2014
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    I am so glad we chose Red Shutter Studio for our wedding photographer! Tara was awesome to work with. She always responded to all of my emails in a timely manner. She and her husband were great to work with on the day of our wedding. They were extremely professional and so patient. Our pictures, especially those on the beach, were amazing, and I couldn't be more pleased with the wedding albums that they made for us. I would highly recommend Red Shutter Studio!!
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    Tiffany Sent on 11/20/2014
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    Red Shutter did a phenomenal job photographing our wedding! The pictures they took were beautiful and timeless. They are such a fun and professional couple, they make a great team. I will recommend them time and time again!

    Tiffany & Robert Roetzel
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    From our fist meeting, Rod and Tara from Red Shutter Studio really impressed us with their quality of work and professionalism. After our engagement photos, we were so pleased that we decided to hire them for even more events. My husband and I decided on a package that included engagement, bridal, rehearsal dinner and 7+ hours of coverage on our wedding day. I highly suggest the engagement or bridal session, because it gives you a chance to introduce yourself and get used to the camera. Rod and Tara made us feel very comfortable and at ease while having our photograph taken all around town! They are truly a joy to work with and we highly recommend them for your special day.
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    Tara and Rod from Red Shutter Studios are amazing photographers and people. They are so much fun to work with and and truly put me at ease on my big day. Your pictures are something you will have the rest of your lives and I'm so happy we chose Red Shutter Studios. Our pictures are amazing!
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    I don't even know where to start when describing how wonderful Rod and Tara of Red Shutter Studio are. They initially shot our engagement pictures and after that experience I really wanted them to shoot our wedding, but had someone already booked because of closeness to the wedding site. Later, our photographer backed out so I emailed Tara promptly to see if we could get them for our wedding. Turns out our day was one of the only days they had open, so it felt like fate! From the initial contact to the follow-up after the wedding everything was superb. Everything was so easy and professional. The day of the wedding, both Rod and Tara made me feel so at ease and did not even flinch when we had disaster weather and had to move everything inside. They were so interactive with our wedding party and guests and it felt like we had known them for years. Even people in and attending the wedding commented on how awesome and fun they were. We received a few sneak peaks of our pictures in 2 days and the rest followed within the next two weeks. The quality of the pictures were above and beyond and the creativity just blows your mind. I could not have asked for any one better to do our wedding pictures than Red Shutter Studio and know for a fact they will be doing all pictures for us from now on.
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