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Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking

We are pleased to help promote Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking  by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. It has a forward  by Pat Conroy and it was photographed by Rick McKee. According to The Washington Times… This authoritative book on Southern fare is a big book, heavier than a picnic...

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Newborn Photography That is Truly Organic

Of course the basic structure of all life is organic but  there is something extra organic about newborns. They are so pure and special that their natural behavior is calming and peaceful. Funny how all infants behave that way. In addition newborns need containment so that they can feel protected and...

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Fine Art Infant Photography

What does a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse who also owns a photography company with her husband do on maternity leave? Well, she takes lots of pictures.  This is Sullyvan, born September 4th, 2012. Occasionally, I am able to get my husband take pictures of the two of us. As with the...

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Olympic Spirit

Little girls can fly… Sometimes I think that parenthood should be an olympic sport. These images are part of a beach family photoshoot on Folly Beach, SC. The digital work is to replicate the multiple motion still photography that you may have seen during this summers Olympics.

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A Dime a Dozen

“Have you heard that the new real estate agent is the photographer?” This was the comment to us by an archtect. It is no suprise in an economy such as this that people are looking for new avenues to support themselves. You can pick up a digital SLR and a...

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No Mom, I Don’t Want THAT!

While I am the last to admit it, no person is perfect. I know it is a huge blow to some of us, me included. That being said anyone involved in the planning process is going to have to let go of some control. No one can be everywhere all...

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Southern Biscuits

Many of you may not have seen the book that we photographed with Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. We are so happy to have been apart of this project. Not only were the biscuits yummy but Nathalie and Cynthia were wonderful to work with. The book is getting rave reviews...

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American Idol Shoot in Charleston

In July Rick was hired to shoot the American Idol Auditions in Charleston for Fox!  Check out the Fox site at http://www.americanidol.com/photos/season_11/season_11_auditions_preview/charleston/52652/ to view more

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“Family” Portaits

We all have several “families”. Our real families. Our work families. Our high school and college families. Our adopted families. Here are a few images from one of Tara’s new “work” families from the NICU at MUSC…  We at Charleston Photographer love to capture family portraits and create images you...

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Our Finn Turns One!!!

I can’t believe that tomorrow our Finn turns one year old! How time flies. Now we can barely catch him to take his photo since he is walking everywhere! When you are trying to catch your little loved one for images, remember to keep them entertained and allow them frequent...

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