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what if wedding photography was about more than just pretty pictures?

Our Vision

We believe the best wedding photography comes from having a GREAT relationship with your photographers, so we want our clients to know us and feel confident, comfortable, and not just someone holding a camera! We are goofy and down to earth and really just love our couples a ton. Want to see if we’d be a good fit?

We have been married 11 years and have walked through amazing times and really hard times and we've made it through and have a fun and beautiful life to show for it. we believe that marriage is a beautiful thing when two people choose to walk through this life together. We believe that when two people choose to enter into this covenant together, they have been given one of the greatest gifts life has to offer. We want to see marriages thrive, and that all begins with your wedding!

our heart behind it

your wedding is the beginning of a beautiful story

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When you hire us as your photographers, you're choosing to work with someone who cares deeply about you and your marriage.

We are a South Carolina wedding photographer and videographer duo. With over 10 years in business and 250+ weddings under our belt, we have truly seen it all and we are here to make your day as stress-free and fun as possible. One of our very first dates was Jacob showing me how to use my new camera! 

We have couples who come back to us year after year after we photograph their weddings. My absolute favorite part of this job is having couples who come back to us after we photograph their weddings. I have multiple families that I have photographed countless sessions for after their weddings! We have a beautiful daughter and one on the way, and she is the absolute joy of our life!! Having clients that have us capture ALL of their milestones after their weddings shows that they truly trust us with their most precious memories!

why choose us?

cassidy and andrew

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We absolutely loved working with Carters Creative for our wedding! From our engagement photoshoot to our big day, Rachael and Jacob were incredibly attentive and caring.

Heidi and tom

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I could not have asked for a better experience with a wedding photographer. A close friend suggested Rachael and Jacob to me and after meeting them, we decided they were a great fit. We didn't even meet with any other photographers. 

parris balazs, eventfully chic by parris

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Working with Rachael, Jacob and the Carters Creative team is not only a delight but also a guarantee of stunning photos and a stress-free process.

We both graduated from USC and took similar classes, but didn't meet until after college! Every fall weekend you'll find us at least watching the Gamecocks somewhere.

cheering on the gamecocks

Anytime we have a free moment, we will likely be at one of the many great coffeeshops here, or exploring one in a new city!
Rachael's order- Cold brew with half and half and a fun cold foam
Jacob's order- Large hot latte with milk

probably grabbing coffee

Jacob has a habit of sending "It is your birthday" gifs to everyone he knows every year. Friends is usually on as background comfort noise while I'm editing!

watching the office or friends

Especially on Main St. at Soda City!

(also fun fact- we met at Cool Beans and go back every year for our anniversary :) )

finding a good brunch spot

Obviously we are obsessed with our little family! We have an almost 3 year old and another little girl on the way, and could not be more blessed by them. They are the absolute joy of our lives!

hanging out with our baby girl

When we're not holding a camera, you'll find us

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rachael quits teaching to go into wedding photography full time!

2019 / 

rachael starts photographing weddings alongside jacob's videos

2017 / 

we get married at the farm at ridgeway!

2015 / 

rachael and jacob meet at cool beans coffee shop on usc campus

2013 /

jacob shoots his first wedding video, rachael graduates college with an art education degree and a minor in photography

2011 /

YEARS

Through the

Rachael is 95% the voice behind the business! I do all of the portrait sessions and the lead photographer on the wedding day!

Favorite Coffee- Cold brew with half and half

meet the team!

Jacob

Rachael

Jacob started our business and is the lead videographer, or my second shooter on a wedding day! Jacob also photographs our events and headshots!

Favorite Coffee- Bullet proof coffee from Loveland

Associates

We also have a team of trusted associates, second shooters, and assistants that we would trust with our own wedding days! If you book us for photo and video, we will have a team to capture every aspect of your day!

Request detailed Investment Information and availability by clicking the button below! We offer full day wedding coverage, for both photo and video, and our collections are fully customizable to meet your needs. 

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