Before you book your photographer, here are 10 questions every couple should ask—plus how Carter’s Creative answers them with care and experience.

From hydration reminders to the first kiss — this last-minute wedding checklist from Carter’s Creative is packed with real advice from a photographer who’s seen it all.

Allison and David’s wedding day was full of joy, family, and fun details that made it unforgettable. As Columbia, SC wedding photographers we were honored to capture every moment of it for them, starting with their beautiful ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia and ending with a night of laughter, dancing, and ice […]

There are few places more iconic for engagement photos in Columbia than the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina, and when I met up with this sweet couple for their session, we had the entire space to ourselves before students came back for the semester, which made it feel almost magical. As one of the trusted Columbia, […]

There’s something so special about photographing a newborn session in a family’s own home, and as one of the trusted Columbia, SC newborn photographers who also loves capturing family milestones, these sessions always feel extra personal. Being invited into a residence home means everything is calm, cozy, and comfortable, which is exactly what parents and little ones […]

Brooklyn and Austin’s session was one of those evenings that felt more like spending time with friends than work, and not having to drive too far for the beach. This is honestly the best part of being a Columbia, SC wedding photographer. They met at the very beach where he proposed, which made it extra meaningful […]

Angela’s bridal session at Adams Pond was a dream—from the soft light peeking through the trees to the way her dress moved with every step, it felt like something out of a storybook. As Columbia, SC wedding photographers, we love when brides take time for a bridal session before the big day, and Angela’s was […]

When it comes to wedding photography, the big moments often take center stage — the vows, the first look, the kiss. But if you’re planning a wedding, you know those little details are incredibly important to you! The perfume you chose months ago, the heirloom bracelet from your grandmother, the way your invitation suite perfectly […]

There’s something timeless about a summer wedding in the south, and Liz and Patrick’s day was just that—classic, heartfelt, and full of joy. They tied the knot at the beautiful First Presbyterian Church in downtown before heading to their reception at one of our favorite spots: the Millstone at Adams Pond. As Columbia, SC wedding […]

There’s something special about the wait before a baby is born—so much joy, hope, and love already there before she even arrives—and Sarah and David’s maternity session on Lake Murray captured all of that. As Columbia, SC maternity photographers, we love when a couple lets us into their story during such a big chapter, and […]