South Carolina Aquarium Wedding by Charleston Wedding Photographer

With Kelly at the posh Market Pavilion Hotel and her groom Phil at Old South Barber Shop in downtown Charleston, SC, this wedding day was off to a relaxing start.  After our first glance near the Customs House, Kelly and Phillip we went for a dramatic ceremony and reception at the South Carolina Aquarium.  We broke out […]

Charleston Wedding Photography -Julia and Andy’s Dual Engagement Session at Boone Hall Plantation and the beach

Julia and Andy have something about their relationship that is just too adorable for words, so here’s something that I think explains it way better than I ever could. Can’t wait for your wedding next year!

Charleston Wedding Photography at Summerall Chapel and Reception at the Francis Marion Hotel.

Kevin & Kimberly had a lovely and sweet wedding, joining two families that have known each other for decades.  The toasts were amazing.

Charleston Wedding Photography – Elizabeth and Steve’s Sunrise Wedding on Folly Beach

Elizabeth and Steve had a small, intimate wedding at sunrise on Folly Beach. Yes, I said SUNRISE. It was a laid back affair with family and close friends who were willing to travel and celebrate with them VERY early in the morning. Elizabeth and I hit it off immediately at their consultation with very similar […]

Wedding at Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock wedding pictures with Jennifer and Myles by Charleston Wedding Photographer Nathan Bell & Wanda Cavazos of Richard Bell Photography

Wedding Photography at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Historic Rice Mill Building

Kelsey and Gary were married at St. John the Baptist Catholic and hosted their reception at the Historic Rice Mill Building in downtown Charleston, SC.  We were fortunate enough to provide the wedding photography.  Here’s a sneak peek:

Dunes West Wedding Photography Preview

Kelli and Brandon’s wedding photography at Dunes West in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Reconnecting with Sicilian Relatives

Earlier this year I got to meet some long lost cousins.  After doing a great deal of genealogical research, combined with some amazing coincidences, some of my American cousins made contact with our Sicilian relatives (the ones that never immigrated to America).  My great grandfather, Sebastian Guidice and his wife Maude Pizza came to America via Ellis […]

Mell Bell’s Belly days (hours?) before delivery!

We are on standby to take Mell Bell to the hospital any day now!  We did a bunch of family shoots out on the beach today and took a few moments to do some last minute maternity portraits. I love those ladies 🙂

Wedding Photography at Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock

This is the wedding that makes me love wedding photography.  Everyone was happy and chill.  We were photographing a sibling of a previous bride, so we knew many of the guests.  A beautiful location at the Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock, and a spectacular sunsent (complete with rainbow!)

Kentucky Derby Themed Bridal Shower

Elaine had the classiest bridal shower I’ve ever seen at Circa 1886 and the Wentworth Mansion.  Organized by her maid of honor the ladies dawned amazing hats and had a Kentucky Derby themed shower.

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra

I was honored to receive a call from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, who commissioned us to create new group and individual portraits of their core ensembles.   Over two days of shooting, we got a great collection. Thank you so much to all of the musicians who came out to participate — was a joy to […]

Magnolia Gardens Wedding Photography

Magnolia Plantation is so, so lovely. It has to be on of the top 5 gardens in the entire US — especially this time of the year when the Azaleas are out. Tracey was such a joy to work with, and Glen was and his guys were a ton of fun to shoot. Wanda and […]

Indian Wedding Reception – South Carolina Photographer

Tiru & Vandana’s wedding events culminated with a grand reception Saturday evening with dancing, food, friends and family — perfect!

Shaadi — Tiru & Vandana’s Indian Wedding Ceremony in Spartanburg, South Carolina

In what was certainly the most elaborate and symbolically meaningful ceremony I’ve ever witnessed, Tiru and Vandana were married on February 19th in Spartanburg, SC. Here are some of the highlights from the ceremony (Shaadi), followed by a video preview of the album predesign.

Sangeet — Vandana’s Women’s ceremony before the big day

At beautiful Cleveland Park in Spartanburg, SC, Vandana held her Sangeet, women’s ceremony and reception in preparation and anticipation for the Shaadi on Saturday. Shaadi and Reception segments coming soon!

How to make a multitude

Every year we get to do the cast and crew photos for the Clemente Players, a theater group at Trident Technical College. Since I had about 35 people gathered and willing to do whatever I told them, I decided to see if we couldn’t make the 35 look more like 400. We found an abandoned […]