Bridal
Kristen’s Society Hall Bridal Portraits: Charleston, SC
We are truly blessed at Lumos Studio to be able to say without a trace of hyperbole that we love our brides. Time and time again we have photographed women who are beautiful on the outside and even more beautiful within. Kristen, whose portraits we took at Society Hall in Charleston, SC, is obviously stunning. She’s also brilliant, kind, and fun. None of that is really all that surprising to me, though, because she’s also Wendy’s sister.
Yes, Wendy is one of three sisters–each one brilliant, each one beautiful, and now, each one married to an amazing guy. (I said ‘amazing’, not ‘humble’.)
Kristen married her (amazing) fiancé Roy on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Charleston, and while we’ll have photos of that wonderful day coming soon, here are some of her bridal portraits to tide you over until then.
I spent most of my life as an only child and growing up I loved it. Marriage came with more blessings than I ever anticipated, though, and one of them was the best, most beautiful baby sister I could possibly ask for. Congratulations, Kristen and Roy! We love you!
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Kristen’s Society Hall Bridal Portraits: Charleston, SC
We are truly blessed at Lumos Studio to be able to say without a trace of hyperbole that we love our brides. Time and time again we have photographed women who are beautiful on the outside and even more beautiful within. Kristen, whose portraits we took at Society Hall in Charleston, SC, is obviously stunning. She’s also brilliant, kind, and fun. None of that is really all that surprising to me, though, because she’s also Wendy’s sister.
Yes, Wendy is one of three sisters–each one brilliant, each one beautiful, and now, each one married to an amazing guy. (I said ‘amazing’, not ‘humble’.)
Kristen married her (amazing) fiancé Roy on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Charleston, and while we’ll have photos of that wonderful day coming soon, here are some of her bridal portraits to tide you over until then.
I spent most of my life as an only child and growing up I loved it. Marriage came with more blessings than I ever anticipated, though, and one of them was the best, most beautiful baby sister I could possibly ask for. Congratulations, Kristen and Roy! We love you!
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Lydia: Columbia Bridal Portraits
With the weather turning gloriously spring-like here in Columbia (then turning frigidly cold, then monsoon-esque, then summer-ish, then back to spring) it’s a great time for bridal portraits! Unfortunately, no matter how much I’d like to show you some of the gorgeous brides we’ve photographed recently, I dare not face their (or their mothers’) ire by letting you see their photos before their wedding day. (‘Ire’, in case you’re not familiar with the word, means ‘bludgeoning’.)
Fortunately, though, we have some lovely bridals we can share with you from Lydia’s session last spring at Columbia’s 701 Whaley.
Lydia really knows how to rock a serious pose, as you can see. Click here to read more.
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Kendra – Bridal Portraits
Happy new year!
The Lumos Studio blog has languished for far too long, and so, as a new year dawns, we’re returning to the web with a vengeance. We have a year’s worth of beautiful brides, cute couples, bouncing babies, wonderful weddings, and annoying alliteration to share with you, dear reader. But it’s not just photographs we have to share. Oh no! There will be glimpses behind the curtain at Lumos Studio, tips and tricks, and perhaps the occasional philosophical musing. So, as you plan for this new year, ripe with possibilities, we hope that you’ll include coming along with us on our journey and saying “hi” from time to time.
The first stop on our adventure takes us back to March, when we took these photos of Kendra around the campus of the University of South Carolina. I’ve known Kendra’s family since high school and even taught with her mom for a time. They’re a great family that turns out beautiful, sweet daughters like it’s their job.
I have a confession to make about this next photo: I didn’t think we could pull it off. My lovely wife Wendy, though, was more confident in my abilities than I was and gracefully persuaded me to keep working with it until we captured this frame. I suspect the little jig I danced when I looked at the back of the camera suggested to her that she was right all along, but a little public validation never hurts, does it?
Kendra had a long and gorgeous veil that I think gave an air of mystery to these photos.
It always feels good to repose after a long shoot in a fairly heavy dress. The Inn at USC is one great place in Columbia to find that.
Wendy and I hope that your new year is filled with joy and beauty that is uninterrupted by the Mayan calendar. There’s lots more coming up, so please join us on Wednesday for our next post!
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Stephanie: Charleston Bridal Portraits
Stephanie got married to Matt last Saturday night, and you know what that means… bridal portraits!!!
Wendy and I have been waiting since July to show you these. Now, some of you may wisely be thinking, “July? In Charleston? In a wedding dress? That can’t be a good idea,” and you, my friend, would be correct. Stephanie, though, is a smart cookie, and one thing she was absolutely clear on was that this shoot would be exclusively indoors. Yes, it’s true that natural light can make for beautiful portraits, but the South Carolina sun is not your friend when you’re wearing 25 pounds of satin. Remember, the air conditioner is your friend.
Our quest for indoor locations led us to the John Rutledge House Inn in downtown Charleston. The home was built in 1763 for John Rutledge, one of the fifty-five signers of the U.S. Constitution. Historical value aside, though, the Inn is beautiful and the staff is absolutely delightful.
Check that eyebrow.
The outside of the inn is covered in gorgeous iron work. As we were exiting, a horse-drawn carriage tour was passing by and the tour guide complimented Stephanie on her gown. She also got some bonus photography at that point, but I haven’t seen how those pictures turned out.
From the John Rutledge House Inn, we moved on to one of my favorite places in Charleston, The Dock Street Theatre. When I was in high school and college, the band Jump, Little Children would end each year by playing (mostly) acoustic shows at the Dock Street accompanied by fantastic guest musicians. Those shows stand out in my memory as some of the greatest art I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing…but I digress.
Here’s the bride:
So, do you think Steph likes Audrey Hepburn?
I love these next two shots that Wendy grabbed while Stephanie sat in the window.
And one more Audrey shot, just for good measure.
As you can see, Stephanie knows how to work the camera. Check back next week when we should have pictures of Steph with her new husband, Matt at their (almost) Halloween wedding. See you soon!
P.S.- If you like the photos, please let us know in the Facebook comment box below. We’re suckers for flattery. :-)
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Lou: Bridal Portraits
Lou and Micah are married!
Wendy and I have known Lou for several years, so we were especially delighted to have the opportunity to take this lovely lady’s bridal portraits. Lou is a tremendously creative person, and she knew exactly what she wanted for her photos, so we started out at an antique store here in Columbia. Initially, I was picturing cool old furniture and dusty chandeliers, but Lou had picked out this awesome antique telephone booth, the colors of which I think really set off her bouquet.
After the antique store, we headed down to the Broad River where Micah actually proposed to Lou. We managed to get a few shots before having to take off to avoid being locked in the parking lot overnight due to what we were told was either a dog race or a bike race. (I understand that they’re both ‘races’, but I’m still a little disconcerted that the folks who warned us of our impending confinement weren’t 100% clear on that.)
Finally, we headed down to Starbucks, where Lou asked to be photographed with the ‘Grace’ sign in the background. Grace, marriage, and caffeine… that’s a combination we can get behind.
(Support your local coffee house.)
I mentioned that Micah proposed to Lou at the river, but perhaps I didn’t make it clear that he proposed to her on the river—specifically, in a canoe. Well, I think technically these are kayaks, but we figured they’d do.
Congratulations to Lou and Micah! We wish you two the very best in marriage and in life!
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