Taylor Rae Photography

Some moments in life happen once and never the exact same way again. 🤍

Photographing Will & Alyssa’s proposal was a reminder of just how beautiful those moments can be. The anticipation, the nerves, the excitement, and then the instant everything changed with one “yes.” There’s something so special about preserving not only what a proposal looked like, but what it felt like.

The laughter right after. The way they held each other differently. The beginning of an entirely new chapter.

Their full proposal story is now live on the blog! Head to the link in my bio to read more, and if you’re planning a proposal and want help creating and documenting a meaningful experience, I’d love to connect with you 🤍

There are very few moments in life that happen only once.

A proposal is one of them.

It’s the start of something entirely new…the moment your relationship shifts from what has been into everything that’s about to come. As a Charleston proposal photographer, I often tell clients that while the proposal itself may last only a minute or two, the photographs become something you’ll return to for the rest of your lives.

I loved walking through all of the proposal details with Ben. He knew that he wanted a natural backdrop, and thought the marsh might be nice. I showed him this location, and he was sold right away. Together, we made a plan for where I would be hiding out, where he would take Megan, and the exact spot for him to drop down on one knee and ask her to marry him.

As we were wrapping up the session, Ben told me, “I was stressing out SO much about this proposal. But as soon as I found you, everything was smooth sailing from that point on.” ❤️

Your body has done something extraordinary; carrying, growing, and sustaining life in ways that change you forever.

So many women find themselves in a season of disconnect after motherhood, feeling like they need to “get back” to who they were before. But there is nothing to go back to… only forward.

This version of you... the one shaped by love, strength, and softness is already worthy of being seen and celebrated.

As a Charleston bo***ir photographer, I create space for you to slow down, reconnect, and honor the body that has done so much for you and your babies.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about recognition.

You are already enough, exactly as you are.

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The moments you think you’ll remember are often the ones that quietly slip by… 🤍

The everyday chaos. Tiny hands reaching for yours. The little voices calling “Mama” one million times a day.

This is why heirloom photography matters.

Not just for beautiful photos, but for preserving your family’s story in a way that lasts beyond this season of life. Wall art and albums become more than images. They become memories your children and one day their children can hold in their hands. A way to see how they were loved, how they were held, and the life being built around them.

These aren’t the photos that get buried in a camera roll. They become part of your home, your story, and your legacy.

Photos your kids will thank you for one day. ✨

If you’re ready to create heirloom images for your family, I would love to connect with you. 🤍

I love extended family sessions because there’s something so beautiful about a whole family gathered together. All ages, all seasons of life. Stories being shared, laughter abounding, memories being made. It’s real, it’s chaotic, and it’s beautiful. The little hands holding tight, grandparents stealing a quiet smile, cousins bursting into giggles. These are the moments that make your family’s story feel alive, today and generations from now.

I love being able to preserve these memories into tangible, heirloom products my families can take home. Wall art for grandparents to walk past every day, albums for parents to cuddle up on the couch with their littles and flip through. Getting those memories off corruptible hard drives and into your home as an heirloom piece to enjoy every day.

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Family photos should feel easy, meaningful, and completely stress-free from the very beginning 🤍

Start by filling out the inquiry form on my website. From there, I’ll reach out to schedule your complimentary consultation call where we’ll talk through your vision, my process, and heirloom offerings.

My goal is to guide you every step of the way so you can simply show up and enjoy your people.

If this feels like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I would love to connect with you. Reach out anytime to inquire about your session. I’ll walk you through everything and help you create something meaningful, honest, and completely yours.

Beach sessions are back, baby!!

I think 90% of sessions that I’ve booked recently have been beach sessions, and I can’t wait to make Kiawah, Isle of Palms and Folly my second home for the next few months.

Summer sessions are booking up quickly, and since beach sessions depend so much on the time of day, I only offer so many a week! Send me a DM or visit my website to talk with me about your summer family session! (And no, it definitely does not have to be on the beach 😉)

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There’s so much anticipation leading up to your wedding day. The dress, the details, and those quiet moments where it all starts to feel real.

Bridal bo***ir lives in that in-between space. A pause before everything changes. Not about performance, but presence.

What often starts as a wedding gift quickly becomes something more personal; grounding, soft, and deeply you.

As a Charleston bo***ir photographer, I guide you gently through the experience so you can relax, settle in, and simply be yourself.

What you’re left with are images that feel honest, intimate, and true to this season of your life.

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There’s something so sacred about the way a baby reaches for their mother like she’s home.

The quiet comfort, the tiny fingers, the way motherhood softens and strengthens a woman all at once. It’s a kind of love that changes everything. 🤍

These moments felt gentle, emotional, and full of that sweet in-between season that passes far too quickly. The kind of memories that deserve to be held onto forever.

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A black and white portrait and a veil with pearls gets me every time ❤️

I’ve been scheduling some bridal portraits for future brides, and I always love dreaming through these sessions with them. Bridal sessions give us time to be unhurried in the dress. Time to get excited about the upcoming wedding. A chance to wear your dress more than once 💃🏼 A chance to beautifully and intentionally document this once in a lifetime experience.

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