Heather Rae Photography LLC

A fun little part to this session was their good friends were the only ones who knew what they were having. They went and picked up the poppers and somehow managed to keep a secret. I have no idea how they were able to keep such an amazing secret.

I have to say, this was truly a beautiful moment. Not only seeing this couple celebrate under the pink smoke but also watching the genuine excitement from their friends.

Even better, their friends have a secret too, so these two ladies get to share this experience together!! How awesome is that!!

It’s a…GIRL!! 🎀

This was such a special session to me. After a long journey to get here, this sweet couple finally will finally get to welcome their new baby girl.

One of the best parts of this session was all finding out together. Seeing their excitement was so special and sweet (there may have been some tears in my eyes watching them).

Thank you both for trusting me to capture such a beautiful and exciting moment!! It was truly an honor and a session I won’t forget! And of course I would love to see you again as that sweet girly grows!!

Congratulations!!

25 years of love, commitment, and choosing each other everyday. And what a beautiful example to their son of what a marriage looks like. Everyday is not easy but it is committing to each other to be there each and everyday… on the good days and the hard days. These two deserve all the best things life has to offer in the next 25 years!

This session was one of the most meaningful and impactful sessions I have ever done.

These two traveled from Louisiana to Charleston to renew their vows and celebrate their 25th anniversary. What I thought was a beautiful vow renewal quickly became much more as I learned their story.
Four years ago, they experienced the most devastating loss, their beautiful 12 year old daughter unexpectedly passed away. The daughter that they waited for and prayed for was gone in a moment. In their lowest moment they turned to their faith and each other.

Instead of being angry, they trusted, they trusted that God had them and they trusted in each other.

In the midst of unimaginable grief, they chose to honor their daughter in some incredible ways. She wrote a book sharing their story and how faith carried them through their darkest days. Together, they created two scholarships in their daughter’s memory, one that pays tuition for kids to go to church camp (they sent 14 kids last year) and the other is a fine arts scholarship. What a beautiful way to honor her memory.

Their story is a reminder that in life’s most challenging moments that light can still be found. Faith will guide you through and love will endure.

I also have to mention something special, I have photographed quite a few sessions at this park but I have never heard the church bells ring like they did that day. They rang almost the entire time we were there. It was beautiful.

It was an absolutely beautiful day and Aaron and I were honored to be able to not only capture your day but also get to know you both. You are an inspiration and we still would love to make our way down to visit y’all! 🦋

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I have been capturing this family since this little cutie was a few months old. She is absolutely adorable, full of personality and pure joy!! She is the sweetest and I can’t sit to watch her continue to grow!

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There is something truly special about getting to watch families grow. This sweet family has been with me for 5 years and watching their relationship grow with their oldest and now seeing them with this new little guy is amazing. I can’t wait to see them at Christmas and see how much he’s changed!!

Happy early Mother’s Day to this beautiful mama!! 💗