Charleston Family Photographers
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A Personal Understanding of Family
As both a father and a professional Charleston family photographer, I understand how quickly families grow and change. That’s why I believe family photography is about more than just taking pictures—it’s about preserving the moments, relationships, and memories that tell your family’s story and can be cherished for generations to come.
A Relaxed & Enjoyable Experience
Whether we’re photographing your family on Isle of Palms, beneath the historic oaks of Boone Hall, or in the charming streets of Downtown Charleston, my goal is to create a fun and stress-free experience. Through gentle guidance and natural interactions, I focus on capturing genuine smiles, connections, and emotions.
From One Chapter to the Next
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing families return year after year. Many couples whose weddings I photographed now come back with children and growing families. It is a privilege to document these milestones and create timeless images that celebrate the people you love most.
A Personal Understanding of Family
As both a father and a professional Charleston family photographer, I understand how quickly families grow and change. That’s why I believe family photography is about more than just taking pictures—it’s about preserving the moments, relationships, and memories that tell your family’s story and can be cherished for generations to come.
A Relaxed & Enjoyable Experience
Whether we’re photographing your family on Isle of Palms, beneath the historic oaks of Boone Hall, or in the charming streets of Downtown Charleston, my goal is to create a fun and stress-free experience. Through gentle guidance and natural interactions, I focus on capturing genuine smiles, connections, and emotions.
From One Chapter to the Next
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing families return year after year. Many couples whose weddings I photographed now come back with children and growing families. It is a privilege to document these milestones and create timeless images that celebrate the people you love most.
Client Testimonials
“If you are looking for an incredible Charleston family photographer, look no further than Dennis and the Charleston Photo Art team! We hired them for a family beach portrait session to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday at our vacation home, and the entire experience was absolutely spectacular. We had never done professional family photos before, and Dennis handled our multi-generational group with so much ease, patience, and humor. He completely choreographed us, made us laugh, and made everyone—from my grandmother to my boyfriend—feel totally relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. We started with beautiful shots at the house and then moved down to the shore for stunning Charleston beach photography. Thank you Dennis!!! We will cherish these forever 🙂 “
– By Sophia P. –
Client Testimonials
“My family had a wonderful session with Dennis! He was so accommodating and knows all the beautiful places of downtown Charleston. He was so patient with my 3 and 7 yo boys and kept them engaged. I had terrible sunburn from being at the beach the day before and he did a nice job editing the photos so l didnt look like a bright red lobster. I realized the printed photo wouldnt fit into my luggage and Dennis came to the rescue and agreed to ship it for me. I will 100% rebook with Dennis again if I ever want to do family portrait in Charleston and already recommended Dennis to my friend who’s a Charleston local.”
– By Vicky L. –
Client Testimonials
“Dennis is a gifted photographer whose talents not only create beautiful compositions, but also create a relaxed and fun vibe for the photo shoot. His genuine care and compassion for how hard it can be to relax in front of a camera shine through and make it easy to smile and make memories! He is quite talented at using the light and available scenery to compose an exceptional photograph. My breath was taken away when I saw our pictures! We have been very happy, and everyone who sees them is in awe. They are PERFECT: the lighting, the framing, the moments captured, the genuine snapshot of time that he captured. Overall it was a very positive experience and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking to have gorgeous photos taken of a special moment. You won’t be disappointed!”
– By Jill J. –
Client Testimonials
“We had a lovely time doing our family photos in Charleston with Dennis. Dennis was able to recommend some great spots downtown for our photo shoot. He was very patient with our two year old and was able to get some wonderful shots. The pictures turned out great! We look forward to using him again in the future.”
– By Amber C. –
How It Works
I Step. Choose a day, time, and location. Feel free to share your ideas, and we can help with suggestions to plan the perfect day and lighting for your family session..
II Step. Book the session directly on our website. Busy family life can be hard to predict, which is why we allow one rescheduling without an extra charge..
III Step. Plan outfits and create an inspiration board. We will work with you to plan your session in detail, learn more about your family members, and make sure everything is ready for a fun and relaxed experience.
IV Step. Review your pictures and enjoy them printed on Christmas cards, prints, and albums..
Family Photography FAQ
If the weather turns out bad, we can reschedule the session for another day that works for both you and us. If you are visiting from out of town, we recommend scheduling your session on the first day of your stay so we have a larger window to adjust the time or day if needed.
We totally understand that this can happen. We allow you to reschedule for another day and time that works for both of us, without any extra charge.
As a family with kids ourselves, we understand this very well. We try to prepare you for the session so young children stay engaged. We usually start with the more structured family photos at the beginning of the session, and then move into a more candid, playful part where you simply interact and play with your kids while we capture those natural moments.
After reviewing the pictures, you will receive sneak peeks within 24 hours. The remaining photos will be ready in a few weeks.
We do not have a strict limit and are happy to work with both a single family or larger family gatherings. However, we usually recommend booking a longer session for multiple families, as it requires more time for both individual and group photos.
Absolutely! That is completely our responsibility. We will guide you throughout the session so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.
Not sure where to have your family photo shoot?
Choosing the right location can make your family photos even more meaningful. Explore our favorite Charleston family photo locations and find the perfect fit for your session.
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Prices for Family Photography in Charleston
Every family has different needs, which is why we offer collections for a variety of occasions—from annual family photos and holiday cards to maternity sessions, newborn portraits, birthdays, and large family gatherings. Smaller families with young children often find that 30 minutes is the perfect session length, while larger groups may benefit from additional time. The collections below are our most popular options, but we are always happy to create a custom package tailored to your family.
Every family has different needs, which is why we offer collections for a variety of occasions—from annual family photos and holiday cards to maternity sessions, newborn portraits, birthdays, and large family gatherings.
Smaller families with young children often find that 30 minutes is the perfect session length, while larger groups may benefit from additional time. The collections below are our most popular options, but we are always happy to create a custom package tailored to your family.
Charleston Family Photography Collections
Silver Collection
$ 395
Coverage up to 30 min of a photo session;
– 10 photos of your choice will be professionally edited for social media, non-watermarked;
– Up to 10 people (including kids), each additional person: $30
– Online gallery for your Family and Friends;
– Post-production image editing includes: color correction, global adjustments and light cropping;
Golden Collection
$ 595
– Coverage up to 60 min of a photo session;
– 20 photos of your choice will be professionally edited for social media, non-watermarked;
– Up to 20 people (including kids), each additional person: $30
– $50 Gift Voucher for next photo session for you and your friends;
– Online gallery for your Family and Friends;
– Post-production image editing includes: color correction, global adjustments and light cropping;
Platinum Collection
$ 995
– Coverage up to 2 hours of a photo session;
– 30 photos of your choice will be professionally edited for social media, non-watermarked;
– Up to 30 people (including kids), each additional person: $30
– $100 Gift Voucher for next photo session for you and your friends;
– Online gallery for your Family and Friends;
– Post-production image editing includes: color correction, global adjustments and light cropping;
