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A Winter Maternity Session at The Cloister | The Cody Family

There’s something magical about winter at The Cloister on Sea Island—the soft golden light over the river, the timeless charm of the chapel, and the hush of the oak trees swaying in the breeze. For the Cody family, this place holds an even deeper meaning. It’s where they exchanged vows years ago, and now they returned to celebrate a new chapter—awaiting the arrival of their newest little one.

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Anderson Wedding | Jekyll Island

Villa Oslo is a gorgeous 1920’s Italian renaissance revival mansion on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The home and its surrounding gardens were the perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony and reception. Because of the immaculate landscaping and decadent woodwork of the interiors, hardly any additional decor needed to be purchased. Guests were transported to another era from the moment they stepped foot into the garden.

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Gedert Family Session | Hilton Head Island

If your child doesn’t like sitting still or posing for the camera, have no worries. We can still get some great photos of the little rascal. When children don’t want to cooperate, we as photographers jump to plan B. It is our job to create situations where you child can relax and candidly bring out their personalities. About 97% of the time, I prefer candid shots instead of the posed ones.

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