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Bridal Boudoir Special, by SC Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

Patty — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:59:01 +0000

WNOK Bridal Show Success!, by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer

Patty — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:02:25 +0000

Thank you to all the brides and grooms-to-be who stopped by my booth this past Sunday at the WNOK Bridal Showcase at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The show was huge success with over 1200 people through the doors and over 450 brides registered. I always look forward to bridal shows, even though it’s a LOT of work getting ready for them, and my feet are always soooo tired after them! If you missed me, it’s not too late to get in on my bridal show specials. Post a comment with your e-mail address or send me an e-mail (patty@hallmanphoto.com) to receive package/pricing info along with the bridal show specials.

Engagement Photos Encore, by Columbia SC Engagement Photographer

Patty — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:16:38 +0000

Well, it’s the beginning of a new year and that means it’s time to update my main web site, www.HallmanPhoto.com. So, after looking back at engagement sessions I shot in 2011, I decided to put some of those wonderful couples back on my blog… an encore, I guess. I’m heading upstate now for a great engagement session in downtown Greenville… can’t wait!

Shoshanna and Dontae’s Columbia, SC wedding & reception, by SC wedding photographer

Patty — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:13:51 +0000

On a chilly late October Saturday morning, we headed to the SC Statehouse for pre-ceremony photos for Shoshanna and Dontae’s wedding. I always LOVE photographing there, especially before weddings, so even though my fingers and toes were numb from the cold, I had a great time. We started off with a “first look” with Shoshanna and Dontae, which is always so sweet to photograph. After we wrapped up the pre-ceremony session, we headed to Seawell’s for the ceremony and reception. Kudos to wedding planner Shannon Baker Jones for doing an amazing job as always and being such a pleasure to work with. Shannon makes weddings and receptions look incredible and I’m always excited to photograph her weddings and events.

Here’s a sampling of Shoshanna and Dontae’s big day in photos. Click on any image below to see larger photos.

A few bridal portraits from 2011… by Columbia SC wedding photographer

Patty — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:45:07 +0000

I’ve missed getting bridal sessions highlighted on the blog lately, so thought I’d go back and dig up a few. So, here are a few of the brides who I’ve missed getting on the blog this year…

Audrae and Timmy’s Wedding in Rock Hill, SC, by SC Wedding Photographer

Patty — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:49:14 +0000

o.k.— I admit this one’s a little late, but better late than never! Aubrae and Timmy’s wedding took place in June near Rock Hill. My young photographer friend, Corey Potter, was Timmy’s best man, and I was honored to be asked to photograph the wedding & reception. It’s always fun working with Corey and Ashley Potter, and their friends are some of the sweetest and silliest people I know. Hope you enjoy seeing some of the images from this blessed day!

Misty and Kevin’s Engagement Session, by SC Engagement Photographer

Patty — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:50:48 +0000

You might remember seeing Misty and Kevin on my blog a couple months ago…. they won our 2012 Free Wedding Photography Package contest. I finally had a chance to meet Misty and Kevin face to face and get to know them a bit. They are an adorable couple, and I can tell it’s going to be a blast photographing their wedding in May! We got together earlier this month and did a quick engagement session around a game of Scrabble. Here are a few images from our time together…

Also, I wanted to share the “love story” that Misty wrote when she entered our contest, so here that is: “How we met: A crazy story that only shows that fate exists. In 2008, I was a hairstylist at a salon, while trying to complete my bachelors in Elementary Education, when a sweet woman came in for a hair cut. She showed me a picture of a hair style that she absolutely loved. I had no idea how to do it! So I politely asked the lady to wait for my manager to finish a client and she would be glad to help her. While she was waiting, I was talking to her about school and life when she randomly tells me, “You have to meet my son!”. He is 22 and you are perfect for him. Hesitant at first, I agreed. We went on a date to O’Charley’s that weekend and we have been inseparable ever since. To this day, I thank God for his sweet mother seeing something different in me and speaking up. We were engaged 6 months later and have been planning the wedding ever since! Our life will finally begin as one on May 12, 2012.”

Misty and Kevin are getting married on May 12, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia at Julian Smith Casino and Gazebo. When I first read the location, I thought “wow, a wedding at a casino… interesting!” Then, Misty explained that it’s not a gambling casino at all, but a beautiful park with a nice reception building. Apparently the word “casino” has origins other than gambling halls. You learn something new everyday!

I’m looking forward to their big day in May, and wish them and all of the couples that entered our contest the very best for 2012! And I wish all of my blog readers the very best for 2012 too!!

Aimee and Jesh’s Wedding at The Millstone at Adam’s Pond, by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer

Patty — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:14:34 +0000

Better late than never! I’ve been meaning to get a sampling of images from Aimee and Jesh’s wedding posted to the blog, but it took me a while to find the time to do it! First let me say, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE photographing weddings at The Millstone at Adam’s Pond, so was so thrilled to be there again this year. I’m thrilled too that I’m already booked for 3 weddings there in 2012 and hope to book more. Kristy Polk and all of the staff with Southern Way Catering at Adam’s Pond are fantastic to work with. They take care of their brides and grooms like nobody’s business!

Aimee and Jesh are a wonderful Christian couple who walk the walk in their faith. Jesh is in the Army and was able to arrange for a vintage military truck (“Hercules”) to be their getaway car. I hear that “Hercules” was actually part of the battle at Normandy… very cool.

We did the majority of the bride & groom and family photos before the ceremony, so it was great having lots of time to get fabulous images for Jesh and Aimee. I always am delighted when my wedding clients agree to do a “First Look” where the bride and groom see each other for photos before the ceremony.

So, here are a bunch of images from Jesh and Aimee’s wedding. Click on any thumbnail to see the larger images and enjoy!

Tywana and Dom’s Engagement Session at USC’s Horseshoe, by SC Wedding & Engagement Photographer

Patty — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:39:43 +0000

I’ve been really busy the past couple months, so am trying to get caught up on posting some new sessions to my blog. Here are just a few of my favorites from Tywana and Dom’s recent engagement session with me at the USC Horseshoe. Enjoy!

CeCe and Dwayne’s Engagement Session, by SC Engagement Photographer

Patty — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:45:12 +0000

I met with CeCe and Dwayne a few weeks ago for a Sunday afternoon engagement session at Horrell Hill Elementary School. This school hold’s a soft spot in their heart’s ….it’s where these two lovebirds met on the playground as kids. It took a while, but they crossed paths again during college and the rest is history! CeCe and Dwayne both played basketball on their highschool teams and wanted to recreate the movie poster from their favorite basketball lovestory, so we did that too. Sweet couple… can’t wait to photograph their wedding next year!