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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!

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!

Christina and James’ Wedding at 701 Whaley, by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer

Patty — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:55:08 +0000

Congratulations to James and Christina following their September 3rd wedding at the beautiful venue 701 Whaley in Columbia. It was a pleasure photographing this wonderful couple, and I always love working with great wedding vendors such as Melanie Murphy of By Invitation Only Weddings & Events, Jonathan Ellis of Capital City Catering, and DJ Pierre. Not to mention, I do so love photographing at 701 Whaley in the Olympia Mills area of downtown Columbia. This historic building has such great character!

Today is the LAST DAY to Enter our 2012 Free Wedding Package Contest!

Patty — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:58:20 +0000

Well, it’s already September 30th, so that mean’s it’s the LAST DAY to enter our 2012 FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE CONTEST! Get your entry in by midnight tonight, September 30, 2011.

Enter by e-mailing your love story and wedding info to patty@HallmanPhoto.com. Include your names, wedding date and location, reception location, and a photo of you and your fiance together. Your love story can be anything from the story of how you met, how the proposal happened, or anything that tells us about how special you two are. Keep it short and sweet!

Only dates that we have available when voting ends are eligible for the contest. Finalists will be posted to this blog by October 10th and that’s when the voting starts. Votes will be tallied by individual comments posted indicating the couple the commenter is voting for. Only one comment per person/e-mail address. Extra votes can be gained for comments posted on our Hallman Photography Facebook page indicating who the vote is for. Again, one vote per person. Click the “more info” tab in the upper right corner of this blog to get to our Facebook page quickly. Voting via this blog and Facebook will end on October 31, 2011. The winning couple will be announced on the blog and Facebook page by November 10th.

Good luck!

Karen’s Bridal Session, by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer

Patty — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:22:34 +0000

Well, it’s safe now to share a few of Karen’s bridal portraits since she’s married as of September 3rd. I had the pleasure of photographing Karen and creating a beautiful 3D bridal portrait for her. Unfortunately, I couldn’t photograph her wedding since I was previously booked for her wedding date. Karen, I hope your wedding and reception were fabulous and that you’re having a wonderful honeymoon right now! Here are a few of my favorites from our session:

I love photographing Hilton Head weddings!, by SC Wedding Photographer Patty Hallman

Patty — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:46:57 +0000

If you’re planning a Hilton Head or other beach wedding, I would love to hear from you. In fact, I love beach wedding sooooo much that I ‘m willing to waive travel charges to get me there. So, come on, get in touch soon!

By the way, I hope Meghan and Chris are doing well since this wonderful beach wedding on Hilton Head Island. If you need a great wedding planner, get in touch with me and I’ll recommend some of the best I know, including Allison who planned this wedding.

Kelley and Kevin’s wedding at Castle Ladyhawke, by Columbia SC wedding photographer

Patty — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:15:18 +0000

I don’t get too many chances to photograph weddings in castles, so when I got this booking, I couldn’t wait for Kelly and Kevin’s wedding day to get here! The couple traveled down from Washington, DC to have their wedding at Castle Ladyhawke in North Carolina. The castle is located about an hour west of Asheville, and not far from Cullowhee, NC. If you want to check out the venue, see their website at http://www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com for information on renting it. The castle setting was perfect for Kelley and Kevin’s intimate wedding with about 26 family members attending. Here are some selected images from the day and evening.

Della and Keith’s Lexington Wedding and Riverbanks Botanical Gardens Reception, by SC wedding photographer

Patty — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:05:14 +0000

I’m a little behind schedule on posting weddings, but better late than never! Congrats to Della and Keith following their June 18th wedding in Lexington at Lexington Baptist Church. Here’s a first for me… both the bride and the groom are twins. Della has a fraternal twin brother, and Keith has an identical twin brother. That was a little tricky when I couldn’t tell the groom and his brother apart until I looked for the color of their tuxedo vests! The reception that evening was at the fabulous Riverbanks Botanical Gardens where the setting was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff were top-notch. I’m looking forward to being back there soon!