Live oaks draped in moss lead the way to Legare Waring House, and we could not wait to bring our engagement photography services there for Kaylee and Nick. This historic home sits inside Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in Charleston. It is quiet, green and full of Southern charm. If you dream of classic Lowcountry photos, this is the place.

The first thing people notice is the avenue of live oaks. The trees line the path to the front of the house and create a natural tunnel of shade. It is one of the most romantic walks in the area. The home itself has a long story. It was built around 1840 on land that was once part of Old Town Plantation, and it was later enlarged to about three times its size in the 1930s and 1940s.

Today, Legare Waring House is a popular spot for weddings and events. Couples love it for the history, the wide lawns and the old trees. For engagement sessions, it gives us so many looks in one place. Shady paths, open grass and the classic white house all make lovely backdrops. It feels peaceful and timeless, which is exactly what you want when you are just starting to plan a wedding.

Kaylee and Nick’s Story

Kaylee and Nick met through a social club, but they really got to know each other at a mutual friend’s Christmas party. They call themselves pretty low key. They both love gardening. Kaylee enjoys reading, and Nick loves to jog. Walking their dog together is one of their favorite ways to spend time. Nick is the active doer, and Kaylee likes being home and enjoying quiet time.

Here is the sweetest part. After two years together, they had only three photos of themselves as a couple, because neither of them loves being in front of a camera. They told us they might feel a little uncomfortable, but they were excited to finally have photos together. They also wanted these images for their families. We love that kind of honesty, and we love helping camera shy couples relax.

That is really what engagement photography is all about. It is a chance to get comfortable with your photographer before the wedding day. We keep things easy and fun. We give simple prompts, crack a few jokes and let couples just be themselves. By the end, most people forget the camera is even there. Their photos were edited in our Rustic style, which brings out warm, earthy tones that suit a garden setting so well.

We are based in Charleston, and we photograph engagements and weddings across the entire state of South Carolina. Beaches, historic homes and city streets all keep us busy. Every wedding photographer on our team cares about making couples feel at ease. Have a session in mind? Reach out to us, or browse our blog for more Lowcountry love stories.

If you are planning your own session or wedding, take a look at our photography packages. Our prices are simple to compare online. You can also read a review or two from couples who trusted us with their photos. We cannot wait to meet you!

Original Weddings is a team of Charleston wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Charleston photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Rustic editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Charleston Wedding Photographers at Legare Waring House

Original Weddings is a team of Charleston wedding photographers who love capturing couples all over the Lowcountry. Charleston is our home base, and we often photograph engagements in Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach, Summerville, Kiawah Island and Beaufort. When couples want a session farther away, we are happy to travel across South Carolina. Engagement photography is one of our favorite parts of the job. It lets us get to know couples before the big day and helps them feel comfortable in front of the camera. Spending time with Kaylee and Nick at Legare Waring House was such a sweet afternoon for us. We left with full hearts.

As an engagement photographer team, we know how to make camera shy couples feel relaxed. We keep the mood light and give easy prompts that lead to real laughs and natural moments. Original Weddings loves working with soft light under the trees and the glow of late afternoon sun. We look for quiet, connected moments that show who couples really are together. We never force awkward poses. Those honest images often become the ones families frame and treasure. We also love hearing how much more confident couples feel on their wedding day after a fun session with us. That is always our goal.

Charleston Wedding Videographers at Legare Waring House

Original Weddings also has a team of Charleston wedding videographers who love telling stories through sound and motion. Our filmmakers are based in Charleston and travel across South Carolina, from Mount Pleasant and Summerville to Kiawah Island, Beaufort and the coast. Historic places like Legare Waring House give our team such a beautiful setting for capturing love stories on film. The moss covered oaks and soft Southern light look absolutely dreamy on camera.

A wedding film holds the moments that photos cannot fully keep. It saves vows, toasts, music and the happy voices of loved ones. Our videographers stay calm and quiet, so couples can focus on each other and their guests. We record clear audio and carefully edit each film to feel personal and true. We choose music that fits each couple. Many couples who start with an engagement session with us love adding video for their wedding day. Original Weddings wants every couple to press play years from now and feel that same joy again.