Tag: Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is located in Summerville, SC and is the original site of the pre-Revolutionary town of Dorchester. The park is an active archaeological site and definitely worth a visit when you’re in the area.

One of this park’s most memorable features is the brick remains of the bell tower of St. George’s Anglican Church. These ruins have been the backdrop to many weddings, portrait sessions, and styled shoots for me.

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is a great place to take photos if you’re looking for something unique with a casual outdoor vibe. Let’s try it out together!

Sarah + Tripp | Colonial Dorchester Elopement

Sarah + Tripp | Colonial Dorchester Elopement Colonial Dorchester Elopement

Sarah and Tripp eloped this winter at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville, SC. They were joined by their immediate family and their dog for an intimate ceremony in front of the bell tower ruin. For their portraits, Sarah had her heart set on a woodsy look and Colonial Dorchester did not disappoint! The […]

Colonial Dorchester Wedding | Charleston Elopement Photographer

Colonial Dorchester Wedding | Charleston Elopement Photographer Bride and groom in front of bell tower at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site wedding in Charleston, SC

I have been visiting this place for years so when I was asked to photograph Lauren and Corley’s Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site wedding ceremony in December, it was an enthusiastic yes! Lauren and Corley were married in front of the brick remains of the bell tower of St. George’s Anglican Church with only their parents in […]

Halloween Photo Session in Charleston

Halloween Photo Session in Charleston Girl in black lace dress holding bouquet. Halloween inspired photo shoot in Charleston

Happy Halloween everyone! Last weekend my sister, Kailyn, and I ventured out to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site for a Halloween photo session. During this session I wanted to create a subtly spooky bridal vibe to celebrate the season and to give some inspiration to future Halloween brides.  When I say this shoot was a last minute […]