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Charleston Wedding Photographer in Charleston, SC specializing in fine art film and digital celebrations

Your wedding deserves more than content.
It deserves documentation that will outlive trends.

I’m Lauren Jonas — a wedding photographer in Charleston, SC, working primarily in medium format film, with digital woven in thoughtfully. My approach is calm, observant, and deeply intentional. I step in when needed, step back when it matters, and focus on the quiet in-between moments that actually define your day.

This is not about performing for the camera.
It’s about feeling like yourself — and remembering it that way.

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Charleston film wedding photography at Middleton Place

Charleston Fine Art Wedding Photographer for Editorial Weddings
Serving Charleston, South Carolina & Destination Weddings Worldwide

A man in a suit lifting a woman in a wedding dress in front of Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston with windows, trees, and a small fountain.
A newlywed couple walking through a celebration at their wedding in Florence, South Carolina, surrounded by friends and family, throwing confetti and celebrating their marriage.
A bride holding a bouquet looks at her parents and a woman outside a house window, smiling during a wedding moment.
A woman holding a large bouquet of pastel-colored flowers, including pink, cream, and blue blooms, at the River House at Lowndes Grove, with blurred greenery in the background.
A three-tiered wedding cake decorated with hand-painted flowers and greenery.
Bride in a white wedding dress with a veil walking outdoors on a grassy path at Middleton Place, during sunset, with trees in the background.
Documentary wedding photography at Boone Hall Plantation, with other wedding guests nearby, in a sunny setting with greenery and steps in the background.
An elderly man in a tuxedo takes a photograph with a vintage camera at wedding at the William Aiken House in Charleston South Carolina
Black and white photograph of a bride and groom walking outdoors on a paved path at the Kiawah Ocean Course, with bushes and trees in the background, during daytime.
A large outdoor floral arrangement with orange fruit and green leaves on a white table, with a framed sign and small candle holders nearby.
A woman in a white strapless dress laughing while surrounded by friends in colorful dresses, in a well-lit room with blue walls and a window in the background.
Black and white photo of a wedding party standing in front of a large, two-story house with a porch and balcony, celebrating with raised hands and bouquets.
A group of women, including a bride in a wedding dress, are gathered in a well-lit living room, celebrating and taking photos together.
documentary wedding photography in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, groom helping bride out of bus while veil catches wind
A bride and groom dance together at their wedding reception at Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, smiling and enjoying the moment amid friends and family.
A bride in a wedding dress smiling and a man in a suit with a watch covering part of his face, standing outdoors at William Aiken House
A set of jewelry including a ring in a velvet box, a pair of pearl earrings, and two rings, all arranged on fabric with shadows of leaves cast over them.
Close-up of three women holding bouquets of white, cream, and light peach flowers at a wedding.
A man in a tuxedo celebrating with arms raised, being lifted by a group at a wedding reception, with hanging string lights and guests in the background.
A bride in a wedding dress stands on a wooden floor while a woman kneels, adjusting the dress's train. The room has vintage wallpaper, a window, a sofa, a table, and various items on the table.
William Aiken House wedding celebration with a bride in a floral gown, groom in a tuxedo, and happy guests, including a woman in an off-the-shoulder dress, at an outdoor evening event with string lights.
Elegant Lowndes Grove wedding table setting with floral centerpiece, white plates, silverware, tall glassware, and candles in glass holders.
A couple standing on a wooden dock at Lowndes Grove extending into a body of water during sunset.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a city street during sunset, with the bride holding a bouquet of pale pink roses and wearing a flowing white gown, and the groom in a dark suit with a pink boutonniere.
A couple on their wedding day sharing a kiss with a double exposure effect of white flowers overlaying the image.
A bride and groom walking on a wooden dock over a lake on a sunny day at Lowndes Grove with clouds in the sky
Elegant wedding reception table at the River House at Lowndes Grove, decorated with white flowers, greenery, tall glass candle holders, and china, set under a clear tent with draped white curtains and a floral ceiling arrangement.
Bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers on the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation
Two women in wedding dresses walking down the main staircase at William Aiken House, holding bouquets of flowers, with framed pictures on the wall.
A bride and six bridesmaids, all smiling and laughing, holding bouquets of flowers in an outdoor setting with trees and greenery.
A smiling couple at a wedding, with the groom wearing a white tuxedo and the bride in a strapless white wedding dress, holding drinks and embracing on the front porch of Litchfield Plantation.
Wedding reception at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation, decorated with lush greenery and white flowers, featuring long tables with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, and candles, illuminated by chandeliers, in a rustic wooden venue.
A black-and-white photo of a couple kissing during a wedding reception outdoors, surrounded by guests, with trees at the William Aiken House in Charleston, South Carolina.
Multiple silver bell-shaped objects and handwritten notes with cursive writing scattered on a surface.

Timeless WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

for refined CELEBRATIONS

and MOMENTS that become LEGACY

guided by LIGHT that lingers

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Elegant wedding flat lay featuring white gift boxes tied with beige silk ribbons and greenery, styled with pearl earrings and white florals in a blush bowl.

Notes from Clients

“Lauren brought out the beauty of our day beyond my expectations.”

— LINDSAY & STEVEN

“Her work is timeless, honest, and completely us.”

— JEANNA & VINCENT

“I can't stop looking at them! We are going to treasure these forever.”

— RUSTIN & CHRIS

Bride and Groom at the Ocean Course on Kiawah

An Editorial Approach to Documentary Wedding Photography

Film wedding photography isn’t a trend.
It’s a decision.

As a Charleston film wedding photographer, I work primarily in medium format film because it slows everything down. It asks for intention. It rewards patience. It handles light in a way that feels human.

Blending film and refined digital coverage allows me to photograph weddings across Charleston, Kiawah Island wedding venues, and the Southeast with depth, softness, and editorial restraint.

If you’re curious how film shapes your gallery, how I approach light, and what makes this experience different from traditional digital coverage, I’ve written a detailed guide for you.

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Your wedding deserves to feel intentional.

As a wedding photographer in Charleston, SC, I blend medium format film and refined digital imagery to create work that is honest, timeless, and deeply personal. I photograph celebrations throughout downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island wedding venues, across the Southeast, and anywhere else you decide to gather your favorite people.

If you’re creating something intentional and personal, let’s talk about how it should be documented.

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