Catherine Hurt Photography

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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

Proposal in Hilton Head, SC on a dock

How to Plan the Perfect Proposal

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This blog is all about how to plan the perfect proposal. So I’m guessing if you’re reading this you are either 1. The boyfriend of an amazing lady who you are planning this proposal for Or 2. The amazing lady who is trying to drop hints to the boyfriend who may be taking too long […]

Best Engagement Locations in Charleston

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Today I am highlighting the best engagement locations in Charleston! Everyone wants their engagement session to go perfect and sometimes it’s so stressful planning everything out. There are so many things you have to think about! But I am here to help you! You wedding and engagement photographer should be there with you every step […]

One Year Anniversary

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I can’t believe it’s my one year anniversary since I went full time with my photography business! It has been such a crazy adventure so far, but I wouldn’t change any of it. One year ago I was working a full time job for a real estate company in the Charleston area. I was in […]

Mount Pleasant Photographer | Sunflower portraits

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Since I am a Mount Pleasant photographer I get to take lots of amazing portraits of families, seniors, and couples around the area. A while back, I had the pleasure of capturing some beautiful portraits of Rebecca in this giant sunflower field. Boone Hall Plantation has stuff like this year round. Christmas time they (used […]

Spring Engagement Session in Summerville

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Ashlyn and Aaron’s Spring Engagement Session in Summerville was so stinking cute. These two were the winners of an engagement session giveaway I held! They actually live in Florida, but they grew up in Summerville, SC and made the trip back up here for their engagement session. All of the locations we ventured to during […]

Maternity Photographer in Charleston | Corin’s Maternity Session

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I have known Corin since I was in high school. So when she was looking for a maternity photographer in Charleston, it kind of worked out perfectly that I was here! But first, a little back story on how I knew Corin. I played volleyball all throughout high school and college. In high school I […]

Print Shop is Live!

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For those of you who have been following along with my journey for a while, you may that the CHP print shop is live. Over the past few years I have been collecting my all time favorite photos that I’ve taken. I have been dreaming of opening a print shop for a while now, and […]

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Family photographer in Charleston, SC

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Summer is coming and that means….more family sessions! Being a family photographer in Charleston, SC is great during the summer. A lot of families visit here during the summer since Charleston is such a huge travel destination. Also it’s kind of the best of both worlds with downtown and the beach. And it’s the perfect […]

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Ashlyn’s Dreamy Bridal Portraits in Charleston

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Ashlyn’s Dreamy Bridal Portraits in Charleston was actually a really big adventure. Along with Ashlyn and I, there were two of Ashlyn’s best friends and bridesmaids that came to help out. Which ended up being amazing because we got to do some fun stuff with the veil! The Old Sheldon Church Ruins were the perfect […]

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