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.

How to sleep well the night before your wedding

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For Brides

I know how nervous brides (and grooms) get the week of the wedding. It’s such an exciting, and somewhat nerve-racking, time, but you don’t want to lose sleep the night before! So here are a few tips on how to sleep well the night before your wedding! P.S. Before you read this remember,  you know […]

Rainy Charleston Engagement Session

Rainy Charleston Engagement Session | Kelsey and Michael

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Portraits

A Rainy Charleston Engagement Session is always an adventure! Kelsey and Michael were such troopers and we still ended up having so much fun! I am telling you, it wasn’t the cute, soft rainfall that you see in the movies. The rain was literally coming down sideways while we tried to take some beautiful portraits. […]

Intimate Folly Beach Wedding

Folly Beach Wedding | Gaven and Jay

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Weddings

This Folly Beach wedding means so much to me for several reasons: Gaven and Jay have become friends to me and I loved watching them tie the knot Folly Beach is so pretty and the weather was actually perfect the day of their wedding I just love weddings! The back story: Gaven originally contacted me […]

Intimate Backyard Wedding in Charleston | Wanda + Scottie

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Weddings

This Intimate Backyard Wedding in Charleston was held during the middle of the summer and was absolutely stunning. Wanda and Scottie had to postpone their wedding due to quarantine and the virus. But the second try was perfect! They had the wedding right beside Lake Marion. The lake served as the perfect backdrop. It was […]

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Should you have a first look at your wedding?

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For Brides

Should you have a first look at your wedding? This is a question many of my brides ask themselves before their wedding day. First let’s dive into what a first look is! The first look is a schedule time before the ceremony for the bride and groom to see each other for the first time. […]

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Budgeting for your wedding

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For Brides

Budgeting for your wedding can seem very intimidating and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! I know you might be thinking “Well how would you know? You’ve never had a wedding!” Which is true, but I’ve photographed many weddings! And now that my sister is getting married, I am helping her with all of […]

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Wedding Flowers For Rent | Charleston Wedding Vendors

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Charleston Wedding Vendors

As a Charleston wedding photographer, I get to work with so many wonderful wedding vendors in the area. I first met Selena with Wedding Flowers For Rent at a styled wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation. We hit it off with her right away and we have been able to work with each other so many […]

Best Engagement Locations in Charleston

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Portraits

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 […]

Romantic Gadsden House Wedding

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Weddings

This Romantic Gadsden House Wedding was actually a beautifully planned styled shoot that I attended in December. It was absolutely gorgeous and so well thought out! If you are getting married at the Gadsden House you definitely need to look at these photos for great inspiration! For those of you who don’t know, The Gadsden […]

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