South Carolina
Proposal photography · Charleston
In short
Proposal photography in Charleston starts at $450: 60 min on location with a photographer who works in Charleston, and 40 edited photos delivered to a private gallery within 48 hours.
Why choose Proposal photography in Charleston?
Charleston is an unusually forgiving proposal city because the locations are close together and the light is good at both ends of the day. The Battery works at sunrise and at golden hour; Waterfront Park’s Pineapple Fountain works in the evening; and a French Quarter alley works in the shade in between. If one is busy or the tide is wrong, the alternative is a four-minute walk rather than a drive.
Worth knowing about Charleston
The Battery seawall is the frame people ask for and it is the one the tide can take away: at a spring high tide there is spray over the wall and standing water on the promenade, which is neither romantic nor safe to kneel on. The tide is checked against your date at booking, and White Point Garden a few yards inland is the alternative that works at any water level.
What does the session in Charleston look like?
- The Battery and White Point Garden
- Seawall, live oaks and harbor. Works at sunrise and at golden hour, tide permitting.
- Waterfront Park
- The Pineapple Fountain and the pier. Best in the evening when it is lit.
- A French Quarter alley
- The fallback when the Battery is busy or the water is over the wall.
What does proposal photography in Charleston include?
- 40 retouched photographs
- Discreet long-lens coverage of the proposal itself
- A short portrait session immediately afterwards
- Location scouting and a timing plan agreed in advance
- Private online gallery within 48 hours
Permits at these locations: The Battery and White Point Garden: City of Charleston film and photography permit ($25 a day, 10 business days ahead) plus a park reservation. Weddings in White Point Garden are capped at 25 people.
FAQ — Proposal photography in Charleston
Do we need a permit for a proposal shoot in Charleston?
In a Charleston city park — White Point Garden, the Battery, Waterfront Park — yes: a City of Charleston film and photography permit, $25 a day, filed 10 business days ahead with a park reservation. Where to apply is explained to you at booking, and street rules for a paid session are checked for your route.
What if the tide is high on our date?
The location shifts a few yards inland. At a spring high tide the Battery promenade takes spray and standing water, which is not somewhere to kneel. White Point Garden, immediately behind it, has the live oaks and works at any water level. The tide is checked against your date when the booking is made.