• A Time to Create

    A Time to Create

    I spent a few hours out at RiverOaks this past weekend making pictures with other photographers and testing out some new equipment. It was a pleasure to see Marianne and her talented team serve their guests with creative and tasteful styling. My friend David and I may of only been there for a few hours, but it was…

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  • Ian · Charleston Portrait

    Ian · Charleston Portrait

    Ian – featuring his guitar and mason jar. Some film, some digital.

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  • Taylor

    Taylor

    Thank you Taylor, Christy, Jen/Pastel Makeup and Hair and Liz/LWD Couture for helping make these pictures a reality.

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  • Reclaimed & Restored

    Reclaimed & Restored

    Stephen Wain’s shop is just down the street from us, so I stopped in to make some nice pictures and meet some awesome people. The phrase hand crafted is thrown around a lot these days, but this guy is the real deal.  There is so much talent in Charleston! Wain Green Wood – Restoration Furniture

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  • Meet Gigi

    Meet Gigi

    Meet Gigi. She’s one adorable maltese. I can’t show you the rest from this bridal session yet, so for now enjoy this cute little furry pup.

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  • Their Grandpa

    Their Grandpa

    My client contacted me to photograph her grandfather after seeing my grandparents wedding portraits. I happily obliged. I spent a few hours with their family; documenting a respected man’s environment and making some of my favorite photographs to date. I strived to tell a story with these images and I hope you enjoy them. Per…

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  • Liz

    Liz

    Jen did her makeup. Liz sings soprano. I had a great time getting some photographs for her in the studio and at Enterprise Mill. Enjoy.

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  • Paint

    Paint

    Photoshoot for the YMCA and their crazy summer camp staff. This was a blast to photograph. You can see the rest of them here: prints.donnanphoto.com.

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  • Testing: Tilt-Shift Lens

    Testing: Tilt-Shift Lens

    I’d like to consider myself not too terribly trendy when it comes to photography, but I’ve always admired the look achieved when shooting with a tilt-shift lens. Whether that’s landscape, cityscape or portraiture, there’s a unique look when this type of lens is used. Being manual focus and with lots of twisty knobs, I wasn’t…

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  • From the studio… Erin

    From the studio… Erin

    Erin’s swooshy dress made this photoshoot go from “well that’s nice to… oh my that’s fantastic”. Thank you Erin for spinning around in circles in high heels with the big fan on in an already cold studio. Not once did she fall over. I really enjoy shooting on location, but there’s something to be said…

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  • From the studio… Anna-Lee & Maggie

    From the studio… Anna-Lee & Maggie

    So I’m very thankful for having access to a nice studio in town. I’m very glad I know somewhat how to operate a flash, inside of a softbox with one of those fancy Pocketwizard radio triggers. Once you learn the gear… and keep it simple, you can direct your efforts into making the subjects comfortable…

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