About this vendor
Photo & Video
Charleston Photo Art provides wedding photography and videography for couples celebrating in Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry. Whether you are planning an intimate elopement or a full wedding celebration, our goal is to capture your day in a natural, timeless way so you can relive those moments for years to come.
Dennis Aliaksandrou, owner of Charleston Photo Art, is the lead photographer and videographer with over 10 years of experience in the Charleston wedding industry. He works closely with every couple to guide them through the process and help them feel comfortable in front of the camera so the experience feels relaxed and natural.
We offer combined photo and video coverage for weddings and elopements of any size. Charleston Photo Art has earned hundreds of five-star reviews from couples who trusted us to capture one of the most important days of their lives.
Contact us today at dennis@charlestonphotoart.com or 843-819-9705
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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5
out of 5.0284 reviews
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We had the best experience with our photographer, Dennis! He was so fun and easy to work with and made us feel completely comfortable the entire time. Our elopement pictures turned...
out absolutely gorgeous and captured everything so perfectly. He truly went above and beyond in every way and made the whole experience feel special and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and will cherish them forever. Highly recommend!
Dennis and his team are absolutely incredible. Extremely professional, kind and went above and beyond. We are so glad that we worked with Dennis and his team because our wedding ph...
otos are beyond amazing. Not only were the photos incredible, but the pricing was extremely fair and overall quality is beyond anyone’s expectations. If you are looking for a photographer to capture those important and precious moments, Dennis and his team are most definitely the right people to work with. I will 100% continue to recommend them and work them in the future for any major life events!
We had such a wonderful time with Dennis on our anniversary wedding photo session in Charleston. I am not very photogenic but the pictures came out absolutely beautiful! We ordered...
a huge package, but I ended up even ordering more because I loved them so much! We celebrated 25 years and Dennis really made it more memorable for us. Here’s to 25 more!
Dennis was awesome to work with for our wedding photos. He made a special day even more memorable. Great communication and made everyone feel comfortable. We highly recommend hirin...
g Dennis for your wedding or any event you're planning!!!
We cannot recommend Charleston Photo Art enough! From the moment we first met him, he was professional, approachable, and so easy to talk to. On our wedding day — one of the busies...
t and most emotional days of our lives — he managed everything with such calm, kindness, and genuine warmth that it instantly put us (and our families) at ease.
Not only was he incredibly friendly and patient, but he also had an amazing eye for detail. He captured every single moment beautifully — from the big, emotional highlights to the little in-between memories we didn’t even realize were happening. His creativity and talent truly shine through in every shot.
What impressed us most was how seamlessly he blended into the day. He managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive, guiding us with gentle direction when needed while also letting natural moments unfold. Our guests all commented on how lovely he was to work with — he felt like part of the celebration rather than just someone behind a camera.
The final gallery left us absolutely speechless. Every photo tells a story, and together they perfectly reflect the joy, love, and energy of the day. These are memories we’ll treasure forever, and we’re so grateful to have had such a gifted and genuine photographer to capture them.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, reliable, and a true joy to have around on your special day — look no further than Dennis Aliaksandrou!
My now-husband found Dennis when he was researching and setting up his proposal to me which included surprising me and having Dennis there ready to capture the moment. Our experien...
ce with our engagement was absolutely perfect and Dennis was really great to work with so we didn't look for anyone else when it was time to hire our wedding photographer.
Dennis and Shannon were so great on our wedding day, they were so fun and helpful. Our bridal party, families, and guests were raving about how great he was. I am still hearing so many compliments from guests! He gave us a sneak peak and a fun little re-cap video so quickly and I just can't wait to get the rest of the pictures. From the preview that Dennis gave us, they are all incredible! We also really appreciated that Dennis took photos of our guests as well as plenty of special photos of us. He truly captured the entire day and we are so thankful that we have all of those memories to look back on. We would recommend Dennis to anyone, he is great to work with and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and video!
Dennis went above and beyond on our wedding day. We had several time-crunches and most of the photos taken were very rushed. He did so well at making quick decisions and working ef...
ficiently so we did not fall behind schedule! The photos and videos are high-quality shots with professional editing. He and Shannon had incredible vision when it came to using certain props (like fairy lights and veils). I trust him and will absolutely be using him again!
Dennis at Charleston Photo Art was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding at Dunes West! Our low country wedding was everything we dreamed of, and Dennis captured it perfectl...
y, especially the breathtaking sunset views that made the day unforgettable. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident from start to finish, ensuring that every special moment was beautifully preserved.
Dennis has an incredible ability to capture not just images, but the emotions and atmosphere of the day. He was organized, attentive, and made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy the moment while he worked his magic.
If you’re looking for a photographer who is both talented and a pleasure to work with, we highly recommend Dennis and Charleston Photo Art. Thank you for giving us stunning memories we will cherish forever!
If I could give Charleston Photo Art and Dennis (business owner) 100 stars, I would. My wedding planners recommended his company and I cannot thank them enough for doing so. My 'no...
w husband' and I knew nothing about weddings, photo sessions, etc. when we were first choosing our vendors, so with our busy schedules we completely forgot to book our complimentary engagement photo session with Dennis...until 2 weeks before our wedding. Dennis accommodated us without any hesitation for our last minute engagement session (so we could put out our photos at the upcoming wedding). Dennis had our photos edited and back to us within not even 48 hours. Fast forward to the wedding, Dennis almost felt like a family member for the day. He has such a way to make you laugh and make you extremely comfortable for and during photos. Our photos turned out absolutely amazing, from what we have seen so far. My wedding was last weekend and I still have guests reaching out to me to tell me how much they enjoyed having Dennis at the wedding and it wasn't even their wedding! I can't recommend Charleston Photo Art enough. If you're looking for good quality, affordable photos and someone who has the ability to blend right in with your wedding guests, do yourself a favor, book Charleston Photo Art. You will not regret it.
Dennis is the best of the best. Not only did he capture incredible photos for our engagement photo session, he absolutely nailed our wedding photos too. Our wedding guests LOVED hi...
s caring and funny demeanor. He had everyone smiling and laughing all night and captured perfect pictures of us and our guests. He overall just added so much to our special day. The photos he took will have us looking back on our wonderful day for so many years to come. He will be our photographer for every major life event from now on. Dennis was so easy to work with and was so respectful of our time and wishes. Hire him! If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would.
Dennis and the Charleston Photo Art crew are absolutely excellent! They captured such beautiful moments throughout our wedding day, and made my husband and I feel so comfortable an...
d confident. We felt so lucky to have a photographer who is as talented, passionate, and personable as Dennis. Charleston Photo Art is the best and we are so glad to have found them! We will treasure our wedding photos forever. 100% recommend.
Dennis and his team were a DREAM TEAM for our wedding. I’ve never had a photographer for anything before and he gave such great direction and made my now husband and I so comfortab...
le during the whole process. He is the kindest soul and would 1000% hire him again for anything requiring a photographer. He is also very accommodating with the picturing picking process. We absolutely adore him!
Dennis and his team were amazing to work with!! He shot our wedding in March of 2024 and kept us laughing and comfortable the entire time. We are very happy with our photos and wou...
ld HIGHLY recommend him for any event.
Dennis does amazing job. He exceeded any expectations that we had. We were nervous about being in front of the camera as we had never done so. He made you feel comfortable and rela...
xed. He captured the best moments. His bright editing makes the photos come to life.
Dennis literally saved our wedding. Talk about an amazing photographer, and a fantastic person to boot! Long story short, we had a family emergency, decided to elope on the beach- ...
having never been to a beach before. We drove for hours, had to switch hotels, and showed up late to our own wedding. To say emotions were high would be an understatement. Dennis came with ALL THE VIBES. He was everything we needed. Personable, FUNNY, he had us loosened up and the pictures came out AMAZING. Looking back now, a few weeks later, I truly believe he saved our wedding 😅 we had so much fun with him and he got very natural looking photos that really captured the moment. Thank you again, Dennis. I can never thank you enough! HIRE HIM. I'm serious, you won't find a better photographer or better prices anywhere.
We had the best experience with Dennis and his team. He has so much fun with the bride/groom and wedding party (which makes such a difference - you can tell he loves what he does) ...
and is very easygoing! highly recommend! He is so talented and we will treasure our pictures for years to come.
We loved working with Dennis and his team for our wedding at Boone Hall! He made our experience so enjoyable with his humor and positive attitude throughout the day. On top of that...
, he was so accommodating and willing to work with us to capture all of the shots we wanted for our wedding day. His photos are incredible and capture memories you will treasure for a lifetime.
Working with Dennis and his team was such a great experience. He did a beautiful job with photography, plus also was spectacular in herding us along and keeping us on track, engage...
d, and interactive when taking pictures. Dennis is going to be the one working the hardest in the room, he will go above and beyond to capture all your special moments. We certainly got above and beyond what we expected. It is an investment for sure, but you won't regret working with him as your photographer.
Dennis did our engagement shoot and our wedding. We absolutely loved our engagement pictures and already have some hanging in our house.
For our wedding last week, everyone LOVED D...
ennis because of how quick, efficient, and funny he is. Most of my bridal party commented on how quirky he was, and how it was obvious he knew what he was doing. Not only that, but he is such a funny guy that he is a pleasure to work with!!
We are currently waiting to get the edited photos back but when we went to his studio to review them, they all looked so amazing even before editing. We're so excited to get them back!
Dennis was our photographer for our wedding this past week and I am so happy he was apart of our big day! He took a lot of photos for my husband and I to choose from. They all turn...
ed out amazing. He was able to tell my husband and I how to pose to get the best shot and did a lot of candid photos too. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and laugh so much. Dennis knows what he is doing and it shows. He was able to make reviewing our photos personal and memorable and he is very accommodating. Dennis was professional the entire time and really outdid himself. We couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to use him at our next occasion!!
Two years ago my husband booked Dennis for our surprise engagement shoot and from that day we knew we wanted him do our wedding as well. Dennis and his assistant were both absolute...
ly wonderful to work with! He quickly answered any questions I had along the way which was very helpful during the wedding planning process. I got so many compliments on him at and after the wedding. He has such a great personality and sense of humor that makes your pictures not look staged. Even though it rained on our wedding day, Dennis had plenty of creative ideas for pictures. They turned out even better than I could have imagined! I cannot say enough good things about him & we cannot wait to use his services again in the future!
Little did I know when booking with Dennis back in July 2022, how incredible our pictures would be for our wedding last month. His work stood out to me from the beginning when I re...
ached out to my five top photographers. He was my number one from the start but I wanted to explore my options. He was always very prompt with responding to every single question I ever had and gained my trust within a short few messages. He did our engagement session and was absolutely hilarious. He made things comfortable and funny when typically everyone starts out very stiff and awkward. We got our pictures back and my jaw dropped. He exceeded our expectations and I immediately knew we had chosen the right one for our wedding photos. On our wedding day, we had so many compliments about our photographer and his assistant and we’ve continued to hear compliments from people over a month later. Our pictures are beautiful and we are so excited to receive our album and framed shots. I can’t say enough great things about Dennis and his team and feel very blessed to have come across his work on theKnot!
Hiring Dennis as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I have been in 5 weddings (not including my own), and I will just say that not every photog...
rapher is able to make the experience as enjoyable. Dennis is great at giving direction for posing so that we looked natural and relaxed in our photos. He chose great locations for our photos and kept everyone entertained and laughing through the process. He was also incredible with our very excited and emotional flower girl. He also stayed late to photograph our champagne saberage and toast (our wedding coordinator accidentally let the venue serve the champagne we were going to use and some our friends had to run out to get more). Dennis is the total package with both incredible talent and personality! He is so easy to work with, and we cherish the beautiful photos he captured for us. Hire him! You will not regret it!
Dennis was incredible to work with. He helped us coordinate multiple aspects of our wedding (photography, flowers, officiant) and everything turned out wonderfully! Dennis’ lighthe...
arted demeanor made him a joy to work with. He really put us at ease. The photos are amazing! Dennis has been very helpful with the technology aspect too, making sure we have copies of everything we purchased. Dennis was very responsive and easy to work with.
Dennis was fantastic! From Engagement photos to our Wedding Day he was professional, polite, funny and prompt! We will be using Charleston Photo Art again for my maturity photos an...
d anything else we will need in the future!
Dennis and his team went above and beyond to make our day as special and memorable as possible. He was quick with editing and his work was outstanding. We would recommend his team ...
to anyone needing a wedding photographer! 10/10!
We were searching for a photographer and one of our contacts referred us to Dennis.
We were budget sensitive but can I say not only was Dennis one of the most affordable photograp...
hers I really cant imagine anyone being more detailed and concerned about making sure our pictures were perfect.
He was punctual, detailed and extremely professional while also making things fun and exciting.
If you are looking for a great photographer that checks all the boxes and is budget friendly you are making a mistake if you don't call Dennis,
We had the pleasure of working with Dennis and his assistant just a few weeks ago for our wedding at the Gazebo in White Point Gardens, Charleston. We are not from South Carolina,...
but have made frequent trips to the Holy City and knew that this was the place for us to get married. Dennis' online portfolio drew us to contact him and we were so incredibly glad we did! He was extremely prompt with all the back and forth emails from coordinating dates and offering tips on the best time of day for an outdoor wedding, to reassuring us that rain would only make the pictures better (it happened to be a very rainy week, but the sun came out just an hour before the ceremony!). His professionalism is second to none. My family commented so many times about how comfortable he made them all feel. His kindness, sense of humor and ease behind the camera were perfect. He knew the location of our event very well and captured so many quintessential Charleston backdrops, but most of all, our personalities. We couldn't be happier with the photos and videos. We would highly recommend Dennis for any event you are considering in the Charleston area where photos are a must! Thank you Dennis!
I had the pleasure of working with Dennis and his team this past weekend at one of my clients Weddings at Pepper Pavillion and they are 5 Star all the way. I'm a Wedding Planner i...
n Charleston and I highly reccomend hiring Dennis and his team if you want amazing pictures and video and some really fun and responsive people to work with. We had a giant rain shower and Dennis and his entire team just went with the flow and made everything work perfect for the Bride and Groom. I look very forward to working with them again soon and you should definatly hire them for your Wedding.
This review is for Dennis's photography of a bachelorette weekend that I organized -- he took photos of the bride with her 5 closest friends in Charleston, SC, and he was amazing! ...
Sadly the bride had already signed a contract for a wedding photographer local to where her wedding is happening -- but if she hadn't, I am certain she would have booked Dennis for her wedding, as well!
This is an absolute RAVE review -- I can't say enough good things about Dennis!
TL;DR:
- Super warm, friendly, personable photographer
- Very talented at getting camera-shy people to relax in front of the camera
- Clearly an expert at using natural light, as well as using flash to supplement when natural light isn't sufficient
- Excellent at corralling difficult/unruly people (e.g., tipsy, distracted types) into the frame & into the right poses, at the right time
- Incredible customer service, both before the photoshoot, during, and after --> sent us edited photos in record time after the event
Dennis was an absolute bargain, and a pleasure to work with - book him now!
Details:
Recently, I helped plan my best friend’s bachelorette party in Charleston. Last minute, her fiancé said he wanted to book a surprise photoshoot for the group of 6 people — despite the bride & her friends generally being camera-shy. I was nervous about the idea, but it ended up being amazing — which is ALL thanks to Dennis and his great personality & talent behind the camera!
Dennis completely outdid himself in selecting the most perfect locations for the photos and the most beautiful backdrops. Most importantly, though, he created a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, meaning that everyone in the group (including those of the group who are usually very camera-shy) felt very comfortable - it was almost as if we were just hanging out by ourselves, laughing together. The photos he took captured the special bond between us as friends as well as the beauty of Charleston. They were way better than what I had hoped for -- he’s so talented that you can't even tell one of us had come in from a redeye or that we’d all just finished a lengthy wine tasting!
Not only that, but our photos were uploaded and shared with us in a timely manner, allowing us to choose our favorites and share them quickly with family and friends.
The level of customer service was unparalleled. It was clear Dennis wanted to ensure our satisfaction with his work AND ensure that we had a great & fun experience.
We can't thank Dennis enough for making the most incredible memories of our special sunset evening in Charleston. Highly recommend Dennis for any type of photos (e.g., family, engagement, wedding, bachelorette, modeling) - you won't regret it!
I would happily book Dennis again (frankly I’m even considering doing my own bachelorette in Charleston, largely so that I can book Dennis again), and I recommend that anyone with photography needs in the Charleston area book Dennis right away.
Dennis was awesome! We had a small intimate elopement. The ceremony was at sunset and he really captured the magic! He was enthusiastic and funny which helped keep the mood light b...
ut, also professional and knowledgeable of his craft. Once we saw his work it was true art we loved nearly every photo! I highly recommend Dennis!
We just finished looking through all of our wedding pictures with Dennis--I'm not sure my review can do his talents justice. Honestly, he made me so comfortable on my wedding day,...
and his other photographer, Shannon, was amazing and so sweet to work with too. His photography is unique, and his eye for details and enthusiasm is just such a breath of fresh air, I love his passion for his work and you can tell he cares so much about his clients. He can take the shyest of people and make the experience so much fun. My wedding was a dual ceremony and time was a challenge, yet his team did not miss a beat and he captured the day BEAUTIFULLY, and not once did I feel rushed and you would never tell by the pictures that we were on a timeline. You cannot beat his prices, and when you see his work, you'll want to pay for even more pictures beyond what you initially paid for (which he will NEVER force on you, but will very kindly explain what options you have). I look forward to working with Dennis for all future milestones and cannot recommend him enough. We did our engagement pictures with Dennis as well, and he just keeps amazing us over and over again.
I’m not even sure how to accurately put into words just how amazing Dennis is. From the moment we first reached out to him for a question and a quote, through the time leading to w...
edding day, to wedding day itself, and now after - he has gone above and beyond to make our experience seamless and amazing. He’s attentive, organized, hilarious, kind, and SO GOOD at what he does. The photography is proof that he’s amazing at what he does, but behind the scenes he makes everyone feel so good and constantly making you laugh. He’s professional and made sure we got everything we needed out of him. I cannot say enough good things about PhotoArt and HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking them if you haven’t already. You won’t be disappointed.
Dennis and his team did an amazing job photographing our wedding! They moved seamlessly throughout the venue and made sure to get pictures of EVERYTHING! They truly captured the b...
eauty of our wedding day! We highly recommend Dennis and thank him for his time and all the sweet memories we have to look back on because of him.
We Love Dennis and would highly reccommend to anyone looking for not only beautiful photos but great service as well. He is considerate, honest & makes you feel like your his favor...
ite clients. Everyone at our wedding loved how professional he was and we were blown away by the unedited photos! We look forward to being able to work with Dennis in the future for other milestones in our life!
Dennis was FANTASTIC!!! He had quick communication from start to finish, he worked with our budget, and he made our wedding day so easy! He told us all the poses to make us comfort...
able and produce the most beautiful photos! We’re so thankful we chose Charleston Photo Art because we have the most beautiful photos and video to look back on FOREVER!!!
We had a pleasure working with Dennis and his assistant on our wedding day. He is an outstanding photographer who helps you feel comfortable, and assists in choosing the perfect si...
tes and postures. He’s prompt, professional, and polite.
Dennis and his team are very professional! I’m so pleased with how our photos and videos turned out! They were very prompt, kind, creative, and really captured our perfect day!! I ...
highly recommend them!!!!!
Dennis is so amazing! So accommodating and informative. I had a ton of changes the day before and of due to weather, and Dennis was so helpful and responsive with coming up with a ...
new plan and time.
During our session, his energy was so uplifting! He knew what to say to get us to laugh and have our genuine emotions show in our photos. I am so great full for his work, and he to have our special day captured perfectly.
My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Dennis and his team for our engagement photos and most recently our wedding.
Man, did we get lucky finding him.
He is professional...
, and truly listens to what ideas you have and by far surpasses them.
We already knew going into our wedding how wonderful and skilled Dennis was, and it did not take long for our guests to take note as well. More than one guests approached us raving about him and his team. This is why we have to mention that his joy and energy for what he does is contagious. He is able to make people genuinely laugh while giving direction, and you do not realize how important this is until you witness it. He will make your family and friends feel significant at your event, and his charisma is what makes Dennis able to catch moments other photographers are not able to bring to the surface. On your happiest day, it’s something you will thank your lucky stars for years to come. We are over the moon with our photos and our experience with Dennis, Shannon, and the rest of the Charleston Photo Art team.
After my parents scheduled Dennis for our engagement shoot, I knew that we had to go with him for our wedding as well and I’m so glad I did! He is a fantastic photographer and pers...
on. He’s also so funny! If you value genuine smiles in photos, he can get them! I’d recommend him to absolutely everyone. The photos are beautiful, but he goes above and beyond and leaves a lasting impression. He’s so much fun and such a joy to have at your wedding. After reading other reviews, you may have an idea of what my husband likes to call “the Dennis effect”, but after you meet him you’ll know what we mean!
Dennis Dennis Dennis, there is just too much to say. He was such a joy for us to work with. Him and his team were the best mix of fun and professionalism. He made us laugh and feel...
comfortable, gave excellent direction but took into account our wishes. He worked incredibly hard throughout our event, taking photos of just about every couple while also getting fun memorable shots. Well worth the money
We are so happy with our photos and Dennis and his team were so much fun to work with! Dennis is so talented and what stands out about his work the most is the beautiful, bright wa...
y he captures the colors of Charleston. We absolutely recommend!!
We are from Maryland but decided to elope to Charleston. We came across Dennis and his team, saw they had great reviews. I’m so happy we picked them. They were so amazing! They wer...
e kind and enthusiastic. The pictures are fantastic. Couldn’t be happier!
10/10 recommend!
Dennis and his team did a fabulous job on Sunday with our granddaughter’s beautiful wedding at the Historic Rice Mill in Charleston as well as with their engagement pictures last f...
all! He had the photographs ready to be previewed by Tuesday! He knows how to capture stunning poses plus is a delight to work with. We could not have been any more pleased! 💞
I came across Dennis on the knot while I was going through the overwhelming task of finding the perfect photographer. He was nothing short of amazing! Dennis is incredibly profes...
sional and talented. We absolutely picked the perfect team to photograph our wedding. We will treasure the beautiful photos he took forever.
We love Dennis!
We love his style and he made everything so easy and fun from the time we booked him to after the wedding. The photographs and videos turned out amazing.
So glad I choose Charleston Photo Art for my wedding! Dennis was so professional and knowledgeable, making our day perfect. He knew all the great spots for pictures! Cori, our offi...
ciant, was also very warm and personable, making us feel very comfortable. Highly recommend this team!
Dennis was absolutely the perfect photographer for us! We were extremely nervous but he put us at ease right away. He was professional yet funny and we loved all of the different ...
places he took us for photos. I highly recommend Dennis/Charleston Photo Art for your wedding and any other photo sessions you may have.
If you are looking for a photographer, look no more! Dennis is by far the best photographer I have come in contact with. He has such a great attitude and wastes no time! My husband...
and I love the photos he took for our wedding and the fact that he was super fun and nice throughout the entire process. He will work with you on your timeline and his prices are very fair. The work he does turns out amazing! He has lots of ideas regarding poses and a great eye when it comes to capturing the perfect picture. Trust me, you want Dennis to photograph your special event.
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