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Kara Blakeman Photography

5.0
(18)best-of-weddings

Charleston, SC

About This Vendor

Joy-Filled Photography for Your Happily Ever After

****Contact: For some reason, I am not always receiving messages within the Knot Portral. The quickest way to reach me is through my website's contact form: it will go directly to my inbox: www.karablakemanphotography.com/contact Kara Blakeman Photography, based in Charleston, SC, delights in producing images that showcase her clients’ wedding day stories. As a seasoned photographer with a passion for all things romance, owner Kara has an eye-catching photographic style that will surely charm you and your beloved. Keen to document every embrace, tear, and kiss, this accomplished photographer strives to craft keepsakes for you to cherish forever. Mainly serving couples in the Charleston area, Kara is known for her superlative photography skills and affable personality. For her, your satisfaction is her top priority. She is looking forward to seeing you and your significant other marry, aiming to preserve all of your heartfelt memories. Kara Blakeman Photography provides an array of services designed to ensure that you receive truly distinctive and delightful wedding pictures. Kara is happy to capture each moment of your celebration, from your rehearsal toast to your first dance as newlyweds. She can be joined by an additional photographer upon request. Available photography items include digital files, printed enlargements, and albums. **Contact: For some reason, I am not always receiving messages within the Knot Portral. The quickest way to reach me is through my website's contact form: it will go directly to my inbox: www.karablakemanphotography.com/contact Thank you so much! I cannot wait to hear your engagement story!

Details

Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

Kara Blakeman Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Ally A
I truly could not have imagined my wedding day without Kara. From the very beginning, she was the ONLY photographer who set up a call immediately with me when I said I was interested in her service. She took the time to explain every single det...
ail with me. She made our engagement shoot so simple and fun! And she helped me plan out the timeline for the wedding so perfectly. She was always so patient and so understanding. And not to mention, how talented she is! My engagement and wedding photos are more than I could have ever imagined. Kara brought so much peace when it came to planning and my wedding day. I knew from the very moment I spoke with her that I can fully trust her. Kara and her team are absolutely amazing!!
Reviewed On 5/31/2022 by Brendan W
We loved Kara from the start! Her personal touch is what drew us to her from her initial phone consultation. She felt like a close friend before we even did our engagement shoot. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed which made the pictures...
come out perfect. During the wedding, she didn’t miss a beat, picked out perfect locations, and stuck to the timeline. We can’t thank her enough!
Reviewed On 11/15/2021 by Amy W
I couldn't be happier with Kara - both her personality and her talent. My photos are GORGEOUS and 100% worth everything penny I paid for them. Kara made the entire process easy and fun. My husband and I always feel awkward taking posed pictures...
and Kara made it not awkward! I would HIGHLY recommend Kara for your wedding and engagement photos.
Reviewed On 11/11/2021 by Hannah S
Kara Blakeman is such a wonderful photographer. She always takes time to think of all the little details in each photo shoot. She made our wedding and engagement photos so incredibly unique. If you are looking for the bright “airy” photos she i...
s your girl. Kara is one of the sweetest people that you can meet. I have had several meeting with her, phone calls, questionnaires, and she even made a wedding day timeline and photo list for me. She is an all package deal and I couldn’t recommend her enough. Kara Blakeman is someone who is very experienced in weddings, knows how to shoot great angles, and is very personable! She adds the perfect little touches that make your wedding photos extraordinary.
Reviewed On 8/06/2021 by Kelli J
Kara is amazing. She was so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She was available for all my (many) questions. Our pictures are amazing and we are so happy with all of them. She is also such a sweet, wonde...
rful person. She was so invested in getting to know us and our relationship and displaying this in our pictures. We love ALL of our pictures and we are so happy to give Kara our highest recommendation!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
Kelli!! I am just seeing this! I am so grateful to have been able to truly get to know you & your families! I truly felt like I was part of the family on your wedding day and it meant so much! I am so glad I was able to capture your day in a wa...
y you will treasure always! Now, I just need to meet Dolly! Ya'll should come to CHS for a beach family shoot! Pup's first pics at the beach? ;)
Reviewed On 7/01/2021 by Lauren D
This girl is so special. When we first discussed the wedding over a phone call I told her I wanted all the emotions of the day to be captured in our photos so that when we showed our kids one day they’d see the love we had for one another & she...
delivered. She would answer any & every question I had no matter how ridiculous or late in the evening it may be. With Kara, you get so much more than a photographer because she quickly becomes a friend who may be more invested in your wedding than yourself. She captured all the moments both big & small & i’ve never felt more confident in front of a camera. My husband & I are going to cherish these pictures forever.
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
First off, you NEVER had any 'ridiculous' questions!! & I am so thankful for your engagement because it led me to a sweet friendship with you! You are a gem and I adore you both! I cannot wait to hear the stories of when you show your future ba...
bies your wedding photos because their mommy was a true princess on her wedding day!
Reviewed On 3/11/2021 by Anna W
I don’t even know where to begin with Kara... To say she goes above & beyond for her brides is an understatement! My husband & I had the unique experience of getting married during the COVID-19 pandemic & Kara was there for us every step of the...
way. I will always recommend her to anyone looking for a stress-free process & of course the most beautiful engagement/wedding photos.
Reviewed On 3/10/2021 by Katie H
Kara is the best! She made the planning and execution of our wedding day flawless. She made our entire wedding party feel so comfortable and captured memories I will treasure forever. When we ran behind due to a snag with my veil, she made sure...
we still got every shot we wanted while staying in our timeline. She did our engagement, wedding, and maternity photos—clearly we love her! She was there during our biggest moments, and I consider her a friend now!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Aimee M
My husband and I hired Kara for our wedding and couldn’t be happier with the pictures! Not only was she very professional but she has amazing attention to detail. She went above and beyond to capture intimate moments that I will cherish forever...
. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Megan A
Kara was the best to work with! She made sure everything was perfect from the first picture to the last. The pictures she took were perfect and reflected the beautiful scenery our reception venue had to offer. Even through a horrible rain/hail ...
storm she was still able to capture the perfect moments we needed captured. I highly recommend Kara, you won’t have to worry about a thing or that a picture may not get taken. She gets every big moment and even the littlest detail.
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
Oh that hail storm! Lol... I still cannot believe how intense it was! But, after every storm comes the most beautiful sunlight 💗. Thank you for trusting me with all the things (& for having the best dance party playlist to date!! 🙌🏻💃).
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Emma H
I’ve worked with Kara several times over the course of the last few years and to say she is an expert at her craft is an understatement. She has done my anniversary photos, family photos, branding photos (just to name a few) and in every instan...
ce, she exceeds all expectations. Kara has always gone above and beyond as a photographer and you see that in every part of the process. I adore her and I can’t wait until the next time we get to shoot with her again!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
And I adore you!! I am so lucky to have you guys in my life 🥰 & cannot wait to see you guys again! Hopefully we will meet up at one of our favorite places soon for more photo magic! I’m going to start keeping an eye on flight prices ;)
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Taylor R
Kara was amazing! She talked to me on the phone prior to even booking her. She explained everything to me, and really eased my nerves. She made our timeline, so we could make sure to get everything in. She made everything easy from the begi...
nning, all I had to do was give her names to call for photos. Very profession, polite, and easy to talk to. The pictures turned out better than we could have ever imagined. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
I’m so glad I was able to help with the nerves! It really can be an overwhelming process.... it’s not like you get married every day ;) we enjoyed working with you and Daniel so much with the sweetest families. The only thing missing was gettin...
g to meet your fur baby!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Chelsey R
Kara is an outstanding photographer that exudes professionalism and grace everywhere she goes. I have been so very lucky to work with Kara on multiple occasions. Her gorgeous work speaks for itself yet the experience she provides is what truly ...
stood out to me! She makes you feel like you are the only client in the world and that is so important when it comes to wedding photography! I would recommend Kara 1000x's over.
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
Omg, thank you so much, Chels! I’m literally speechless by your words!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Maranda R
I used Kara Blakeman Photography to take my daughter's senior pictures. She did a phenomenal job!!! She was wonderful to work with and she exceeded our expectations!! I will continue to use Kara to photograph every special moment of our lives!...
!!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Tayler R
I still get compliments on my wedding pictures months later! Kara is organized, easy to work with, and made my wedding day a breeze! She assisted with a wonderful timeline so the day went smoothly. She listened to the important aspects of the w...
edding I wanted the most focus on and delivered the most beautiful pictures!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
I loved your wedding day! And your style is perfection!! Plus - y’all make people feel like they are a part of the family. It is the best feeling and it made my job that much easier! I’m so glad you love your photos & I cannot wait to capture a...
nd celebrate another Rowe wedding!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Kacie O
Kara is absolutely amazing! She wants to know everything about your love story so she can use those details to make the perfect pictures for you! She is super personable and you'll feel like lifelong friends immediately. She made us laugh and f...
eel so comfortable especially my husband who is not a picture person! We loved her so much we have been booking her for family shoots ever since our wedding in 2017! You cannot go wrong booking her! You'll be more than happy with your pictures!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
I love your little family so much and am so blessed to call you guys friends! Thank you for trusting me to be a part of all the sweetest milestones in yours lives!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Catherine H
Kara is a wonderful human being! Her bright personality paired with her amazing talent as a photographer is so refreshing! She is great to work with! She gives amazing direction during your photo shoots! The weddings she photographs are so drea...
my! My husband and I were married out of state during covid last year, but we have used her for our engagement photos, our puppy pictures when we got our Goldendoodle and she has even captured my Lifestyle and branding photos/content with the salon. She pays such attention to detail and truly cares and takes her time. She is the best ever and we love her!
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Laikyn M
Kara is the best person inside and out! Her photography is amazing and she’s so fun to work with. I booked Kara before I even had my wedding venue because I knew I wanted her to document my special day.
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2021
I just love you and your family! You guys are all so sweet and So. Much. Fun!! I remember you reaching out after your engagement and I was so excited to read your message! Now, we need to get you in your dress in our favorite city for a non-rai...
ny day wedding shoot!! Thank you for having me be a part of your day and trusting me when we were confined to only a porch for portraits 😂

Contact Info for Kara Blakeman Photography

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Charleston, SC(304) 962-0405

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Kara
Owner
Hi! I'm Kara. I was born in Barboursville, Wv but my heart lives in Charleston, SC where the sea breeze refreshes my soul & the golden sunlight dances in the shades of the age old angel oaks. My husband and I are newlyweds, newly residing in Charleston, SC :) When we married last year, I officially became a bonus mom to 4 boys! We also have a 14 year old pound puppy princess, a 7 year old spunky Chiweenie and a 14 year old cat! I have a slight addiction to diet canada dry gingerale, puppy snuggles, chicken tacos & gf brownies.
$3,000 - $4,999Starting Range