Richard Bell Photography

d was quick to respond with any questions I had. I highly recommend Nathan for capturing your special day! Looking back at the pictures helps us relive our wedding day and always springs a smile to our faces.

of amazing pictures. Nathan was our lead photographer and the pictures that we got back are absolutely stunning! I cannot recommend him enough!

their work really shows, and since they are so personable and fun to work with, they did a great job of taking formal group photos and candid shots as well. As an added bonus, Mell and her team were very familiar with our venue, which allowed them to quickly set up from the most scenic vantage points. Even after our wedding day their service has continued to be top notch - once all of the images were ready, they designed a perfectly curated album so we could relive our big day for years to come. I cannot say enough good things about Richard Bell Photography!!!

o an absolute pleasure to work with! Our families absolutely LOVED Mel and she couldn't have been easier to work with! Our engagement and wedding photographs are absolutely beautiful and I couldn't be happier!!!! I would highly recommend Richard Bell photography and would give them more than five stars if I could!

, at an outdoor venue (The Beautiful Legare Waring House), and the photos Nathan and Charles were able to capture were seriously stunning. I didn't even have a list of photos I wanted, you can trust them that much. Our photos were back in less than a month and the entire set up for viewing pictures, going through them for an album and getting the album back was so efficient and easy. We are not from Charleston and he suggested coming down a few months early to meet him and take some engagement pictures and this also was quick, easy and the photos were all so beautiful. You don't get that often from a total stranger. Do yourselves a favor. Book. This. Vendor. You will not regret it.

on one single photo op! The photos themselves are breath taking! I couldn’t be happier! His attention to details will keep our memories for years. The drone was a pleasant surprise that captured our wedding scene as a whole! My photos are beautiful! I wouldn’t change one thing!!

y to communicate with, very knowledgeable, and helpful offering advice and honest feedback! Nathan was a crucial vendor at the best day of our lives! We even added on videographer last minute without a problem. We already have a photo reveal scheduled and we simply cannot wait! You should definitely book with them for your wedding photography needs :)

e beautiful wedding photos to look back on for years and their panoramic shits are pieces of art!

to work with groups and his quality of pictures. We have received so many compliments on them and can't thank him enough. THE BEST!!

me. I will absolutely cherish our wedding photos for the rest of my life and will recommend him to anyone.

I decided I’d do a boudoir/maternity shoot. If I had known how amazing the experience was going to be, I wouldn’t have hesitated more than a few minutes. Just doing the photoshoot was worth every penny. When I arrived, I was put in a beauty chair and Shayla from Paperdolls https://www.mycharlestonweddinghair.com/index2.php#!/HOME did my hair and makeup. She knew without even asking that I wanted a subtle yet sexy look and made me look incredible and gave me the confidence to parade around half-naked in the studio like a queen. When I entered the first “shot” Mell helped me relax by just talking and chatting about my baby and baby names. When she started shooting, she made me laugh, gave me wonderful suggestions and showed me a few sneak peeks to boost my confidence. She is an amazing person to work with and knows all the angles, poses, and motivational techniques to keep you comfortable and happy and looking your best during the photoshoot. She takes ALL the stress out of the way with her ease and comfort at what she does. And her studio is perfect for anything you would want to do. From the props, shoes, and clothes she is happy to lend you, to the multiple “looks” to choose from, she has EVERYTHING and great ideas on how to use them all. I even borrowed a sheer pink ruffle skirt that looked amazing on my 7-month belly. I had so much fun celebrating my protruding belly and having the connection with my baby captured forever. Mell was able to understand my vision for having a classy and tasteful maternity shoot with a boudoir theme. She captured me in various poses and outfits and I was able to have some beautiful shots of my belly and baby while also a few playful and sexy ones for just me and my significant other. I left the photoshoot feeling like a Goddess! A few weeks later we went through the final pictures and I loved every single one of them. It was so hard to choose which ones I wanted in my photobook. From the very first email Mell was a pleasure to work with. The experience AND the photos are EXACTLY what I envisioned! So, if you’re hesitating JUST BOOK IT!

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at ease. Mell has an incredibly positive energy and she was so helpful throughout the entire process - sending e-mails with all sorts of tips and information, describing in detail what to expect the day of, even posing me for almost every.single.picture. Not once did I feel awkward or uncomfortable. I'm so thrilled to gift these pictures to my fiancé on our wedding day and to have them to look back on in the years to come. Thank you Mell!

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ing our change in wedding date and were so quick at getting our pictures back to us. It was a great working with them all, highly recommend!

'd make jokes and tell you exactly how to pose to get the perfect shot. His eye for photography is superb and his professionalism is outstanding. You cannot go wrong with hiring Richard Bell Photography. They will not disappoint! Thank you, Nathan!

comfortable, and it shows in all of the photos. The 'big picture' shots are what drew me to Richard Bell Photography and Nathan certainly delivered. We have so many wonderful photos that show the vast joy of the whole day and can't thank this team enough.

as a wedding present to my future husband. He hasn't seen them yet, but I think he will like them :) I felt like it was a present for both of us because I felt so good about myself when it was done. I can't wait to give them to him!

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to photos. Mell did such a great job of relaxing everyone and just letting us have fun. She listened to my vision and gave me exactly what I wanted, I am just relieved that I went with Richard Bell Photography. They were at the top of my price range and I was a little nervous about spending that much on photography, but it was SO WORTH IT. I even got my pictures back and an album proposal three weeks after our wedding. I really cannot say enough great things about Mell and Richard Bell Photography, I am so happy I chose them.

ng such a job well done and working with my husband and I to give us the best images possible. I will certainly be wanting to do this again in the future, and I would be thrilled to have these ladies be the faces behind the camera. They are very down to Earth and relatable, not to mention humorous. Thank you guys for a fun and unique experience!

uests.... as far as wedding photography; if you want to relax and enjoy every moment of your wedding day without taking hours out for dedicated photos then this is the way to go. We ended up with over a thousand amazing pictures that captured the night perfectly without having to worry about missing out on the experience. Nathan and his team capture the important moments without detracting from the intimacy of the event. We highly recommend Richard Bell Photography

d an engagement shoot, wedding photography, videography, and purchased an engagement book, the incredible Italian crafted wedding album (the album holder has a screen to view the wedding video), the wedding video (multiple cuts), and the digital rights. (This is a result of the amazing work Nathan and his team create... not an aggressive sales push.) From our first 'getting to know each other' call with Nathan, he made us feel at ease and confident in his/his team's abilities. He's/His team is organized, thoughtful, and so so good at what they do! My husband and I are both a bit shy and don't like to be the center of attention and Nathan was able to make us feel comfortable and get some really, really good shots! From a systems/admin perspective, the application process is super easy as is the invoicing system (with reminders and everything). He and his team were available to answer questions and super responsive throughout our relationship. The magic didn't end at the wedding (which went so smoothly and was a ton of fun!) - Nathan and his team kept in touch after the wedding and organized a wonderful and thoughtful photo review session - which was so hard because we loved everything :) He and his team are the best - highly recommend!!

etails about our life as a couple. During the wedding day she was super quick and got all of the shots we needed (and we have a large family). She made sure to get shots at each location at the venue I mentioned I liked, plus came up with some looks we would never have thought of that are now our favorites. The photos turned out to be stunning, and we received them much sooner than I expected. Our album finalization session with Nathan was super quick and painless and we can't wait to have our Photo Album in our hands.

ree of self respect that has stayed with me since that day. I love these ladies and would recommend every woman go and be pampered by them not just on the outside but on the inside !

reviewed them with the hairdresser, which I greatly appreciated. The package includes an hour of hair & makeup and it was such a nice way to relax before the photos and both turned out great. I felt very comfortable during the photo session even though I spent half of it in just skimpy lingerie thanks to Wanda and Mell's direction. At the end of the shoot we set up the viewing appointment so I knew when to expect the photos. We went through all the photos first so I could view all before making any decisions then Wanda put all the photos up & was very patient as we went through them all to narrow down my selections. It's a bit of work starting with about 100 photos to choose from. It was a fabulous experience that I recommend to all women regardless of age, size or confidence level!

l at what you do. Every bride considering boudoir should go here.

mfortable during the shoot. Within the next few weeks, she already had the session edited and ready to view -- I was BLOWN AWAY at the results (I might have cried a little). Not only should every woman have the chance to feel beautiful in their own skin, but they should allow Mell and her talent capture the moment for them. I highly recommend MellBella -- you will be so glad you did it!

ew she was there. The photos that my brother and his wife received were beyond beautiful. She really is one of the best ever.

ld not be more pleased with the entire experience; the ease of setting up and appointment, hair and makeup, the shoot itself and the care Mell takes in helping find the right photos and products to order. Thank you Mell and Wanda for and awesome day and photos we can treasure.

hotos and appreciate that I could do a payment plan. I purchased these as a wedding gift for my husband, but this was also something that I ended up absolutely loving! My hair and makeup artist was super sweet and very knowledgeable. She did great as well! I was running late due to an accident on the highway and the ladies were all understanding and accommodating. I did not feel rushed and managed to go through 4 outfit changes - which was great! Thank you so much Wanda and team!!

en helpful, kind, and caring. We had Mell Bell for our photographer, and we couldn't be any happier with how the photos turned out! She is amazing! Mell made sure to get great angles, and her lighting is breathtaking. We have received so many compliments! She is also gifted in making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Highly recommend Richard Bell Photography!

a ton of complements from our wedding staff and about him and his team. The only thing I would have asked for to be different is that we have a larger variety of poses. Many were the same as our engagement photos, however we haven't seen them yet so we may be surprised at the candids he gets! But all in all - amazing quality and professionalism. If we ever have kids, we would ask them to do our pregnancy shoots as well! Nathan and his team are the best. Especially if you like to get creative drone pictures and fantastic attention to detail.

m. We ended up choosing James Riley as our lead photographer and were so pleased when meeting him for our engagement photos. His laidback, chill demeanor led to an effortlessly fun time taking our engagement photos while getting to know each other. This same vibe was carried through to our big day, Cecilee was the second photographer on site and both she and James did an incredible job capturing all of the special moments of our wedding. We had guests say they hardly noticed they were there, yet these two were able to capture incredible shots! Our experience didn't just end with the wedding, we were pleased to have the opportunity to do a custom wedding album review with Nathan and we could not be more pleased with the end result. We have an album that will last forever and so many sweet moments captured in our photos. I cannot recommend Richard Bell Photography enough!

ked with Nathan for our engagement photo shoot and of course for our big day. He has a natural ability to capture the moment and to get everyone in exactly the right positions while still allowing everyone to have fun in the process. Oh, and he's pretty amazing with his drone too. Highly recommend! Thank you so much to Nathan and the entire Richard Bell Photography team for capturing the magic of our wedding! We cannot stop looking at our pictures!

professionalism of our photographers. Plus, they turned out awesome! We 100% recommend Richard Bell.

ed everything seamlessly! I highly recommend Richard Bell Photography for your big day!

st amazing pictures I have ever seen! We just had our wedding picture reveal last night and I couldn't believe I was looking at my own wedding! And I can't wait to share them with all of our family and friends! They have such talent in knowing the best timing for pictures and where to take them. We can't say enough about RBP and we are so thankful to have had them be a part of our wedding!

with Richard Bell Photography above a 5 Star, I would. He truly was the best decision that we made for our wedding. Not only did he capture breathtaking moments, he captured things that truly defined the day for us that we will look back on for years and cherish. Our Wedding did not go as planned (beach wedding and outdoor reception on a day that poured and had 35+ MPH winds) but the moments that he captured were STUNNING and beyond perfection. He is such a talented artist and if you are looking for someone to capture your day, you will be 1000% happy with choosing him. We can never thank him enough!

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o detail and talent is extraordinary. You ABSOLUTELY will not find a photography team better than this❤️!!!

responded to my inquiry (same night), and was friendly, helpful and informative. I loved how they sent us 2 questionnaires for us to complete to help get an idea of our personalities and to get to know us better, which I thought was great since we couldn't meet in person. I couldn't figure out an exact timeline but Cecilee suggested one for me and it was perfect! I never felt pressured or obligated along the way. The sun wasn't around much the day of but our pics still look stunning without it! The whole experience from start to finish has been a joy, rather than a chore, and we couldn't be more grateful.

red every moment and detail of our wedding better than we could have asked for. We knew right away from the moment we met Mel that she was a perfect fit for our wedding and she even helped us plan our day by giving us wedding suggestions. Her professionalism, photographic style, and fun personality made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. ALL of our photos turned out AMAZING that we had a hard time narrowing it down for the album. Mel has a artistic eye that makes your wedding photos a real life fairytale. We were not able to meet in person for our wedding album since we live out of state, but Nathan made it easy to work with by using a join.me session to collaborate. They also did a fantastic job of keeping us informed every step of the way and even though we had a very small intimate wedding they made us feel important and did a great job of really finding out who we are as a couple. The turn around time from the wedding to receiving our pictures and video was very quick which was greatly appreciate. We also used James as our videographer for the day. He was also very professional, energetic, fun, and easy to work with. He did a fantastic job putting together our wedding video that was absolutely breathtaking. James has a drone that he was able to use to get amazing shots of our special day along with his video camera to capture our ceremony. His editing work and camera shots were spot on. Their work as a team really speaks for itself. You cannot go wrong with this company no matter who you choose and it shows in all of their work! We cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication! We were blessed to have found them!

James was easy to work with and the pictures were ready for us so quickly - they work fast too! We have so many fun and awesome photos to look back at and remember our wedding day (and also our family and friends) thanks to James!!

e, light-hearted and fun that it took little time for us to feel comfortable. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous; we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.

made my now husband so comfortable, considering he hates having his photo taken. Ed who was teamed up with her for our wedding was also probably one of the nicest men I've had the chance to meet. When we went in for our album design we had a hard time choosing which ones were our favorites. If you can book Richard Bell Photography, do it! You will not be sorry :)

ht shots on the beach)! Not only was he super professional & efficient, but James was laid back & made the whole thing fun...and not stiff & stuffy like some wedding photos can be. Nathan was also awesome when it came to creating our album afterwards--very patient & helpful with making it look exactly how we wanted. Just stop looking anywhere else & book them already as your photographer...you will not be disappointed!

ssional, fun and so easy to work with. They captured every moment of our Big Day and we are so thankful. If you are looking to hire a wedding photographer look no further. Richard Bell is THE BEST!!

r for some key moments. The process was painless, the experience was great, but the pictures were absolutely phenomenal. I'm so thankful to have so many beautiful memories of my wedding weekend.

s haha!) Nathan captures beautiful daytime photos, but what I loved is how great he captures photos at night. The day of the wedding he was on time, positive, and present for every big moment! He worked with Chrissy that day who was also fantastic. He captures amazing memories and we’re so happy we chose to work with him for our special day!

ve a way of making you feel beautiful in your own skin! I left with high expectations, feeling confident and empowered!! Who knew a brief photo-shoot could be so good for the soul?! Many thanks to the ladies' professional, yet extremely fun-loving, attitudes!!!

at Magnolia Plantation and it took our breath away. We ended up actually booking Magnolia Plantation for our wedding and Richard Bell Photography was the obvious choice, which was one of the best decisions we ever made. From the first time we met Nathan during our engagement shoot he was energetic, personable, kind, funny, professional and extremely talented. Our wedding day, however, could not have been more beautiful or perfect, and luckily we had Nathan (and Ed) to capture it all. Not only did Nathan have our pictures ready for us in only a week and a half but they came out absolutely GORGEOUS. We had a very big wedding party and a venue with a lot going on, and somehow our photos emanate all of the beauty and love we felt that day in a way that perfectly suits us. Nathan really understood who we are and what we were going for and he made our photos feel personal and natural while still being insanely beautiful and artistic. We can't thank Nathan and his team enough for capturing the best day of our lives and for making it so difficult to choose just 100 photos for our album!!!!

viding answers to our questions throughout the planning process, giving us insight on how to manage difficult parents, put on the groomsmen's boutonnieres when there was difficulty, helped wipe down chairs after rain almost made our wedding inside, and kept us on schedule. He was absolutely wonderful and the whole staff at Richard Bell felt like family. We decided to pay little extra for our photos because they were important, and there is not an ounce of regret from our decision. 100% would recommend, I really don't think you'd be disappointed!

when we began but by the second picture my comfort level rose dramatically. I don't think I could ever let anyone other than MellBella photograph me again!

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with hair styling and make up, Mell with her camera and never-ending encouragement, and Wanda helping with everything from outfit changes to props and posing, they all offered unbridled care and compassion… simply incredible! When I came to the studio, I had high expectations for their services and was certainly not disappointed. The whole day was so much fun, I couldn’t have asked for more. Now that I have seen the results, I am even more amazed. I came to Mell Bella for an adventure and the excitement of the Pin Up makeover and photo shoot and left having achieved all of that; but also making three great new friends.

r creative flair of showing not just what is happening, but how it feels, is what sets them apart.

iggle my way through the whole shoot, and those are my favorite images! Their mission and hearts are beautiful and it just so happens that their images are as well.

ry accommodating to specific things I wanted. They went above and beyond what I expected. I had so much fun doing the actual shoot that even if I didn’t get the product I was happy with the experience.

re so supportive and awesome to be around. I got married during the Hurricane Florence weekend and I was so nervous that my wedding would be a soggy mess. Not to mention that 2 of my bridal party couldn't make it due to the weather. They are amazing! We had great weather, including a rainbow and the most beautiful sunset! And they got it ALL! Both my new husband and I are THRILLED with our images!! These are definitely the professionals you need for your wedding!!!!

the emotion he captures in his photographs! No need to look any further than Richard Bell photography for your big day, I truly can't imagine our wedding without them.

get the best pictures possible. We got married on the beach during peak sunshine but the pictures turned out perfect. They were friendly through it all and got us our pictures in a little over 3 weeks. Highly recommend!

art. The wedding album they designed truly tells the story of our night through moments. It’s immaculently done. What’s more, Nathan and his assistants are an absolute joy to work with. They are friendly and completely unobtrusive, but still provide direction when necessary (important in wrangling family members.) The team is thoroughly familiar with the local Charleston venues and know all the best spots for photos. My parents couldn’t say enough about how great they were. I cannot imagine having had a different photographer as these are the mementos of our wedding day that we will have to cherish forever.

old us we had selected the best. Their work speaks for itself, they are fun to work with, great vision, great personality, and you will be extremely satisfied with the final result. Also, on a less serious note, I highly recommend the GIFY machine at your wedding...it ended up being a main highlight when it was just an afterthought selection by us! Stop your search and hire the best option in Charleston!