We provide candid wedding photography & family portraits in Charleston, SC & Beyond.
Hi, I’m Kate Thornton.
My team and I take candid photos in a timeless style that you and your family will cherish for generations. We have been photographing in Charleston, SC for over 20 years.
We photograph in both b&w and color.
If you are searching for a photographer who can capture your true personality, guide you to look your best in a photograph, who can put you in great backdrops, and is fun to work with? Perfect! You are in the right place.
“You only have one chance to get these photos correct,”
That is why I take the time to talk through your ideas and wishes for photography. Before I add you to my calendar, we have a phone conversation so I can learn what is most important to you and guide you in the best direction based on my 20+ years of photographing family and weddings in Charleston and the surrounding islands of Kaiwah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms and Folly Beach.
“I want to be your photographer for life.”
Not only document engagements and weddings but family portraits are a big part of what I do. I want to photograph your growing family again and again. Let's build a lifelong friendship.
If you're planning a family trip to Charleston, celebrating a new baby, an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or if you're a local who needs great photos of their kids for a holiday card. I'm here for you!
I am honored to have my photographs featured in these publications and many more!
Tips & News
from a wife, mom, and full-time photographer living and working in Charleston for 20+ years
For wedding clients, I have an information form that I will ask you to fill out before your big day that ensures I will capture all of your family and close friends. As well as family mementos and traditions you have been thoughtful planning for years and all those lovely wedding details you have been obsessing over for months. You can check it out HERE.
Every relationship is unique; everyone loves in different ways. I want to get to know you. I ask questions about how you met, how do you like to spend your time, who are your closest family and friends? Most importantly, what are your dreams and wishes for your wedding?
This is an important event that only happens once in a lifetime. Let's make those dreams happen! I'm here to listen and guide you in the right direction based on my 15+ years photographing weddings in Charleston. Honestly, I'm a wealth of knowledge.
“I’m here to listen and guide you in the right direction.”
Laughing and chatting are a big part of what I do. I roll with the punches on a wedding day. I laugh a lot, and I love it when my clients laugh too! It brings out the happiness and closeness they share with not only each other but their family and friends as well. I try to be light-hearted, positive, and I am always thinking one step ahead.
My favorite part of a wedding is your genuine interactions with each other and your guests. I love the natural tension that mounts before a ceremony. The joy that releases after the bride and groom have walked back down the aisle as husband and wife. The private moments of laughter that happen when the couple is finally alone and away from the spotlight of their guests.
Seamlessly documenting timeless moments is what I strive for at a wedding. I prefer to stay in the background and not intrude on real moments when possible. I'm always there to guide you to look your best, and be a chief and get those big groups organized and photograph them as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
The best compliment I can get from a bride is I barely noticed you at our wedding. You blended right in, and Wow, how did you capture so many great moments!
See the latest on Instagram @capturedbykatechs
