Photography Information

Aiken is a photographer’s paradise. With iconic locations like Hopelands Gardens, the Rye Patch, Redcliffe Plantation, and rustic downtown Aiken with the Alley, there are endless options for creative photo shoots. Contact me today to plan your family portrait, senior portrait, engagement pictures, or just something creative.

Custom Photo Shoots

Regardless of what your vision is for your photos or your photo shoot, we can bring it to life.  Anything you see on Pinterest or Instagram that catches your eye, feel free to tell us about it.  We can recreate the look you love.  This also includes a style you may like.  Many of today’s hottest image styles are created in post through photo editing, and we are very experienced with the newest techniques and software.

We are also completely open to your ideas for photo shoot locations and love trying new things.  Not into the cookie cutter looks you see your friends doing?  Awesome!  Let’s create something fresh that will make your photos stand out from the crowd.  Any chance we get to capture images that are outside the box is a breath of fresh air.  They’ll also be a hit with your friends and family.

Family Photographer

If you’re in the market for a family photographer who loves what he does, then you’ve come to the right place.  When I work with families, I work hard to capture the real personality of the group.  I strive to recreate the normal dynamic when you guys get together to enjoy each other’s company.  We’ll have fun instead.

As a teacher and a school counselor, and parents ourselves for that matter, kids are our livelihood.  We love interacting with the little ones on our family photo shoots.  Some shoots are more challenging than others, but it’s always worth the effort.  Nothing compares to the natural smile of a child caught at just the right moment.

Wedding Photographer

The name says it all.  Stories and Stills is your go-to company for capturing all of your wedding visual needs.  As with everything we do, our photographers have a blast working weddings.  There is no doubt it will rub off on you and your wedding party and guests.  The more fun you’re having, the better our pictures turn out.  We want to add to the grandeur of your event.  You should feel like a star, after all, it’s your big day.

Stories and Stills photographers are up to date on the latest wedding photography trends, looks, and styles.  Every bride and groom are different.  We don’t approach every wedding the same.  When we speak with you about your vision, we’ll begin to coordinate our plans for your wedding day to match you and your personality.  When it comes to weddings, we love to capture your fun traditions.  Burying a bottle of bourbon, special sorority and fraternity dances and chants, or simply a picture with your dog, we’ll preserve the memories forever.

Outdoor Photo Shoots

We love taking pictures anywhere, but our favorite locations are in the great outdoors.  You simply can’t beat natural light.  We try to schedule most outdoor photo shoots in the morning hours or early evening.  This helps us avoid the harsh midday sun and allows for a more complete and even light.  If, however, midday is the only option, we’ll find some shade to simulate those morning and early evening lights.

Combing the beauty of the landscape with your awesome smile doesn’t hurt either.  We like to take beautiful aspects of nature, blur them in the background, and create the focus on you.  Together, this is a perfect formula for an amazing photo.  We’ve conducted photo shoots on mountain trails, beside creeks and rivers, or just a backyard swing.  Either way, let’s go outside and take some pictures!

Photographer & Videographer

When you hire Stories and Stills, you’re hiring a videographer and photographers who work cohesively.  Sometimes a power struggle can exist between videographers and photographers from opposing companies who are attempting to capture the same subjects at the same time.  With Stories and Stills, however, we communicate for a seamless approach that leads to better results for us and our clients.  Allow us to show you the difference through our work and dedication to your satisfaction.