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This is the space where I share random thoughts, creative ideas, little bits of education for my clients and fellow photographers, and probably way too much about my life. I want this to feel less like a blog and more like a conversation. You read, you comment, you ask questions, I overshare a little — it works. By the end of it, we’ll probably be best friends.

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Bridal portraits don’t have to look like everyone else’s. This session at the Spartanburg County Courthouse was all about stepping outside of the traditional and having a little more fun with it. The blue dress, dramatic veil, silver shoes, pearls, and tiny cake brought color, texture, and personality to a setting that can easily be […]

Editorial Bridals at Spartanburg County Courthouse

Bride in blue dress at Spartanburg Courthouse

August 3, 2026

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Celebrating Raquel and Alex at Heron Hill Raquel and Alex’s wedding at Heron Hill was the perfect blend of timeless elegance and relaxed celebration. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Carolina countryside, they exchanged vows in a setting that felt peaceful, intentional, and effortlessly beautiful. In spite of a few chaotic moments while […]

Heron Hill Wedding Venue in North Carolina

White bridal shoes beneath a wedding veil

July 27, 2026

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A Beautiful Wedding in the Heart of Downtown Spartanburg The Spartanburg County Courthouse has quickly become one of my favorite places to photograph intimate weddings in South Carolina. Its timeless architecture, cool elevators, gorgeous window light, beautiful staircases, and clean stone exterior create a classic backdrop that feels elevated without requiring an elaborate venue. Whether […]

Spartanburg County Courthouse Wedding

Bride and groom in front of Spartanburg County Courthouse

July 22, 2026

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Macy & Ross decided to have a romantic wedding in Shelby, North Carolina at Molly’s Lakeside! I met Macy a year ago, as she started to plan her big day at the Wedding Festivals bridal show in Greenville. Her and her mom were the sweetest, and we talked for a while about what she was […]

A Lakeside Wedding Venue in Shelby North Carolina

Outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony

May 23, 2026

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TRUST, FOCUS, MOVEMENT There are 3 ways to feel comfortable in front of the camera that aren’t going to reference confidence. It can be about environment, pacing, and trust. Almost everyone feels awkward when they are overly aware of being watched, rushed, or told what to do without context. Comfort does not come from trying […]

3 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Close-up of peach and coral garden roses in bloom, photographed for a South Carolina wedding.

May 9, 2026

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How to be Ready and How to Avoid the Pitfalls There is no shortage of wedding advice, but most of it focuses on planning, not experience. Spreadsheets, timelines, aesthetics. Very little prepares you for how the day actually unfolds once it begins. After years of photographing weddings, these are the things couples consistently say they […]

What Nobody Tells You About Your Wedding Day

Bride exiting vintage wedding car

April 21, 2026

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Working weddings as an introvert is not for the weak. Wedding culture is loud in ways that are not always obvious. Not just in music or crowds, but in expectation. There is an unspoken belief that to work weddings well, you need to be outgoing, commanding, and constantly present. Confidence is expected to be visible. […]

Working Weddings as an Introvert

photographer walking quietly with bride

April 9, 2026

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Intimate San Francisco elopement with ceremony at Marin Civic Center and vows overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

Modern San Francisco Elopement

Wedding ceremony at Golden Gate Bridge

March 28, 2026

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An Editorial Civic Ceremony of Dreams Some weddings are built around large venues and packed timelines. Others are built around intention and simplicity. Sascha and Natalie chose a downtown Asheville courthouse wedding because they wanted their day to feel personal, relaxed, and centered around the moment itself. Instead of starting their day at the courthouse, […]

Downtown Asheville Courthouse Wedding

Bride and groom holding hands crossing street

March 22, 2026

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Redefining success as a photographer could mean taking a long look in the mirror at what is working, and what isn’t. There is a point in many photography careers where being booked and busy starts to feel like proof. From the outside, it looks like success. Inside, it can feel so much more complicated. The […]

Redefining Success as a Photographer

editorial wedding cake with florals

March 11, 2026

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Greenville, SC

editorial wedding photography

editorial wedding photography
Greenville, sc

Greenville,
South Carolina
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Based in South Carolina, Dani Lacey is redefining wedding photography with a modern editorial edge—capturing refined, cinematic imagery for couples and brands who want more than the expected.

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Based in South Carolina, Dani Lacey is redefining wedding photography with a modern editorial edge capturing refined, cinematic imagery for couples and brands who want more than the expected.

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