Hi! I’m Paula

I’m a photographer in Charleston, South Carolina. After a career in interior design, I refocused my love for creating beauty to my photography. I chase color, contrast, and the moments when the light is just right.

Whether I’m working on a collection of fine art prints or making a preschooler laugh so I can freeze that moment on my camera, I bring my understanding of light and composition to honor the subject.  Great artwork is essential to a great space, but artwork with a connection is essential to a great home.  Whether it’s a watercolor your child made at school or a photograph that holds a memory, I have always encouraged clients to fill their walls with things that mean something to them. 

Long before photography was my career, it was a passion inspired by the places I love.  The waterfront in Seattle, beaches of California, architecture in Boston, and endless charm of Charleston are features in my favorite photos taken over the last 20 years.  Having lived in every corner of our country, I’m most drawn to the beauty of the coast. We moved to Charleston thirteen years ago, and I quickly discovered that the architecture, history, flora, beaches, and sunsets make Charleston my perfect muse.

When I became a mom, my camera immediately refocused to save the moments and stages that go by too fast.  The bright eyes and soft curls, belly laughs and playful smirks, the first missing tooth, and the prideful smile of her first blue swim ribbon.  I cherish these memories and know how lucky I am to have them in photographs that we’ll enjoy for years.  I am honored to help families capture their own memories to enjoy in their own homes.  

I want people to connect with my photographs, whether it’s of a place they love or a person they love.  When you connect with a piece of art, it will always have a place in your home.  

My photography is fueled by the support of my husband Tim, the courage and imagination of my daughter Cora, and the spirit of our golden retriever Lila.

I’d love to work with you!