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Charleston, SC - Creative Studio Portraits - Heather Johnson Photography

I offer studio portraits, High School Seniors, and Pet Portraits of Horses or Dogs in Isle of Palms and Surrounding surrounding areas; at your home, barn, or location of your choice. If you have a favorite spot? I’m happy to meet you there. (Some historic sites may require an additional fee.

For a more polished and timeless look, studio portraits are a great option. The studio offers perfect light, controlled temps, and room to get creative with styling, backdrops, and posing—no matter the weather.

Studio sessions are ideal for headshots, branding, senior portraits, boudoir, fashion, or any creative shoot. Whether indoors or out, we’ll create something real, beautiful, and personal to you. I recommend professional makeup and hair, I have artists that I recommend. Portraits begin at $450.

How do I book a session?: Booking is easy! Simply contact us through our website, email, contact page or phone to discuss availability and details. A deposit of $350 is required to secure your date and a signed contract. Sadly we cannot hold your date without a deposit.
What type of portraits do you offer?: I offer any type of studio or outdoor portraits from family, senior, headshots, branding, beauty, boudoir, fashion, fine art, bridal, engagement, or commercial work.
What should I wear for my portrait?: Weather your are doing a studio or outdoor portrait, Wear outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. Solid colors, minimal patterns, and coordinating. Khaki and white, or pastel tones work great for beach photography work best for group photos. for studio it's fun to dress your wardrobe up a bit.

Please do not wear logos, athletic wear, for your portraits. While you may love clothing with logos and athletic wear 10 years from now you may not. Wear something you would feel comfortable at church or a night out.

make sure your outfit is pressed and clean, don't wear a wrinkled outfit that has been wadded up in your car or your closet.
How long does a photoshoot take?: Session lengths vary depending on the type of shoot. Portrait sessions typically last 45 minutes to 90 minutes, while more extensive sessions, like weddings, can take several hours.
Do you offer Petite Sessions?: YES, We only offer shorter petite sessions certain times of the year, about 4 times. We only offer these sessions as a scheduled event. They include 3 images and are only 20 minutes.
Is the tide something to consider for your beach session?: Absolutely, we like the low tide during your session so you can get beautiful images without the water being a problem.
Do I need shoes at my beach session?: No, I prefer you to go bare feet! its the beach
When will I receive my photos?: Editing takes time to ensure the best quality. Most sessions are delivered within 2-3 weeks, while larger events like weddings may take up to 6 weeks. Rush processing may be available upon request.
Do you offer prints or just digital images?: We offer both! You can choose high-resolution digital files, professional prints, albums, and wall art to showcase your memories beautifully.
What happens if the weather is bad for an outdoor session?: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we can reschedule for another day or move the session to an indoor location. We’ll stay in touch and make the best decision together.
What time of day do portraits take place?: Portraits take place 30 minutes before sunrise or 60 - 90 minutes before sunset, the time of day depends on the season of the year. As we head into summer Sunrise is at 6:11am and Sunset is at 8:26pm.
Do you offer locations other than the beach?: Yes, We offer locations around charlatans such as downtown, Plantations, and green spaces. However, many locations have a fee associated with them.
What is a planning session?: A planning session is where we discuss your portrait experience of what to wear, the type of images, and your final prints.
What is your pricing?: Our pricing begins at $275 to book your portrait, the $275 is a non-refundable retainer that guarantees I am available just for your scheduled date.
What editing do you include in our portraits?: Your portraits include basic editing cropping, skin tone, and color correction
What type of prints and products do you offer?: We offer prints, wall art ( Framed canvas and fine art prints) Metal Prints, albums, and folio boxes. When you buy the print I include the digital.