Studio Portraiture | Charleston & St. Augustine Portrait Photographer | Heather Johnson Photography LLC

Booking is easy! Simply contact us through our website, email, contact page or phone to discuss availability and details.  Portraits begin at $400 A deposit of $200 plus tax, is required to secure your date and a signed contract.  Sadly we cannot  hold your date without a deposit. 

I offer any type of studio or outdoor portraits from senior portraits, headshots, branding, beauty, boudoir, Equestrian, fashion, fine art,  or commercial work.   

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. 

Session lengths vary depending on the type of shoot. Portrait sessions typically last 45 minutes to 90 minutes, while more extensive sessions, or studio portraits that have makeup and hair can take several hours up to 4 hours for studio portraits. .

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.  

Absolutely, we like the low tide during your session so you can get beautiful images without the water being a problem.  

No, I prefer you to go bare feet!  its the beach.  

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.

We offer both! You can choose high-resolution digital files, professional prints, albums, and wall art to showcase your memories beautifully. All products are sold separately from our creative fee.  

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.

Outdoor portraits are scheduled during golden hour—about 45 minutes before sunrise or sunset, and up to 30 minutes after. The exact timing shifts with the seasons, but these are the only times I photograph outdoors. This light creates the most flattering portraits and ensures your images have that natural, glowing beauty.

I’m a true-color photographer, which means I capture the world just as you see it—rich skies, natural tones, and no overexposed backgrounds. If you love vibrant, authentic colors, I’m your photographer.

Yes, We offer locations around charlatans such as downtown, Plantations, and green spaces.  However, many locations have a fee associated with them.  

A planning session is where we discuss your portrait experience of what to wear, the type of images, and your final prints.  

Our pricing begins at $350 to book your portrait, their  is a non-refundable retainer of $275 that guarantees I am available just for your scheduled date.

Your portraits include basic editing cropping, skin tone, and color correction.  Advanced editing is available for an additional cost.  

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.