Last weekend, Taylor and I ventured down to Charleston. It was my first trip and it was just beautiful. Downtown Charleston was also the perfect place to take some engagement pictures. Our friend Helene Dujardin is an amazing photographer and very generously offered to take some photos for us.

Taylor is usually on the viewfinder side of the camera, so I think he really enjoyed getting a chance to model and ham it up for the camera. The high-fiving pose was his idea and I think his favorite picture of the weekend.

We did try to take some serious pictures, as well.

We are both so thrilled at how they turned out.

Taylor isn’t even wild about holding my hand in public when other people can see, so kissing me in front of a camera was a big step for him!

We were in the prettiest little church garden for these pictures and the flowers and trees were so beautiful. We didn’t even mind the gravestones scattered throughout.

And like I always do with my food, I saved my favorites for last, so think of these last two pictures as the gooey part of the pizza crust, after you’ve eaten the cheese and the sauce already. Yum!

More from Charleston coming soon!

All images ©HeleneDujardinPhotography