Charleston, South Carolina · Photographers

The 8 best photographers in Charleston, SC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

8 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Charleston is served by local service businesses indexed below. Local photographers for weddings, family portraits, headshots, events, real estate and product work.

We indexed 8 photographers serving Charleston and surrounding neighborhoods, including Aquarium Wharf, Ashley Acres, Ashley Heights, Ashley Junction, Ashley Shores, Ashley Villas. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the photographers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 8 photographers listed for Charleston, 7 run a secure (HTTPS) website and 8 publish a phone number.

If you live in Charleston, SC and need a photographer, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, ask to see a full gallery from a shoot like yours and what is included, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Runner up

Beresford Studios

45 /100 data score

In their words
Listed on OpenStreetMap as a photographer in Charleston, SC.

Why this pick: complete contact profile.

(615) 739-4442
20 Fulton Street Charleston SC 29401
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Last verified October 2026
3
Strong pick

DuBose Photography

45 /100 data score

In their words
Listed on OpenStreetMap as a photographer in Charleston, SC.

Why this pick: complete contact profile.

(843) 442-4096
332 East Bay Street Charleston SC 29401
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Last verified October 2026
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How we rank photographers in Charleston

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the photographers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

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Photographers around Charleston

Nearby directories for the same trade: Summerville (6 ranked), Hilton Head Island (6 ranked), Myrtle Beach (1 ranked).

Common questions

Photographers in Charleston: quick answers

How are the photographers in Charleston ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the photographers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best photographer in Charleston?

Decide the kind of shoot first, then call or message two or three from the list, ask to see a full gallery from a similar job, and compare what is included at each price.

Which photographers serve Charleston?

This page lists Adam Chandler Photography, Beresford Studios, DuBose Photography, Simply Korsun Photography, Gayle Brooker Photography, Aurora d'Elle Photography, Vive Media and Simply Stefanee, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

What to look for when choosing a photographer in Charleston

  • Their work in your kind of shoot. A wedding photographer and a headshot photographer are different jobs. Ask to see a full gallery from a shoot like yours, not just highlights.
  • What you get and when. Ask how many edited images are included, how they are delivered, how long editing takes, and whether you can print them yourself.
  • Deposit and cancellation. Ask what the deposit is, what happens if the date moves, and whether there is a second shooter or backup for a wedding.

Popular photographers neighborhoods in Charleston

The photographers on this page serve all of Charleston and surrounding areas, including Aquarium Wharf, Ashley Acres, Ashley Heights, Ashley Junction, Ashley Shores, Ashley Villas. Hours and availability vary, so call ahead.

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