Weddings

ELEGANT IMAGERY THAT CAPTURES
THE SOUL OF YOUR LOVE STORY.

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Elopements

Whether you’re planning an intimate coastal elopement here on Hilton Head, a destination wedding abroad, or a timeless celebration close to home, your day deserves to be documented with care. 

Based in Hilton Head and available worldwide, Adrie photographs weddings across the Lowcountry, throughout the U.S., and beyond. From seaside vows to elegant city celebrations, each wedding collection is thoughtfully tailored to your day and your story. For availability, travel details, and full wedding information, please inquire below.

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Adrie Glass is a Hilton Head Island based wedding  and engagement photographer specializing in heartfelt, story-driven imagery — preserving the quiet, meaningful moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.

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“These look incredible!
We love them!
Thank you so much!"

“These look incredible! We love them!
Thank you so much!"

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A Chapter of Your Story

Love, Remembered

Your love, just as it is. With gentle guidance and an unhurried approach, we create space for you to move naturally, feel present, and simply be together. The result is honest, romantic imagery that reflects who you are, connected, relaxed, and deeply in love.

Engagements

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An engagement session by the water is less about posing and more about preserving the quiet language between two people deeply in love.

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ELOPEMENTS

From the quiet shores of Hilton Head to the histrotic charm of Savannah, across the timeless landscapes of the Lowcountry or throughout the US and wordwide, your story deserves to be told without limits.  These are the moments that exist beyond expectation -intimate, intentional  and deeply your own. 


We document elopements with a refined, unobtrusive approach, preserving every fleeting glance, every windswept embrace, every detail that might otherwise slip away. Throughout the experience, our couples feel both deeply cared for and gently guided, while still being given intentionally curated space to be alone—fully present with one another, soaking in each moment as it naturally unfolds. Wherever your story leads, we capture it with artistry, care, and a sense of enduring legacy.




Your wedding is not a performance. It is a deeply meaningful gathering of love, people, and moments that cannot be repeated. Our role is to hold space with a calm, attentive presence, documenting your day as it truly unfolds. The quiet glances, the joyful tears, the fleeting in-between moments that become lasting touchstones of your story.

a different approach:

THE FOCUS IS ALWAYS ON

Your Story

Your Vision

Every wedding carries its own rhythm, emotion, and atmosphere. From the very beginning, we take time to understand what matters most to you so your photographs feel intentional, personal, and deeply reflective of your experience.

The result is imagery that feels effortless, honest, and unmistakably yours.

we create

WE FIND YOUR BEST LIGHT

Beautiful imagery is shaped by more than a beautiful location. It is created through an understanding of light, movement, and connection.

Whether your day unfolds beneath harsh midday sun, candlelit reception spaces, or windswept coastal skies, we know how to use light in a way that flatters naturally and preserves the feeling of the moment with artistry and care.

—Anywhere

a different approach:

THE FOCUS IS ALWAYS ON

Your Story

Your wedding is not a performance. It is a deeply meaningful gathering of love, people, and moments that cannot be repeated.

Our role is to hold space with a calm, attentive presence, documenting your day as it truly unfolds. The quiet glances, the joyful tears, the fleeting in-between moments that become lasting touchstones of your story.

we create

Your Vision

Every wedding carries its own rhythm, emotion, and atmosphere. From the very beginning, we take time to understand what matters most to you so your photographs feel intentional, personal, and deeply reflective of your experience.

The result is imagery that feels effortless, honest, and unmistakably yours.

WE FIND YOUR BEST LIGHT

Beautiful imagery is shaped by more than a beautiful location. It is created through an understanding of light, movement, and connection.

Whether your day unfolds beneath harsh midday sun, candlelit reception spaces, or windswept coastal skies, we know how to use light in a way that flatters naturally and preserves the feeling of the moment with artistry and care.

—Anywhere

01

Bridal Questionnaire

Once you reach out, if our availability aligns with your special day, we’ll share a carefully curated questionnaire. This gives us the opportunity to understand a little about you, your vision for your celebration, and the elements you cherish most.

02

Complimentary Consultation

Next, we’ll arrange a 30-minute consultation — in person or virtually — where we’ll chat about your wedding, your hopes, and your unique story. This is our opportunity to connect, share ideas, and ensure we’re the perfect team to bring your day to life through imagery.

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Booking Your Date

When you know we’re the right fit, reserving your wedding day is seamless. A signed contract and paid retainer secure your date, giving you peace of mind so you can fully embrace the excitement of planning your celebration.

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Your Custom
Wedding Magazine

Once you’ve reserved your date, you’ll receive our custom wedding magazine —
a carefully curated guide to planning, styling, and preparing for a seamless, photogenic day.  It’s filled with inspiration, expert tips, and thoughtful touches to ensure your celebration unfolds with grace and ease.   Think: Your Wedding Day
Photography Playbook.

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 Planning & Timeline Consultation

Every wedding is unique, and we delight in crafting a timeline that honors your story. Together, we’ll explore the moments that matter most and design a plan that balances
a timeless, story-driven gallery capturing every emotion, detail and meaningful glance with time to savor the day, unrushed and fully present in each moment.

Our goal is to create a seamless experience that allows you to revel in your celebration while we capture its essence beautifully.
 You live your day- we'll help you to relive it, again and again, for generations to come.

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Engagement Session

Included in every collection, your engagement session is an elegant prelude—an unhurried, joyful rendezvous before the wedding day.  Scheduled no less than three months ahead, it is a chance to connect, to laugh, and to become wholly at ease as we gently guide you.  During this time together, you’ll learn our rhythm and discover how naturally you can inhabit the lens with our easy, natural prompts.

We’ll also get the chance to know you more deeply.  By the time your wedding arrives, those soft prompts feel like second nature to you. The result: richer, more abundant portraits within the same portrait time—an expansive wedding gallery born from the trust and ease we have already cultivated.

On your wedding day, we are by your side from the smallest details to the grandest moments.  While we capture every glance, every touch and laugh, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your day — knowing that every moment, however fleeting, will be preserved with elegant artistry, genuine care and thoughtful precision.  

Your legacy of love deserves nothing less.

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Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is a curated work of art — our calling is to steward and graciously care for you through this exquisite season, as you plan the celebration of your love.  

With thorough and heartfelt communication, we immerse ourselves in your vision, honoring its nuances so each moment is captured with refined elegance and narrative grace. This shared vision during the planning phase allows you to confidently surrender to being present in every moment when your magical day arrives.

From your first inquiry to the unveiling of your final gallery, we thoughtfully guide you through every detail, crafting a visual story that is sumptuous, deeply personal, and timelessly yours.

HOW IT WORKS

OUR PROCESS

by the numbers

AT A GLANCE

25

THE NUMBER OF

WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR

15k

THE NUMBER OF

MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR

95%

THE NUMBER OF

OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS

24

THE NUMBER OF

GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.

9

THE NUMBER OF

COUNTRIES we've traveled to

25

THE NUMBER OF

ALBUMS we deliver annually

"These are so amazing!  You were totally right about the locations!

Diana & RAFAEL diaz

"These are so amazing!  You were totally right about the locations!

Diana & RAFAEL
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Preserving What Matters Most

If you’re drawn to imagery that feels both romanitc and enduring, and to an experience designed with service and intention from beginning  to end, you are exactly where you're meant to be.  It would be a pleasure to connect -to hear the story you're dreaming of and discover, together, if we're beautifully aligned.

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You See?

Preserving What Matters Most

If you’re drawn to imagery that feels both romanitc and enduring, and to an experience designed with service and intention from beginning  to end, you are exactly where you're meant to be.  It would be a pleasure to connect -to hear the story you're dreaming of and discover, together, if we're beautifully aligned.

Love what

hilton head island WEDDING, engagement & ELOPEMENT photography

TIMELESSLY
TOLD

Your wedding day is a collection of fleeting, meaningful moments. With an attentive, story-driven approach, documenting the laughter, tenderness, and the in-between glances that make your celebration uniquely yours, the result is timeless imagery that feels honest, romantic, and deeply true to your love story.

From the quite shores of Hilton Head to the histrotic charm of Savanah, across the timeless landscapes of the Lowcountry and throughout the US and wordwide, your story deserves to be told without limits. These are the moments that exist beyond expectation -intimate, intentional and deeply your own. 

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There is something sacred about gathering the people you love beside the ocean- where the world softens, time slows, and every glance feels a little more meaningful.

There is something sacred about gathering the people you love beside the ocean- where the world softens, time slows, and every glance feels a little more meaningful.

Still Have Questions?

Keep scrolling for answers to our most frequently asked questions.

FAQ

FAQ

                 the photographer who will preserve your wedding day is a meaningful decision — one rooted in trust, vision, and care. It’s only natural to have questions as you plan something so significant.

Below, you’ll find thoughtful, clearly outlined answers to the most common inquiries about our wedding experience.  If there is anything you don’t see addressed here, we invite you to reach out at your convenience.  It would be our pleasure to provide any additional guidance as you look ahead to a day filled with joy, beauty, and unforgettable celebration.

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Are you available for our wedding date in Hilton Head or the Lowcountry?

For the most accurate and up-to-date availability, we kindly invite you to contact us directly. Wedding dates are reserved exclusively on a first-secured basis, and are officially held upon receipt of a signed agreement and retainer, ensuring your celebration is confirmed on our calendar.

What is your wedding photography pricing and what is included in your collections?

Our collections are thoughtfully crafted to celebrate weddings of every size and style, capturing the fleeting glances, laughter, and tender moments that make your day uniquely yours. Upon your inquiry, we'll send a personalized pricing guide — a carefully crafted resource to help you envision the collection that will best honor the beauty and spirit of your special day, and preserve your story, allowing the joy, love, and connection of your wedding day to be cherished and shared for generations to come.

How would you describe your photography style?

Our signature is a blend of effortless storytelling and gentle direction. Our focus is on genuine moments, subtle emotion — the quiet glances, laughter, and authentic expressions — that make your day uniquely yours. The resulting images are timeless, radiant, and evocative — romantic, joyful, and alive, all bathed in beautiful light.

Do you shoot digital or film?

We photograph using professional digital cameras. Digital allows us to work fluidly with the changing light, shifting skies, and playful movement that make our portraits feel alive. It also ensures your images are delivered promptly and in stunning, high-resolution detail.

Do you travel for weddings outside of Hilton Head, Bluffton or Savannah?

Yes — destination weddings are some of the most enchanting celebrations to capture. Whether on sun-kissed shores or amidst the charm of a countryside estate, we bring the same thoughtful attention, artistry, and intention to every moment, preserving your day as the singular, unforgettable love story that it is. Travel fees may apply depending on location.

How many photos will we receive from our wedding day?

The number of images is guided by the hours of coverage and the unfolding of your day. On average, couples can anticipate receiving 75–100 fully edited, artfully curated photographs per hour of coverage — each frame capturing the laughter, tender touches, and fleeting glances that together tell the full, unforgettable story of your wedding day.

Will you help us create a wedding day timeline?

Yes — It is a pleasure to work diligently with you or your wedding planner to create a photography-minded timeline designed to capture the fullness of your day with elegance and artistry, while ensuring you have the space to fully live in each moment and savor the joy of your celebration. Weddings are the culmination of many talented professionals working together — from florists and planners to musicians, caterers, and beyond. Each role is essential in creating a seamless, unforgettable day. We work closely within this team to ensure every vendor can perform their craft, while also allowing ample time for portraits, family images, and those fleeting, intimate moments. In doing so, we honor your story and help you make the most of your investment, capturing the essence of your day in a way that is entirely about you.

Do you require a shot list?

Rather than a rigid shot list, we provide a thoughtfully designed Wedding Profile Guide shortly after booking. This allows us to truly understand you — your story, your vision, and the moments that matter most. Within it, you'll have space to share meaningful family and friend groupings, treasured heirlooms, and any details or elements of your celebration you wish to see beautifully preserved. This approach ensures nothing important is overlooked, while still allowing your day to unfold naturally and authentically — capturing not just a checklist of images, but the heart and spirit of your wedding.

Do you offer engagement sessions?

Yes — and in truth, they are an essential part of the experience we provide. An engagement session is a meaningful opportunity for us to connect before your wedding day, allowing you to grow comfortable and confident in front of the camera. During this time, you'll naturally learn how we gently guide, how we observe, and how effortlessly the two of you are able to interact together, without feeling any stiffness or awkward posing. If you love the images you see throughout our galleries — the natural connection, the ease, the genuine emotion — this is how they are created. When your wedding day arrives, everything you experienced during your engagement session flows back with ease. The comfort is already there. The trust is already built. This is what allows your wedding photographs to feel natural, authentic, and beautifully reflective of who you truly are — not posed, not forced, but genuinely you. With confidence and ease, you'll be free to immerse yourselves fully in each moment, knowing your celebration is being captured in its richness and entirety — allowing you to simply be present, together, lost in each magical moment as your long-awaited day unfolds. Learn more about engagement sessions.

Will you guide us so we look natural and not posed in photos?

Yes — and in a way that feels effortless and natural. Our approach is rooted in gentle guidance that allows you to feel at ease while remaining beautifully and authentically yourselves. Our goal isn't stiff or forced poses; it's about creating moments that look and feel like the two of you truly being together — the heart of our work is creating space for genuine connection — for the way you laugh together, reach for one another's hands, lean in close, or pause in quiet gratitude for the love you share. From the littlest glances to warm smiles, we carefully orchestrate each arrangement in a easeful, natural way to highlight the many nuances of your relationship, while still leaving space for play, spontaneity, and joyful movement. Even if one or both of you feel camera-shy, our calm, laid-back, yet intentional and playful guidance helps both of you feel completely at ease. Instructions are simple and intuitive, allowing you to move, interact, and simply be. This approach allows your unique relationship to shine in a way that looks effortless — and the camera captures it beautifully. By the end of your session, you will hold more than a collection of images from a single day. You will have a gallery that reflects this chapter of your love story — thoughtfully preserved in luminous light, genuine connection, and timeless elegance.

What if it rains on our wedding day?

If you find yourself quietly worrying about the weather, take a deep breath. Some of the most breathtaking wedding images happen under soft cloud cover. Overcast skies offer luminous, flattering light, whether we are on tranquil seashores, amidst bustling city streets, on rolling mountains, or within the charm of a countryside estate. Rain can gift us moments of quiet intimacy, tender glances, and reflections in light that feel impossibly cinematic. The truth about nature's temperament? It often appears dramatic before revealing its magic. Just as in life, the most extraordinary light — the sunsets that take your breath away — often follow the clouds. We attentively monitor conditions and communicate thoughtfully, never rushing decisions prematurely, yet always adapting gracefully to the whims of Mother Nature. Our aim is to ensure your gallery captures the wedding of your dreams, no matter what the skies may bring. Your wedding day is our highest priority — and we approach it with thoughtful intention, calm flexibility, and a devotion to preserving every precious moment. Because your love deserves more than just photographs. You deserve the beautifully captured story of your day — a timeless memory of this chapter in your life, to be shared generation after generation.

When will we receive our wedding photos?

Your wedding gallery is carefully curated and typically delivered within 4–6 weeks of your celebration. Before booking, your proposal and contract will provide a clear timeline, so you can anticipate the arrival of your images with confidence and ease. We know how much you'll be looking forward to reliving your day through your images, captured in all their joy and beauty. Our aim is always to provide exceptional service, both in the elevated nature of our artistry and through our attentiveness. Our goal is to overwhelm you with joy at the moment your celebration is transformed into a timeless collection you'll treasure forever.

Do we receive digital images and printing rights?

All wedding packages include a curated gallery of high-resolution digital images for you and your family to download, print, and cherish for years to come. In addition, our online gallery store offers a selection of heirloom-quality prints and keepsakes — from fine art prints and canvases to meaningful objects such as albums, mugs and bags — all crafted to preserve your memories beautifully.

Do you retouch photos?

Yes — every final image undergoes professional color correction and subtle, light retouching to ensure you look and feel your very best, including minor blemish removal and refinement that enhances your natural beauty without ever feeling artificial. Additionally, your gallery will feature a curated sub-section of Adrie's Favorites — a collection of the images most thoughtfully selected for their composition, light, and impact. These are especially suited for printing, including larger wall art pieces, allowing your memories to be beautifully displayed and cherished for years to come.

Do you use flash, natural light, or both?

Both. We are primarily natural light photographers, drawn to the softness and authenticity it brings to each moment. When the celebration transitions into evening or spaces where additional illumination is needed, we skillfully incorporate flash to ensure every image remains luminous and beautifully composed — allowing your day to be captured in its very best light from beginning to end.

Do you carry backup equipment?

Without question. We arrive fully prepared, with professional backup equipment on hand to safeguard every moment, so that nothing is left to chance. Your wedding day is filled with moments that cannot be recreated, and every detail deserves to be preserved beautifully and flawlessly.

What happens if you're unable to attend due to an emergency?

In the exceedingly rare event of a true emergency, your celebration would never be left without care. We are connected to a trusted circle of seasoned professional photographers whose style and approach closely reflect our own — artists who share the same commitment to timeless imagery, genuine emotion, and refined storytelling. Should the unforeseen occur, we would personally secure a highly qualified replacement, ensuring your day is documented with the same attentiveness, artistry, and professionalism we bring to our work. Your wedding will be covered thoughtfully and seamlessly, allowing you to remain fully present in the joy and beauty of your celebration.

Do you include an album in your wedding packages?

We wholeheartedly support the choice to invest in a thoughtfully designed album — a timeless keepsake that allows your wedding day to be relived and cherished for generations. While albums are not included in our standard photography packages, they are available through our online gallery, and we offer a bespoke, optional album design service to guide you in creating a collection of images that tells the story of your celebration, capturing fleeting glances, tender touches, and joyful moments in a way that allows you to relive the magic of your day for generations. An album is more than photographs; it is a tangible story of your love, crafted with elegance, care, and intention.

Can I order prints or products with our images?

Yes, absolutely. Inside your private gallery, you'll find access to our professional print store, where you may order albums of all sizes, fine art prints, framed wall art, canvases, and custom mugs, bags, keepsakes and gifts. These pieces are carefully produced using professional labs to ensure color accuracy, longevity, and exceptional quality worthy of your home.

Do we own our images?

We retain the copyright to all photographs, as is standard in professional photography. However, every wedding package includes a print release, allowing you to print and share your images as freely as you wish for personal use. You may print, display, and share your images as much as you like — but the images may not be sold or used for commercial profit without written permission.

Are you insured?

Yes. We carry professional and general liability insurance.

Have you photographed at our venue before?

If we have, we would be delighted to share images captured there. If not, rest assured — we always arrive early to explore the space, discover the most flattering light, and prepare thoughtfully so that your day unfolds seamlessly and beautifully.

How does your journey with us begin?

We invite you to explore Our Process, where every step is thoughtfully outlined—guiding you from the first spark of inspiration to the final, beautifully realized experience.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. Once you feel that unmistakable connection—that quiet certainty that we are the right storytellers to preserve this chapter of your life—a non-refundable retainer of 25% is all that is needed to reserve your date. From that moment, your once-in-a-lifetime date, and your love story, becomes our shared purpose, guided by wholehearted commitment.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, we believe the experience should feel effortless from beginning to end. We're pleased to offer flexible payment plans tailored to your schedule, allowing you to move forward with ease and confidence. The final balance is simply due two weeks before your celebration — leaving you free to savor every moment as your day approaches.

“You did an incredible job! You are truly talented. Thank you again. We will absolutely be recommending you to others!”

Lindsay Hutchinson

Let Us Capture

the legacy of
your enduring love

Long after the last dance fades and the tide rolls back out, what remains are the memories —quiet images of you at your most present — immersed in your story, forgetting altogether that it was being gently documented for generations to come.

If you are preparing to say “I do” somewhere along Hilton Head or the Lowcountry coast, we would be honored to document this chapter of your legacy.  Inquire today to receive your personalized collection guide and availability.

Our calendar is intentionally limited each season to ensure every celebration receives our full devotion.
Dates are few, and the most sought-after seasons fill quickly — we invite you to inquire early to secure your moment.


Let this be the beginning of something 

Enduring

Let Us Capture

the legacy
of your enduring love

Long after the last dance fades and the tide rolls back out, what remains are the memories —quiet images of you at your most present — immersed in your story, forgetting altogether that it was being gently documented for generations to come.


If you are preparing to say “I do” somewhere along Hilton Head or the Lowcountry coast, we would be honored to document this chapter of your legacy.  Inquire today to receive your personalized collection guide and availability.

Our calendar is intentionally limited each season to ensure every celebration receives our full devotion.

Dates are few, and the most sought-after seasons fill quickly — we invite you to inquire early to secure your moment.


Let this be the beginning of something 

Enduring.

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FAMILY BEACH PORTRAITS

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PREFERRED SEASONS FILL QUICKLY

capture your Family's time by the sea

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