Lynn Daly Photography

Alicia and Greg’s Wedding:: Litchfield Country Club, Pawleys Island, South Carolina

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:34:21 +0000

Happy Holidays?
Is it time already? Was that just October that flew by us? I always know that fall is the busiest time of year but I never really accept it until it’s Thanksgiving and I wonder where the time went. We did a lot this fall, including 5 weddings in October and a number of great events for different non-profits we love and support. This season often feels like the reeping of all the seeeds sown throughout the year.
Many people think spring is the best time of year to get married here on the Grand Strand, and truth be told it is beautiful. That being said, this past October was pretty close to perfect. Although I’m grateful that some cooler weather is here, I would kill for a beach day tomorrow!!
Alicia and Greg’s beautiful May wedding was exactly what a spring southern wedding should be. It was effortless and bright and light and full of joy and laughter! It was a beautiful day!! I love shooting weddings at Litchfield Country Club. The light is always beautiful and every angle offers a beautiful backdrop. Alicia and Greg were amazing to work with. I can’t thank them enough for taking the few extra minutes when the light was just perfect to slip out and do “just a few more shots”. So without further ado I give you Alicia and Greg!! ENJOY!!

Erin and Jake Engagement Session

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:40:09 +0000

Living at the beach it feels as though summer lasts longer than normal. But today was one of those chilly fall days that reminds us that summer has truely past us and winter is right around the corner. As my nostalgia for longer days and warmer rays grows I decided to remind myself of some of the beauty this past season offered us. I had the distinct pleasure of working with my good friend and fellow wedding vendor Leslie Menich on a beautifully styled shoot for two very very special people, Erin and Jake. They’re getting married next May and Leslie wanted to do something extra special for them. Leslie teamed up with some great vendors to put together a beautiful photoshoot.
Knowing that Erin and Jake love the beach and being out on the water I was inspired to find a beautiful boat and try something I’ve never tried before. And a boat we did find! This vessel is one of the most magnificent sail boats I have ever seen. I am so grateful to my friends Anne and Matthew for allowing us to use their boat and especially to Matthew for agreeing to take it out for us. I didn’t know how it would all work out as I’ve never tried to photograph people who are on a boat from another boat… but as I always say the proof is in the pictures and I think we did a pretty great job! It was definitely a team effort.
Erin and Jake are an awesome couple! I know Jake really loves Erin because most men would not have gone for what we put Jake through for this photo shoot!! Thank you both for being such an inspiration and for being so willing to trust our vision. Erin, you’re so gorgeous!! I can’t wait for your bridal session!! So.. without further ado.. I give you a little dose of longer days and warmer rays.
ENJOY!!!

Adam and Elizabeth’s Wedding:: Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:43:35 +0000

I love black and white images. I mean I really LOVE them! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t like color… it’s just that I like black and white more. And I think this particular wedding may have proved that to myself. What was so great about Elizabeth and Adam’s wedding was that Elizabeth’s own timeless classic style lent itself to my style as an artist. So as I approached choosing these images what stood out to me the most was the emotion of the day.. the anticipation, the joy, the nerves… the parts of the day that can be not be posed or pretended.
Some of my favorite images from the day were actually snagged by my incredible photographers Meggan Goff and Rueben Long. I believe being a great wedding photographer is about sitting in the pocket and waiting for that just perfect moment. And they both have that gift. They’re superbly talented and I’m very grateful to have them on my team.
Thank you to all of the great vendors we worked with to make the day go off without a hitch!
Venue- Pine Lakes Country Club
Flowers- Flowers on Broadway
Make-up- Laura Griego

Without further ado I give you Adam and Elizabeth! ENJOY!!

Lee and Bill Brennan’s Wedding at DeBordieu, Pawleys Island, South Carolina

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:33:52 +0000

As I went through these images time and time again preparing them for Lee and Bill the underlying theme I felt through out their collection was their overwhelming FAITH and committment to their family. Through out their images I saw all of these beautiful symbols of their Catholic heritage and a right of passage for Lee’s sons as they stepped up in to man hood, presenting their mother to be married. I wanted to show something different here. My hope is that when you view these images that you see past the decisions, dress.. flowers.. venue.. and see something more. I hope you see the Brennans and DAngelos as individuals, as a couple, and as a family.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors who worked with together to create a beautiful day.
Florals- Greenskeeper Florist
Venue- DeBordieu Country Club
Entertainment- Joe Durivage
And a very special thank you to Father Pat with Precious Blood of Christ Church for being so wonderful to work with. He is a photographer’s dream come true.
And in the words of Father Pat… “May ye find yer pot o’ gold at the end of da rainbow!”
ENJOY!!

Elizabeth’s Bridal Session

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:32:54 +0000

It has taken me quite a while to really figure it out, but I am a portrait artist. There are so many “labels” out there these days for photographers: photojournalist, editorial, lifestyle, commercial, wedding, baby, children, family, beach, sport, dog, cat, abstract, action, romance, aerial, underwater… the list goes on and on. I’d have to say I’ve probably dabbled in all of the above. I think being a great wedding photographer requires you to be pretty good at most if not ALL of the categories of photography. I don’t know another type of photography, other than maybe live combat photojournalism, that offers as much pressure as being a wedding photographer. One shot… literally. And I think I work well under this pressure for the most part. However that being said, to be allowed ample time in the location of your choice at the time when the light is absolutely perfect, to work your craft and create a beautiful expression of an individual is by far my bliss as an artist. Be it a boudoir session, or a maternity, or a mother with her newborn baby… for me this is what I love as a photographer. Elizabeth is a poised, beautiful, confident young woman. Knowing this about her, my goal was to capture the essence of her spirit… not just her pretty dress. Don’t get me wrong, the gown is incredible, but I believe as an artist she could be sitting in a parking lot in jeans and a t-shirt and it is still going to be my goal to capture who SHE is… this is my art.
ENJOY!

Kara and Ryan’s Engagement Session:: Mt. Pleasant, SC

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:05:30 +0000

I love October weddings. There’s a reason it’s the busiest wedding month of the year… because the weather is perfect! Ryan and Kara are planning an October 7th wedding at the magnificent Alhambra Hall in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Alhambra Hall is nestled in the Old Village section of Mount Pleasant and overlooks the Charleston Harbor. The fabulous Della Ramsey is planning and coordinating the event, so I am certain it is going to be absolutely gawjuss!! Della has impecable attention to detail and an eye for all things beautiful. I am really blessed to get to work with such wonderful couples and amazingly talented people.
So without further ado I give you Kara and Ryan! ENJOY!!

Charleston Fashion Week 2011:: Bridal

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:25:38 +0000

I LOVE this time of year!! Everything is in bloom. The weather is perfect. I’ve been shooting bridal portraits and preparing for all of the spring weddings we have. This year I kicked the season off with a real treat. I had the privledge of attending Charleston Fashion Week’s bridal shows under the big tent!! The Little White Dress is a beautiful bridal boutique in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their sister store Maddison Row, located in Charleston, South Carolina invited me to be their exclusive photographer for their premier show at CFW. I could not have been more excited!! I had a blast. I was so inspired by all of the beautiful fabrics and textures and styles. The very first look of the show, a Vera Wang Couture, continues to be one of my favorite gowns I’ve ever seen. Like water, it literally flowed down the runway.
The highlight of the day had to be meeting Carol Hannah!! Carol was a finalist on season 6 of Project Runway. Probably one of my favorite shows of all time!! Her final look, a black swan inspired BLACK wedding gown, stole the show! Feathers, tool, fabulosity!!!! What more could a girl ask for?? Carol is not only supberbly talented, she is also gracious, funny, and sweet. It was really a treat getting to meet her. So without further ado, I give you Maddison Row for CFW 2011!!
ENJOY!!

Sunny and Tyler:: Engagement Photos Charlotte, North Carolina

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:05:01 +0000

Spring is finally here! After a long and chilly winter the south is in full bloom!! The next few weeks are full of engagement sessions and bridal portraits. I’m super inspired by the beautiful weather and blossoming blooms everywhere!! I have some exciting things lined up for the next few weeks, including Charleston fashion week and a birthday trip to Asheville!! This is by far one of my favorite times of the year. Inquiries for 2012 are starting to come in and popular dates for both April and May are starting to book up. Please call or email me if you’d like to hold a date and get together for a personal consultation.
Sunny and Tyler’s engagement session was the first of the new season. I’m really looking forward to their Pinehurst wedding next fall. Sunny is beautiful and let’s be honest… Tyler’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. So without further ado, I give you Sunny and Tyler!! ENJOY!!

Jakilynn:: Myrtle Beach Kids Photographer

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:39:19 +0000

Larry and Jamie are far more than clients. They’re my friends. I’ve known Larry for about 8 years and I’ve known Jamie since they got married 3 years ago. They are an amazing couple. I’m so grateful to have them in my life and I’m even more grateful that I get to photogaph their beautiful little girl. I was there the day she was born. As I left the hospital I stopped to look at the babies in the nursery. Moments later they brought Jakilynn in. I stood there for almost an hour and just watched as the nurses tended to her to allow the parents a moment to rest from the long day. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Larry and Jamie… because I know there’s nothing they wouldn’t do for me. So without further ado, I give you Jakilynn!! ENJOY!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot!!!

“Daddy, I don’t want to take anymore pictures!!”

Leah Mariah:: Myrtle Beach Kids Photographer

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:24:52 +0000

I recently returned from visiting my family. They live in northeastern Pennsylvania on the New York State border. My sister and brother, Deb and Tim, live in Ithaca, New York. My parents and my sister Lori Beth live in a small town in the Susquehanna River Valley called Sayre, Pennsylvania. And my other sister, Rene’ lives on top of a hill in Waverly, New York overlooking “The Valley”. I stayed with Lori and her family most of the time. Lori is married and her daughter is 3. Her name is Leah Mariah and she’s awesome. Not only is she adorable, she’s just the kind of person I like to be around. She’s witty, silly, outspoken, and kind. She is also clearly one of “us”.
Lori’s walls are coverred with photos I’ve taken of Leah over the years… nothing makes me happier than to see other people enjoying the portraits I’ve created. Next time I’m home I’ll be sure to get some new photos of my newphew Jacob. I would have loved to do them this time, unfortunately while visiting the northeast we recieved 18 inches of snow. Because Rene’ lives on a very steep hill side, they were literally snowed in. My final night of my visit Lori, Deb, and I hiked up the hill through the snow so I could see him and say goodbye. It was just the reminder I needed of why I moved to South Carolina 11 years ago… my family I miss, the snow I do not!!
The first shot of the post gave me goose bumps when I saw it. I just feel like her little eyes are looking right into my heart. I love her so much. She’s the best! Lori is a great mom and I’m extremely proud of her. These shots were taken in Lori’s kitchen. It was early in the morning.. probably about 8:30am. I was getting ready to leave, fly home and she was getting ready for school. I hadn’t broken my camera out the entire trip. Seeing her that day knowing that I would soon have to tell her goodbye, I just had to fire off a few quick shots in the natural light of the window purely for posterity. I knew I would kick myself if I didn’t. So without futher ado I give you, Leah Mariah! ENJOY!!

I love this shot because she still looks little. Leah has always had these jowels for cheeks and the older she gets the thinner her face becomes. It’s why I just had to get these shots of her. Because I know it won’t be long and those cheeks will be gone…

Knowing Leah, I know this expression on her face. It’s a classic Leah look!