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Photos by

Miranda Raines

Charleston based photographer

Photos by Miranda Raines

Charleston Photographer for Couples, Family Portraits, Branding, Weddings, & More

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I believe photography captures the important moments in life. It captures the details we often overlook, simply because we're too swept up in it all or too accustomed to fully notice. Photography also tells a story, and I want to tell yours.


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Recent Work

 

A stethoscope rests on pink medical books including The PC Mentor by Drew Baird on a blue surface.
Grandparents laughing and holding two young grandchildren on a beach with ocean waves in the background.
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Couple holding hands walking barefoot along ocean shoreline, woman in blue maxi dress, man in white shirt and khaki pants.
A smiling woman in white pants and navy top walks barefoot along a sandy beach shoreline.
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A smiling woman in a blue dress holds a young child on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A young couple sits together on a sandy beach, the woman in a white top and jeans leaning back into her partner's embrace.
Grandparents smiling and holding a baby girl on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
A happy couple embraces on a beach at sunset, woman in polka dot dress lifted by man in white shirt.
Father smiling at beach with two young sons, holding baby while older boy laughs on sandy dunes.
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Couple running hand-in-hand barefoot along the beach beside a wooden pier with ocean waves.
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A happy couple embracing and sharing a romantic moment outdoors on a sandy beach with tall grass in the background.
Couple sharing a romantic moment on the beach at dusk, woman in polka dot dress smiling at man lying on sand.
Smiling couple holding hands on beach, woman in blue maxi dress and man in white shirt walking along the shoreline.
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Close-up of a couple touching foreheads tenderly, woman wearing an engagement ring, sharing a romantic moment.
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Multi-generational family of eleven poses barefoot on sandy beach, smiling together on an overcast day.
A mother in a blue floral dress holds her baby girl on a sunny beach, both wearing matching outfits.
A couple sharing a romantic moment on a sandy beach, the woman in a blue polka dot dress smiling at her partner.
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Testimonials

“Working with Miranda was an absolute dream from start to finish. She is incredibly organized and made the entire process feel seamless. During the session, she brought such a fun, relaxed energy that made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She also has a great eye for detail and captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening. We’ll cherish these photos forever!”

-Rachel & James

“We booked Miranda for a sunset beach session and we're so glad we did. She had everything planned out so well, from timing the light perfectly to helping us choose outfits that would photograph beautifully against the ocean. Once we got there, she made it so fun and easy, even with the wind and sand! She kept things relaxed while still guiding us so we never felt awkward. The photos are absolutely stunning!”

-Megan & Charles

“Miranda is the easiest person to work with. I was a little nervous going into my shoot, but she made it feel so natural right away. She gave just enough direction without making anything feel stiff, and we ended up laughing most of the time. She’s super organized behind the scenes too, which made booking and planning a breeze. The photos actually feel like me, which is exactly what I wanted.”

-Lindsay

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.

 

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