

I recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to attend Hybrid Co. Hybrid is a photography conference full of education presented by planners and photographers in the luxury market. It was the kind of experience that refuels your creativity, while reminding you why you started. Registration day alone, I was in a room full of people I had admired from finding their work on instagram. Each morning my friend Elizabeth and I would walk to The Hidden House for our latte’s and London Fog. After that we would head to the conference and from there, styled shoots. Between the colorful spring blooms, intentional styled shoots, long walks through historic downtown streets, and meaningful conversations, it was a few days that left me so inspired and incredibly grateful.

On the second day of Hybrid, I participated in the Charleston Romance styled shoot hosted by Taylor Jordan. It was styled with these gorgeous vibrant spring blooms and layered, editorial details. It was amazing to see each vendors work come together so intentionally.



Each day after finishing up our styled shoots, a few friends and I would go out for dinner. I don’t know if you can get any better than the food in Charleston. During our meals, we would reflect on the day, full of excitement from everything we had experienced. I think it was just what I needed.





















I left Charleston feeling so inspired and appreciative. I’m excited to head into the spring season with everything I have learned from this past week.
Photographer: @sarabartleyphoto
Host: @taylorjordan
Conference: @thehybridco
Planner: @elizabethelkins.events
Venue: @gadsdenhouse_chs
Florist: @bearded.fllorist
Rentals: @curatedeventscharleston
Flatware: @cheers.chs
Custom Builds: @kandj_lit_rentals
DJ: @dj_jillybeatz
Cake: @tenacioustart
Pper:@colbybedellcreative
Styling Mats: @oliveandoak
Ring Boxes: @the_mrs_box
Model Agency: @millielewischs
Models: @piperrbarrett and @jamesbushy
Hair: @styled_byshelbylace
Makeup: akamakeupandhair
Jewelry: @pollysjewelry
Tux: @berlinsformen
Dress: @bridalhouseofcharleston @atelierbeccar
Shoes: @manoloblahnik
Guest Dresses: @bellabridesmaidschs
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