Markie Walden 8/16/21 Markie Walden 8/16/21

A Blue Gingham Lifestyle Newborn Session

This is a very special session! This sweet little boy and his beautiful parents have a special place in my heart. Hannah and Ryan were once one of my couples and I photographed their wedding several years back! Now, I got to photograph their firstborn little boy. My job is the best in the whole world. Also, how adorable is the blue gingham? Amazing style, Hannah!

Markie Walden 8/16/21 Markie Walden 8/16/21

Wedding at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC

Any day at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina is a day to remember! Surrounded by quintessential low country scenery, Montage Palmetto Bluff is the perfect backdrop for a love story.

Sarah and Will said “I do” inside of the intimate and beautiful May River Chapel, situated just off of the May River. The sun poured in as Sarah made her grand entrance down the aisle. For portraits, we snuck off to a quiet best kept secret–a line of oaks where the sun pours through in thousands of bright rays.

Markie Walden 7/16/21 Markie Walden 7/16/21

Under the Sea Second Birthday Party

Mayley is two! I can’t believe I’m writing this post. I wanted to use this post as more of an inspiration post rather than linking to sources. Because, most everything came from Target and Hobby Lobby or local companies. Enjoy the inspiration photos of this adorable Under the Sea themed birthday party!

Markie Walden 4/14/21 Markie Walden 4/14/21

Downtown Charleston Engagement Session

Styled shoot, you say? Models, perhaps? Nope! Just one of my beautiful couples absolutely rocking their engagement session! It is a pure joy to photograph two beautiful humans like Max and Cara and I cannot wait for their Boone Hall wedding in the fall.

Markie Walden 10/15/20 Markie Walden 10/15/20

Sunset Key Cottages Key West, Florida Travel Guide

Sunset Key has amazing amenities like pools with a pool bar, beachside service, private beach with plenty of chairs and towels, a spa, and a couple of places to dine. You can also get grocery service delivered to your cottage. The cottages are in good shape for how long they’ve been there. I really enjoyed their cozy, beachy, Bahamian feel.

If you’re looking for somewhere that feels like you’re out of the country, but keeps you right inside the US, this is it!

Markie Walden 7/14/20 Markie Walden 7/14/20

Tropical Puppy First Birthday Party | Mayley Is One!

Someone help me because I cannot believe I’m creating this post! MY BABY IS ONE! I truly do not know how this happened so fast. I had so much fun, actually way too much fun, planning her tropical puppy first birthday party and her styled birthday shoots (see these photos on my IG feed soon)! In this post, I will share all of those fun photos and party details.

Markie Walden 11/28/18 Markie Walden 11/28/18

Montana and Canada Travel Guide: From Glacier National Park to Banff National Park

When my husband and I got married, we made a commitment to get away for our anniversary each year. This started with our honeymoon and we’ve continued it since! It’s been so WONDERFUL for our marriage. I can’t say enough how crucial it is to get away, just the two of us, from the ebb and flow of every day life. It’s an investment worth making and we hold tightly to keeping this tradition throughout all our many years to come!

Markie Walden 11/9/18 Markie Walden 11/9/18

Why Wedding Day Timelines Matter

Imagine this – it’s your wedding day, vendors begin showing up, you begin hair and makeup and BAM! It’s time for the ceremony to start! How did that happen so fast? We didn’t get everything we needed to get done. We missed out on important photos! All the time and energy into planning has just gone down the drain all because there was no timeline to keep everyone on track. Wedding day timelines matter, folks, and here are a few reasons why.

Markie Walden 9/6/18 Markie Walden 9/6/18

6 Tips For A Stress-Free Wedding Day

When you hear the words “wedding day,” it can evoke a lot of emotions. From feeling excited to sentimental to just plain stressed, your wedding day can hold so many emotions. This blog post focuses on how to have a joy-filled day with as little to no stress as possible! When you plan well, you leave yourself room to be at ease and present on one of the most important days of your life.