Leigh Hayward Photography

Editorial, documentary, and film-inspired. Leigh blends editorial portraits with documentary storytelling, capturing genuine moments while providing gentle direction when needed. Her signature editing style is light, bright, and film-inspired, with romantic tones that feel refined and true to life. The result is an elegant collection of photographs that feels effortless, emotional, and never trend-driven.

t begins with a relaxed conversation to understand your vision, your priorities, and the people and moments that matter most to you. From there, Leigh creates a custom proposal designed around your celebration. After your wedding, your story is delivered as a curated online gallery, with the option to create heirloom albums and fine art prints.

Yes. Alongside full weddings, Leigh photographs intimate Charleston elopements, engagement and couples sessions, proposal photography, and multi-day wedding weekends. Elopement coverage is designed for couples who want a private, intentional day, photographed with the same editorial approach as a full wedding.

Leigh has photographed weddings at many of Charleston’s most sought-after venues, including Lowndes Grove, Governor Thomas Bennett House, Boone Hall Plantation, Runnymede Plantation, Middleton Place, the Gadsden House, Legare Waring House, The Cedar Room, William Aiken House, Magnolia Plantation, The Ocean Course at Kiawah, and Old Wide Awake Plantation. Deep familiarity with these venues means less time figuring out logistics and more time documenting your day.

Leigh has been photographing weddings since 2006, bringing more than 20 years of professional experience to every celebration. That experience shows up as a calm, intentional presence on a wedding day: natural direction, clear communication, and an intuitive sense of when to step in and when to step back.

Wedding photography collections with Leigh Hayward begin at $7,997, with most couples investing around $9,997 for full wedding weekend coverage. Elopement coverage begins at $2,400, and portrait sessions including proposals, engagement sessions, and family portraits are $800. Every wedding collection is created through a custom proposal built around your celebration and the way you want your day documented.

Leigh Hayward Photography is based in Charleston, South Carolina and photographs weddings throughout the greater Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island. Leigh also regularly travels to Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, and Savannah, and is available for destination weddings beyond the Lowcountry.