Shila came to me with one of my favorite questionnaire answers ever: she wanted her photos to feel “European boho travel,” and not too Southern. Challenge accepted! And the timing could not have been more perfect. The day before her session, Shila found out she got into St. Andrews, her DREAM school! 🎓 So we spent the afternoon celebrating, with a little bit of Scotland-bound European flair to match.

Shila spent the first part of her session downtown in a flowy white dress, and we went looking for spots that felt like you could be strolling through Paris or Lisbon. We found a soft pink wall with a palm tree, an old wooden door, ivy-framed doorways, ornate teal storefronts and a quiet courtyard fountain. And the café table under a scalloped umbrella? Basically a European getaway, no passport required. 😉 Her sweet mom was with us for the whole afternoon, and it was so special to have her there celebrating such a big week.

Then we headed to a brand-new-to-me spot: the Old Navy Yard! Shila switched into a black lace top with layered gold necklaces and wide-leg jeans. She describes her style as boho with LOTS of jewelry, and this look was SO her. With sprawling oaks and weathered, ivy-covered buildings all around, it was the perfect cool, editorial ending to her session…and I’m already dreaming up my next shoot there!

As a Charleston senior photographer, I live for a vision that pushes me to see this city in a new light, and Shila’s session was such a fun reminder of how much old-world charm Charleston has hiding in plain sight. She’s a Charleston local who loves reading, art, tennis and traveling, and I have a feeling these photos are just the beginning of her adventures.

Shila, congratulations on St. Andrews!!! Thank you for trusting me with your senior portraits and bringing such a unique vision to the table. I loved every second of creating something a little different with you, and I can’t wait to see you take on Scotland!

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