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Clemson University Family mini Sessions On December 9th, 2017, I will be in the upstate at the beautiful Clemson University campus for a Gorgeous Senior Session.  However since I will already be on the campus, I wanted to offer the opportunity to have family portraits on the beautiful campus.  TO BOOK:  purchase below and send an Email: lgillenphotography@gmail.com to request a time slot.  Times available are :  1:15, 2:15, 3:15, and 4:15 DETAILS:  Sessions include 30 minute coverage, 8 digital images and a Facebook cover.  Additional images, prints and canvases will be available for purchase as well as full digital package.  Turnaround time is 1-2 weeks.   

Clemson University Family mini Sessions

On December 9th, 2017, I will be in the upstate at the beautiful Clemson University campus for a Gorgeous Senior Session.  However since I will already be on the campus, I wanted to offer the opportunity to have family portraits on the beautiful campus. 

TO BOOK:  purchase below and send an Email: lgillenphotography@gmail.com to request a time slot.  Times available are :  1:15, 2:15, 3:15, and 4:15

DETAILS:  Sessions include 30 minute coverage, 8 digital images and a Facebook cover.  Additional images, prints and canvases will be available for purchase as well as full digital package.  Turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. 

 

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Please Excuse the Mess! We are Re-Branding for 2017!  For more up to date information during the site construction, please visit our Facebook page linked below. <3
 

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Huge #shoutout to all the #dadsofinstagram and especially to my #babydaddy Happy Father's Day!! 📸credit to @braskajennea #gillenphotography #wecelebrateyou #daddysday #charlestonphotographer #photography
My life journey hasn't been the easiest. To be quite honest, it's been pretty bumpy and rough! However, the view along the way has contained some of the most beautiful things. #gillenphotography #lifeismagicalletmecaptureitforyou #charlestonphotographer #quites #lifequotes #wordstoliveby #thewisephotographer #hashtagsmakemelaugh
Welcome to #fridayintroductions There are a few new faces in my world of social media, so I wanted to take the time to say hello and introduce myself! Hey Y'all, I'm Laura, owner and the face behind the camera here at GP. I won't bore you with details of how I became a photographer. Instead I thought I would share the top 3 facts about me. 1. Yes, it's true! I let myself go...My hair that is. I adore these glitter strands and it was the best decision ever. #healthyhair 2. My glasses match my personality, unique and colorful. They are like those favorite wedges but for your face. Must match all the outfits 3. I'm a borderline #foodie. Food #photography is so fun to me, especially when I get to indulge in the yumminess afterwards. My new favorite #local joint is @emberwoodfiredkitchen #obsessed Literally everything on the menu is #legit What are the #top3 quirky, fun things about yourself? Share them below!! 📸 credit: @braskajennea photography #gillenphotography #lifeismagicalletmecaptureitforyou #charlestonphotographer #charleston sc
In preparation for my #fridayintroductions tomorrow, I started thinking on what quote or subject I wanted to share on today. This thought came to mind. What are my biggest desires? Desires that I want my clients and others to see through my business? What do I want my brand to be associated with? How do I want that to look? To myself and to others. I sat and pondered these questions during my quiet and prayer time this morning. Then I stumbled upon this #quote by #mayaangelou . (God Bless her! She was such a wise woman!) My answers to the questions above are quite simple really. What I want most of all is to show my clients who, and Who's, I am. This means behind and in front of the camera every single day! If I fail to do this, then I've missed my mark. I've missed my mission. I will have missed so many opportunities to share not only my faith, but kindness and love. What are your desires? What do you want more than anything? #gillenphotography #lifeismagicalletmecaptureitforyou #charlestonphotographer #professionalphotographer #lifequotes #dailyprayer #doitscared

 

 

Photography is a wonderful form of art and I am happy to share my passion for art with all of you.  It is an amazing feeling to capture your life's moments.  If you want beautiful and candid photos to hang on your wall then you have come to the right place.

My sessions are quick, painless and often involve a lot of laughing and getting to know each other.  I treat each client like friends and family.  Welcome to my family!

 

 

 
 

It's your story - I am just here to document it.  I adore getting to know you and your family.  Asking silly questions that make the kids light up (true smiles are the BEST) relaxes the kids - all while getting great shots.  If I had a style, it would be "posed candid"  I may sit you a particular way or have the kids stand in a certain place but after that its all you.  Mostly candid faces, giggles and special moments land in my camera.

Some advice to all my clients and future clients alike... loosen up and have fun with it!  The more relaxed and natural you are the better the photographs turn out. Promise!

"Gillen Photography did an awesome job with our family photos! Laura was fun to work with, and super-patient with my rowdy boys. Most of all, she got some amazing shots!! I'll definitely be a repeat customer, and I recommend her to anyone looking for professional, beautiful photos." - Kate Peake