Launched in 2017, The Carolinas Magazine was created by Carl and Michelle Butler. "After working on Trendy Bride for many years, We're so excited to bring you this new regional publication. As North Carolina residents, We're passionate about bringing something fresh and unique to the Carolinas, a place to usher in new ideas while honoring the strong traditions steeped in our Southern roots. This publication aims to provide wedding and travel inspiration that speaks directly to North and South Carolinians. Browse throughout our website for the latest real weddings, styled shoots, wedding tips and more from around the region.”

-Carl and Michelle Butler

John 3:16


Winston-Salem Engagement
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Winston-Salem Engagement

Winston-Salem Engagement. I loved shooting Tim and Logan's engagement session on Tim's family property. We had a GORGEOUS fall day laughing and taking amazing photos. North Carolina engaged couple featured on NC blog

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Engagement
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Engagement

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Engagement. Hannah loves history. She enjoys simple things, along with all the little details that make a story perfect. Hannah works at Cape Hatteras lighthouse on the Outer Banks of NC. North Carolina engagements

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Asheville Waterfall Engagement
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Asheville Waterfall Engagement

Asheville Waterfall Engagement. Let me set the stage. We just flew back from Sweden, unpacked and repacked in a day, went to Asheville to celebrate our best friends' wedding, then on our 7th anniversary we hiked along Blue Ridge

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Sunrise Charleston Engagement Pics
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Sunrise Charleston Engagement Pics

Sunrise Charleston Engagement Pics. Dani and Phil are getting married next year June 5th in Charleston and Phil proposed in one of the most creative ways possible. He originally wanted to propose on the Zugspitze in Germany

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Pelzer SC Engagement
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Pelzer SC Engagement

Pelzer SC Engagement. Madeline and Cooper’s session was so much fun! We started their session at Cedar Falls and ended their session at one of our favorite local wineries nearby, CityScape Winery! Their session was extra special

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Colorful Southern SC Engagement
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Colorful Southern SC Engagement

Colorful Southern SC Engagement. Filled with vast ocean overlooks, historic houses covered in climbing vines, and tradition around every corner through food, music, and shopping, Charleston is just oozing southern charm and class.

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AC Hotel Spartanburg Wedding
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AC Hotel Spartanburg Wedding

AC Hotel Spartanburg Wedding. We started their day at the AC Hotel in Spartanburg, SC where the girls were getting their makeup and hair done. This was our first time at this hotel and oh my goodness, so pretty! What a perfect backdrop

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Airplane Engagement in Clemson SC
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Airplane Engagement in Clemson SC

Airplane Engagement in Clemson SC. Steven proposed to Kelley on this same airplane (before getting married in Mexico!), so being able to incorporate that special part of their love story makes this session so meaningful.

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Foggy SC Engagement
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Foggy SC Engagement

Foggy SC Engagement. When we met with Joe & Danielle, we knew right away that we would love them. We felt like we could sit and talk to them for hours.  When we arrived to the session, the fog was so thick we couldn’t see 10 feet

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Helicopter Engagement Photos
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Helicopter Engagement Photos

Helicopter Engagement Photos - Greenville, South Carolina. Sheelah and Ryan are both very busy, she is a physician and he is a chiropractor, so their first date was a tad hectic. In Ryan's words, "Our first date was in Coffee Underground

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Summerfield Farms Engagement
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Summerfield Farms Engagement

Summerfield Farms Engagement. I am completely smitten by the two ever since our first meeting over coffee. We spent time together on this Sunday evening at Summerfield Farms and we had the whole place to ourselves.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Engagement
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Blue Ridge Mountain Engagement

Blue Ridge Mountain Engagement - Boone, NC. We were originally supposed to shoot Dana & Trey's engagement session in March, but we had to postpone due to the cold & wet weather this Spring. I am so glad we postponed though,

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Biltmore Estate Engagement - Asheville, NC
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Biltmore Estate Engagement - Asheville, NC

Biltmore Estate Engagement - Asheville, NC. Where do I even begin with this session, it was an absolute DREAM! I've been wanting to shoot a session at The Biltmore Estate  in Asheville for awhile now & my wonderful couple made that happen!

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Sullivan Island SC Engagement
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Sullivan Island SC Engagement

Sullivan Island SC Engagement. Being a Charleston wedding photographer is what dreams are made of! We ventured to the downtown Charleston historic district, where driveways look like paths to castles, with cobblestone

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American Tobacco Campus Engagement
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American Tobacco Campus Engagement

American Tobacco Campus Engagement. Christine and Dan met in Wilmington, NC and have been together for 3 and a half years. Dan proposed on the way to dinner in downtown Durham as they walked through the American Tobacco Campus.

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Raleigh NC Engagement
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Raleigh NC Engagement

Raleigh NC Engagement - J C Raulston Arboretum. Sarah and Nick chose to have their engagement photos done this spring at the Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was such a blast walking through the gardens talking about their

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Daufuskie Island SC Engagement
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Daufuskie Island SC Engagement

Daufuskie Island SC Engagement. What a perfect day!  We took a leisure boat ride from a marina that the fiance's father owns to the quaint tiny island , Daufuskie Island, just 3 miles off of the South Carolina coast near Hilton Head.

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Gastonia NC Engagement Photos
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Gastonia NC Engagement Photos

Gastonia NC Engagement Photos. Krista and Tyler won an engagement session giveaway I do once per year. When they mentioned bringing their goldendoodle, Hudson, to their session, I was so excited! Hudson completely stole the

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Craggy Gardens Asheville Engagement
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Craggy Gardens Asheville Engagement

Craggy Gardens Asheville Engagement. I met Kaylyn last year when she inquired with me. One of the first things I asked her when we sat down for our meeting was "how did Andres propose?" I will never forget her response. "We're

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Elegant Charlotte Engagement
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Elegant Charlotte Engagement

Elegant Charlotte Engagement. These 7th grade sweet hearts are long over due for this engagement session. Lexi and Tom are the epitome of all the love stories you watch in movie theaters. It has been incredible to personally

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