Carson Lillard Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

Prices start at $2,000

About Carson Lillard Photography

Carson Lillard Photography

Owner & Photographer

Hi, I’m Carson, and I’m based in Columbia, SC! I have been photographing weddings and elopements for over seven years across the country. I recently moved to South Carolina from California, where I lived in Yosemite National Park. While my primary focus is wedding photography, I am also a biologist, which brought me to this beautiful state. I love expressing my creative side through photography and witnessing the joy it brings to my clients. I specialize in a blend of editorial and documentary-style photography. I aim to capture natural moments as the day unfolds, but I’m also happy to give gentle guidance when needed.

My editing style is natural and timeless—full of life and color without being overly filtered. On your wedding day, I bring a calm, reassuring presence to help you feel at ease. I’ll gently guide you through poses while also capturing the authentic, candid moments that matter most. With backup gear and full insurance, you can relax knowing everything is covered. From our first conversation to final delivery, communication is clear, responsive, and stress-free.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Film
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Photo box
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Slideshow
Wedding album

Carson Lillard Photography packages

Classic

Peak pricing $2,000-2,800

Description

6 - 8 hours, 1 photographer, 1-2 rolls of film

Signature

Peak pricing $3,000-3,800

Description

8- 10 hours, 2 photographers, 2 - 3 rolls of film, engagement session

Luxury

Peak pricing $4,200-5,000

Description

Full day, 2 photographers, engagement session, 3- 4 rolls of film, bridal session or rehearsal dinner coverage

Reviews

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15 reviews

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Perfect Photographer!
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•Alyssa S.•Dec 22, 2024
Carson was the best photographer we could have asked for! She was super helpful and easy to work with. We really appreciated her flexibility and understanding since things do not always work out as planned. We booked her for both our engagement and wedding photos and both turned out absolutely amazing! We highly reccomend her!
Best photographer in Yosemite-Highly Recommend!!
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•Priti•Dec 8, 2024
I had a wonderful experience with Carson. She was flexible, easy to work with, and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the shoot. Her guidance with posing was spot-on, and the final photos were absolutely stunning—exactly what we had envisioned. Highly recommend!!
Calming
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•Canyon G.•Dec 26, 2024
Carson Lillard Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding day. From the beginning, their communication was thorough, helpful, and insightful, which put us at ease during the planning process. On the day of, Carson made an obnoxious trek to join us at our Airbnb and was so calm, cool, and collected - just what I needed as a nervous mess! Her relaxed and experienced demeanor was invaluable. The quality of her work is truly unique, affordable, and beautiful. I'm so glad we found Carson for our big day - she was a great fit for our elopement at Yosemite!
Amazing shots!
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•Brianda•Dec 5, 2024
The photos were truly beautiful and we are so happy we went with Carson. She’s very easy going and pays attention to detail! Communication was always fast, easy and stress free. I’m truly grateful she captured our day beautifully despite the terrible weather! Thank you again and we wish you the best.