GuidesStudio & on locationSummerville · Charleston

Photography Guides and Tips

Plan the session before the session.

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Practical guides from Studio FB USA, a photography studio in Summerville, SC: what to wear, when to book, how to pose and where to shoot around Charleston, organized by the session you are planning.

Each guide links to the photography page for that session. When you are ready, check availability or call or text us. We answer in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Expecting couple walking with their young son under moss-draped live oaks, photographed by Studio FB USA

Studio115 Crosscut Lane, Summerville, SC 29486
WhereIn the studio and on location across the Charleston area
WhatPhotography and video
LanguagesEnglish · Português · Español

Family photo guides

Family photography

Outfits, poses, seasons and locations for family sessions in the studio or outdoors around Charleston.

Newborn photo guides

Newborn photography

When to book, how to prepare, what to wear and how a newborn session is kept safe.

Maternity photo guides

Maternity photography

Ideas, poses and planning for maternity sessions, alone, as a couple or with an older child.

Wedding guides

Wedding photography and video

Choosing a photographer, building the timeline and the shot list, and planning a courthouse wedding in Charleston.

Engagement and proposal guides

Engagement photography

Proposal planning, outfits, poses and locations for engagement photos.

Headshot and branding guides

Headshots and commercial photography

Preparing for a headshot, what to wear, natural poses, and photos for LinkedIn, real estate and small business brands.

Senior and graduation guides

Graduation and senior portraits

When to schedule senior pictures, outfits, poses and ideas for graduation photos.

Quinceañera guides

Quinceañera photography

Traditions, timing and poses for quinceañera photos.

Gender reveal and announcement guides

Gender reveal photography and video

Ideas for a gender reveal and for each time you share the news.

Cake smash and milestone guides

Cake smash photography

Photo ideas for the six-month milestone and the first birthday.

Milestones & Celebrations
6 Month Baby Photoshoot Ideas Built Around What Your Baby Can Do

Planning any photo session

All sessions

How to prepare, what a studio session can look like and how long it takes to get your photos back.

Bride waving her bouquet from a convertible while the groom drives, photographed by Studio FB USA

Ready to plan your session?

Tell us the date you have in mind and who is coming. We plan wardrobe, light and timing with you, in the private studio in Summerville or on location across the Charleston area.

Check availability Call or text (843) 727-5264

“Very professional studio with amazing results. The service was excellent and I loved my photos.”Linda Cunha“Best Photographer in South Carolina really professional and great customer service.”Rooseweltson Bellefleur“Super responsive. Very personable, high quality photos and videography. Would absolutely recommend.”Amy Cox“Excellent work, wonderful team, I highly recommend them.”Natyh Alves“Attentive, professional, and excellent quality! I recommend them to everyone!!!”Leandro Possato“Simply phenomenal! The best professional I've ever met. Impeccable work.”Willam Rafael“Excellent work! I loved my photos, my sweet 28th birthday!”Daniela Castro“Incredible, Fabio is a professional who needs no introduction. Impeccable work, attention to detail, quality, and commitment!”Thiago Farias“The best professional I've ever had photographic and video done by.”Raice Mesquita“Fabio is a great professional, very attentive!!”Heloa Amanda“Great job done by great team!”The Cleaning Bee“Excellent professional, very polite, high level in filming and photography, met and exceeded all expectations”Mateus Carvalho“Very professional studio with amazing results. The service was excellent and I loved my photos.”Linda Cunha“Best Photographer in South Carolina really professional and great customer service.”Rooseweltson Bellefleur“Super responsive. Very personable, high quality photos and videography. Would absolutely recommend.”Amy Cox“Excellent work, wonderful team, I highly recommend them.”Natyh Alves“Attentive, professional, and excellent quality! I recommend them to everyone!!!”Leandro Possato“Simply phenomenal! The best professional I've ever met. Impeccable work.”Willam Rafael“Excellent work! I loved my photos, my sweet 28th birthday!”Daniela Castro“Incredible, Fabio is a professional who needs no introduction. Impeccable work, attention to detail, quality, and commitment!”Thiago Farias“The best professional I've ever had photographic and video done by.”Raice Mesquita“Fabio is a great professional, very attentive!!”Heloa Amanda“Great job done by great team!”The Cleaning Bee“Excellent professional, very polite, high level in filming and photography, met and exceeded all expectations”Mateus Carvalho

Rated 5.0 out of 5, 34 Google reviewsSee on Google

“Very professional studio with amazing results. The service was excellent and I loved my photos.” Linda Cunha, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Best Photographer in South Carolina really professional and great customer service.” Rooseweltson Bellefleur, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Super responsive. Very personable, high quality photos and videography. Would absolutely recommend.” Amy Cox, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Excellent work, wonderful team, I highly recommend them.” Natyh Alves, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Attentive, professional, and excellent quality! I recommend them to everyone!!!” Leandro Possato, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Simply phenomenal! The best professional I've ever met. Impeccable work.” Willam Rafael, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Excellent work! I loved my photos, my sweet 28th birthday!” Daniela Castro, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Incredible, Fabio is a professional who needs no introduction. Impeccable work, attention to detail, quality, and commitment!” Thiago Farias, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“The best professional I've ever had photographic and video done by.” Raice Mesquita, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Fabio is a great professional, very attentive!!” Heloa Amanda, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Great job done by great team!” The Cleaning Bee, 5 out of 5 on Google.
“Excellent professional, very polite, high level in filming and photography, met and exceeded all expectations” Mateus Carvalho, 5 out of 5 on Google.