Bio – Nathan Bell – Charleston Wedding Photography

Head and shoulders portrait of Charleston Wedding Photographer Nathan Bell

Nathan Bell | Photographer

I grew up in this studio
lugging light stands for my dad

before we made it ours
Mell Bell and I

this is a family of artists
we know

what’s for real and what’s for show
when to step in, when to fade away

how to read the room, match the energy
how to see that galaxy
of affection and history
at a wedding

our photos are for humans
who love each other

and it’s a joy to be part
and make art of your world

my kind of photos

A casual photo of a bride, leaning on her groom on Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC. an older couple walk along the sidewalk in the background.

new day old town

Flowergirl watching the bride and her parents through the window

aunt Cat is so pretty

Bride embracing her parents during her reveal to her dad.

this day is for Dad too.

Mother of the Groom gives her toast at Gibbes Museum, Charleston SC in Charleston, South Carolina.

I am also a crier.

A night photo of a bride and groom crossing King Street in Charleston, SC beneath the moon in a dramatic black and white wedding photograph.

the photos are better when you don’t take them seriously

The bride's family watches one of the special dances during a reception portrait at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina.

we really do love each other

Bride and Groom take a sunset walk on the long dock at Lowndes Grove after their wedding.

my god this place is beautiful

A bride looks towards the light as her ladies attach her train during an elegant getting ready moment.

almost ready

A groom in a green Scottish tartan patterned tuxedo looks back at his bride on the marble stairs at Hotel Bennett

almost there

little man big plans

The couple embrace in a dramatic pose, the in front of two arched windows near Mills House Hotel in Charlesotn, SC. A person on a bike is rolling by in the foreground looking at the scene.

turning heads

considering a hard pivot to sheep

my boys

Two bride's hold hands in warm sunlight on the long white bridge at Magnolia Plantation

we’re halfway there

A couple touches noses in brilliant sunlight.

we really do really like each other

A Black and White photo of a couple posing in Riverdogs Baseball stadium on opposite sides of the backstop net.

we also really like Riverdogs Baseball

Dramatic black and white landscape of Middleton Place with a bride and groom walking the formal garden path after their ceremony.

let’s go exploring

Two brides smile and embrace in front of a colorful mural at Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, South Carolina.

happy together how is the weather

whose idea was this anyway

Aerial view of a row boat floating among autumn trees.

this is MY swamp

A dreamy tilt-shift image of a couple standing forehead to forehead near the Exchange Mt. Pleasant.

we’ve waited long enough

A quiet, intense portrait of the couple looking at the camera, minutes after getting married.

and we’ll do this together

A photo of a bride and groom sitting in a columned cabana, facing away from the camera towards a blue green pool surrounded by palmetto trees

let’s live here

Bride and groom jumping into the pool at night after the reception at Dunland - Kiawah River in Charleston, South Carolina.

taking the plunge

The bride with her Dad & her nephew the veil bearer waiting for the big moment at Lowndes Grove in Charleston, South Carolina.

two important jobs

A Photo of a bride and groom signing the Marriage License. The groom looks at the camera with alarm. Standing near the front doorway of Sumerall Chapel at the Citadel.

what did I just sign

A black and white photo of a bride in a vintage white car looking telling everyone to hurry up. Her mom and sister are visible in the background.

what’s the hold up

the little things that sneak up on you

A groom in a tan suit holds a bouquet in front of his face during a playful portrait at Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, South Carolina.

hurry up and wait

The couple kisses in the elevator holding a Just Married sign in a playful black and white portrait at Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, South Carolina.

who’s that in the mirror

A stylized composition of a couple posing on a dock taken through the letter V of large light marquee letters spelling LOVE.

loVe

A small dog, white cocker spaniel mix, waits with the groom and groomsmen at the front of the aisle.

the goodest ringbearer

A close up portrait of a groom in his game day outfit, before putting on the tux.

lumbersexual

A photo of a bride and groom leaving the reception after dark riding bikes, wearing headlamps as the guests cheer around them

just because it’s crazy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it

all those tap lessons paying off

these are just a few

of the people who have brought me

into their lives for a day or two

and who trusted me with their memories

if my photography and philosophy

don’t sound crazy

please

tell your story
contact me

to check Nathan’s availability