Heading out to Brevard, NC this Weekend

I have no weddings to photograph on Hilton Head Island this weekend or any other photography assignments for that matter. So, I am heading out to the North Carolina mountains with my girlfriend Erin to go camping.
It is around a 4 hour drive from here. We plan on getting up there around 11:00P.M. and setting up camp. Tomorrow we plan on going for a good hike in the mountains, as well as some nice swims in some deep river holes.
I cannot wait to lay inside my new "Marmot Stargazer" tent and stare at the stars. There is just something about camping that makes you feel brand new again. The weather is supposed to be amazing too.
I will put up some photos from our trip on the blog. Thank you to those that participated in "animal" poll.
Take care,
Dan Straine

Palmetto Dunes Wedding

On Saturday September 15th I photographed a beautiful wedding at Palmetto Dunes Hilton oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island. It was such an amazing wedding. This was my fifth Hilton Head Island beach wedding. It was also one of my favorites. Ben and Jessica were just extremely pleasant and the weather turned out beautiful.

I woke up in the morning to overcast skies and the forecast was for a good chance of thunderstorms. Well, those storm clouds decided to skip town because when the wedding ceremony began, the sun shined through and strainephotography was able to really get some beautiful photographs.

I posted the new photos in the category of, Hilton Head Island SC Beach Wedding. Check them out at http://www.strainephotography.com

Here is one of my favorite images from the day.


Thanks and take care,
Daniel Straine
Hilton Head Island SC Wedding Photography
South Carolina Beach Wedding Photographer

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Hilton Head Island Professional Photographer. Whoops! I mean Surfer

That is right boys and girls. The hurricane season is upon us and this means that the waves are a coming and this photographer/surfer is one big happy camper. Break out the wax. Break out the rash guard. Stretch those arms and nappy up that hair because it is time to hang ten, get tubed and eat sand deep in the pit. It is time to ride a left with a huge smile and dig a massive bottom turn on a barreling right.
Hilton Head Island does not have the greatest waves. That is ok though because just down the road towards Charleston or south to Savannah there are great surf breaks.
Lets get it on!
Daniel Straine
Hilton Head Island photographer
Lowcountry portrait photographer
Surfer

The wedding package epiphany by a Hilton Head Island Photographer

Ok, I know the title of this post is a bit strange but hang in there with me for just a moment if you will. I recently changed my price list for my wedding packages and I feel great about it. Here is why.

Getting married on Hilton Head Island is a popular thing to do. This is not new news. Hell, getting married anywhere is pretty popular. Alright, there I go, rambling away again. So getting married is popular. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, what is your point.

There is a lot that goes into a wedding ceremony. The wedding photographer should not be an additional stress. I don't think so anyway. So, why make a wedding pricing list that is complicated and full of confusing language? Why? Well, you don't do it. I did it and I have come to my senses. No longer will anyone have to choose, choose, choose from multiple wedding packages. South Carolina Wedding photographers look out. A new package has hit the streets and it is so, so sweet.

Check it out on my website http://www.strainephotography.com on my services page.

There is just one SC wedding package. It is everything you could want and a bit more. The price will make you smile and the photography will all be shot by Daniel Straine.

I have discovered after years of doing this that this package is what my clients wish for. I have delivered. The time has come for an affordable Hilton Head Island Wedding Photographer.

Thank for reading and let me know your thoughts.
Until than I will be out photographing Weddings in the Low Country of South Carolina.
Daniel Straine