YEAR IN REVIEW: Wow. Just WOW ya’ll!! 2022 has been one for the books. It’s hard for me to put into words how thankful and blessed I am. The love and support SO many of you have shown my business over the last 365 days and counting truly gives me goose bumps. This year absolutely […]

Hannah and James had the most BEAUTIFUL day for their Charleston wedding in mid-November. The two first met in Hannah’s parents living room in 2019. James was friends with Hannah’s brother and came over to watch a football game. After months of friendship, the two started dating. They spent the majority of their relationship long […]

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you are engaged (or soon-to-be engaged) and in the early stages of wedding planning – so CONGRATS!!! One of your first items on your planning to-do list is choosing a venue to hold your ceremony/reception. While it may seem like a simple task, there are many questions to ask before booking your wedding venue.

I’m always excited when I get an inquiry from couples who are from out of town. Or in this case, from a groom’s sister from out of town. Andrew’s sister Kayleigh found me on Instagram and reached out. Her brother Andrew was about to propose to his girlfriend (and Kayleigh’s best friend) Taylor. Soon after […]

Hi friends!! Welcome to my first blog post! Ahh I am so excited to be writing this right now, and even more excited knowing that YOU are finally reading it! I am Christina Baird, owner and lead photographer of Christina Marie Photography. I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, fur-mom to two crazy cute cats, eat […]

Ali + Kyle got married in downtown Des Moines. They said their I do’s on at the Des Moines Embassy club, which is on the 34th floor of the Ruan center and overlooks all of Des Moines!

Valentines day came early for Anna, because she got some new bling on her RING FINGER!! And what a romantic proposal, only two days before Valentines Day, in front of the ICONIC pink Mills House – one of Charleston’s most popular sights!! In early February, Sam reached out to me on Instagram. He and his […]

Shannon + Owen had an intimate wedding in early 2021. Due to the craziness of Covid, they were unable to have their engagement pictures taken as planned in 2020. So to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Shannon thought it would be a great excuse to get some portraits taken. I could not have agreed more!

Zach + Lexie | 8.23.21 | Charleston Harbor Resort Proposal I know this was over a year ago, but it was my first Charleston proposal after moving, so naturally I have to share it on the blog!! (Better late than never, right?!) The first week of August in 2021, Aaron and I had just moved […]