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+14Many of us sheltered at home have been daydreaming of brighter days when we can return to our favorite places—from the beach at sunrise to downtown rambles at night. Until that time, four local photographers transport us through their inspiring shots of the city we love
A Perfect Morning: Sunrise on Folly Beach
Daydreaming by Billy Ellison
Inspiring beach and waterway vistas
About Billy: A Charleston native and former arborist who works as a resident physician specializing in anesthesia at MUSC
Known for: Dramatic Lowcountry landscapes in dynamic color, however he has just launched a black-and-white fine art collection
Giving back: A portion of the profits of prints sold on his website support MUSC Children’s Hospital.
Find him: @billy_ellison (opens in a new tab); billyellison.com (opens in a new tab)
See more of Billy’s photos here.
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A row of palms mirrored in a pond on Kiawah Island.
Reflections by Doug Hickok
The play of light and dark in Lowcountry scenes
About Doug: Professional photographer and owner of Hue and Eye Photography and Design, with his wife, Becky, since 2001
Known for: His ability to capture color and light, often with an eye for poetic composition, as well as a treasure trove of Charleston stock photography, including images of the Historic District and the surrounding Lowcountry
Find him: @hue_and_eye_photography (opens in a new tab)
See an expanded gallery of Doug’s images here.
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(Left) The alley of Bangkok Lounge on King Street: “It’s dark and seedy like you’re in a European alley,” says the photographer. “I love the colors; it makes for some great selfies with friends after a night of karaoke.” (Right) Berlin’s at King and Broad streets on a wet night
Night Lights by Vincent Bobo
Nocturnal strolls downtown
About Vincent: From a family of artists, including his late father Vincent Bobo Sr., he has lived in Charleston since age two and works as a bartender and manager at Cane Rhum Bar and Caribbean Kitchen on East Bay Street.
Inspiration: “To capture things the way that I see them; appreciating the beauty of a simple but complex flower or the way that the streetlights illuminate the wet street”
Find him: boboartwork.com (opens in a new tab); @vincentjbobo (opens in a new tab)
See more of Vincent’s photos here.
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In Season: The circa-1800 Timothy Ford House on Meeting Street, or as some affectionately call it come spring, “The Wisteria House”
Bloom Town by Kim Graham
A glimpse of peak flower season in the historic district
About Kim: Professional photographer and mother of three
Known for: Charleston architecture and city scenes, as well as weddings and family portraiture
Her top spots for great flora: Magnolia Plantation and Middleton Place, as well as Hampton Park—“It’s a local gem planted by master gardeners so that something is always in bloom.”
Find her: @kimgrahamphoto (opens in a new tab)
To see an expanded photo gallery of Kim’s images, click here.
