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Welcome

Hi!  I'm Tracy and I'm a photographer based out of Charleston, SC specializing in weddings and fine art portraiture.  I travel all over the world photographing the beautiful experience that is a wedding.  When I'm not photographing I'm hanging out with my husband Lance and our son Evander...who you will probably see much too often on this blog!   You can follow me on Twitter here.  I hope you enjoy looking at my work as much as I enjoy creating it!

For all photo inquries please email me at:  tracy@tracyturpen.com.  And in case you haven't seen it, my main website is here.

FIRST PLACE I WPD CREATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

I’m so excited that the image below from Abby and Christoff’s wedding placed first in the creative wedding photography directory contest for 2009!!!!!!  

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You can see the results and read the story behind the image here.

Dana Laymon - that is awesome! you totally deserve it! what an honor.

Bethany - well obvi. look at that picture!

Candice - congrats Tracy!!! it's a stunning image.

Nina - Congratulations! This is one of my favorites!

kathryn - Congratulations, Tracy! It is an incredible capture!

Sarah Hannam - Well done! It is a gorgeous image.

Vernice Hammett - congratulations, tracy! my husband and i are a HUGE fan of this image!

Aimie - CONGRATS!!!!!!! That's soooo AWESOME!!!!!!!

GALLERY PRINTS I HAITI RELIEF

I’m happy to launch a gallery with a sampling of my fine art work.  The images showcased are a result of my travels to Hawaii, New Zealand,  Austrailia, Costa Rica, throughout the US, and more.

100% of all proceeds starting today through the month of February will be immediately donated to Haiti relief efforts.

To view the images click here.

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Aimie - That's AWESOME!!!!! What a GREAT idea ;)

Dana Laymon - awesome. i have a print from our trip to Haiti in November for sale too. glad you're helping!

Amanda - That's so beautiful, I love it.

BEST OF 2009 WEDDING SLIDESHOW

2009 was an incredible year filled with many new friendships, travels, and adventures. To all my clients…thank you so much for trusting me with your photography.  Click play below to see my favorite picks from 2009.  You may also view the slideshow here.

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Crystal Genes - Just amazing, as always!

T.J. and Parul - Love the slideshow- so many beautiful moments, we couldn't have had a better photographer! Thanks! Parul and T.J.

kristen & ross - AMAZING!!! we feel so lucky :)

Olivia - These are all sooo beautiful, you are very talented! Love your work! :)

Richard Israel - Breathtaking, inspiring and just generally fabulous :)

Andy - Oh I almost forgot the wendy's fast-food themed photoshoot. Those were pretty spectacular.

Lisa & Jay - You have captured such wonderful moments. You have such an amazing gift! We couldn't have asked for more. Thanks so much for everything this year! - Lisa and Jay

PUBLISHED

Lisa and Jake’s gorgeous wedding at the Lowndes Grove Plantation was featured in the Winter 2010 issue of Weddings Unveiled!  Everything flowed together beautifully on a warm fall day.  Wedding design and coordination by Out of Hand.

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Kellie Kano - Gorgeous feature, Tracy..congrats!

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This post goes right along with the anniversary post from below!  Without Katie, Lance and I never would have met!  She was my flatmate who introduced Lance and I when we were all studying abroad in Christchurch,  New Zealand.   Katie is one of the most creative and adventurous individuals that I know…and I feel so lucky to call her a close friend.

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bethany cox - she is stinkin gorgeous

Laura - Did you utilize the trampoline in photo #2, or can she just JUMP??

juliet - I LOVE THESE PHOTOS! :D Beautiful girl, settings and mood!

2 YEARS AGO IN A TARO FIELD…

Time flies when you are having fun…..Happy Anniversary Lance!!

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Bethany - congrats!!! and stunning as always

CHRISTMAS 2009

I hope everyone had a delightful holiday!!!  Here are a few photos from our Christmas Day.  Evander scored big this year with a a wagon, radio flyer, and a caterpillar dump truck…woah!

To be a kid again…

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Lance surprised me with a belgian waffle maker….the flipster kind and everything.   We (and the family) promptly enjoyed a massive stack of waffles.

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Drew Carey stopped by for Christmas…

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Happy holidays friends.  Looking forward to a fantastic 2010!!

MY SON TODAY

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Allison - He looks so grown up! And so adorable. I can't wait to see him!

Nina - He is so cute.

Ashley Bode - What happened to the baby???? He's a little boy now! Sooo cute!!! :-)

juliet - woah! he grew up in a month!!!

SWEET SWEET LOVE…

Started the ginger church construction Friday night…36 hours later the Gingers tied the knot.

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ruth rackley - Love it!! I've always wanted to build a ginger bread house.

ida b. - We should swap recipes! Very merry-merry to you, Lance, and Evander. ;-)

Dana Laymon - why does the groom have the girl lips? :)

Dana Laymon - P.S. love the christmas card!

tracy - Dana...the groom is the bride's sensuous latin lover :)

Laura - Without a doubt, this is one of the most emotional wedding photos you've ever taken. ; )

Melissa - I LOVE this! The Gingers look so happy. and yummy. :)

Amber Snow - That "Drew Carey" picture made me laugh out loud - so great! Your work is amazing.

INTERN FOR 2010

This is an internship opportunity for an aspiring photographer.

You will have the opportunity to learn about a wedding photography business, enhance your portfolio, and develop your own style. You do not need professional photography experience (photographers with their own business will not apply), but you do need to have basic photography equipment, and a general understanding of Photoshop and Lightroom.  Most importantly you must have a passion for photography.

This is not a paid internship but your travel expenses for assisting me on weddings and sessions throughout the US and beyond will be covered.

If you are interested, please send your portfolio link to by Jan. 1st, 2010 to  intern@tracyturpen.com.

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Dana Laymon - ahhhh why don't i live in charleston?!

katie gonzalez - ditto! that would be such a wonderful opportunity!

Taylor - If only pharmacy school was not holding me back!! :)