Meet Justin Falk, Your Charleston Wedding Photographer
Growing up in Staten Island, New York, his passion for photography was sparked at an early age by his father, a talented photographer. With a darkroom at home, he learned to develop film and cultivated a fascination with capturing life's moments. Always carrying a camera, he documented cherished memories with family and friends, telling stories one frame at a time.
In 2007, he moved to the picturesque South Carolina Lowcountry, drawn by its natural beauty and charm. Turning his passion into a profession.
Professional Experience
His first break in Charleston’s competitive photography industry came in 2010 as a Staff Photographer for the J.I. Messenger newspaper. Since then, his work has been featured in prominent local and national publications, including:
- The Charleston Post & Courier
- USA Today
- Newsweek
- Travel & Leisure
- Charleston City Paper
- Charleston Magazine
Achievements
He has been honored with numerous accolades for his work:
Magnolia Gardens Photo Contest Winner (2014, 2015)
Best in Show at the 2015 Coastal Carolina Fair Photo Contest
First Place in Charleston Magazine’s 2015,2024 Annual Photography Contest
Best Portrait Photographer - Charleston City Paper (2022)
Best Wedding Photographer - Charleston City Paper (2023)
Finalist - Charleston Magazine (2016, 2018-23)
Best in Show at the 2015 Coastal Carolina Fair Photo Contest
Finalist for Best Photographer to “Follow” in the 2016 Charleston Social Media Day Awards
Artistic Philosophy
With a focus on capturing the iconic beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry, he feels deeply grateful for the opportunity to photograph such an inspiring region. Through his landscape photography and intimate portraiture, he aims to create images that tell authentic stories against the backdrop of nature’s splendor.
