Editor Melissa Bigner tests out a pose for the model. Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
And here we go again. Love that Modern Trousseau tea-length frock! Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
Ashley Brook Perryman sneaks in for a touch-up. Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
Tip for hairline flyaways? Try taming them with a toothbrush. Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
This Marchesa gown comes with a modern-day hoop skirt, so style director Ayoka Lucas takes a stab at covering the machinations with layers and layers of tulle. Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
When it's not used for weddings, shoots, or the like, the hall's home to weekly cotillion lessons for Charleston's junior set. Image by Corbin Gurkin Photography.
Originally this area was meant to frame quartets; these days, weddings tend to place the cake table in the place of honor. Image by Ashley Gartz.
To net the shots, Corbin scooted up a ladder that came in handy for the cover shot, especially. Image by Ashley Gartz.
Another nice boost for Corbin, this one courtesy of one of our cars. Image by Ashley Gartz.
The South Carolina Society Hall's columns are an iconic landmark on Meeting Street, just near the so-called "Four Corners of Law" at Broad Street. Image by Ashley Gartz.
We wanted to play off a Monique Lhuillier photo in which the model wore minimal makeup, a low-key hairstyle, a stunning, full gown, and a large, chunky necklace. Image by Ashley Gartz.
Tender moments. Or, just how much taller is a model than the average editor? Image by Ashley Gartz.
Prepping for the cover shot's sea of tulle. Image by Jessica Doherty.
Gotta love industrial-strength clamps... Image by Jessica Doherty.
The cover shot from another angle. Image by Jessica Doherty.
How many staffers does it take to nail one shot? Image by Jessica Doherty.
Check out the tallest pocket doors in Charleston! Image by Jessica Doherty.
For softer waves, don't clamp the hair in a curling iron, simply twist strands around the barrel by hand. Image by Jessica Doherty.
One screen and voila! July light looks wintry. At least we hope so... Image by Jessica Doherty.