An introduction to me:

Heyyy, I’m Harmony Renee. I am a boutique Wedding and Portrait Photographer born and raised in Pennsylvania, right in the middle of nowhere! If you’ve heard of Scranton, PA— or if you’ve ever watched The Office (one of my favorite shows), I live about 30 minutes from there. It’s a  charming country area but when the chance to move to South Carolina and attend photography school presented its self I couldn’t resist. With lots of love, patience, support and prayers from my friends and family, I currently am working as a dual location photographer with my home base being Scranton, PA and my second location in beautiful Charleston, SC. 

 
Family is one of the most important parts of my life. I have definitely been blessed with an incredible one! There is always distance between us all, but when we are together the laughter never stops, and the happiness is contagious. I come from two gigantic families, back home— My family is like the size of a small town! It’s amazing knowing that no matter what I always have someone. My family are my best friends, and my best friends are my family.

On October 4, 2014 I married my High School Sweetheart, Justin. Not only is he my husband and my best friend in the ENTIRE world, he is also a huge support for me. We are going on 14 years full of laughter, adventure, memories, and love together! Together we have rescued 4 dogs. Our current herd is 2. We love our doggos as if they are our children, and we would always open our doors to another animal in need.

Here are some random facts about me:

Coffee is the best. Anytime. Any-type. |  I am a Type 1 Diabetic.  |  Local & Small Businesses deserve our support ALWAYS. |  I will answer to- “Hey Bartender” |  My husband drives truck for a living, transporting vehicles in the south-east. I love riding in the truck with him.  |  Crazy colored hair is usually my thing.  |  Wanderlust. |  My favorite movie is The Grinch (with Jim Carey).  |  My favorite TV Shows are: Friends and That 70’s Show. |  Vera Bradley is an obsession. |  Black and White Photography makes me super happy.  |  Sunflowers are my FAVORITE. |  I’m terrified of snakes (yes I will run..).  |  You’ll typically find me in jeans + t-shirt or hoodie.  |  Instagram is life. |  Cowboy boots. Vans. and Converse. <3  |  Music is therapeutic.  |  I love a good audiobook, share your favorite with me! |  My favorite food is Pizza.  |  My all time favorite color is blue, but my current favorites are army green + maroon.  |  Sleeps best with a fan on. | Photography is my passion. Chasing light. Creating memories. | Weddings are my jam. |

My relationship with photography: 

Did you ever meet a person who always was taking pictures? Annoyingly— always taking pictures, of EVERYTHING? That was me always taking ridiculously unnecessary amount of pictures. I went through more digital cameras than any person should. I always had one in my hand. It was a hobby at the time, and really that’s all I cared about— creating art, and making memories.  

In 2010, I took a Digital Media class at Keystone College, and I fell in love with the DSLR camera that I used to shoot my project. I finally had a vision of what I wanted to do. That December I got my first DSLR camera, and I knew my heart strings were pulling toward a new adventure. As 2011 began my boyfriend, now husband, and I were given the opportunity to relocate to Charleston, SC and the following fall I began my photography education at Trident Technical College. In 2013 I graduated with my Associate's degree in Photography. That fall we followed our roots back to Pennsylvania, and I began my photography business. I have followed my dream, and am ready to go wherever it leads me. 

Photography has been my centering field. Something I love, and that I think of each and every day. I can envision the photo before it’s taken. I can feel the emotions through the lens of my camera. I have learned to understand WHY I want to capture memories for my friends, family and clients. I have a strong desire to keep memories alive, and the only way to do that is through photography. My career is amazing, and so rewarding. I am able to create artwork that remains invaluable, the moments are priceless, and the happiness I’m able to share is unmeasurable. 

Harmony Renee’s  unique and personal spin on photography:

My goal in life, and in my career is to create. Plain and simple— create art, create memories, create happiness, create moments. I also create a wonderful experience for each client, whether it’s for a family getting together for the first time in years to have family portraits taken, or the couple who is so excited, and so nervous on their Wedding day. My team is here to work for our clients, and make their photography experience wonderful! We are available with full communication from the start of your photography experience till the end, and beyond. We aim to create lasting relationships with all of our clients, and we love to watch our clients lives grow and expand. In addition to the typical digitalized path of photography, we still hold close to our classic photography roots of printed artwork. Each package includes customized artwork not only in digital form, but also printed. We share our love of prints with our clients, and we LOVE to see your printed images on your walls! No matter what type of photo session you book, we value you! Our Mini Session clients are given the same respect, and experience as our Wedding Day clients. You are not a number with Harmony Renee Photography, you are a memory. You are a friend. You are family. 

Having a personal touch and a unique style is what we strive for at each shoot. Creating images that our clients love is our mission. We create images that tell a story, not only of your special day, in the case of weddings, but also of your life through the creation of your personalized portraits. I love being able to capture a memory, for myself and for others. Memories last a lifetime, being able to revisit them, is genuinely a gift. I like being able to present people with that gift, to hold it forever