Cotton Hills Farm Photography Policy
​2024

2024 Fees & Payment Information:

Times and Dates for Photography Sessions:

 Option 1: The standard price for photography is $50 per family per session.  This is for anyone who is NOT a preferred photographer or if you are wanting to just take pictures of your family. Anyone interested can contact Caroline Wilson at [email protected]

Option 2: Use one of our preferred photographers listed on our website.  Our rate for 2023 is $40 per family per session.  In order to receive this discounted rate, the preferred photographer must coordinate appointment and payment details with Cotton Hills Farm, LLC.

To become a preferred photographer at Cotton Hills Farm, LLC, please contact Caroline Wilson at [email protected]. You must meet with us to go over our farm policies. Hours for meetings are Monday - Friday 8AM to Noon. Please contact Caroline when you are ready to set up an appointment to discuss policies. 

No new preferred photographers will be accepted after September 20, 2024.
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All Photographers MUST:

1. Send an email to [email protected] with selected date (October only, closed on Sunday) and time from dawn to dusk.  All Mon-Sat dates and times are available unless specified on the website as full.
2.  PAY for your sessions through Venmo. The standard price is $50 per family per session and the preferred price is $40 per family per session. Payment must be submitted BEFORE starting your session.
3.  Drive to the designated field. You will be emailed directions the week of your sessions. 
4.  Make sure all guests do not block farm roads and are respectful to other guests and the farm at all times.  Typically there may be a few others taking photographs while you are here but there is plenty of room to spread out. The most popular times for photography are Friday and Saturday evenings. If you want to avoid other photographers choose a morning time or weekday.

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​Sessions in our Cotton Fields:

•  Only during the month of October.
• Cotton is typically at peck the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of October.
• CLOSED on SUNDAYS. No exceptions.​

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Frequently Asked Questions:
1.​ Do I need an appointment? 
Yes, but it is easy. Email Caroline at 
[email protected]
2. When should I plan to book sessions? 
The best times are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of October. Please choose a time that works best for you. November appointments are not available at this time.
3. Will the cotton be completely white? 
It depends. Generally it is very white for the middle and end of October. Occasionally due to excessive rain and heat, the cotton can have regrowth with small green leaves that take away from the totally white look you are likely looking for but it is still an impressive sight. 
4. Can you make an exception for a session on Sunday? 
No, we are closed on Sundays.
5. Will you consider a flat rate for a day, a week, or the season?  How about for mini-sessions? 
​***No, our best price is our preferred rate of $40 per family per session. If you offer a day of mini-sessions you must pay for each mini-session you shoot.***

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2023 Preferred Photographers

Richard Thompson
Wedding, Family, Business Head shots
www.foreversouthernphotography.com 
(803)287-7062
https://www.facebook.com/ForeverSouthernPhotography

Amanda Switzer Photography 
Family, Couples, Children, Maternity
25+ images
Images delivered via online link
[email protected]
(803) 627-2924
Facebook @ Amanda Switzer Photography

Running Mom Photography, LLC 
Family Photography, Child Photography
www.runningmomphotography.com

Gabby Gann Photography
Children, Family
Facebook - Gabby Gann Photography
[email protected]
​(704)675-2081

Holly Purlsey
Facebook & Instagram
@hollypursleyphotography
​(803)479-4342
[email protected]

Sweet Souls Portrait Design
Newborn, Maternity & Family
Melody Gravely
sweetsoulsportrait.com
(803)620-3180
[email protected]

Megan Livingston
Specializing in fine \art child portraiture, familes
[email protected]
(803)378-4582

Nikki Lesslie
Family, Couples, Portraits
www.nikkib.photography
[email protected]
(803)448-8269

Tanja Rachelle Photography
www.tanjarachelle.com
instagram.com/tanjarachelle
[email protected]
(803)792-7181

Angnes Stasik Ideal Moment Photography
www.idealmomentphotography.com
whimsical, fairytale children's portraits, family, maternity, & newborn
(980)327-6681
[email protected]

Jenna-Leigh Photography
Jennifer Etters
704-890-7621
Lifestyle Photography of all stages
Families, Children, Weddings and more
[email protected]
Facebook & Instagram
@jennaleigh22photography

Vintage Daisy Photography
Jamie Shook
Portrait Photography for families & individuals
(803)820-9838
[email protected]

VEG Photography
​Victoria Davis
Family, Children, Weddings, and Events
[email protected]
(864)554-3060
Facebook: VEG Photography

Smile As You Mae Photography
Wedding, Family, Senior, Newborn
[email protected]
(803)320-8870

Sweet Cheeks Photography
Ashey Fuller - Owner/Photographer
[email protected]
(803)287-9000
Specializes in family, couples, portraits, engagements, & weddings.

Southern Charm Photography
Katherine Hunnicutt
[email protected]
(803) 374-2976
Family, Newborn, Engagement

KC Photography
Kirsten Hill
Family Photos, Wedding Photography, Head Shots, Life Events, and Newborn
www.thekcphotoco.com

Rachel Mootrey Photography
Maternity, Family, Baby, Senior
www.facebook.com/rachelmootreyphotography
​www.instagram.com/rachelmootreyphotography/
[email protected]
(712) 309-1533

Radiant Photography by Sydney Danielle
Family Sessions & Weddings
Instagram @radiantphotographysd 
www.radiantphotographysd.com
(864)934-6581

Amanda Acevedo Rankin
Haverley Rose Photography
​Portrait, Family, Maternity, Couples/Engagement, Weddings
(864) 325-7838
www.facebook.com/haverleyrose
Cotton Sessions - $130 for 20 minute session and 10 edited images

Kristin Adams with Daydream Photography
Family, Newborns, & Events
(302) 745-3208
​[email protected]

Hannah Styles Photography
(803) 526-6538
[email protected]
Cotton Portrait Sessions - $200
25 edited digital images with options to purchase more
40 minute shoot time
30 minutes of round trip travel included
5 people included (10 per additional person)
Entire edited gallery viewable within 3 weeks
$50 deposit due at booking to reserve

Ashley Schmiedl 
Ashley Schmiedl Photography, LLC
www.ashleyschmiedl.com
[email protected]
803-412-6334
Facebook: Ashley Schmiedl Photography 
Instagram: ashleyschmiedlphotography

Crystal Eagle
Family Portraits & child photography
www.crystaleaglephotography.com
(803)524-1344
[email protected]

Charity Elizabeth Photography
Family, Couples, Children, Seniors, Maternity, Weddings
30+ Edited Images
[email protected]
(704)345-9493

Brooke Crawley
Family, Maternity, Sneior, Children, and Individual Sessions
[email protected]
(615) 967-0112

Faye Sevel Photography
Child and Family Photography, Teen Portrait, Dance Photography
www.fayesevelphotography.com
[email protected]
(803) 804-4087

Stephanie Marie Cauble
Family, Couples, Maternity, Newborn, Wedding
www.stephaniemariephotography704.com
(704) 989-2237
​[email protected]