For this month’s cover photoshoot of Island Vibes, we found ourselves on the docks in front of Islander 71 on Morgan Creek overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Siblings John David (8), Elliott (6), Eva (3) and all 135 pounds of their Great Dane, Lilly, were sweet and cheerfully cooperative models. John David was protective of his younger sisters while posing on the dock, and Lilly was eager to participate as long as she knew exactly where her mom and the doughnuts were at all times! Affectionately called “firecrackers” by their family, Eva and Elliott brought the perfect mix of bright and sassy to this breezy morning photo session coordinated by first-time cover photographer Rachel Basye of Cooper River Photography.
Basye specializes in portraits, real estate and landscape photography and has participated in many local festivals and markets around Charleston, including the Isle of Palms Farmer’s Market during the summer. Her website is cooperriverphotography.com and she can also be found on Instagram @cooperriverphotography. Basye brought a light and expert touch to our memorable session during which we were lucky enough to see some dolphins amongst the pelicans before a pop-up thunderstorm drenched the marina. Eva, Elliott and John David are looking forward to another Fourth of July on the island complete with fireworks, friends, the beach and, of course, what they call the “IOP golf cart parade water fight.” What a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday — as an island child, creating lasting memories while riding bikes to the rec center, twirling sparklers, watching fireworks on the beach, eating Bomb Pops on the dock and watching the sun sink down into the water.
For the older islanders among us, the Fourth seems to evoke a sense of nostalgia for our own childhood memories on the water and beyond. Here’s to memories, both old and new. Here’s wishing you a safe, happy, healthy Fourth from all of us at Island Vibes and here’s to the Red, White and Blue!
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