Rapid City Photographer
Capturing your
Timeless Moments
My approach blends ease and artistry, capturing your day with honest emotion and intentional detail. Based in the Black Hills of South Dakota, I focus on the in-between moments: the laughter that lingers, the quiet connection, and the beautifully real parts of your story.
Storytelling Photographer
Specializing in Real Love Stories
Meet Charity Dowell
I’m a Rapid City-based wedding and portrait photographer capturing love stories throughout the Black Hills and beyond. My work blends an intentional eye with a heart rooted in Christ — always seeking beauty in stillness, meaning in the in-between, and honesty in every frame. I believe marriage is sacred, and your story deserves to be told with grace, care, and a touch of poetry.
As Seen On Unscripted
My work was featured by Unscripted, a platform dedicated to heartfelt, storytelling photography and intentional creativity. It’s an honor to be part of a community that values real connection and honest imagery just as much as I do.
Small Moment that last a lifetime.
These galleries are filled with South Dakota love stories: honest, timeless, and documented as the day truly unfolds. My approach is rooted in storytelling, capturing not just how your wedding looks, but how it feels. Whether in the Black Hills or on open prairie, each image reflects a day that is exclusively yours.
we'll cherish for a lifetime"
"Timeless candids
Charity at Beneath the Spruce was a dream to work with. Her communication style was timely, upbeat and responsive, and the quality of her work was excellent - high quality, with great attention to detail, bright and knowledgeable. She helped us with a plethora of poses and made sure everyone got the photos they needed in an organized manner. Beyond capturing the posed shots, she also documented timeless candid moments between my husband and I that we will cherish for a lifetime. Her work speaks for itself, but it's also her professionalism and attention to detail that make her stand out above everyone else.
- Grace and Ty
Even the ones we missed"
"She captured every moment
Charity at Beneath the Spruce has been our photographer for nearly a decade. Her warm and friendly communication, along with her high quality attention to beautiful details, always give us something to look forward to! Charity provided a complimentary engagement session prior to the wedding so we were already excited about our experience with her which made us all the more comfortable on our wedding day. She captured every moment of the day so we could even see the parts we missed as bride and groom. Her high quality, warmth, and artistic eye made our special day perfect!
- Angie and Josh
and the ones we didn’t even know we needed.
"She got every shot we dreamed of
Charity Anne Photography was amazing! She traveled down for our special day, and her talent was absolutely shining the entire time. She is beautifully kind, but don’t be fooled — she gets the shots you’re dreaming of and the ones you never even thought to ask for.
Charity is an incredibly talented photographer and a beautiful person. She’s exactly who you want by your side to bring your photography dreams to life.
10/10 recommend. Reach out to her — you won’t regret it.
- Madeline and Caleb
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Let's tell
your love story
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Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a full wedding celebration, your day deserves to be photographed with care, intention, and a deep respect for your story. Let’s connect and talk about the experience you’re dreaming of, and how I can help bring it to life, beautifully.
