Charleston Women-Winter 2020

www.CharlestonWomen.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.CharlestonBrides.com CW J uli Kaplan and her husband David moved to Awendaw in 2018. Their two children had started college, and the couple was eager to leave the cold Indiana winters. Surprisingly, they had never been to the Lowcountry when they chose to move here. They picked their new home by looking at a map and happened to choose well. “It looked like a fun place to live – by the beach, good airport, great weather and the history and culture were mind-blowing,” Kaplan said. “We have dolphins in our backyard and sunset views almost every night.” Although she is new to the area, Kaplan is no stranger to photography. She has been a professional photographer for 20 years. In the beginning, photography was just a hobby for her — she has degrees in fashion and business. But after several of her friends and family members encouraged her to open her own business, she decided to give it a go. Kaplan’s specialty is capturing the best side of people. She’s also versatile – photographing covers for magazines, homes, businesses, senior portraits and headshots. Throughout her career, many people have been hesitant to have their photo taken because they didn’t like how they looked in previous photos. These “toughies” are the people she enjoys photographing the most. “When these hesitant people see their photos, they say, ‘Wow, I’ve never looked this good,’” she said. “I love making people feel good and being a small part of their journey. It’s very rewarding.” While there is an art to bringing out the best in a person, Kaplan also works hard at the science of photography. She recently earned the master’s of photography from Professional Photographers of America and was one of only 92 nationwide recipients to be recognized at the PPA annual meeting in Nashville. Bringing Out the Best in People Juli Kaplan of Whispering Sand Photography BY TONYA MCGUE To schedule a headshot, business branding photo, senior portrait or real estate shoot, call Juli Kaplan at 317-753-3434, or visit her website, whisperingsandphotography.com .  Juli proudly displays her recent cover shot for Best of Mount Pleasant Magazine charleston women West Ashley (843) 266-5400 Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4477 North Charleston (843) 308-1886 McCayKiddy.com ® Certified Public Accountants and Advisors “For over four years we have been working with Wilson & Quirk, who recently merged with McCay Kiddy. Our transition has been seamless with Russell and the West Ashley office team! McCay Kiddy’s umbrella of services for my business and personal financial needs include taxes, outsourced CFO, and bookkeeping. Proactive planning is the key for our business, as they forecast changes and adjust accordingly so I am not surprised at tax time. The team is knowledgeable, professional, and willing to answer questions any time. Change is Sometimes Hard McCay Kiddy makes financial transitions easy and seamless. They have never once let me down!” - Matthew Longo , President, Big Bear Roofing