Thank you for visiting Ryan Smith Photography! I have been one of the top local photographers in Myrtle Beach for almost 15 years. My simple, clean, crisp and colorful images capture moments in a unique way. I do this by using specialty prime lenses, skillful lighting and careful editing for true color and proper exposure.
I also use a mix of natural light and off camera studio strobes for soft and dynamic portrait lighting. Using modern techniques, you will always see the details of a bride's white dress, as well as the beautiful colors of a sunset. My goal is to always capture genuine emotions using a relaxed, candid approach mixed with traditional posed portraits.
I also use a mix of natural light and off camera studio strobes for soft and dynamic portrait lighting. Using modern techniques, you will always see the details of a bride's white dress, as well as the beautiful colors of a sunset. My goal is to always capture genuine emotions using a relaxed, candid approach mixed with traditional posed portraits.
Services
I love what I do and I try to offer the best personal service and amazing images. Most brides today are looking for wedding photographers in Myrtle Beach that use a mix of candid photojournalist and traditional fine art style photography. While I will set up traditional formal portraits, I take hundreds of candid shots of the event as it happens, documenting the emotions of the day.
I always love getting to take bridal portraits before a wedding. The bride, in her wedding dress, is always a favorite subject of photographers. This southern tradition is really great idea, because of the rush of the wedding day itself, I'm lucky to get a few great shots of the bride by herself. It's great to have some time to make sure a wedding dress is arranged perfectly, and pose and setup shots without the stress of the wedding day.
This is a list of my favorite wedding vendors in the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area. I only list wedding companies that I've worked with personally, that I like and that will do a great job for your wedding. None of these links are paid for or sponsored in any way. If we have worked together and you are not listed here please send me a message and let me know!
A professional Photo Booth is a great addition to any wedding, party or even corporate event. Your guests will love grabbing fun props, hats, masks, sunglasses etc. and taking fun silly pictures together. My photo booth setup is super easy and fun for the guests to use. The system is based around a Microsoft Surface Tablet running professional photo booth software connected to a Canon DSLR camera for a professional look to the pictures.
I specialize in fun, candid and creative engagement sessions and surprise marriage proposals in the Myrtle Beach area. My engagement photography sessions are relaxed and fun. I personally do a small number of appointments each week, typically around sunset time, and I do everything myself from the photography to the adjustments and touch-ups of the pictures.
Reviews (10)
Krista Clark
Nov 24, 2021
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Being from out of state, I was hesitant to book a photographer for my family pictures. I chose Ryan because of his rave reviews and quality of the pictures I was able to see. His website explains everything and he was very responsive and helpful with booking and questions. My pictures turned out perfect. I would highly recommend if you are in the Myrtle Beach area! If we come back, we will inquire again!
Kimberly Richardson
Sep 28, 2021
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We did a large family session with Ryan at Litchfield beach at sunset. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful! Ryan spent a lot of time getting group shots as well as nuclear family shots. He was great with the kids and baby, he got lots of smiles from them. I felt that the session was a great value as well. We will be returning to Litchfield with the other side of my family next year, and I can’t wait to have him shoot our family again!
Jeff Thomas
Sep 13, 2021
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Monica Straszewski
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
We used Ryan for family photos on the beach. He was very professional, kept the children engaged and happy and created beautiful photos of my family that I will always cherish. I am so happy we chose him to do our photos. He was also very quick in getting them back to us. I definitely recommend him.
We used Ryan for family photos on the beach. He was very professional, kept the children engaged and happy and created beautiful photos of my family that I will always cherish. I am so happy we chose him to do our photos. He was also very quick in getting them back to us. I definitely recommend him.
Cori Bluhm
Sep 04, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
We had Ryan take photos for our family while on a family vacation to Myrtle Beach. He was so easy to work with, and made the process so easy. He suggested Huntington Beach State Park which is an amazingly beautiful location for our photos. We were thrilled with how the pictures turned out.
We had Ryan take photos for our family while on a family vacation to Myrtle Beach. He was so easy to work with, and made the process so easy. He suggested Huntington Beach State Park which is an amazingly beautiful location for our photos. We were thrilled with how the pictures turned out.
April Eckenrode
Jul 19, 2021
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Brittany Hulsebosch
Jul 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
My husband and I are in love with our photos from Ryan that we had done a few months ago while on vacation. He made sure we got the photos we wanted and was very creative and personable. I highly recommend him if you want great photos and to have a good time during the session as well!
My husband and I are in love with our photos from Ryan that we had done a few months ago while on vacation. He made sure we got the photos we wanted and was very creative and personable. I highly recommend him if you want great photos and to have a good time during the session as well!
Geoff Shumer
May 14, 2021
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Ryan is a true professional and expert at what he does. I contacted Ryan for a surprise engagement photoshoot on a private beach in South Carolina. This photoshoot took place after me and my now fiancé got finished horseback riding on the beach. Ryan was able to go unnoticed and got the perfect shot of the big moment. After I proposed, Ryan was able to get us set up for several wonderful pictures. The pictures came out great and it truly was a special moment that we wouldn't have been able to capture without Ryan!
Madison Carroll
Apr 25, 2021
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Kristen Patti
Dec 02, 2019
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We came from out of state for our wedding in Myrtle Beach and Ryan was an outstanding find for our engagement and wedding photos! Ryan was incredibly helpful and flexible right off the bat when we reached out. We scheduled an engagement photoshoot with Ryan a few months before the wedding to get to know him better and learn his style before the big day. Because we were unfamiliar with the area, Ryan helped us find a great location and delivered some of the most beautiful engagement photos I've ever seen in a very shot timeline (< 1 week). Because we were only in town for a short time Ryan was even
