Now that things have slowed down some, I’m going to try and go back and blog about some of my previous weddings and events. This couple was married the day before and just wanted to do some portraits of the two of them. The Myrtle Beach State Park is a great place for pictures because of the options, like the oak trees, the pier, and the nice dunes, all in the same location. Also, it’s out of the Myrtle Beach city limits, so you don’t get in trouble for taking pictures there. The only thing is, you have to be careful about getting on the dunes. I still see other photographers getting in trouble with the park rangers sometimes. I saw this one photographer recently, not only up on top of the dunes and getting talked to by a park ranger but also waist-deep in the swash trying to photograph a model, which is highly contaminated with bacteria.
Back to this couple, the evening was great, with some very nice colors in the sky. I was even able to catch some of the seagulls flying by in a few shots. This is a good example of how you can get some nice pictures no matter how big your wedding is. I just did this like I would do any set of family or engagement pictures and got a lot of nice shots. I hope you enjoy some of them below.
![Couple sitting on oak tree root](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-jpg.jpg)
![Bride leaning against oak tree - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-2-jpg.jpg)
![Bride and groom leaning on oak tree - MB State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-3-jpg.jpg)
![Bride and groom leaning on oak tree - MB State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-4-jpg.jpg)
![Kissing through the oak tree - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-5-jpg.jpg)
![Couple laying in front of the dunes](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-6-jpg.jpg)
![Bride leaning over behind groom in front of the sand dunes](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-7-jpg.jpg)
![Kiss in front of the Myrtle Beach State Park pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-8-jpg.jpg)
![Bride standing in front of the pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bride-standing-in-front-of-the-pier.jpg)
![Black and white portrait of bride and groom in front of Myrtle Beach State Park pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-9-jpg.jpg)
![Groom giving bride a flower](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-10-jpg.jpg)
![Smiling in front of the pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-11-jpg.jpg)
![Couple walking into the sunset - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-12-jpg.jpg)
![Bride with pier going out of focus in the distance](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-13-jpg.jpg)
![Couple under the pier - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-14-jpg.jpg)
![Couple leaning foreheads together in front of the sunset](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-15-jpg.jpg)
![Couple sitting in front of the sunset - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-16-jpg.jpg)
![Couple sitting in front of the sunset - Myrtle Beach State Park](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-17-jpg.jpg)
![Bride sitting in front of sand dune backlit by sunset](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-18-jpg.jpg)
![Groom lifting up bride for a kiss](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-19-jpg.jpg)
![Bride getting a piggy back ride](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-20-jpg.jpg)
![Bride and groom jumping in front of the ocean](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-21-jpg.jpg)
![Kiss on the pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-22-jpg.jpg)
![Walking hand in hand on Myrtle Beach State Park pier](https://www.ryansmithphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/myrtle-beach-state-park-111120-23-jpg.jpg)
I have to keep looking at all the picks, Ryan… This Momma is elated with the choice and can't make up her mind!
beautiful pictures…….
Janice West Christy if you get a chance, look at how the photographer had Melissa pose with the single rose, from the bush that you gave me, in remembrance of my dad….. Thanks, Dawn Polo Walker.
Claire Sheldon Milyo these pics are beautiful. Your daughter is gorgeous and Myrtle Beach State Park is a great place for pictures! The flower pales in comparison to the bride!
Janice West Christy, thank you so much…….. but the rose did bring a tear to my eye……
Janice West Christy, thank you so much…….. but the rose did bring a tear to my eye……