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Ryan did an amazing job on our November 2024 wedding! I was drawn to him because of the natural look of his photos instead of them being one particular “style” or filter. He was easy to work with and was patient when the nerves started to hit. We will be happy with these photos for years to come and treasure them forever.
I hired Ryan Smith Photography in August 2024 to photograph my family during our vacation in North Myrtle Beach. It was a last minute trip and I contacted Ryan less than two weeks in advance. He was immediately responsive, communicated clearly, and was accommodating of my short timeline. I was unfamiliar with the area and he helped me pick a location, provided directions, entrance pass, and suggested the best time (he basically planned it all for me!) The actual session felt organic and was fun, and that was quite an accomplishment because I had 9 adults, 2 toddlers, and 1 tiny baby in my group. Ryan maximized our time slot to capture several subsets of our group with multiple backdrops (tree line, ocean, pier). He was so professional and I literally could not recommend him more. His work is beautiful, high quality, and my family will cherish these photos forever.
Ryan was amazing from our first contact with him for engagement photos through the last hour of the wedding and after. He and his awesome partner got pictures that we will treasure forever, and I can't recommend him highly enough.
What can we say!!! We got married in August in the middle of Hurricane Debby! Ryan was AMAZING! All we wanted was to get on the beach to take some photos and he managed to do that for us and we even got a RAINBOW!! We can’t thank him enough for making this day easy for us! Our photos came out great and we received them fast! Thank you so much Ryan!!
We can’t recommend our wedding photographer enough! From our first meeting to the final photos, every moment was seamless and enjoyable. Ryan captured the essence of our day beautifully, from candid laughs to emotional moments. The attention to detail and creativity were outstanding, and we received our photos quickly, each one telling our love story perfectly. Our family and friends are raving about how incredible the photos turned out. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the magic of a wedding day, look no further! Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!
We hired Ryan to photograph our wedding and he DID NOT disappoint. From the time I reached out to Ryan to inquire about his wedding packages, up until the wedding his communication and professionalism was top notch. He was quick to respond to all emails and answer all questions. He listed to what we wanted and ensured he got all the requested shots. He made everyone feel comfortable the entire time, even my husband who hates pictures. The day after our wedding we got a few sneak peaks, and they were stunning! Less than a month later we received our full album. We are in love with our pictures. Highly recommend Ryan Smith Photography!
Our family planned a summer trip to North Myrtle Beach and thought this was a perfect opportunity for family photos. On a Google search and then by reviewing Instagram, we liked Ryan’s photography and reached out to see if he was available. He spent a full hour with us getting individual shots, family/couple shots and group images. It was a very easy process and he led us to different areas on Huntington State Beach. He was aware of the timing of the sunset for optimal beachfront photos. The photos turned out wonderful - he captured many great smiles and fun moments with the kids. I am very happy that we worked with Ryan to have family photos that we can look back on forever. It was well worth it on a family vacation when everyone was together.
We loved our beach pictures!!! Ryan was easy to work with, communication was professional, and his photography is exquisite. He was friendly, energetic, and focused throughout the session. Thank you for capturing beautiful photos and lasting memories for our family!
We had such a great experience with Ryan for my daughters senior photos. He was so accommodating by coming to us and making the experience easier and smooth for us. He is a natural behind the camera and got some great shots at the best time of day. We could not be happier with the choice we made hiring Ryan. You won't be disappointed!
We used Ryan in North Myrtle Beach about 6 years ago and you bet we wanted to reach out to him again! His wife, Lizeth, did our photography this year and she did an exceptional job with a group of 21 (including babies). She was so patient with us...getting all the group shots, baby shots, individual families, Grandparent shots, cousins, all couples and much, much more. She thought of everything, and for that we are very grateful because it's not easy to think of all the shots you would like in the moment. Lizeth was so prompt, so efficient, so good with the kids, and just the sweetest! The photography was absolutely beautiful and we 100% recommend Lizeth...she does an excellent job!!
We had the pleasure of working with Ryan Smith Photography for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, his excellent communication made planning effortless. He was always prompt, responsive, kind, and open to our ideas and preferences.
On the day of the wedding, Ryan was a true professional. He was easy to work with, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Our wedding was a midday celebration and he worked with us so we could capture the ceremony and also get pictures at sunset. His attention to detail and creativity resulted in stunning photos that beautifully captured the essence of our special day.
We were also thrilled to receive our pictures back in record time, which was an added bonus! The quality and speed of his work truly exceeded our expectations.
We highly recommend Ryan Smith to anyone in need of a talented and reliable photographer. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we will cherish our wedding photos for a lifetime.
Thank you, Ryan, for being an integral part of our celebration and for providing us with such wonderful memories!
The Lynn’s
We chose Ryan to take our family photos this year while we were on our annual vacation and we cannot be more pleased.
Ryan has been great since the minute I reached out to him several months ago. His communication throughout has been excellent.
Ryan was very willing to provide recommendations based on his experience on where the best place to take our pictures would be. I am glad we took his suggestion! Just finished up our session this evening and we know they will be great!
Ryan was very patient with the young children in our group and he was able to make it a very fun experience for them and us adults as well.
If you are considering having family pictures taken or have any photography needs you should feel very confident booking with Ryan.
Thanks again to Ryan Smith Photography I cannot wait to see the pictures you took of our family. Thank you again!
I cannot recommend Ryan enough! We had a very large group of 18 people, including 7 little ones. He was so patient and easy going. We never felt rushed. He made sure each individual family had photos they would love and he captured amazing group photos as well. Everybody is more than pleased with the beautiful photos and we can’t wait to use him again on our future trips to South Carolina!
I had a family vacation planned in Myrtle Beach, where I wanted to get professional family pictures taken while we were there. I browsed Google searches and came across Ryan Smith Photography. Going through his portfolio of pictures online, I knew he would be a good fit for what we were after… fun, candid, beach, etc.
Ryan had great communication from the start through the whole process- about setting dates, payment options, meet up details, parking logistics, processing time, etc.
He gave great instructions on where to meet and we followed to the nearby park he suggested. The location was great, offering a mix of different picture background options, in addition to the beach pictures, which was a nice bonus to mix up the pictures we had available to us at the end.
We had a group of 7, ages ranging from seniors to teenagers. Ryan was great at suggesting ideas, poses, and what angles to shoot from. He also let us come up with a few ideas to add to the mix of picture options. He was super flexible!
We were shooting for probably a good 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Ryan is very personable and made us feel comfortable! You can really tell this by the results of our pictures, where no one seemed uncomfortable or stiff. We all had fun and had a lot of laughs that he was able to really capture for us.
Overall I would recommend Ryan and his skills for anyone looking for family pictures, weddings, senior pictures, etc. He truly is so talented and I (and my whole family) were very impressed with the results.
Thank you Ryan for everything! I had been wanting to get updated pictures done for so long and I’m so glad we got connected to make it happen, I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience or the results!
We recently did a family photo session and were amazed at Lizeth's talent and support. Awesome photos, easy to work with, creating treasures for all family members. Highly recommend.
We had the pleasure of working with Ryan Smith Photography for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Ryan and his wife did an outstanding job capturing the special moments of our big day. They were incredibly positive and patient, handling our large wedding party with ease.
One of the standout aspects of working with Ryan was his excellent communication throughout the entire wedding planning process. He was always available to answer questions and offer suggestions, which really put my mind at ease. To top it all off, we received our photos back in record time!
The quality and creativity of the photos exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Ryan Smith Photography for anyone looking for a professional, talented, and reliable wedding photographer. Thank you, Ryan, for helping make our day so memorable!
We hired Ryan for our engagement session and for our wedding photographer. We recently had our engagement session with him and got our photos back within two weeks and they turned out great!
Ryan was excellent in helping me plan my proposal to my now fiancée at Huntington Beach state park. He was very accommodating and answered all of my questions. The photos he took turned out phenomenally (we were both so impressed); it was a luxury to have full access to the entire catalog of high-resolution and fully-edited photos that were taken. He knew the area very well which made the process run super smoothly. I strongly recommend Ryan for all of your photography needs, but especially any surprise proposals!