Reviews and Testimonials of Ryan Smith Photography

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April Eckenrode
Category:
Family Pictures
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

My family and I had a great time during our photo session at Myrtle Beach State Park with Ryan! He was very professional, friendly and creative. I couldn't of been happier with how our photos turned out!

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Samantha Lisko
Category:
Family Pictures
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

My family and I had beach portraits taken and Ryan was incredible! He was extremely patient and kind with our toddler and was able to allow her to have fun while getting great pictures. He had wonderful recommendations for poses and was also open to anything we suggested. He was extremely professional and responded quickly to all my questions before picture day. This pictures are absolutely stunning and we will cherish them forever!

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Leigh Ann Houser
Category:
Family Pictures
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Ryan did a fabulous job with our family pictures! It was an extremely windy day, however, he found other areas to successfully photograph our family. He definitely has an eye and a very nice camera to capture beautiful, sharp and crisp, pictures! We will forever cherish his beautiful work!!

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Ariel Phann
Category:
Family Pictures
Thursday, May 20, 2021

Ryan was extremely professional and the quality of his work is amazing. He captured moments that we didn't think existed. In the moment things were chaotic with our large group but Ryan's professionalism and calm demeanor brought us all to ease and we now have lasting memories to look back on.
You honestly will not find another photographer in that area that can compete with his pricing, ability to capture moments, and his finished product.

We return to South Carolina every year for family get togethers and Ryan will be the only photographer we use moving forward!

What are you waiting for? Ryan is your guy!

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Molly Kuo
Category:
Wedding Photography
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Ryan was a pleasure to work with! He made sure to figure out exactly what we wanted to help us capture our special day. He worked great with our wedding planner and videographer to get all the key moments of the day and he took plenty of time after the ceremony—even staying later than planned—to get shots with the best lighting in the sunset. Ryan also works great with pets, and helped us to include our pup in a bunch of shots. He sent us a couple photos we could share with our family and friends by the very next morning and the rest of the pictures within a few weeks, and they are incredible! Thanks Ryan for giving us so many wonderful images to remember our day!

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Madison Carroll
Category:
Real Estate
Saturday, April 24, 2021

Working with Ryan for photos of our short term rental was wonderful. He was professional and kind and such a great value for the quality of his work. We will be booking him again for our next real estate photo shoot!

Portrait under the lights hanging from the trees at the Kimbels  - Kimbels at Wachesaw Plantation
Anni Garcia
Category:
Wedding Photography
Sunday, March 21, 2021

Ryan was amazing! He was very professional and enthusiastic. He knew all the perfect spots to take amazing photos at our venue! He made us feel really comfortable and we are sooo happy with our photos!

Photography of living room with lots of windows - Florence, SC
Julianna Battenfield
Category:
Real Estate
Thursday, March 18, 2021

Ryan photographed my house and did a 360 degree walkthrough for a Zillow FSBO post. He was extremely professional, quoted me a fair price, and produced an excellent product. He even went out of his way to drive my my location: over an hour from where he is located. I highly recommend his services!

Jennifer Hernandez Family
Jennifer Hernandez
Category:
Family Pictures
Friday, January 8, 2021

My family and I took pictures with Ryan a couple days ago in Myrtle Beach. While looking for a reliable and skilled family photographer, I stumbled among his website. As I was looking at some of his work, I was intrigued and decided to send him a message. He always responded to my emails in a polite and timely manner. As for the actual photography session, he is very easy to work with and he is patient with younger children. Ryan was also well-prepared for taking pictures right now, i.e. during the winter. In addition, since the weather wasn’t that great, he still made the best of it and created some beautiful pictures. I would definitely recommend Ryan to my friends and family, and will also be looking forward to contact him for future sessions!!

Amanda Dorsey Family
Amanda Dorsey
Category:
Family Pictures
Saturday, January 2, 2021

Ryan did an amazing job on our family pictures. Our almost 2 year old was very uninterested in taking pictures, but Ryan was still able to get some amazing shots.

Taylor Vivona - Smith Wedding
Taylor Smith
Category:
Wedding Photography
Sunday, November 15, 2020

Ryan exceeded all my expectations and beyond! The photos turned out amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a photographer!

Taylor Hernandez Wedding
Taylor Hernandez
Category:
Wedding Photography
Saturday, November 7, 2020

Ryan is very professional! My pictures turned out amazing. You can tell he is very experienced!

Greg Whitlock Family
Greg Whitlock
Category:
Family Pictures
Sunday, November 1, 2020

We were so pleased with Ryan Smith working with our family in making new family photographs. We had not had any made in years. He chose great scenic backdrops and was so easy to work with. We would gladly work with him again.

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Nicole Edwards
Category:
Wedding Photography
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

I knew planning a destination wedding would be difficult when it came to choosing my vendors. I found Ryan through WeddingWire and he made the process so easy. He was always quick to respond to emails with any questions I had. The day of our wedding he was great! Always punctual and professional. He really does have a talent for finding the best light and angles despite the variables of the beach. Fantastic turn around time also. Highly recommend!

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Heidi Dixon
Category:
Engagement Pictures
Monday, September 14, 2020

Our engagement pictures from Ryan Smith Photography were amazing! He is a wonderful photographer and captures beautiful moments. He was pleasant to work with and was very patient as my fiancé has never had professional pictures taken before. Thank you Ryan for making this a memorable experience!

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Michelle Kerscher Plyler
Category:
Wedding Photography
Thursday, August 6, 2020

Ryan was not only amazing throughout the wedding day, remaining a calming force through a stressful time, but his photos were AMAZING. I would recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a photographer that knows how to capture the most important moments while utilizing the natural beauty and light of a location. We plan on using him for our family and event photos from this point forward.

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Brittany Hartlaub
Category:
Family Pictures
Sunday, August 2, 2020

We had an awesome experience with Ryan! He was very professional and easy to work with. He went out of his way to meet us in Cherry Grove and the pictures turned out great!

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Mary Demo
Category:
Wedding Photography
Thursday, July 9, 2020

Brookgreen Gardens wedding? I wouldn’t have used anyone but Ryan. His work speaks for itself and he’s a nice person on top of all of that! Simply the BEST!