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For over 15 years, Ryan Smith Photography has been a local wedding photographer based out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Clear, modern, and eye-catching compositions characterize Ryan’s work. He uses contemporary and photojournalistic techniques to document some of his clients’ most precious moments. Ryan Smith Photography is committed to exceeding each couple’s expectations while providing them with a balanced body of work that showcases their special day.

Services Offered

Ryan has photographed weddings in all the popular locations in Myrtle Beach, from small beachfront weddings to beautiful golf courses with mossy oaks. Through his portraits and naturally captured shots, he strives to represent each couple authentically as they experience one of life’s most significant milestones. Ryan considers the specific desires of his clients, respecting that every love story and wedding is different from any other. Some of the services he offers include:

  • Engagement and trash-the-dress sessions
  • Bridal Portraits
  • Wedding portraits
  • Travel services
  • Photo albums and online galleries
  • Specialty prints
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Ryan Smith Photography

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Ryan Smith Photography receives rave reviews from multiple couples for their wedding photography services. Clients praise Ryan's dedication, professionalism, and kindness, noting his flexibility when rescheduling due to inclement weather and his ability to create stunning images. The quick response time, comfortable photo sessions, and prompt delivery of high-quality photos within a reasonable timeframe are highlighted as exceptional aspects of working with Ryan. Overall, couples highly recommend Ryan Smith Photography for their wedding photography needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Ryan Smith Photography receives rave reviews from multiple couples for their wedding photography services. Clients praise Ryan's dedication, professionalism, and kindness, noting his flexibility when rescheduling due to inclement weather and his ability to create stunning images. The quick response time, comfortable photo sessions, and prompt delivery of high-quality photos within a reasonable timeframe are highlighted as exceptional aspects of working with Ryan. Overall, couples highly recommend Ryan Smith Photography for their wedding photography needs.

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Nicole Sent on 03/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and engagement photography

Ryan did a fantastic job capturing both our engagement and wedding photos. We enjoyed having him there and highly recommend his work to anyone looking for a photographer. He does a wonderful job taking the key moments in the day creating visual reminders of what matters most to us. Thank you again Ryan we will for sure be using you for any future events.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sharkey Wedding

Absolutely cannot recommend Ryan Smith Photography enough! Ryan was beyond amazing throughout our entire wedding experience. Our wedding day in early October was rained out due to a nor’easter, and Ryan immediately insisted we schedule another day to get the outdoor photos we had dreamed of. This was such a welcomed surprise—it made our wedding memories stretch out even longer and gave me a wonderful reason to wear my dress again!
On the day of our retakes, it rained again, but Ryan was so calm and patient. He waited it out with us, and thanks to his flexibility, we were able to get the photos we wanted without having to redo my hair and makeup. Ryan’s dedication, professionalism, and kindness truly set him apart. He went above and beyond to make sure we had beautiful memories to cherish forever.
We are still eagerly awaiting our full gallery, but Ryan already sent us sneak peek photos immediately after meeting up with him yesterday evening, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us even more excited to see the rest. If you’re looking for a photographer who will go the extra mile for you, Ryan is your guy. He is simply amazing!
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Amanda Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

We had the pleasure of working with Ryan for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our photos! He is super quick in responding to emails and any concerns you have. The day of the wedding he was amazing, great with instructions, as well as making us feel comfortable and relaxed while taking photos. We received a sneak peek a few days following the wedding and got our photos back within a month of the wedding. We HIGHLY recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a photographer in the Myrtle Beach area.

-Amanda & Joe Maccarone
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We recommend Ryan Smith Photography!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Ryan captured every special moment beautifully, making our day even more unforgettable. From the candid shots to the stunning portraits, each image tells the perfect story of our love. Highly recommend!
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Shelby Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan is the best!

Ryan was wonderful to work with! He is kind and professional. He answered all emails promptly, and our pictures are phenomenal!! Highly reccomend working with Ryan Smith!
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Upeksha Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

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
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

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!

-The Smiths
Devon
Devon Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer

We booked Ryan for our wedding in May 2025 and then decided to add on an engagement session this past May. He was very professional and timely and getting this scheduled for us and getting our photos back to us for us to use for save the dates, etc. We are looking forward to using him again for our wedding photos!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Engagement & Wedding Photos!

Ryan did a fantastic job with our engagement and wedding photos! He was both friendly and professional. For the wedding, he arrived early so that he could survey the property, find the best photo areas, and start shooting. I could tell that he was making every effort to capture the perfect photos for us and to incorporate the shots we wanted. I’m interested in photography (as a hobby), so I appreciated that he occasionally explained why he was using a certain lens, having us stand in a particular area, etc. He was fun to work with. Looking at the photos, you would have never guessed that this was his first time visiting the venue. There are so many beautiful pictures, I don’t know how we’ll choose which ones we want to print! I appreciate his work in capturing our special day.
Blesila
Blesila Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love our Photos!

We are very fortunate to have Ryan as our photographer. He was very professional and we can really tell he has mastered his craft! The photos really turned out amazing even though it was a very windy day!!!! You can’t even tell!! The sunset photos are even more amazing came out way better!!! He was very helpful and really good at guiding us and making suggestions, coordinating with our DJ and catered to our request to stop by the beach!! We love how he captured different emotions of our guests and ourselves.
Super highly recommended!!! If we are going to have another photo session there is no doubt we will reach out to him again! Very worth it!!! Thank you Ryan!!
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Awards

79
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Simple Wedding Day Simple Wedding Day Wedding Officiants

Ryan is great to work with and a wonderful photographer.

Paul Matthews Entertainment Paul Matthews Entertainment Wedding DJs

I always enjoy working with Ryan Smith Photography. True professionals the entire time they're on an event. You'll really be glad you chose Ryan Smith-- it's a hit outta the park!

Anchor Films Anchor Films Wedding Videographers

We have worked with Ryan on many weddings and he has been on top of his game every time. He is a professional at his craft and goes above and beyond for every couple. He is always courteous and fun to work with.

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Ryan Smith Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan Smith Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Ryan Smith Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Ryan Smith Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ryan Smith Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ryan Smith Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Ryan Smith Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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