Whether you are from the area or visiting the Grand Strand with your special someone, Myrtle Beach and its surrounding towns offer a wide variety of romantic backdrops for your engagement, honeymoon, or anniversary photo shoot.
From sand and surf to old Southern charm, there is something for every couple to love. The following 17 ideas will help spark your imagination so we can create your perfect portraits!
1. The Ocean is Calling
Myrtle Beach is best known for white sand beaches as far as the eye can see. Many couples choose to dip their toes in the water and stroll hand-in-hand along the shore. These photos are classic and timeless, but you may also want to try one of these seaside options:
Under the Pier
The expansive Grand Strand oceanfront features several wooden piers jutting out into the surf. While the views are remarkable from the top, the crisscrossing posts underneath make for gorgeous photographs.
Beach Sunrise
There is something so romantic about a loving couple silhouetted against a majestic sunrise, and what better place to capture the perfect shot than Myrtle Beach’s expansive shoreline?
Amid the Sea Oats
Set back a few yards from the main stretch of beach, you will often find large tufts of seagrass swaying in the breeze. Cuddle close along one of the wood-planked boardwalks leading to the oceanfront and let the lovely sea oats be your backdrop.
2. Embrace the Old South
Fans of classic movies may prefer to have their romantic photos shot on a real Southern plantation or beneath a stand of live oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
3. The Couple that Golfs Together
The Grand Strand is home to 90 of the world’s finest golf courses. If you and your honey love to hit the links together, why not choose a golf-themed photo shoot?
4. Add Some Vintage Flair
Classic never goes out of style! Don your finest vintage-inspired threads and pose in front of a classic car or share a milkshake at a retro diner.
6. Head Downtown
Prefer something a little more urban? Sometimes a simple brick wall, graffiti display, or concrete staircase can be the perfect spot to showcase your love. Downtown Myrtle Beach has lots of great options.
7. Atalaya, the Castle by the Sea
Atalaya Castle in Murrells Inlet is a bit unpolished compared to the palaces you see in fairytales but it offers its own rustic charm. Just steps from the ocean, the open-air stone fortress features palm tree lined courtyards and stunning turquoise wrought iron gates.
8. Set Sail
If you are the kind of couple who prefer to be on the ocean rather than beside it, let’s charter a boat and get out there! With nothing but the sea and sky as your backdrop, your love is sure to stand out.
9. Take A Walk by the River
Just 14 miles from the beach sits the historic town of Conway and its famous Riverwalk. The wooden walkway winds alongside the Waccamaw River and takes you past some of Conway’s most beautiful landmarks such as Riverfront Park, the historic Peanut Warehouse, and the city marina.
10. Dine & Pose
Show off your foodie side with a romantic tableside photo shoot at your favorite Grand Strand restaurant. With more than 1,500 establishments, you are sure to find the perfect décor or lovely outdoor space for your culinary couple's shots.
11. For the Bibliophiles
Book nerds will love canoodling among the stacks at the Myrtle Beach Public Library or enjoying a latte at one of the area’s bookstore cafes.
12. Include Your Furry Family Members
Are your dogs more like furry children to you? Include them in your photo shoot! Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand have several pet-friendly options including beachfront spaces.
13. Bring on the Props
Jazz up your photos with some fun props that are unique to your love story.
14. Fun at the Fair
As a popular vacation destination, Myrtle Beach has several year-round attractions for fun-loving couples. Choose from three historic carousels, pose in front of the famous Sky Wheel, or grab a snack from a fun, festive food truck.
15. Rock Out
The North Myrtle Beach concert venue, House of Blues has a uniquely rustic exterior with alternating metal panels in various states of oxidation. Put on your ripped jeans and leather jackets for a fun, flirty rocker-vibe!
16. Show Your Team Spirit
Celebrate your mutual passion for your favorite sports team with matching jerseys. If you met in college, wear your school colors!
17. Make it a Destination Shoot
Don’t see anything that strikes your fancy? How about a destination shoot in one of the South’s beloved surrounding cities? Maybe a horse-drawn carriage ride in historic Charleston or an urban cityscape in Charlotte, NC. If you can dream it, we can do it!
If you have a special place in mind that you'd like to utilize for your romantic session, I will travel within a 50-mile radius of Myrtle Beach at no extra cost to you. I'd love to hear from you. Contact me!
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