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Photography Locations
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
If you're looking for a great destination for a group or family beach vacation,
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand is the place to be. A
60-mile span of white sand beaches that stretch from Little River to
Georgetown, the Grand Strand features incredible seafood, historic
tours, unique shops, cruises, two ocean side State Parks, deep sea
and inshore fishing, and magnificent Brookgreen Gardens where you'll see the world's largest collection of American sculpture.
The hub of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is
where the action is. With fun family beaches, over 100 championship
golf courses, tennis courts, outlet malls, specialty shops, live
musical theatre, nightclubs and a wealth of family attractions, Myrtle
Beach is a popular South Carolina vacation destination.
Pawley’s Island
Pawley’s
Island is one of the countries oldest beach resorts. The first people
known to inhabit the area of Pawley’s Island were the Waccamaw and
Winyah Indians. They called the area “Chicora” meaning “the land,” and
this term is often used by local businesses today. Later, the island
became named after the three sons of Percival Pawley who inherited all
the land their father owned “from the Waccamaw River to the sea.” The
breezy island soon became a summer retreat for wealthy plantation
owners, as well as a refuge from malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Pawley’s
Island was the last part of the Grand Strand to be heavily developed,
and with four miles of beach and its classic-style beach homes
available for vacation rental, it’s referred to by the natives as
“arrogantly shabby.” Offering many village-style shops, wonderful golf
courses and fabulous dining, Pawleys Island prompts visitors to return
year after year, and Brookgreen Gardens is a magnificent must-see,
offering the worlds largest sculpture garden. Pawleys Island offers a
laid back atmosphere and attitude benefiting its claim to fame: the
original Pawleys Island Hammock.
Litchfield Beach
Litchfield
Beach, a quaint, unincorporated community governed by Georgetown
County, was settled by rice planters in early 1700s. The area’s
name came from Litchfield Plantation, a former rice plantation in the
community. In the 1960’s, modern development began. Litchfield Beach is
beloved for its miles of wide sandy beaches, world-class golf courses,
village-style shops and fine dining. It’s only half an hour away from
Myrtle Beach, but it’s more quiet and reserved. There is one hotel on
the beach, but visitors usually stay in rental houses or condos.
Murrells Inlet
The
historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet has earned the title
“seafood capital of South Carolina” because of the fresh seafood drawn
from its waters and served at the many restaurants lining the
waterfront. Murrells Inlet is also rich in history, with Native
Americans, rice planters, pirates, World War II airmen and fishermen
all having played a part in Murrells Inlet’s past.
Murrells
Inlet offers many recreational activities in a breathtaking inlet
setting, including deep sea fishing charters, boat tours, individual
boat rentals, scuba diving, kayaking, parasailing and jet skiing. Two
popular annual events include the Fourth of July Boat Parade and
Blessing of the Inlet. The Marsh Walk, a marsh-front setting, offers
spectactular scenery and wildlife.
Garden City Beach
Garden
City beach is an unincorporated community that straddles Horry and
Georgetown counties. Garden City has access to both the ocean and the
inlet, so it is great for fishing, crabbing and water sports. The
majority of vacationers stay in beach houses or condos, and the
community offers a marina, amusements, restaurants, a fishing pier that
features live music during the summer evenings and a new Creekwalk that
spans the salt marsh.
Surfside Beach
The
town of Surfside Beach proudly calls itself “the family beach.”
Surfside was incorporated in 1964 and is not only a lively residential
community, it is a thriving vacation destination. Along its oceanfront
are beach houses, condos, hotels, restaurants and a fishing pier. They
also offer several recreational parks and host several annual festivals
and events.
Myrtle Beach
Families
began vacationing in Myrtle Beach more than a century ago, traveling by
horse, buggy and ferry to spend a day in the sand and sun on the mostly
unoccupied beach. Today, the city of Myrtle Beach has a population of
approximately 25,000 and is the largest and most developed community of
the Grand Strand.
Myrtle
Beach is one of the most visited beaches on the East Coast and offers
something for everyone! Favorite landmarks include Coastal Grand
Mall, the largest mall in South Carolina; Myrtle Beach State Park, the
oldest in the state; Broadway at the Beach, with its assortment of
shops, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions; the Myrtle Beach
Convention Center; the hundreds of world-class golf courses and the
ribbon of hotels with beautiful ocean views. Myrtle Beach kicks off
each summer season with the excitement of the Sun Fun Festival.
North Myrtle Beach
North
Myrtle Beach was founded more than 30 years ago when the communities of
Windy Hill, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive and Cherry Grove united. Each
of these communities has its own charm, and generations of vacationers
have returned to their favorite milieu year after year. The city has
nearly 12,000 residents and is known for its family beach atmosphere,
fishing piers and wonderfully wide beaches. It’s famous for being the
birth place of the shag, South Carolina’s state dance, but is also home
to many fine restaurants and family amusements, as well as Barefoot
Landing, a popular shopping, dining and entertainment development.
Popular annual events include the SOS Spring Safari and Fall Migration
and the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta.
Little River
Little
River is a unique town, offering a slightly slower pace of life than
the rest of the Grand Strand. The community lies just below the North
Carolina border along what is now the Intracoastal Waterway. Because of
its numerous tidal creeks and close proximity to the ocean, Little
River was a popular harbor for pirates in the 1700s and Civil War
blockade-runners in the 1800s. Little River’s most popular event is the
Blue Crab Festival, held each May. Arts and crafts, entertainment, and
educational exhibits are featured alongside booths offering an
assortment of delicious foods such as crab crakes, steamed crab, and
other Blue Crab dishes.
This
information was gathered from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
Myrtle Beach Photography is a proud member of the Myrtle Beach Chamber
of Commerce.
Myrtle
Beach Photography will be expanding into the following areas: The links
below are under construction and will activate as they become
available.

Myrtle Beach Studio- 3926 Wesley St. Suite 504,
Myrtle Beach, SC
North Myrtle Beach Studio-120 Pinnacle Pl. Suite G, Little River, SC
800-290-3727
Myrtle
Beach Photography is the premier photography studio in Myrtle Beach,
North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, Little River, Calabash, Sunset Beach,
Holden Beach, Surfside, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island and Georgetown. Myrtle Beach
Photography specializes in Family Beach Photography, Beach Wedding
Photography,Portrait Photography, Family Reunion Photography, Corporate
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Myrtle Beach Photography 3926 Wesley St. Suite 504 MyrtleBeach, SC 29579 843-444-5600, 1-800-290-3727 Myrtle
Beach Photography is a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina company that has
been serving the Grand Strand area for ten years. Our photographers are
the finest most professional photographers in Myrtle Beach. We
specialize in Family Beach Photography, Beach Weddings, Family
Reunions, Corporate Events as well as Commercial and Product
photography in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas. If you are
considering a photography session during your visit to Myrtle Beach,
North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Cherry Grove, Surfside Garden City,
Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island or Georgetown, please
give Myrtle Beach Photography a call. |