How much does a wedding photographer cost in South Carolina?

Typical full-day wedding photography in South Carolina runs $2,000 to $6,000. Newer photographers may charge $1,200 to $2,000, while in-demand Charleston photographers with published-magazine portfolios often start at $4,000 to $8,000. Most packages include 6 to 8 hours of coverage and an online gallery; second shooters and albums usually cost extra.

When should we book our wedding photographer?

Nine to twelve months before the wedding is the safe window for South Carolina — popular photographers book spring and fall Saturdays a year out. If your date is in peak season in Charleston, start earlier; for off-season or weekday weddings, 4 to 6 months is often enough.

How do we find the right wedding photographer in Myrtle Beach?

Start with the listings on this page — each one covers Myrtle Beach and nearby communities like North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island. Shortlist two or three whose work and pricing fit, then contact them with your date and venue. For planning context first, our guides cover costs, timelines, and questions to ask before you book.

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Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand, South Carolina

Compare 10 wedding photographers serving Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand — including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Conway, and the surrounding area. Expect sixty miles of coastline, oceanfront resorts, and toes-in-the-sand ceremonies. Published starting prices here run from $350, with a median around $2,600 among the 9 vendors who share pricing. Every listing is researched and written by our editors, with details verified against the vendor's own site.

Planning from scratch? Read the Myrtle Beach wedding guide for costs, seasons, and local rules.

Crystal Lee Photography

Myrtle Beach photographer shooting bold, vibrant weddings since 2009 — 195-plus so far — with 6-hour coverage from $2,700 and galleries back in three weeks.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,700

Hosanna Wilmot Photography

North Myrtle Beach photographer with 10 years behind the camera, known for light-filled, film-toned imagery at clubs like Pine Lakes, Caledonia, and DeBordieu.

North Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $650

Kellie Marie Photography

Shooting since 2002 and full-time since 2021 after 18 years of Army civil service, Kellie Marie photographs Myrtle Beach weddings, couples, and beach sessions.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $350

Middle Child Photography

Kip has photographed 300-plus Grand Strand weddings since 2007; every package includes two photographers, an engagement or bridal session, and a custom album.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,600

One Life Photography

Victor and Lyra's Myrtle Beach studio pairs 14-plus years of experience with a no-stiff-posing approach to weddings, elopements, and beach sessions.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $4,300

Pasha Belman Photography

Myrtle Beach husband-and-wife studio shooting weddings since 2009, with 500-plus sessions, 278 five-star Google reviews, and a Martha Stewart Weddings feature.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $7,500

Ramona Nicolae Photography

Romanian-born photojournalistic photographer with a Myrtle Beach studio on 21st Avenue North; wedding collections run $2,800 to $5,500 with Italian leather albums.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,800

Ryan Smith Photography

Husband-and-wife Myrtle Beach team shooting since 2008 with Sony prime lenses and FAA-certified drone coverage; packages from $2,900, micro weddings from $1,400.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,400

StanWeddings

Myrtle Beach photo and video studio run by Stan Petrovsky, a former magazine paparazzi photographer who has shot weddings across the Carolinas since 2012.

Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $2,000

Trisha McQuade Photography

Myrtle Beach portrait and wedding photographer voted the city's best five years running (2022–2026), known for bright, candid imagery shot along the Grand Strand.

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Wedding Photographers in Myrtle Beach: FAQs

How much does a wedding photographer cost in South Carolina?: Typical full-day wedding photography in South Carolina runs $2,000 to $6,000. Newer photographers may charge $1,200 to $2,000, while in-demand Charleston photographers with published-magazine portfolios often start at $4,000 to $8,000. Most packages include 6 to 8 hours of coverage and an online gallery; second shooters and albums usually cost extra.
When should we book our wedding photographer?: Nine to twelve months before the wedding is the safe window for South Carolina — popular photographers book spring and fall Saturdays a year out. If your date is in peak season in Charleston, start earlier; for off-season or weekday weddings, 4 to 6 months is often enough.
How do we find the right wedding photographer in Myrtle Beach?: Start with the listings on this page — each one covers Myrtle Beach and nearby communities like North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island. Shortlist two or three whose work and pricing fit, then contact them with your date and venue. For planning context first, our guides cover costs, timelines, and questions to ask before you book.