Pawleys Island Beach Family Photographers

Pricing depends on the length of the session, the number of people and the location. Pasha quotes each family individually, so you know exactly what is included before you book, with no surprises afterward. Reach out here with your dates and group size, and we will send current pricing and availability, along with a suggestion for the session length that fits your family.

Sunrise and sunset. The light is soft and flattering, the beach is quieter and temperatures are more comfortable than midday. Sunrise gives soft pink skies and an almost empty shoreline, which many families with toddlers love, while sunset gives warm golden light and a relaxed evening feel. We plan the exact time around the tide and the light on your date.

Soft, coordinated colors such as white, cream, pale blue, sand and gentle pastels look natural against the sand and water. Aim for a cohesive palette rather than matching outfits, and skip large logos, busy patterns and neon. Our Family photography page Has more outfit ideas, and we are happy to look at options with you before the session.

Galleries are typically ready in 2 to 3 days through a private online gallery. Every photograph is edited by hand for natural color and true skin tones, then delivered in high resolution so you can download, share with relatives and order prints. Many vacationing families have their photographs before the trip is over.

Pawleys Island beach, North and South Litchfield Beach and DeBordieu are favorites for open shoreline, dunes and sea oats. Huntington Beach State Park and Murrells Inlet add marsh views and Lowcountry scenery, and Georgetown offers a different, more historic feel. We recommend the best fit for your family based on where you are staying, the season and the look you want.

Yes. Many sessions are vacation sessions for families staying in beach houses, condos or resorts. We photograph families visiting from North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and beyond, and we plan around your travel dates so the session fits comfortably into your week.

Yes. Dogs are welcome and often make the best photographs. Let us know ahead of time so we can pick a spot with room for them to move, and bring a second person to help with the leash if possible. We keep the session paced around the dog as well as the kids, so everyone stays relaxed.

Yes. Sessions are available for immediate families, extended families, grandparents, couples, siblings and children. Pasha guides posing for large groups and plans the groupings ahead of time, so we photograph the whole family, each household, grandparents with grandchildren and the smaller combinations without long waits.

If the forecast looks bad, we reschedule to another sunrise or sunset that works for your trip. Coastal weather moves quickly, so Pasha keeps an eye on the tide, wind and clouds in the days before. Soft clouds and a little wind can actually make beautiful portraits, so we only move the session when conditions truly call for it.

Yes. See Pawleys Island wedding photographers and Pawleys Island engagement photographers, or contact us about senior portraits. Many families return to Pasha for later milestones, since he already knows the beaches and light around Pawleys Island.

Yes. Pasha photographs every Pawleys Island family session personally, from the first email to the final edited gallery. No associate photographer is sent in his place, so the person you talk to is the one who photographs your family and edits your photos.

As early as you can. Summer weeks and holiday weekends book fastest, so send your dates once your vacation is planned. Booking early also gives us more choice of sunrise or sunset windows around the tide, and more time to help with outfits and location.

Submit an inquiry here with your dates, where you are staying and who is coming. We confirm availability, recommend a beach and time, and send everything you need to plan. Once the date is set, Pasha stays in touch right up to the session.