Murrells Inlet Family Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography, with 20+ years of experience photographing families along the South Carolina coast and more than 278 five-star Google reviews. Every session is personally photographed by Pasha, with no associate photographer, and every gallery is edited by hand and delivered in 2 to 3 days.

Every session is planned around your family, group size and the experience you want. Send your vacation dates, the number of people being photographed and where you are staying, and we will help you choose the session and location that make sense. What you are told upfront is what you pay, with nothing added afterward.

Huntington Beach State Park for undeveloped shoreline, dunes and sea oats, and Garden City Beach and nearby beaches for a different look. The marsh edges and quieter stretches of the southern Grand Strand also make beautiful settings. We recommend a spot based on your family, the season, where you are staying and the light on your date.

Yes. It is one of the favorite locations near Murrells Inlet because of its natural shoreline, dunes, sea oats and quiet coastal scenery, away from the look of a busy resort beach. It is also a good choice for larger families, since there is room to spread out. See a real Huntington Beach State Park family session.

Yes. Garden City Beach, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach are all close by, and travel is not an issue. We choose the location around where you are staying, so you can walk or drive a short distance and be at the session in time for the best light.

Yes. Larger sessions are organized before we begin, so we photograph the whole family, each household, grandparents with grandchildren, siblings and couples without long waits. Reunions and vacation weeks with several generations are a specialty, and we keep the pace relaxed for both younger kids and older relatives.

Galleries are professionally edited and delivered in 2 to 3 days through a private online gallery to download, share and print. Photographs are edited by hand for natural color and true skin tones, and many vacationing families receive theirs before the trip is over.

Soft, coordinated colors such as white, cream, pale blue and sand tones look natural on the coast without looking overly matched. Avoid large logos and neon. See our Outfit guide for family pictures, or send us what you are considering and we will give you honest feedback.

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

If weather becomes an issue, we work together to find the best solution, which usually means moving to another evening rather than forcing a session in poor conditions. Coastal weather changes quickly, so Pasha watches the forecast with you in the days before and picks the best window.

Yes. You work directly with Pasha from your first inquiry through delivery of your finished 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.

Yes. Most families are here for about a week, and a 2 to 3 day turnaround means you often have your photographs before the trip is over. We plan around your travel dates, so even a short stay can include an unhurried session.

As early as you can. Summer and holiday weeks around Murrells Inlet and Garden City reserve first. Reach out with your dates and group size, and we will confirm availability and help you plan the location, time and outfits.