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About Ryan Smith Photography
Ryan Smith Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Charleston area from Myrtle Beach. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Charleston
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Charleston?
Wedding films in Charleston typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Ryan Smith Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| RH Acres | 2.2 mi |
| Steele Magnolia Events | 2.7 mi |
| Lovers Lane Weddings | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ryan Smith Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, June, September, October, November. The driest months are May, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 44° | 16% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 46° | 17% | 5:31 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 52° | 16% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| Apr | 72° | 60° | 16% | 7:16 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 79° | 68° | 14% | 7:36 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 74° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 77° | 25% | 7:53 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 76° | 26% | 7:31 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 72° | 19% | 6:53 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 63° | 15% | 6:13 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 53° | 12% | 4:42 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Dec | 61° | 47° | 15% | 4:37 PM | 5:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston City (0.2 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Charleston International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| HHH Hilton Head Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 177 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 197 mi | 4 hr |
| Raleigh-Durham | 220 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Atlanta | 266 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 151 Empyrean Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, USA
- Where
- Myrtle Beach · 83 miles northeast of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Charleston
- One of 105 wedding videographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (843) 352-8640
- Website
- Visit site
From Ryan Smith Photography's website
“Ryan Smith is one of the best Myrtle Beach photographers with 20 years of experience. Specializing in timeless wedding, family, and engagement photography.”ryansmithphotography.com
- Style, in their words
- Candid, Timeless
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Areas they mention
- Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Georgetown
Read from ryansmithphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Ryan Smith Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Myrtle Beach
- Nearest venue
- RH Acres, 2.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 34 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 36 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 13 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Surfside Beach, Conway, Bucksport
Distances are straight-line from Ryan Smith Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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