Beach & Portrait Photography on the Grand Strand

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Hello, I’m Travis Stone.

Sandy Toes & Salty Smiles

I’m Travis Stone, a photographer serving Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Murrells Inlet. I capture relaxed beach portraits, family memories, and professional images with a friendly, personal approach.

From playful moments in the surf to portraits at sunset, we’ll create images that feel like you.

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A family of five, including two children and three adults, holding hands and running along the beach near the water, with a pier in the background. They are smiling and enjoying a day at the beach.
A group of five people, including two children, are standing on the beach at sunset, with a pier in the background. One child is being lifted in the air by an adult, while others are looking down at the water.
A family of five walking and celebrating together on the beach near the ocean, with the parents holding their children between them, all smiling and enjoying the moment.
A family of six standing barefoot on the beach with sand, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background. The group includes three children and three adults, all smiling and dressed in light summer clothes.
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A woman and two children enjoying a walk along the beach with waves in the background.
A family walking on the beach holding hands, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
Family of six, including two young children, happily jumping and playing on the beach near the water with a pier in the background.
A family of six at the beach, sitting on the sand surrounded by grassy dunes and looking at the camera.
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A large, multi-generational family poses together on a sandy beach with tall grasses and houses in the background. The family includes adults, children, and babies, all smiling and dressed in casual summer clothing.
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Group of people holding hands and walking along the beach near the ocean, with a pier extending into the water and beach houses in the background.
A large multigenerational family group of seven people standing on a sandy beach near the ocean, smiling at the camera with ocean waves and a cloudy sky in the background.
A multi-generational family sitting together on the beach with sand dunes and grass in the background. The group includes two elderly adults and four children, all smiling and relaxed.
A group of six people, three men and three women, sitting and standing on a sandy beach with tall grass, with houses visible in the background during sunset.
A group of six people standing on the beach near the ocean, smiling and posing for a photo, with cloudy sky and waves in the background.
Five young children sitting on a blue and white patterned towel on the sandy ground of a beach, with tall grass in the background. The children appear curious and are dressed in summer clothes, with one girl wearing a striped dress and others in blue
Four young children sitting on a beach towel on sandy beach with green plants in background. They are all looking at the camera, with the oldest girl smiling and the younger children showing various expressions.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair in a white dress holding a baby girl in a white outfit with a bow on the beach, standing next to a smiling man in a light blue shirt holding a baby boy in a blue shirt, with the ocean and a cloudy sky in the back
An elderly couple standing on a beach, smiling at the camera with a pier in the background.
An older man with short dark hair and a beard is smiling and holding up a young toddler with short blonde hair and a big smile. The man is wearing a black shirt, and the child is wearing a blue shirt. They are outdoors with a background of blurred tr
Young boy with short hair and blue eyes standing outdoors in a natural setting, holding a small stick, next to a large tree with green foliage.
A woman and a young boy standing on a beach with shells, playing and splashing water.
A young boy with short hair is balancing on a tree stump in a wooded area, holding a stick in his right hand and looking down at the ground.
A young boy with blue eyes and short blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, holding an orange toy, and smiling at the camera.
A woman with long brown hair and wearing glasses is looking down and smiling. She is wearing a green top.
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A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing earrings, a dark top, a navy blue jacket, and a pearl bracelet, against a black background.
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Four women standing barefoot on a sandy beach near the water, with a pier extending into the ocean in the background. They are smiling and dressed in casual white and blue dresses.
Four women standing barefoot on the beach near the ocean, smiling at the camera, dressed in light, casual clothing for warm weather.
Four women are jumping and smiling on a beach with a pier in the background. They appear to be enjoying a fun moment together.
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A young woman with curly hair, wearing a white tank top and white skirt, sitting on a sandy beach with green grasses in the background, smiling and looking at the camera.
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Four women walking hand-in-hand on a beach. They are dressed in casual summer clothes and barefoot, with ocean waves visible in the background.
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A multigenerational family of six sitting on a quilted blanket on the sand at a beach, with a marshland and tall grasses in the background. The group includes two elderly adults, three young girls, and a toddler girl. They are smiling and relaxing ou
A smiling family of five sitting on the beach, with three children and two adults, surrounded by green vegetation in the background.
A woman and four young girls sitting on a blue blanket on a sandy beach, with green marshy vegetation in the background.
A family of five at the beach, posing in front of the ocean and a pier. The father has tattoos on his arm, and the mother has curly hair, both smiling. There are three children with different hair colors and wearing colorful dresses, standing in fron
Two young girls in colorful dresses holding hands and running on the beach toward the ocean, with waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Two young girls, one in a pink dress and the other in a blue dress, standing on a beach with the ocean in the background. They are holding hands, and the girl in blue is making a heart shape with her arm above the head of the girl in pink.
A couple kissing on the beach near the ocean, with a pier in the background.
A woman in a pink dress lifting a young girl in a rainbow tutu at the beach, with a pier in the background and cloudy sky.
A young girl with curly hair wearing a pink dress walking barefoot along the shoreline of a beach, with waves gently approaching her.
A woman and two young girls, all smiling and jumping while holding hands on the beach near the ocean, with waves in the background.
A woman and three girls walking in the shallow surf at the beach. The woman is wearing a pink dress, and the girls are in colorful dresses. The woman has her hair blown back by the wind, and they appear to be enjoying a day by the ocean.
A woman in a navy blue dress and three young girls playing and jumping on the beach near the ocean, with waves in the background on a cloudy day.
A young girl with curly brown hair wearing a pastel rainbow tulle skirt and a lavender top with bow straps, standing on a beach and looking at a distant pier.
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A woman with long brown hair and a young girl in a rainbow tutu at the beach, the woman is smiling and crouching on the sand, the girl has curly hair and a serious expression, behind them is the ocean with waves.
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A young girl in a rainbow-colored tutu dress walking barefoot on a sandy beach towards the ocean.
A young girl dressed in a pastel rainbow tutu and lavender top is walking barefoot on the beach near the shoreline with ocean waves in the background.
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my Services

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The Natural Light Session

$139 • 25 edited images

Relaxed beach portraits for families, couples, and vacation memories.

Approximately 20–40 minutes near Surfside Pier.

Want more? Add 10 edited images for $25 per set.

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Outdoor Session with strobe light Outdoor Session with strobe light
Outdoor Session with strobe light
$149.00

The Signature Power Session

​Elevate your portraits with a high-end shoot that blends the beauty of the outdoors with the polished precision of studio lighting. By using professional portable strobes in a natural setting, we create a striking "magazine-style" look that makes you stand out perfectly against the landscape. This technique allows for rich colors, crisp details, and a dramatic, high-impact aesthetic that natural light alone simply cannot achieve.

​This session offers the best of both worlds: the epic scale of the great outdoors combined with the flawless lighting of a studio. Whether we’re creating bold, graphic images in bright sun or a soft, sophisticated glow at dusk, the result is a gallery of powerful, professional portraits. It’s the perfect choice for those wanting a sophisticated, high-fashion edge to their photos. 

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Indoor Session with strobe lighting Indoor Session with strobe lighting
Indoor Session with strobe lighting
$399.00

The Mobile Studio Session

​Bring the sophistication of a professional studio directly to your home. By using high-end portable strobes in your own space, I can create a fully controlled lighting environment that yields polished, magazine-quality results without you ever having to leave the house. This setup allows me to "sculpt" the light to perfectly flatter your features, ensuring a clean and refined look that is far superior to standard indoor lighting.

​This mobile service offers the ultimate in convenience and privacy, turning any room into a high-end production set. Whether you are looking for professional branding, editorial portraits, or sharp headshots, you’ll receive a gallery of crisp, high-impact images characterized by consistent, professional quality. It is the perfect blend of premium studio results and the comfort of your own environment. 

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Client Reviews

“Big shout out to Your Best Image Photography LLc and Travis Stone for the wonderful photo session I had!!

Travis is very talented and will create the photos you desire. His love of photography really shows in his hard work and his attention to detail.”

Five gold stars in a row with a black background. 
— Chloe Day

Great price

Our family of 17 people had a wonderful experience! Travis did a phenomenal job working to capture the best photos of our lively crew. We had 4 small children included in our group, and he was very patient with them, and us while we tried to help get their sweet smiles captured. We would highly recommend “Your Best Image Photos” and definitely plan to use Travis again in the future!

- Maddox Harwood

“Are you in the greater Myrtle Beach region? Introducing... Your Best Image Photography LLC by Travis Stone!

Travis is a professional photographer (and a great, personable guy all around) whose goal is to make your image shine! Whether you're looking for a business headshot, family portrait, romantic beach photoshoot, or more, he's your man.

Take it from me, someone who has always thought my pictures look, at best, weird. Travis made me look photogenic! Plus, when you sign up with him, you get four free digital proofs. Don’t delay, contact him today!”

Five gold stars in a row, representing a five-star rating. 
— Elizabeth Horst

The response time was very fast! Clear directions on lighting time and great location to stage our photos on the beach. Exceptional and patient with a family of seventeen with 4 children under the age of 3 yrs. old. Our photo were received the next day for our viewing and very satisfied with all the results. Definitely 5 Star quality.

Highly recommend Your Best Image Photos
Travis Stone /Owner

The Harwood Family
July 2026

-Spring Harwood

“Looking for an amazing photographer? Hopefully your search ends here.

Travis Stone is by far the best I’ve ever worked with. Being an award winning author, professional headshots and book cover photo’s mean everything in the world of marketing.

Travis has a fine eye for quality every detail was thoughtfully executed.

I was thrilled with the outcome. He is now my go to photo man for all of family and business needs.

Five gold stars in a row. 
— Donald T Hardison II

While on vacation in Myrtle Beach, I met a gentleman named Travis who was taking photos of people enjoying their time on the beach. I stopped and talked with him, and he explained that he specializes in vacation beach photography.

He asked if I’d like some photos taken, and I said sure. Travis took a variety of pictures, and the results were absolutely phenomenal. He sent the photos to me to review, and I selected several of my favorites. His pricing was very fair, and the quality exceeded my expectations.

If you’re visiting Myrtle Beach and want to capture some great vacation memories, I highly recommend Travis as your photographer. Professional, friendly, and talented. Thanks for helping make my trip even more memorable!

-FREDDY MAC

How was your experience working with us? Please feel free to leave your testimonial in the contact form below. We look forward to collaborating with you on future projects!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and contact me. I’d be glad to answer any questions you may have.

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  • Most sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes. This allows us enough time to explore different angles and lighting setups without feeling rushed, ensuring we capture your most natural expressions.

  • For Natural Light and Outdoor Strobe sessions, your photos depend on the environment. If there is heavy rain or unsafe weather, we will reschedule to the next available date at no extra cost to ensure you get the best possible results.

  • For outdoor sessions, earth tones and neutrals (creams, tans, olive, or navy) typically look best. For studio-style sessions, solid colors and well-fitted clothing help keep the focus on you. I am happy to provide a more detailed style guide once your session is booked!

  • Not at all. I can set up my portable studio in most living rooms or cleared office spaces. As long as there is enough room for me to stand about 6–8 feet away from you, we can create stunning, professional results.

  • You will receive a link to your "proof" gallery within 3-5 business days to select your favorites. Once you have chosen your five images, the final professionally retouched versions will be delivered within 7-10 days.