Cherry Grove Family Photographer

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Featuring the Cardwell family

Cherry Grove is the northernmost neighborhood of North Myrtle Beach, one of the four beach communities that joined to form the city in 1968. The beach here is wide, and the sea oats and dune grass give family photos a soft, natural look. The neighborhood is also home to the Cherry Grove Pier, which reaches 985 feet into the Atlantic.

The Cardwell family

Beach Family Photos in Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach

Cherry Grove’s beachfront is lined with beach houses, so it is a natural spot for families staying in the area to walk right out to the sand for their session. With so much room on the beach, even a big group can spread out, and the dunes make a pretty backdrop for both full family photos and portraits of the youngest ones.

The Cardwell Family · August 14, 2025

The Cardwell family was a big group dressed in navy, white and blue, under soft, cloudy skies. We started with everyone together in the sea oats, then moved to the water’s edge for the full group and smaller sets: a group hug, the guys lined up together and the little ones on their own. One of my favorite frames is a little girl running across the sand while seagulls flew overhead.

Everyone at the water’s edge

Little explorer

Navy bow and soft sand

A group hug

The guys

Running with the seagulls

Up close

Cherry Grove Family Photos FAQ

Where is Cherry Grove?

Cherry Grove is the northernmost neighborhood of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Will a cloudy evening ruin our beach photos?

Not at all. The Cardwell session had soft cloud cover, which gives even light and gentle skin tones.

Can you photograph a big family group at Cherry Grove?

Yes. The beach is wide, which gives a large group plenty of room, as the Cardwell family session shows.

How do we receive our photos?

Your photos are delivered in a private online gallery, where you can view, download and share them with your family.

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