Litchfield by the Sea Family Photographer
Pawleys Island, South Carolina · Featuring the Kirtner and Miller families
Litchfield by the Sea is a gated community in Pawleys Island with more than a mile of private Atlantic beach, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, lakes and a Beach Club. For family photos, that means two beautiful settings within the same community: shady oaks with sweeping branches and a wide, quiet beach with low dunes.
The Kirtner family under the oaks
Family Photos in Pawleys Island at Litchfield by the Sea
The live oaks here are big enough to frame a whole family, and the Spanish moss adds a soft, Lowcountry look you won’t find on a typical stretch of beach. Down on the sand, the beach is calm and open, with homes set back in the distance. One practical note: beach access at Litchfield by the Sea is reserved for property owners and registered guests, so this location works best when your family is staying inside the community.
Families I Have Photographed at Litchfield by the Sea
The Kirtner Family · July 18, 2024
The Kirtner family wore soft blues and whites, a palette that worked with both the oaks and the ocean. We started under a huge live oak, where the low branches made a natural frame for all six of them, then moved to the beach for group photos and a few playful ones, including a leap in the surf.
Room to spread out
A leap in the surf
Down by the water
Mom and her girls
A wide, quiet beach
The Miller Family · September 15, 2025
The Miller family brought several generations together, from grandparents to young grandchildren, in blues, greens and florals. On the beach we photographed the full group with the dunes and beach houses behind them, then the couples, the grandparents with the grandkids and a few portraits of the little ones. You can see more of the Miller family on my large family photography page.
The Miller family
The couples
Grandparents and grandkids
Sweet as can be
Litchfield by the Sea Family Photos FAQ
Where is Litchfield by the Sea?
Litchfield by the Sea is a gated community in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on the Waccamaw Neck.
Is the beach at Litchfield by the Sea open to everyone?
No. Beach access is reserved for property owners and registered guests, so it is a great choice if your family is staying in the community.
Can we take photos under the live oaks and on the beach?
Yes. The Kirtner family session included both the live oaks and the beach.
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.
Staying at Litchfield by the Sea? See more of my family photography, browse other family photo locations, or get in touch to plan your session.
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