easy
1 hour
No special fitness required; comfortable standing and walking on sand recommended.
Experience Hilton Head Island’s stunning sunsets like never before with a professional photography session on the beach. Capture family milestones or special occasions with expertly edited images that preserve your memories against the vibrant coastal sky.
Up to 60 minutes • Groups of 1 up to 50+ people
Capture unforgettable moments on the stunning Hilton Head beach as the sun sets. With professional photography sessions lasting up to 60 minutes, you’ll receive 25-75 beautifully edited images in a private online gallery. Celebrate family milestones or special occasions with a unique keepsake that will last a lifetime.
Up to 60 minutes, with most shoots lasting about 45 minutes
Want to commemorate a special life moment, celebrate a new addition to your family, or just capture the family fun you’re having on your Hilton Head beach vacation? Let Island Life HH Photography give you a gift that will last a lifetime, with beautiful photo packages to help you cherish the moments spent with the important people in your life.
Get your photo taken on beautiful Hilton Head beach as the sun sets. We offer family photos, senior portraits, and engagement photos! All of your photos will be professionally edited after your shoot, and then added to your online gallery where you can purchase prints or downloads, if you want all the high-resolution digital downloads the additional cost is $249.
Please arrive to your photoshoot location five minutes
Up to a 60 minute professional photography session
25-75 edited images from the shoot uploaded to a private online gallery for easy viewing. The number of photos depends on your family size, number of people and what kind of photos you are looking for. We focus on good quality photos not hundreds of photos you will never want to hang on your wall.
Option to purchase prints or digital downloads directly from your online gallery.
You can purchase all of the high-resolution digital downloads for an additional cost of $249.
Have questions? Check out our FAQ page
Get to the beach 15–20 minutes before your session to settle in and select your favorite locations before the light changes.
Ensure low tide aligns with your booking for safe, expansive beach access and optimal photo setups.
Bring layers or light jackets—coastal winds can pick up near sunset, affecting comfort during your shoot.
Choose sandals or barefoot for easy movement and to avoid ruining shoes in the sand during photos.
Hilton Head’s beaches have long been a cultural and natural crossroads, playing roles from Indigenous settlements to Civil War sites.
Local efforts emphasize maintaining clean beaches and protecting nesting sea turtles through seasonal guidelines.
Soft colors reflect natural light beautifully and keep focus on faces during sunset photos.
summer specific
Stay hydrated while waiting or moving between shooting spots on the beach.
summer specific
Use a gentle insect repellent to avoid distraction, especially during warmer months at dusk.
fall specific
Helps bounce natural light to reduce shadows on faces if you prefer to bring your own accessory.