What a freakin' weird business model. Weird, but genius…read more In case you haven't heard of it, a Selfie WRLD, essentially, is a large room filled with tiny, colorful sets designed for photography. These sets are all separate from one another by a slender wall (with different themes) and solely designed for coming in and taking selfies (solo, with friends, with family, whatever). I could wax poetic about how neat this is for our society (how many activities ENCOURAGE you to bond over the experience of trying to curate the perfect memory via photograph???? Most activities actively shame you for it!). But instead, let's just talk about it: THINGS TO KNOW: -You are your own photographer. I have no idea about their stance on bringing your own, hired photographer if that's your jam. I can tell you that my "pro" DSLR camera with lenses was entirely allowed with zero issues. So you don't have to use just a cell phone. -You are charged "by the hour". You can take as many photos as you want and use as many of the "sets" as you want within the hour. Just be nice, and recognize you have to share with anyone else who's there. -The location lets you borrow (no charge) your own ring light, your own cell phone tripod stand, and your own Bluetooth cell phone remote to pair with your phone. (The tripod stands are SO sturdy and heavy! With a fully customizable arm for unique angling.) -Selfie WRLD is located in the Coastal Grand Mall. It does have its own entrance outside of the mall, so if you want to wear something extravagant, you don't have to look like a weirdo walking through the mall. -Some of my favorite sets included: a "boss" gold/black room, a black room with different-colored LED lights, a white, color-splatter room with two swings, a "Love Your Selfie" on the wall in front of a small trampoline, and a green, jungle-like set-up in greens for "welcome to the jungle" neon lights. -For fun/tourism purposes, there are also a couple "Myrtle Beach" backdrops for memorializing your trip. -I did not see any changing room; I'm unsure if outfit changes are allowed/encouraged, but you'd probably have to use the mall bathroom. -There are cleansing wipes and trash cans scattered around different sets to wipe down props or seating. -Sets definitely seem designed for the square format of Instagram, but you can crop/zoom as needed. You'll definitely run into the ceiling if you attempt to shoot portrait fully zoomed out. TIPS: -This is a place you'll want to intentionally come to when it's as empty as possible. As you have to share access to the sets with any other customers (including kids who may not understand "stay in your own area), having as few other customers as possible is a bonus. -A notable number (more than 4 sets) had a seated weight limit of 250 pounds (off the top of my head, the swings, the futon, and a few others). These signs are clearly posted. I wouldn't trust the trampoline to have a high weight limit either; it was pretty flimsy looking. Sad that the weight limits exist, but glad they're being upfront and not chancing safety issues. There are tons of other things you can enjoy if you're over those weights. -Don't be afraid to play with different angles. The sets aren't (honestly) huge, but you can move your camera to a 90-degree angle or get some close-ups. Try leaning your cell up against the base of the tripod to get a "looking up" angle too. -Don't forget about video either. While the Bluetooth remote they provide acts kinda funky about video, it does appear to stop it; you just need to start it with your finger. So that gives you a lot of freedom - especially with the trampoline. -The in-set props can really add to the experience. Don't be afraid to play with them (and put them back where you found them) and/or clean them with the provided wipes. They can really add a lot to your shots. In short, I love the hell out of this place. After 8 years of vacations as a group of friends together, this is the first time we've had a ton of group shots with everyone in them; no one needed to hold the phone.

Selfie WRLD at Coastal Grande Mall in Myrtle Beach is a great place to go for cool and unique…read moreselfie and photo opportunities. I really like the location and concept of everything that they have available here. Good experience every time I have been here.

Nikki and Neal are such a great team and so much fun to work with. I had a feeling we would be…read morepleased with the photos from our session but when Nikki sent us the email with our gallery, we were blown away! It took my husband and I over 2 hours to sort through our images. Nikki and Neal, you guys are absolutely incredible. You have captured our family's love and happiness and the joy our children bring us. I cannot wait to fill our gallery wall with these photos!!

We contacted Something Like Life-Photography & Design because we were taking a trip to Myrtle…read moreBeach. It was very last minute but they were so great and were able to fit us in! Our entire trip was threatened with rain, but they worked with us to make sure we could fit a shoot in on a different day. The photos came out great! I was worried because it was so humid and our kids were a little less than cooperative but they got more than enough great shots! I would definitely recommend them. Wonderful to work with!

We had our photos taken by travis on may 31st , he promised a dozen edited and Hundreds of unedited…read moreand that he would mail on a usb it's now august 17th & still no photos & no money back. He claimed him & his girlfriend broke up and kept giving me the run around. I also saw on his facebook I am not the only person he has scammed. Do not use him as your photographer!!

From the owner: Coastal Carolina professional photographer servicing coastal North and South Carolina...read more

I contacted him on his site as requested from a phone call with specific information as to the size…read moreof the family and the dates we are at North Myrtle Beach. He won't call back.

I had a family vacation planned in Myrtle Beach, where I wanted to get professional family pictures…read moretaken while we were there. I browsed Google searches and came across Ryan Smith Photography. Going through his portfolio of pictures online, I knew he would be a good fit for what we were after... fun, candid, beach, etc. Ryan had great communication from the start through the whole process- about setting dates, payment options, meet up details, parking logistics, processing time, etc. He gave great instructions on where to meet and we followed to the nearby park he suggested. The location was great, offering a mix of different picture background options, in addition to the beach pictures, which was a nice bonus to mix up the pictures we had available to us at the end. We had a group of 7, ages ranging from seniors to teenagers. Ryan was great at suggesting ideas, poses, and what angles to shoot from. He also let us come up with a few ideas to add to the mix of picture options. He was super flexible! We were shooting for probably a good 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Ryan is very personable and made us feel comfortable! You can really tell this by the results of our pictures, where no one seemed uncomfortable or stiff. We all had fun and had a lot of laughs that he was able to really capture for us. Overall I would recommend Ryan and his skills for anyone looking for family pictures, weddings, senior pictures, etc. He truly is so talented and I (and my whole family) were very impressed with the results. Thank you Ryan for everything! I had been wanting to get updated pictures done for so long and I'm so glad we got connected to make it happen, I couldn't be more pleased with the experience or the results!

Excellent service! I get weekly clean up. He is very thorough and quick and always on time. I get…read morenotified when he is on the way and when he has completed the clean up. We have a very large yard and very little time therefore I greatly appreciate his hard work!

From the owner: Coastal Pooper Scooper, LLC isn't just anyone scooping your yard. The business is a member of the…read moreAssociation of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (APAWS). This association requires higher standards of its members. Standards such as proper sanitation. Coastal Pooper Scooper uses a kennel grade disinfectant on all equipment to ensure viruses, bacteria's and disease is eliminated and not transferred between yards. Your dogs waste is also hauled away. You don't have to see it, you don't have to pick it up, and you don't have to smell it either. Most importantly, the business is properly licensed and insured.