We had an absolutely awesome 5-star experience working with professional photographer Maureen…read moreSnyder while taking family photographs on the beach at Hilton Head Island, SC. Maureen has lived in the Lowcountry of South Carolina for more than 20 years and specializes in family portrait photography on the beaches and sand dunes of this popular vacation spot. She has a relaxed and welcoming personality that is the perfect fit for a professional photographer. Our entire family enjoyed working with this gregarious professional. Armed with a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera, Maureen is a pro at harnessing the most attractive natural lighting just after sunrise and just before sunset to produce beautiful family portraits near the ocean's surf. Our session was shot on a Tuesday evening in the golden hour just before sunset. We were thrilled with our photos, conveniently provided to us on a USB flash drive, at a very reasonable and competitive price. We're excited to now have the perfect family shot for our next Christmas card. I'd recommend that you book your session with Maureen Snyder as far in advance as possible as her time slots can fill quickly as vacationing continues to accelerate on the Island. Five big stars for a true professional and a very enjoyable experience. Say "Cheese"...Highly recommended.

Maureen worked with our large family to pull off a beautiful portrait as the sun was trying to set…read more She knew exactly where to put us to take advantage of the light as it disappeared and the pictures are beautiful..

Can't say enough nice things about the photographer we had during our family photo shoot in Tybee…read moreIsland he was amazing! Thank you so much for helping commemorate this major milestone birthday with our family! We can't wait To see the photos as the previews he showed us during were amazing! And on top of all that Josael I throughly appreciate the recommendations for things to check out locally in addition to being so responsive and helpful with all my questions such amazing help and professionalism! Highly recommend this business to help capture your memories with amazing photos as the kindness and help they show only helps make your trip and experience more special

I had minimal experience hiring a photographer for a photo session and was nervous about hiring one…read morefor our vacation from out of state. No need to worry however- Josael was great! He was very friendly, professional and patient with our three grandchildren (6 years old and 15 month old twins). Our beach photo shoot was very fun with lots of different poses and groupings. We can't wait to see the pictures! Thanks Josael!

Terrible. Avoid. Go somewhere else. Has the weirdest experience! Very unprofessional and didn't…read moreprovide services as promised.

Jillian is the best; she shot my engagement photos and they were truly spectacular!…read more She has an absolutely brilliant eye and never puts her subject into an uncomfortable or artificial position. She intuitively knows how to capture beautiful, natural moments and does so with ease, kindness and patience. I would highly recommend her for any special occasion that you want to remember with authenticity and true artistry!!!!

I'm your typical man. There's no joy for me in having my picture taken. Plus I don't need…read moredocumentary evidence of my greying, double chinned self. But my wife wanted one of those that are taken on the beach and it's been way too long since we've had an 'official' family portrait taken so we thought why not. Surprisingly to me, it was fun. David and his assistant made things comfortable and took control of the situation while keeping things relaxed. The smiles and situations in the photos were staged, of course, but the photos were natural and true to our family. There wasn't the gritted teeth and pinch grins in front of a book case backdrop that I remember from my youth. It was also a spur of the moment thing. When we decided to do it, I called several photographers and either didn't get a call back from the others or were treated rather contemptuously because of our limited time. David had to rearrange somethings but we managed to get in during our week on Hilton Head. One word of warning: because of my lack of experience in dealing with professional photographers I unaware of the cost of the final photos. A bit of a shock so get a ball park idea when you call in what the final costs will be.

I decided to read some other reviews on Hilton Head Island Portraits (HHI Portraits) before posting…read morethis. I have to say that anyone complaining about the costs are probably perfectly content letting Walmart print their point-and-shoot snapshots, completely unaware that professionally printed items are considered heirloom quality and tend to cost more. To me, my investment in professional quality was worth the price. That being said, I found David and his assistant to be charming and helpful. To the best of my knowledge, neither of them are God, so the weather was not up to them. However, we had no problems whatsoever. I've been noticing a trend in other professional photographers that have basically given up trying to sell prints and instead have opted for selling a disc full of images, then leaving it up to the buyer to try and get professional prints done. To me, any photographer, like David Gerwels, who has not abandoned that fundamental principle, has shown more dedication to the art. I received a wall grouping (stretched canvas) and they were beautiful, and ready to hang. David even gave me tips on how to hang them to achieve the professional look they deserved. All in all, my experience with HHI Portraits was a great one, and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for quality instead of their sister-in-law who bought a Nikon at Staples and prints on her all-in-one HP.

Holy moly, Lisa might not even be human--she's that amazing…read more Lisa brings her A-game to everything she does and makes it so easy to feel like a confident, gorgeous model--even if you're not usually comfortable in front of the camera. From start to finish, she made everything so easy, comfortable, and fun... and holy smokes, the talent! Lisa is incredibly personable, light-hearted, and easy to talk to, while also being laser-focused and detail-oriented. Take her questionnaire seriously--because she does. It's clear she uses it to fully understand your vision and bring it to life exactly as you imagined. Lisa also made invaluable suggestions for our venue, Mitchelville Place, and was clearly so knowledgeable and prepared. I honestly can't imagine our day without her and our second shooter, Stephanie. Funny (or not so funny) story: During our "mini moon," my husband and I had sentimental items stolen at the hotel. Devastated, I messaged Lisa less than 24 hours after the wedding to see if she happened to have any photos of the items to include in a police report. And y'all... even the raw, unedited images she sent were absolutely STUNNING. I was heartbroken, but seeing even just a few of those beautiful moments from our wedding helped lift my spirits. I kept joking that the silver lining of the theft was getting a sneak peek of those perfect photos so soon! Ultimately, there are just not enough words in the English language to express how beyond thankful and blessed I feel to have had Lisa there on our wedding day, 05/31/2025. I am literally at a loss for words to fully express just how much YOU HAVE TO BOOK HER FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY OR WHATEVER EVENT YOU ARE DOING. She truly is that incredible of a photographer AND person.

I can't say enough great things about Lisa and her photography work. She was easy to work with,…read moregreat with our kids, and captured their personalities perfectly. I would recommend her not only for those local to the Hilton Head area, but also for vacationers who want to capture their vacation memories.

Hire her! Carrie has sent us our preview photos and I can't wait to see the rest! She made us so…read morecomfortable during pictures and was truly able to capture "us". She is fun, easy going, and adventurous. I am so happy we hired her to photograph our day.

We had the pleasure of working with Carrie Friesen for our April 13, 2019 wedding at the Westin…read moreHilton Head Resort & Spa. First, let me just say that we were blessed with the BEST vendors for our special day. There are not enough words to describe Carrie and ALL of her assistance throughout our special day. We had seven groomsmen and five bridesmaids, as well as split families, and she handled it all like a champ! She wasn't afraid to tell the guys what to do and where to be. With most of them being Marines, that's EXACTLY what they needed. :) Carrie is truly remarkable at her craft. She took so many photos and it never fekt overwhelming. Not once. Did I mention our photos are absolutely stunning. EVERY.SINGLE.ONE. Carrie was absolutely, 100%, the right choice for our big day. Carrie is a wonderful person inside and out and I can't wait to recommend you to everyone who reads this. If you have any questions for me or other vendors I used for our party of a lifetime, feel free to email me at jamey.ballo@gmail.com.

Before booking with Kellie McCann Photography I truly looked at and compared all options…read more I believe that a good headshot is key. When looking I didn't want something extremely edited, unprofessional, or that didn't truly capture me. I happened upon Kellie and instantly could see the difference in her work over others. Kellie was very professional, honest, and easy to work with. Booking with her was easy and seamless. She reached out very timely. Actually, within 6 hours of applying. She fit me in quickly and worked with my availability, and turn around time was super fast! Kellie, when taking headshots was very knowledgeable, and honest. She knew exactly where to place me and the facial lines were spot on. I am not a " very photogenic" individual and to be honest look mad half the time. She didn't sweat it and we laughed it off. I also have hormonal adult acne that she made disappear without even looking edited, looks natural. I feel beautiful and confident after receiving my pictures. (( I have gotten several compliments from my email signature head shot. )) To wrap this up, if you are looking for a headshot that makes you stand out above your competition call Kellie! PS. she even offers you a snack and drink - Winner!

Kellie is very professional, her photographs are of excellent quality. She was patient and has a…read moregood eye for what will make a good photo. My first head shot and it came out amazing. Very impressed.

EHG Productions did the edits for my wedding photos and my wedding album. They came out…read morebeautiful. I have also purchased a few items from their website and the quality is great. Shipping was fast and prices reasonable.