Pawleys Island is one of the oldest beach resorts on the east coast of the United States.  It’s original inhabitants settled here in the 1700s, getting away from the rivers to spend a healthier summer near the coast.  The families of rice planters that owned lavish plantations would come here to get away from the rivers during the warmer months.  They would stay at Pawleys Island until the first frosts of November.  There are twelve residences in the historic district that still remain.  Pawleys Island and the nearby area of Litchfield Beach are known for a wonderful laid back lifestyle which leads our families to the area for a minimum of two weeks a year.  If you visit the area, it is a must to pick up an original rope hammock at the original Hammock Shop.  The photograph above shows the Pawleys Island Pier taken during a full moon in August of 2011.

Rob Garland is the owner of Rob Garland Photographers, a company which specializes in photojournalism and fine art printing. Rob prides himself on a classic, intuitive, heartfelt documentation with the utmost in visual integrity. Rob has documented many destination weddings throughout the U.S. and abroad as well as Charlottesville weddings at many of our outstanding local venues. Rob loves imagery that fails to go in and out of style and personal touches that make each wedding unique.