A Weekend at Folly Beach, South Carolina
Some weekends call for nothing more than sand between your toes and a camera in hand. That’s exactly how I spent an afternoon at Folly Beach, South Carolina, wandering the shoreline near the main pier and the lighthouse.
Folly Beach’s pier and lighthouse
Folly Beach has this unhurried, salt-air charm that makes it one of my favorite quick coastal escapes. The Folly Beach Pier stretches out over the Atlantic, and just down the shoreline, the black-and-white Morris Island Lighthouse stands offshore — one of the most photographed landmarks on this stretch of the South Carolina coast.
Why I keep coming back
There’s something about the light along this coastline — soft, golden, a little hazy — that makes for the kind of images I can’t stop taking. Whether it’s the waves rolling in near the pier or the lighthouse catching the last of the afternoon sun, Folly Beach never runs out of moments worth capturing.
If you’re planning a trip to the South Carolina coast, or dreaming up a beach session of your own, Folly Beach comes highly recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to photograph at Folly Beach, SC?
Folly Beach is known for its fishing pier and the offshore Morris Island Lighthouse, both popular subjects for coastal and travel photography.
When is the best time to visit Folly Beach for photos?
Golden hour near sunset is ideal, when the light turns soft along the pier and lighthouse.
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