08/27/2026
Thank you CH2 Magazine!
Faces of Lowcountry Hospitality featuring…
Caitlin Ryan
Memory Lane Portraits, Owner, Digital Creator, Artist
How long have you lived here and what do you like most about it?
I have lived on Hilton Head Island for 10 years. This is the longest I have ever lived anywhere, and I believe there are many more years ahead on this magical island. The sun, saltwater, and sand feel like the healthiest environment I have ever enjoyed.
What’s your favorite part about being a photographer on Hilton Head Island?
My favorite part is capturing authentic family connections against such a stunning, ever-changing coastal backdrop. I especially love running into the ocean with my families at the end of a session to capture epic, joy-filled portraits. Being part of some of the happiest moments in people’s lives is an incredible blessing. I am grateful that my legacy is their memories.
What question do you get asked most often by visitors? And what is your answer?
The question I get asked most often is how to pose and look good on camera. I have a few secrets that I share, but the most important one is simple: Have a good time, because happiness is beautiful.
Unofficial Poll: Where do most of your visitors hail from, in your experience?In my experience, most visitors travel from Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Favorite annual event or festival?
The Mindful Triathlon. It is a beautiful 5K on the beach in April, when the temperature is just right and you can feel the ocean breeze guiding you to the finish line. It also includes yoga and meditation – no better way to finish the day.
If you had to recommend a visitor to Hilton Head Island do ONE thing before they leave town, what would it be?
Schedule a session with Memory Lane Portraits. Your time on the island may pass quickly, but the portraits you create here become part of your family’s story, carrying the feeling of a moment long after it has passed.
When not working, we can find you where, and doing what?
When I’m not working, you can find me taking my pups, Tigger and Sunny, to the beach at sunset. The beach is Tigger’s favorite place. Every time he hears the word “beach,” he perks his ears in anticipation. I rescued Sunny from the Dominican Republic. I’m pretty sure his favorite place is the couch; however, he is at home on the beach.
