BEACH SESSIONS — Capturing the Coast
Where the Gulf breeze meets your family story.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that no two beach sessions are ever the same — and that’s what makes them so special. From little sandy toes to senior sunsets, I love capturing families as they truly are: laughing, relaxed, and soaking up the beauty of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
I’m based in Crestview, Florida, which means I’m just a quick drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world — Destin, Sandestin, 30A, and Fort Walton Beach. Whether you’re local or visiting, I’ll help make your session easy, organized, and fun so you can focus on enjoying your time together.
Your Session Includes
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A fully guided photo experience — from planning to posing
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Flexible locations across Destin, 30A, and surrounding areas
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Access to my prep tips for clothing and timing
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Candid, posed, and in-between moments that tell your story
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A private online gallery with easy viewing and ordering options
Wind and Hair
Long hair is beautiful, and I truly love mine. However, the camera angles needed for optimal lighting often clash with windy conditions. At the beach, the average wind speed is around 6 to15 miles per hour. If you prefer to wear your hair down during the shoot, using hairpins is advisable, even if it’s not part of your usual routine Consider bringing some along, as the wind can be persistent, even when the water appears calm. As your photographer, I'll look for any hair issues and do my best to help, but addressing this takes time from our session I'll also do my best to edit out any stray strands afterward. I just can't promise I can get them all.
Driving Time
What to Wear &
How to Prepare
Don’t stress — I’ll help with all of this!
When it comes to outfits, don’t worry so much about everyone being “matchy-matchy.” Coordinating colors work better than identical ones. Think soft neutrals, light blues, creams, tans, or muted pastels — they photograph beautifully against the sand and water.
Don’t be afraid of color! Just stay away from neon tones, busy patterns, big logos, or wording that can distract from your faces. The goal is for your family to stand out — not the clothes.
Hair and makeup don’t have to be fancy; beach light is very forgiving. Just bring a brush, a little powder, and maybe some extra hair ties — the Gulf breeze has a mind of its own!
And if you need ideas, pull a color board from Pinterest for inspiration. I’ll also send a few of my favorite examples when you book, so you’ll feel completely prepared for your session.
Traffic can be quite unpredictable during spring break and summer Families often face delays or get lost while traveling. Occasionally, I might also encounter traffic issues. such cases, it's important to communicate, and I will do the for you. Please ensure you have my phone number, 850-418-0011, handy before heading to your session.
Absolutely NO Cameras
Photos taken with personal cell phones can be quite distracting for both the subjects and the photographer. The photographer relies on their expertise pose and position the subjects effectively in relation to the sunlight. Having someone stand behind them with a personal camera or cell is simply not acceptable. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
