Sometimes weather is an issue for a beach session. This year, the whole month of June, was a difficult one with crazy weather, thunderstorms and WIND. On this session day, it did NOT say rain until after dark. Lies haha. We were at the park and hurried to get to the beach to get a […]

Every week I get the same request: “We saw these gorgeous photos at Alys Beach (or Rosemary Beach) online — can we take our family pictures there?” I get it. Those white, Mediterranean-style buildings against the Gulf are stunning, and they photograph beautifully. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize until they’re standing at […]

Ahhh the dreaded question. Even though the Truman Show was filmed here (Seaside)…. we don’t have any domes to shield us from the rain. SO… on the day of the shoot, I promise I’m checking the weather more than you are. If it looks like rain at your scheduled time, I’m watching no less than […]

Ok, I will list a few questions that I see online often and provide some answers. These answers are for me…. so may not be the same for other photographers who work on 30a. But here goes! How long does it take to get photos back after a session? For me, I strive to have […]

Beach photo outfit ideas? Glad you asked! The answer is not a simple one. Some might say to just all wear white. While you can do that, not everyone looks great in white. Many years ago the standard for a beach photo was white and/or white and khaki. Truthfully, it was the easiest to match […]

Yay another surprise proposal! We had to change the date because of weather but this night was awesome at Grayton Beach State park. I don’t think she was surprised but it’s always fun to watch. The entrance to the trail is one of my favorite spots so we ended there. Her engagement ring is incredible! […]

This session was very special to me. I’ve been photographing this young man since he was a baby. To be able to photograph his proposal 23 years later is incredible.