The Averitt Family

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026Leave a comment

If I could name this sweet session, I would call it “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!”

These adorable little girls are every beat of their family’s hearts! From making wishes on their starfish to having the sweetest bubble-blowing party, there was so much laughter, love, and fun shared together.

It was such a joy to capture these precious little personalities and all the love that surrounds them. They made memories on that beautiful summer evening that will be treasured for generations to come!

Two young girls sitting on a log at the beach, surrounded by tall grass. One girl wears a light blue dress and the other wears a patterned dress.

A family of four standing on the beach during sunset. The mother is wearing a light blue dress, holding one of her young daughters. The father stands next to them, holding their other daughter, who is also dressed in light blue. The sandy beach and tall grass are visible in the background.

A family walking together on a sandy beach during sunset, holding hands. The parents are in casual summer attire, while the two young children are dressed in light blue dresses.

Two young girls sitting on a log at the beach, smiling and playing together, surrounded by grass and sand.

Two young girls in light blue dresses walking hand in hand on a sandy beach with their parents, enjoying a sunny day.

A woman sitting on a sandy beach with two young girls, all smiling. The sun is setting in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene.

Two young girls playing on a sandy beach during sunset. One girl is standing with her arm raised, while the other is sitting on the sand.

Two young girls standing on sandy beach at sunset, wearing light summer dresses, smiling and enjoying the moment.

A family enjoying a sunset walk on a beach, with a couple embracing and two young girls playing nearby in the soft sand.

A family of four posing on the beach during sunset. The father is holding one daughter on his shoulders while kissing the mother, who is holding their other daughter in her arms. Everyone is dressed in light blue outfits.

A family of four standing on the beach, holding hands. The mother is dressed in a light blue dress, while the father wears a white shirt and shorts. Two young daughters, one in a light dress, play near the water's edge with the ocean in the background and a pastel sky.

A family of four enjoying a beach day at sunset, with two young girls in light dresses and their parents having fun together by the water.

The Bayliff Family

August 11, 2026August 17, 2026Leave a comment

It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend an evening with the sweet Bayliff family! This evening was extra special because I finally got to meet their precious new baby girl, the same sweet little one I had the honor of photographing last year while she was still in Mommy’s tummy!

One of my favorite parts of photographing returning families is getting to see how much the children have grown and watching their beautiful family story continue to unfold in front of my camera.

There was so much love, laughter, and fun shared together that beautiful summer evening! The sweet Bayliff family made memories they will all cherish for generations to come.

A family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring eight members, including adults and children, dressed in light colors with a sandy background and grass dunes.

A happy family moment on the beach, with a mother lifting her baby girl into the air, both smiling, while a father watches with joy.

A parent and child holding hands while walking on a beach, with a sandy background and palm tree patterns on the parent's shirt.

A family of five standing together on a sandy beach during sunset. The father holds a young boy in a blue shirt, while the mother stands beside him in a pink dress, holding another boy. A girl in a white dress stands in front of them, all smiling at the camera.

Four young children sitting on a sandy beach, with grass dunes in the background. The eldest girl is holding a baby, while the two boys are sitting beside them.

A woman holds a smiling child on a beach, with a man and another child walking in the background during sunset.

A family portrait on a sandy beach, featuring two adults and four children, all smiling and sitting together. The scene is set during sunset, with gentle grass in the background.

A family of eight poses together on a sandy beach during sunset, with the ocean in the background. They are dressed in light, casual clothing, with some holding young children.

A happy baby wearing a headband is being held by a parent on the beach, while the other parent smiles at them, with a beautiful sky in the background.

A family walking hand-in-hand on a beach during sunset, wearing light-colored summer clothing. There are four adults and four children, with a peaceful ocean view in the background.

A smiling woman holding a young girl on a beach, with gentle waves and a cloudy sky in the background.

A family portrait on a beach at sunset, featuring six adults and three children. They are dressed in light, summery clothing, standing on the sandy shore with the ocean in the background and soft clouds in the sky.

A happy baby in a pink crocheted swimsuit lying on soft white sand at the beach, with gentle ocean waves in the background.

The Thompson Family

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026Leave a comment

If I could name this sweet session, I would call it “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!” 💕 These adorable little girls are truly every beat of their mom and dad’s hearts, and they certainly captured mine!

The girls loved making wishes on their starfish, having a bubble-blowing party, and simply having so much fun together as a family. There was plenty of laughter, love, and sweetness to go around!

They made beautiful memories that summer evening that they will treasure for generations to come!

A family of four stands together on a sandy beach, smiling. The parents are dressed casually, with the mother in a light-colored dress and the father in a blue t-shirt. The two young daughters are wearing white and light blue dresses, and all are surrounded by beach grass under a cloudy sky.

Two young girls standing barefoot on sandy beach, each holding a starfish in their hands. The girl on the left wears a light blue dress, while the girl on the right is in a white dress. Grass and natural foliage are visible in the background.

A couple embracing on a sandy beach at sunset, with two young children in the background walking hand-in-hand.

A young girl with long, curly hair wearing a light blue dress poses playfully on a sandy beach with tall grass in the background.

Two young girls embracing on a sandy beach, smiling and enjoying their time together.

A smiling young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a white dress, posing playfully on a sandy beach with grass in the background.

A smiling family of four posing together on a sandy beach, with two young girls in light dresses, one with blonde hair and the other with curly hair, and their parents, a man and a woman, both looking happy.

Two young girls holding hands and walking along a sandy beach, facing the ocean.

A mother and daughter smiling and hugging on a beach, with gentle waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

A man holding hands with two young girls on a beach, smiling as they play along the shoreline with gentle waves in the background.

A family of four walking hand in hand along the beach, with the ocean waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

A mother and daughter share a loving moment on the beach, with the mother kissing the daughter on the cheek as they both smile. The sandy beach and ocean are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Two girls blowing bubbles on the beach while their parents embrace in the background.

A father hugging his two daughters on a beach, with gentle waves in the background. One daughter is sitting on his lap while the other kisses him. They are all smiling, dressed in light summer clothing.

Two young girls embracing each other on a beach, with gentle ocean waves in the background.

The Wilson Family

August 7, 2026Leave a comment

This session was all about their sweet “mermaid” who’s every beat of all their hearts and she completely stole mine! She is an absolute sweetheart! The dear Wilson family sure knows how to have fun together! There was so much love, laughter and special moments between them all! They all made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will cherish for a lifetime!

A young girl in a light blue dress stands barefoot on a sandy beach, holding something gently in her hands, with grass and a cloudy sky in the background.

A family of five standing on a sandy beach, wearing light-colored summer dresses and shirts, with a cloudy sky in the background.

A smiling grandmother, grandfather, and young girl sitting on a sandy beach with grass in the background during sunset.

A young girl wearing a light blue dress stands on a sandy beach, raising her hand with a smile. The ocean and cloudy sky are visible in the background.

A cheerful family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring four members: a man seated in the sand with three women standing and smiling around him, all wearing light-colored outfits.

A family of five walking hand in hand on a sandy beach, wearing light-colored outfits, with the ocean in the background and a cloudy sky.

A young girl in a light blue dress stands on the beach, making a playful gesture with her hand and a confident expression.

A group of five individuals, including a girl blowing a bubble, posing together on a beach in white clothing. The ocean is visible in the background with a cloudy sky.

Four women of different ages lying on the sand, smiling and posing for the camera, with a beach background.

A family of five standing on a beach, playfully blowing kisses towards a young girl in a blue dress, who is at the center of the group.

A woman in a white dress holds a girl in a blue dress on a beach, both smiling joyfully against a backdrop of the ocean and sky.

The Holck Family

August 5, 2026Leave a comment

The sweet Holck family had a beautiful evening for their family session. These precious girls were an absolute joy and brought so much happiness to the evening. They loved twirling in their dresses, making wishes on their starfish and having a bubble-blowing party as the sun began to set.

It was so special to watch three sisters who truly enjoy being together having so much fun making memories side by side. There was so much love, laughter, and joy that beautiful evening. They all created memories they will cherish for generations to come.

A family of five, including three children, poses together on a sandy beach during sunset. The women wear light-colored dresses, while the man is in a light blue shirt and beige pants. The background features soft sand dunes and a pastel sky.

Three girls standing on a sandy beach, holding seashells in their hands, wearing long dresses in soft colors, with beach grass in the background.

A family walking together hand-in-hand on a sandy beach during sunset, with grasses in the background and a warm glow from the sun.

A couple sitting on the sandy beach at sunset, with four women in elegant dresses walking in the background.

A smiling family of five poses together on a sandy beach at sunset, with grass in the background and a calm sea visible.

A young girl in a flowing white dress twirls joyfully on the beach, with waves gently crashing in the background under a cloudy sky.

A family of five walking hand in hand along a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background and a cloudy sky.

A girl in a flowing green dress joyfully twirling on a beach by the sea, with gentle waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

Three young girls holding hands on the beach during sunset, with waves in the background.

A young woman in a flowing dress stands in the shallow waves at the beach, smiling with the ocean in the background and soft clouds above.

Three girls stand together on a beach, facing the ocean, wearing light summer dresses.

A young girl with long brown hair wearing a light green dress blowing bubbles on the beach, with the ocean waves in the background.

A father standing on the beach with three daughters, all smiling. The girls are wearing elegant dresses; one in a floral pattern, another in green, and the last in white. The ocean and cloudy sky are visible in the background.

A young girl blowing bubbles while standing on the beach near the water.

A woman and three girls in pastel dresses embracing each other on a beach with gentle waves in the background.

A young girl in a white dress blowing bubbles on the beach, with the ocean and gentle waves in the background.

The Thompson Family 2026

July 31, 2026Leave a comment

It is always such a joy to spend the evening with the sweet Thompson family! This session was extra special as we celebrated the exciting anticipation of their precious baby girl joining the family.

One of my favorite moments was seeing just how much the boys have grown and being able to recreate a photo from when they were little. Those full-circle moments are such a gift!

There was so much love, laughter, and joy throughout the evening, and God blessed us with another beautiful summer sunset as the perfect backdrop. The Thompson family made memories that they will cherish for generations to come, and I am so thankful I had the honor of preserving this special season of their lives. Congratulations on your sweet little blessing, we can’t wait to meet her!

A family of four sitting on white sand at the beach. The father, wearing a light-patterned shirt, is sitting with his wife in a white dress. Their two young sons, one in a light blue shirt and shorts, and the other in glasses, are sitting next to them, all smiling.

Two young boys walking on a sandy beach at sunset, one holding a bucket and both smiling.

A pregnant woman in a white dress standing on a sandy beach at sunset, gently cradling her belly.

A family walking hand in hand on a sandy beach during sunset, with tall grass in the background.

Two young boys playfully pose on a sandy beach at sunset, with tall grass in the background.

A family of four walking hand in hand on a sandy beach during sunset, with grass dunes in the background.

A family of four standing on the beach, with the parents sharing a kiss while the father holds a young child on his shoulders and the two boys smile at the camera.

Two young boys standing on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera with the ocean waves in the background.

A smiling father carrying his young son on his shoulders at the beach with a soft blue sky in the background.

A family of four posing together on a beach at sunset. The father is lifting a young child on his shoulders, while the mother stands beside them with another child holding her hand.

A couple stands on the beach, embracing lovingly, while two young boys play by the water's edge, with gentle waves lapping at the shore under a pastel sky.

The Wasko Family

July 30, 2026Leave a comment

It’s so special when extended families vacation together! It’s wonderful seeing all the different Generations, Cousin’s, Aunts & Uncles & Grands all having a ton of fun together! The sweet Wasko family sure know how to have fun and it’s evident that they all thoroughly enjoy being together. They made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for a lifetime!

A family portrait on the beach, featuring eight members standing together, smiling, with sand dunes and ocean in the background.

Two young girls on a beach, one holding a starfish while the other looks at it with excitement, surrounded by sand and sea grass.

A family of four posing on the beach, with two young girls in colorful dresses and their parents behind them, smiling against a backdrop of sand and grass under a cloudy sky.

A young man smiling while standing on a sandy beach with tall grass in the background and a cloudy sky above.

A smiling girl in a light pink dress stands on a sandy beach, with tall grass in the background and the ocean visible in the distance.

A happy family of four standing on a beach, with the ocean in the background. The family includes a woman in a white dress, a man in a blue shirt, and two young men in casual attire, enjoying each other's company.

A young boy sitting on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background, wearing a light blue shirt and beige shorts, surrounded by grass.

A young girl with curly hair smiles while standing next to tall grass on a beach, with ocean waves in the background and a cloudy sky above.

A cheerful family poses for a photo on the beach, with the ocean in the background. The group includes two adults and four children, all dressed in light, casual summer clothing.

Four children play together on the beach, holding hands and smiling, with gentle waves in the background and a pastel sky during sunset.

A group of four women, including two young girls, stands on a beach at sunset. They are smiling and posing, with the ocean and pastel sky in the background.

The Clements Family

July 25, 2026July 27, 2026Leave a comment

There is something so special about seeing an entire family come together for a beach vacation. Watching multiple generations, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and little ones laughing, playing, and simply enjoying one another is such a beautiful reminder of what truly matters.

These precious children were the heartbeat of the evening and completely stole my heart. As the sun painted the sky with beautiful summer colors, this sweet family made memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

Thank you, Clements family, for allowing us to capture such a special chapter in your family’s story.

A family portrait on the beach with a grassy dune in the background. The group includes adults and children dressed in light summer clothing, smiling together.

A multigenerational family portrait on the beach, with two adults, three children, and a toddler, set against a backdrop of sand dunes and grass.

A family of four stands together on a beach at sunset. The father holds a young girl in a light blue dress, while the mother smiles beside him. A young boy in a blue striped shirt stands in front, all barefoot on the sand with the ocean in the background.

A family standing together on the beach, with two adults and three young children, smiling against a backdrop of sand and grass.

Two children posing together on a beach during sunset, one boy in a light blue shirt and the girl in a white dress.

A family walking hand in hand on the beach during a cloudy evening, with the ocean in the background.

A family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring a couple with three young children. The adults are smiling, and the children are dressed in light clothing, with one child being held by the woman.

Three young children sitting on a sandy beach, smiling and playing, with the ocean in the background.

A family of three standing on the beach; a man holding a baby and a woman beside them, with ocean waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

Two young children sitting on the beach, with the ocean in the background. The girl wears a light blue dress with a ruffled collar and a white bow in her hair, while the boy is dressed in a light blue shirt and beige shorts.

Three children sitting on a sandy beach, with gentle waves in the background. Two girls wear light blue and white dresses, while a boy is dressed in a blue striped shirt and beige shorts. The children are engaged in playing with starfish.

A family standing together on the beach, smiling, with the ocean in the background. There are adults and children, some holding babies, dressed in light, casual clothing.

Three children sitting on the beach, with two older siblings embracing a baby girl between them, all smiling and enjoying the moment.

The Spangler Family 2026

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Leave a comment

There are families that leave a special place in your heart, and the sweet Spangler family is definitely one of them.

It was such a joy to see them again this summer, but this year was even more special because we had the privilege of meeting the rest of the Spangler family. From the moment everyone arrived, there was so much love, laughter, and genuine joy surrounding them. It was one of those evenings that reminds us just how precious family truly is.

One of the highlights of the evening was the beautiful custom backdrop that our Special Event Designer, Aunt Pat, created to commemorate their family beach trip this year. She put so much love into every detail, and it meant so much to her to finally meet the entire Spangler family for the very first time. Seeing everyone gathered together in front of it made all of her hard work worthwhile.

The cousins absolutely adore one another, and watching them laugh, run, and chase bubbles together was one of the sweetest parts of the evening. Those simple moments of childhood are the memories that last a lifetime.

Earlier in the day, we weren’t sure the weather was going to cooperate, but God had a different plan. Just in time for their session, the rain cleared, and He blessed us with the most beautiful summer evening. As the session came to an end, the sky transformed into breathtaking shades of color, creating the perfect backdrop for a family making memories together. It was one of those sunsets that reminds us of God’s incredible handiwork and the many blessings He pours into our lives.

Thank you, Spangler family, for allowing us to capture another chapter of your story. It is always an honor to preserve these moments, and we can’t wait to see you again next time. 💙

Family portrait on the beach with a sign that reads 'SPANGLER BEACH TRIP 2026'.

A young girl sitting on a white blanket at the beach, surrounded by colorful beach toys and decorations, with a sign reading 'SPANGLER BEACH TRIP 2026' in the background.

A smiling family of four poses together on a sandy beach, with tall grass in the background. The father sits at the back, holding one daughter, while the mother holds the other daughter in front.

A young girl in a pink dress standing on a beach with a decorative sign that reads 'Spangler Beach Trip 2026' in the background. A beach ball and a bucket are beside her on the sand.

A family of four standing on a beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background. The father and mother are standing behind their two daughters, who are wearing colorful dresses. The scene captures a warm, happy moment by the ocean.

A couple standing together on a beach, smiling at the camera with waves in the background and a sunset sky.

A group of five children standing together on a sandy beach, with ocean waves in the background and a colorful sky at sunset. The children are smiling and dressed in casual summer attire.

Three children posing on the beach near tall grass. The girl on the left wears a light blue dress, the boy in the middle is in a light green shirt and gray shorts, and the boy on the right has glasses and is dressed in a plaid shirt with tan shorts.

A family group portrait on the beach at sunset, with four adults and five children smiling at the camera.

A group of five children standing on a beach at sunset, smiling and posing together, with gentle waves in the background.

Group of five children sitting on a blanket at the beach, smiling for a photo. A decorative sign reads 'SPANGLER BEACH TRIP 2026' in the background with floral accents. Soft sunset light and ocean waves visible.

A family posing together on the beach at sunset, with a sign reading 'SPANGLER BEACH TRIP 2026'. The group includes adults and children, all dressed in beach attire, with a picnic setup and ocean in the background.

The Yowell Family

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026Leave a comment

There is something so special about generations walking hand in hand. The Yowell family spent a beautiful evening together on the sugar-white sands, making memories that will be treasured for years to come. From little hands to lifelong loves, these are the moments that remind us what truly matters.