Category: Children

The Payne Family

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It is always so special when all the extended family can vacation together! The sweet Payne family sure knows how to have fun! The Kiddos are absolutely adorable and completely stole my heart! They all made memories that gorgeous summer evening that they will all cherish for generations to come! 

A family of seven standing together on a beach with waves in the background, smiling at the camera. The group features adults and children wearing summer attire.
Two children sitting on a log at the beach, surrounded by grass and sand. The girl is wearing a white dress and the boy is in a blue patterned shirt and shorts.
A couple standing on a sandy beach, embracing each other and smiling, with a scenic background of grass and cloudy sky.
A boy and a girl walking hand in hand on a sandy beach, with grass-covered dunes in the background and a cloudy sky above.
A young boy standing barefoot on a sandy beach, holding a starfish in his hands, wearing a blue shirt with boat patterns, with grass and dunes in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A family of four posing together on a beach, surrounded by sand and grass. The mother is wearing a blue dress, while the children are in casual outfits. The father is wearing glasses and a dark shirt. They are smiling and enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
A happy couple sitting together on a sandy beach, with gentle waves in the background and grass near them.
A smiling couple stands on a beach, with gentle waves in the background and a pastel sky.
A woman and two girls standing on a sandy beach by the ocean, with gentle waves in the background and a soft sky.
A man playfully twirls a young girl by the beach during sunset, with gentle waves in the background.
A boy and a girl stand together on the beach, facing the ocean. The boy has his arm around the girl's shoulder. They are barefoot on the sand, with gentle waves in the background under a pastel sky.

The Marriott Family

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Having a place as amazing as Perdido Key to spend your vacation is awesome, having a beach as beautiful as Johnson’s Beach to make memories on is unforgettable, and having family to share it with is the icing on the cake! The sweet Marriott family did just that, made memories that gorgeous summer evening that will be cherished for generations to come. 

A young woman standing on a sandy beach, wearing a white blouse and turquoise pants, with grass in the background and a sunset sky.
A family of four sitting together on a sandy beach, surrounded by tall grass and dunes, with the sun setting in the background.
Teenager sitting on sandy beach with grass in the background, wearing a light blue shirt and shorts.
A family of four walking hand in hand on a sandy beach during sunset, with soft grass and dunes in the background.
A family of four standing on a sandy beach, with grass in the background and the ocean visible in the distance, during sunset.
A young man and woman standing together on the beach, with ocean waves in the background. The man is wearing a light green shirt and beige shorts, while the woman is dressed in a white blouse and turquoise pants.
A couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach near the ocean, with gentle waves and a cloudy sky in the background.

Sarah + Parker’s Surprise Engagement

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Sarah & Parker’s surprise engagement at Johnson’s Beach was one for the books! Sarah arrived thinking she was coming to the beach for a friend’s photo session, completely unaware that Parker was about to ask one of the most important questions of his life. As sunset arrived, he got down on one knee and surprised her with a beautiful proposal.

Just when Sarah thought the surprises were over, family members who had traveled from out of state appeared to celebrate the exciting news. Watching the joy, tears, hugs, and laughter unfold was such an honor. We are so grateful we got to capture these precious memories and celebrate alongside these two as they begin this exciting new chapter together. Sarah and Parker made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for a lifetime! Congratulations, Sarah & Parker!

A woman reacts emotionally while a man proposes to her on a beach, with a decorative sign in the background that reads 'Marry Me.' They are standing on a soft rug on the sand, surrounded by beach scenery.
A man kneeling on a beach proposing to a woman, who is smiling and wearing a striped dress. There are decorative elements nearby, including flowers and signage.
A couple sharing a kiss on the beach, with a 'MARRY ME' sign and floral decorations nearby.
A couple embracing on the beach, surrounded by sand and grass, with a decorative setup in the background.
Three women sit together on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera. Behind them is a decorative sign that says 'MARRY ME', surrounded by floral arrangements.
A family of seven poses together on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in light, casual clothing suitable for a beach day, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Two young children sitting on a large log in a grassy area near the beach. The girl is wearing a light pink dress and a bow in her hair, while the boy is dressed in a blue shirt and beige shorts.
A couple walks along the shoreline of a beach, holding hands, with gentle waves and an overcast sky in the background.
A couple joyfully dancing in the surf at the beach, with gentle waves washing over their feet.
A couple kissing while standing barefoot on the beach, with waves gently lapping at their feet and a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple sharing a romantic kiss on the beach, with the man lifting the woman in his arms while standing in shallow water.
A joyful family gathering on the beach, featuring several people embracing and playing with children, with the ocean in the background and a cloudy sky above.
Three women standing on a beach, smiling and posing together. They are wearing summer outfits with shorts and light tops. The background features a sandy beach and distant greenery under a cloudy sky.

The Frederick Family 2026

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It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Frederick family and this evening was no exception! I love seeing how the girls have grown older but Mom & Dad get younger every year! There was so much, love, laughter and fun! The sweet Frederick family made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for generations to come! 

A family of four posing on the beach with soft waves in the background, under a cloudy sky. They are dressed in casual summer attire.
Two girls sitting on a sandy beach, wearing light-colored dresses, with green grass and a cloudy sky in the background.
A family of four walks barefoot along a serene beach, holding hands, with the ocean waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Two girls joyfully walking hand-in-hand along a beach, wearing light summer dresses, with gentle waves and a cloudy sky in the background.
A happy couple standing together on the beach, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background. The woman is wearing a blue dress while the man is dressed in a light blue shirt.
A family posing together on a sandy beach during sunset, with soft grass and cloudy skies in the background.
A mother and her two daughters smiling together on a beach, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A family of four standing together on a sandy beach during sunset, with pink and orange hues in the sky. The two daughters are dressed in light blue and white dresses, while the parents wear matching casual outfits.

The Kees Family

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It is so special when extended families can all vacation together! Grandchildren, Aunts & Uncles and Cousins all having fun together on the beach! That’s exactly what this sweet family did! They made memories that gorgeous summer evening that will be cherished for generations to come.

Family portrait on the beach during sunset, featuring thirteen people of various ages, standing on sandy terrain with greenery in the background.
Two boys sitting on a fallen log on a sandy beach, surrounded by tall grass and a cloudy sky.
Family portrait on a beach at sunset, featuring a man, woman, and two children standing together on sandy dunes.
Three girls sitting on the sand at the beach, smiling and wearing summer dresses, with grass and ocean in the background.
A happy couple poses together on a sandy beach during sunset, surrounded by grass and gentle dunes.
A mother and son hugging joyfully on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.
A group of six children walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
A couple stands on a sandy beach with dune grass in the background, gazing into each other's eyes during sunset.
Three women walking hand in hand on a sandy beach with grass dunes, under a bright sky at sunset.
A large family group posing together on the beach, smiling at the camera with ocean waves in the background.
A family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring a mother, father, and son standing in shallow water, with gentle waves around them.
A couple walking hand-in-hand along a sandy beach, with gentle waves in the background and a clear sky.
A large family posing together on the beach, standing in shallow water with the ocean in the background. They are smiling and enjoying ice cream while wearing casual summer clothing.

The Stephens Family 2026

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It’s always a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with this sweet Family! I love seeing how the girls have grown over the last few years. There was so much love, happiness, and fun that beautiful evening. They all made memories they will cherish for a lifetime. 

A family of five walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach, with two young girls in light blue dresses and their parents dressed in casual summer attire.
Two young girls in light blue dresses sitting on a log at the beach, with one girl playfully kissing the other on the cheek, surrounded by sandy grass and a cloudy sky.
Young man standing on a sandy beach, wearing a white polo shirt and beige shorts, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple standing together on a sandy beach, looking at each other. The woman is wearing a white floral dress, and the man is dressed in a navy polo shirt and beige shorts. Soft clouds are visible in the sky, with tall grass in the background.
A woman with two young girls standing on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera, with grassy dunes and clouds in the background.
A family of five sitting together on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera. They are surrounded by dune grass and a cloudy sky.
A man smiling while carrying two young girls on a beach, with ocean waves in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
Two children standing on the beach, with their backs to the camera, looking at the ocean while embracing each other.

The Mills Family

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It is always so special when all the extended family can vacation together! The sweet Mills family sure knows how to have fun! The kiddos are absolutely adorable and completely stole my heart! They all made memories that gorgeous summer evening that they will all cherish for generations to come! 

A family walking along a sandy beach, holding hands and enjoying time together, with the ocean in the background.
Two girls smiling while sitting on a log at the beach, surrounded by sand and grass, with a blue sky in the background.
A family of four posing together on a sandy beach during sunset, with lush greenery in the background.
Two girls holding hands and running on a sandy beach during sunset, wearing light-colored outfits.
A couple stands barefoot on the beach during sunset, gazing at each other with smiles. The ocean waves are gently crashing in the background.
A smiling family of four poses on a beach, with gentle waves in the background. The two daughters are dressed in white dresses, while the parents stand behind them, creating a warm family portrait.
Three women standing on a beach during sunset, wearing light-colored dresses. The ocean waves are visible in the background.

The Krieger Family

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It’s always a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with this sweet family! This session was extra special as I got to meet Stephanie‘s extended family. I felt like I had known them forever. There was so much love, happiness, and fun that beautiful evening. They all made memories they will cherish for a lifetime. 

A family portrait on a beach, seated on a wooden log with sand and grass in the background. The group includes six members, with a mix of adults and a young child.
A family walks together on a sandy beach, with a woman and a man holding up a young child between them, all enjoying the warm sunlight.
A family walking hand in hand on a sandy beach, with a young child in the center holding the hands of an adult on each side.
A man carrying a child on a sandy beach, with dunes in the background under a bright sky.
A woman with red hair holds a smiling young boy up in the air on a sandy beach during sunset.
A family portrait at the beach during sunset, featuring a couple kissing while holding their young child on the father's shoulders. The sandy beach and gentle dunes create a serene backdrop.
A mother gently kisses her young child while holding him on a sandy beach during sunset, wearing a floral dress.
A family of three walking on a sandy beach during sunset, with one adult carrying a child and the other adult by their side, surrounded by tall grass and a warm glow from the setting sun.
A family of three sitting together on a beach, surrounded by soft white sand and gentle grass. The woman, wearing a floral dress, smiles at the man as they enjoy a moment with their young child, who is playing with a device.
A family of seven standing on a sandy beach, holding hands and facing away from the camera, with the ocean and a colorful sunset in the background. The group includes four adults, two children, and one toddler being held by an adult.
A woman and a young boy walking hand in hand along the shoreline, splashing in the water, with gentle waves and a pastel-colored sky in the background.
A couple standing together in shallow water at the beach, smiling and looking into each other's eyes with a soft sunset background.
A couple embracing on the beach during sunset, with gentle waves in the background and a soft pastel sky.

Celebrating Mothers Day

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Celebrating some of our past Mothers in honor of Mother’s Day! 🤍

As moms, we are so often the ones behind the camera — capturing the little moments, fixing the outfits, wiping sandy faces, and making sure everyone else’s memories are preserved. But your children deserve to have memories with you in them too. Years from now, these photographs will become some of their most treasured keepsakes — reminders of your love, your laughter, your hugs, and the way you showed up for them in every season of life.

It is so important for us moms to step into the frame. Not because everything has to be perfect, but because these moments matter. The messy hair, sandy toes, sun-kissed cheeks, and sweet embraces are the memories your children and husbands will cherish for a lifetime.

One day these images will tell your family’s story — the season you were in, the love you shared, and the beautiful memories you made together along the way.

“The sand will brush off… the tans will fade and the salt will wash away, but the memories will last forever.”

A woman and two girls smiling together on a beach during sunset, with sand and grass in the background.
A mother and her two daughters stand together on the beach, smiling at the camera. The ocean waves are visible in the background, creating a serene and joyful atmosphere.
A woman lying on a sandy beach with a young boy playfully sitting on her back, both smiling. The background features a colorful sunset and grassy dunes.
A woman in a white dress joyfully lifts a baby into the air on a sandy beach at sunset.
A woman and her mother smile together on a beach with gentle waves in the background, showcasing a bond between them.
Close up photo of mom kissing toddler son on the cheek while he is smiling at the camera at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
Mom and toddler daughter walking hand in hand towards the water with their backs the camera at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
Pregnant woman holding her belly and looking down with the sunset and sea oats and sand dunes behind her at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
Mom lifting infant daughter above her head with sand dunes and the gulf far behind her at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
Toddler boy kissing mom on the cheek with sand dunes behind them at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
Mom lifting her daughter above her head with sea oats and the water far behind them, the little girl is smiling at the camera at Johnson's Beach in Perdido Key, Florida
A woman and a young boy sitting on sandy beach with grass in the background, both smiling and enjoying their time together.
A mother sitting on a sandy beach with two young daughters, all smiling and sharing affectionate kisses as the sun sets in the background.
A pregnant woman in a floral dress standing on the beach, gently holding her belly and looking down at it, with ocean waves in the background.

The Parks Family

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This session was truly something special, as Heather & Carl celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary surrounded by their sweet family. The beautiful spring evening was filled with love, laughter, and so much joy. Together, they created memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

A couple celebrating their 30th anniversary on a beach, with a sign that says 'Happy 30th Anniversary' decorated with flowers and starfish, during sunset.
A smiling family portrait on a beach at sunset, featuring a man holding a young girl on his shoulders, while a woman stands beside them.
A couple kissing in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary on a beach, with a sign reading 'Happy 30th Anniversary' in the background.
A couple embracing on a sandy beach at sunset, with grass in the background and soft light illuminating their joyful expressions.
A happy family of five sitting on a blanket on the beach during sunset, with sand dunes and the ocean in the background.
A couple embracing on a sandy beach during sunset, with soft grasses in the background.
A woman holding a smiling toddler on a sandy beach during sunset, both wearing white outfits.
A happy family of three sitting on a blanket in the sand on a beach during sunset, with a little girl joyfully raising her hands.
A family walking along a beach at sunset, with two adults holding hands, one adult carrying a child, and another adult following behind, against a backdrop of sand and ocean.
A couple sharing a kiss on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.
A family of five poses on a sandy beach during sunset, with gentle waves in the background. The group includes two adults holding a child, and three adults standing together, all smiling.
A couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach during sunset, with gentle waves in the background.
A couple standing together in shallow water at the beach, smiling and embracing, with gentle waves around them and a pastel-colored sky at sunset.
A family of three stands on a beach at sunset, smiling together. The father holds the daughter while the mother stands beside them, all with bare feet on the sand and the ocean waves in the background.