Emily + Matt’s Surprise Engagement

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026Leave a comment

From meeting in college to 3½ years of building a beautiful life together, Emily and Matt are officially ENGAGED!

Matt planned the sweetest surprise proposal on the beautiful beaches of Perdido Key, and Emily’s reaction says it all! The pure joy, excitement, and love between these two was absolutely precious to capture.

We loved getting to celebrate this exciting new chapter with them and capture memories from the evening they will treasure for a lifetime.

Congratulations, Emily & Matt! Here’s to the beginning of forever!

A man kneeling on the beach, proposing to a woman who is smiling with joy, surrounded by soft sand and tall grass with a sunset in the background.

A man kneeling on the beach proposing to a woman in a floral dress, with a sunset in the background.

A couple sharing a romantic kiss on the beach at sunset, surrounded by soft sand and tall grass.

A couple embracing on a sandy beach, surrounded by grass, with a sunset sky in the background.

A happy couple smiling and interacting on a beach during sunset, with the woman wearing a colorful dress and the man in a light blue shirt.

A joyful couple embracing on a sandy beach, with the woman laughing and holding onto the man from behind, against a backdrop of soft grass and sunlight.

A couple on a beach, with the man holding a ring and placing it on the woman's finger, as she smiles happily.

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A couple stands together on a sandy beach at sunset, smiling and embracing. The woman wears a colorful floral dress while the man is dressed in a light blue shirt and tan pants.

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A couple enjoying a romantic moment on the beach at sunset, smiling and embracing each other, with soft sand and grassy dunes in the background.

A couple sharing an intimate moment on a beach during sunset, with the woman wearing a colorful dress and the man embracing her from behind.

A couple sitting on a sandy beach at sunset, sharing a joyful moment together, with the woman in a colorful dress and the man in a light blue shirt.

A couple walking hand in hand on a sandy beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background and colorful clouds in the sky.

A couple standing on a beach, with the ocean in the background, smiling and embracing each other during a sunset.

A couple holding hands and smiling at each other while standing on a beach at sunset, with waves in the background. The woman is wearing a colorful floral dress and has a flower in her hair, while the man is dressed in a light blue shirt and beige pants.

A couple standing closely together on a beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background. The woman is wearing a colorful strapless dress, and the man is dressed in a light blue shirt and khaki pants.

A couple stands on the beach at sunset, smiling and embracing each other. The woman wears a floral dress, while the man is in a light blue shirt. Waves gently roll in behind them.

A couple holding hands on a beach, sharing a romantic moment while leaning in for a kiss, with gentle waves in the background.

A joyful couple celebrating an engagement on the beach, with the woman playfully lifted by the man as she shows her engagement ring, framed by a sunset sky and ocean waves.

A couple joyfully interacting on the beach at sunset, with the woman being held in the man's arms. The image is in black and white, capturing a moment of love and happiness.

A couple embracing on a beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.

A couple sitting on the beach, kissing while surrounded by sand and grass, with the ocean in the background.

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 Vallot Family

August 4, 2026Leave a comment

It’s always so special when adult kiddos can step away from their busy lives to vacation with Mom and Dad. The Vallot family shared an evening full of laughter, hugs, and making memories together along the beautiful shores of Perdido Key. These are the moments that become treasured family memories for years to come, and we’re so thankful we had the opportunity to capture them!

A family poses on a beach at sunset, wearing white and light-colored outfits. They stand together with a sandy backdrop and grass in the foreground.

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

A group of three young adults standing together on a sandy beach during sunset, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

Couple embracing on a sandy beach at sunset, smiling and enjoying a romantic moment.

A couple standing close together on a sandy beach during sunset, the woman wearing a white dress and the man dressed in a light button-up shirt and shorts, both smiling at each other.

A group of six people sitting on the beach at sunset, wearing light-colored outfits. The background features sand dunes and tall grasses with a colorful sky.

A couple sitting together on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by grass dunes.

A family enjoying a sunset on the beach, standing together in casual summer clothing, with a colorful sky and sandy shore in the background.

Courtney + Zac’s Surprise Engagement

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Leave a comment

We thought we were heading to the beach to capture sweet memories of this precious family of three, but Zac had a much bigger surprise in store!

Michelle may have been the most surprised of all when this sweet family session turned into the most special surprise proposal! Zac did such a fantastic job planning every detail to make this moment so special for Courtney, and Brantley was right there watching it all unfold as Courtney said Yes!

Congratulations, Courtney & Zac! We are so thankful we were there to capture the beginning of this exciting new chapter. May God richly bless your family as you build a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories together.

Three people enjoying each other's company on a sandy beach during sunset, with tall grass in the background.

A family strolling hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset, with soft grass and dunes in the background.

A man kneeling in the sand proposes to a woman who is covering her mouth with surprise and joy, while a young boy watches nearby. The scene is set on a beach during sunset, with soft lighting and grassy dunes in the background.

A man kneeling on the beach in front of a woman in a light blue dress, with a sunset in the background.

A man kneeling on a sandy beach proposing to a woman, who is surprised and covering her mouth with her hand, during sunset.

A couple on a beach at sunset, with the man gently placing a ring on the woman's finger as they smile at each other.

A couple stands close together on the beach at sunset, sharing an intimate moment. The woman wears a flowing teal dress, and the man is dressed in a blue polo shirt and shorts, both smiling as they gaze into each other's eyes.

A couple standing close together on a beach at sunset, gazing into each other's eyes. The man is wearing a blue polo shirt, while the woman is dressed in a light green strapless dress. The sandy beach and tall grasses create a romantic atmosphere.

A couple embracing on a beach at sunset, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes. The man is wearing a blue shirt and shorts, while the woman is dressed in a light green dress. The background features soft sand and gentle waves.

A couple embracing on a beach, holding hands in a romantic pose, with the ocean in the background.

A woman and a teenage boy pose together on a beach at sunset. The woman is wearing a flowing mint green dress, while the boy is in a light-colored shirt and shorts. They stand barefoot on the sandy shore with gentle waves in the background.

Couple hugging on the beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background.

A close-up of two hands holding each other, one hand displaying an engagement ring, against a blurred beach background.

A family of three on a beach, smiling and holding hands in a playful manner, with ocean and grassy dunes in the background under a blue sky.

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.

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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 Arce Family

July 27, 2026Leave a comment

There is something so special about when grown children come home to spend time with Mom and Dad. The Arce Family shared a beautiful evening together, laughing, making memories, and simply enjoying being with one another. Time like this becomes even more precious as the years go by, and it was such an honor to capture these moments for them. Thank you, Arce Family, for allowing us to preserve these memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

A group of four people standing on a beach, laughing and interacting with each other. They are dressed in casual, light-colored clothing suitable for warm weather, with sand and grass in the background.

Two men standing on a sandy beach with grassy dunes in the background, both wearing casual beach attire and smiling.

A couple sitting on the beach, with gentle waves in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress, while the man is dressed in a light green shirt and white shorts. They are both smiling and looking at the camera.

A group of four people standing on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background. They are dressed in casual beach attire, with one woman in a white dress and three men in light-colored shirts and shorts. Tall grass is visible beside them.

A couple standing on a beach, smiling at the camera, with waves gently crashing in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress and the man is dressed in a light green shirt and white shorts, with cloudy skies above.

Abbie + Samuel’s Surprise Engagement

July 24, 2026July 27, 2026Leave a comment

Some moments are so beautifully unexpected that they become memories treasured for a lifetime.

Abbie thought she and Samuel were simply ending a wonderful evening together with a walk on the beach after dinner. She had no idea that Samuel had something much bigger planned.

As they made their way through the soft white sand, Samuel dropped to one knee and completely surprised the love of his life. The look on Abbie’s face was one of pure surprise, excitement, and joy as she realized this was the moment she would remember forever.

After she said “yes,” we spent the rest of the evening capturing the excitement of their very first moments as an engaged couple, with the beautiful Gulf Coast providing the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable chapter in their story.

Congratulations, Abbie & Samuel! Thank you for allowing Lashes & Lenses Photography to capture such a special milestone in your lives. It was an honor to witness the beginning of this new chapter and preserve these memories for you to cherish for years to come.

We pray that God richly blesses your marriage and your future together, filling your home with His love, peace, joy, and unwavering faithfulness. May He guide each step of your journey and grant you a lifetime of beautiful memories as you build your lives together.

A man kneels on the sand proposing to a woman who is wearing a blue dress at a beach during sunset.

A couple embracing on a sandy beach, with gentle waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

A couple sharing a kiss on a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background and grass in the dunes.

A couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset, with footprints in the sand and grassy dunes in the background.

A couple embracing on a sandy beach during sunset, with footprints leading towards them and grass-covered dunes in the background.

A couple standing on a sandy beach during sunset, with the man embracing the woman from behind. They both appear happy and relaxed.

A couple sitting on sandy beach during sunset, sharing a kiss surrounded by sparse grass.

A couple walking hand in hand along a serene beach at sunset, with gentle waves lapping at their feet.

A smiling couple standing on a beach at sunset, with waves in the background. The woman is wearing a blue dress and the man is in a white shirt and shorts, both standing barefoot on the sand.

A couple standing on the beach holding hands, with the ocean in the background. The image is in black and white, capturing a romantic moment between them.

A couple embracing on a beach, with the ocean waves in the background and the woman looking lovingly at the man.

A romantic couple embracing on the beach, with the woman being lifted off the ground by the man. They appear happy and are surrounded by a scenic ocean view with soft clouds in the sky.

Two hands holding a starfish, with one hand belonging to an adult and the other to a child.

A Surprise Engagement Filled with Showers of Blessings | Sunnie + Kyle

July 19, 2026July 20, 2026Leave a comment

Some moments are so perfectly orchestrated that you know they couldn’t have been planned by anyone but God.

Sunnie arrived at Johnson’s Beach believing she was simply celebrating her 30th birthday with a beach photo session. She had no idea that Kyle had something much bigger in mind.

As we arrived, dark clouds rolled in and the rain began to fall. For a few moments, we wondered if the proposal would have to be postponed. But sometimes the greatest blessings come after a little waiting.

We delayed the session just long enough for the rain to pass, and before long the skies began to clear. As we casually walked toward what Sunnie thought was just another photo location, she still hadn’t realized that the beautiful setup waiting ahead was actually for her.

Then came the moment.

Kyle dropped to one knee, asked the question he had been waiting to ask, and Sunnie said “YES!”

As if the moment wasn’t already magical enough, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky directly behind them a breathtaking reminder that even after the storms, God’s promises remain faithful. It truly felt like showers of blessings had been poured out over the beginning of their next chapter together. As the rainbow faded and the sky turned into a gorgeous pink, yellow sunset, their beginning was just starting.

From joyful tears to nonstop smiles, every moment was filled with excitement, laughter, and overwhelming love. We are so honored that Kyle trusted the Lashes & Lenses Photography team to help plan and capture such an unforgettable surprise for Sunnie.

Sunnie and Kyle, congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for allowing us to witness one of the most important moments of your lives. We are praying that your marriage is filled with as much joy, hope, and beauty as this incredible evening.

Here’s to forever.

A couple walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach, with a rainbow in the background and a small floral arrangement on the ground.

A man proposing to a woman on the beach, surrounded by flowers and a romantic setup.

A man proposing to a woman on the beach, presenting her with a ring. The scene is decorated with roses and a sign that says 'MARRY ME', set against a sunset backdrop.

A man proposes to a woman on the beach, surrounded by pink roses and a sign that says 'MARRY ME'.

A couple embracing and sharing a kiss on a beach during sunset, surrounded by sand and grasses.

A couple sitting on the beach, sharing a kiss, surrounded by flowers and a 'Marry Me' sign under a rainbow.

A couple sitting on the beach, smiling at each other, with a 'Marry Me' sign and decorations including roses and a small cake.

A couple celebrating a birthday on the beach, with one person holding a colorful cake surrounded by roses and decorative elements.

A couple walking hand in hand along a beach at sunset, with soft pink and purple hues in the sky and gentle waves in the background.

A couple embracing on a beach during sunset, with soft pink and purple skies in the background and gentle waves in the ocean.

A happy couple enjoying a romantic moment on the beach at sunset, smiling and looking at each other.

A couple embraces on a beach, with the woman gazing lovingly at the man while holding his face. The image is in black and white, capturing a romantic moment against the backdrop of the ocean.

A couple enjoying a romantic moment on the beach at sunset, with the man holding the woman's hand above her head in a playful dance.

A couple embracing on the beach, holding hands and smiling at each other, with an ocean backdrop. The image is in black and white.

Couple embracing on the beach at sunset, with the woman holding a bouquet of pink roses.

The Garner Family 2026

July 14, 2026Leave a comment

It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Garner family! There was so much love, laughter, and fun! The sweet Garner family made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for a lifetime!