The Waun Family 2026

June 6, 2026Leave a comment

The Waun Family was such a joy to photograph once again! Their session was filled with laughter, smiles, and the genuine love they share for one another.

This year was especially special because I had the opportunity to meet and photograph their extended family, making the evening even more meaningful. We also celebrated an exciting new chapter with a few engagement photos! It was a beautiful evening filled with memories that will be treasured for years to come. Congratulations on your engagement!

A group of nine people posed together on a sandy beach with grass in the background, taken during daylight.

A couple embracing on a beach during golden hour, with the woman smiling over the man's shoulder.

Four people standing on a sandy beach with green grass dunes in the background, illuminated by sunlight.

Two young men sitting on a log on a beach, smiling and enjoying the sunny day, with grass and sand in the background.

A young couple standing together on a sandy beach during sunset, with green grass in the background. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress, and the man is dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and shorts. They are smiling and embracing each other.

A couple walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach during sunset, surrounded by grass-covered dunes.

A couple embracing on a sandy beach, smiling joyfully while holding hands, with the ocean in the background.

A group of eight people holding hands while walking together on a sandy beach during sunset, with green dunes in the background.

Three women standing together on a beach, smiling and engaging with each other. The first woman is wearing a floral dress, the second a blue dress, and the third a white dress. The beach scenery features soft sand and a bright blue sky.

A family of three sitting on the beach near tall grass, with the ocean in the background during a sunset.

The Kees Family

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Leave a comment

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.

Welcoming Baby Oliver

May 30, 2026Leave a comment

Laura + Travis are so in love with each other and it comes shining through onto their precious baby Oliver who they are so excited to welcome into the world! Their special evening was made by God for just the 3 of them with the blue sky, soft clouds and the blue moon in the background! It was just perfect for welcoming their precious baby Oliver! They made memories that gorgeous summer evening that they will treasure for generations to come.

A couple standing on a sandy beach at sunset, the woman is wearing a light dress and cradling her baby bump, while the man stands beside her with a smile, both enjoying a moment together.

A couple sitting on a log at the beach, sharing a romantic kiss while the sun sets in the background.

A couple sharing a kiss on a sandy beach during sunset, with the woman showing her baby bump.

A pregnant woman in a white dress sitting on the sand with her partner, both smiling, during sunset on a beach.

A couple stands on a sandy beach, smiling and gazing at each other. The woman is wearing a long white dress, while the man is dressed in a light shirt and shorts. The ocean and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Pregnant woman in a white dress standing on the beach, gently touching her belly, with waves in the background and a cloudy sky.

A couple on the beach, with a man kneeling in the water, gently kissing the belly of a pregnant woman in a white dress, as ocean waves crash in the background.

A couple embraces and kisses on a beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background and the woman wearing a light-colored dress.

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

A couple holding hands and smiling while standing in the shallow waves of a beach during sunset.

A couple stands close together on the beach, with the woman in a white dress displaying her baby bump, while the man embraces her from behind. The scene is captured in black and white, with waves gently lapping at their feet.

A couple lying on the beach, smiling and holding hands, with waves in the background and a heart drawn in the sand.

A couple embraces on a beach during sunset, with waves in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress and the man is holding her from behind, both smiling.

The Stephens Family 2026

May 29, 2026Leave a comment

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

May 22, 2026May 23, 2026Leave a comment

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 Hejny Family

May 20, 2026Leave a comment

The sweet Hejny Family had the most beautiful evening for their special family session.
There was so much love, laughter, and joy shared throughout the night! They created such meaningful memories together on that warm, beautiful evening, memories they will cherish for generations to come.

A family of five posing together on a sandy beach at sunset, with grassy dunes in the background.

Two women sitting on a beach log, smiling at the camera, with sandy beach and grassy dunes in the background under a cloudy sky.

A young girl sitting on white sandy beach, wearing a pink dress, with the ocean and dunes in the background.

A young woman in a light blue dress standing on a sandy beach with grass in the background, under a cloudy sky.

A family of four, including two girls and two boys, poses on a sandy beach with grass in the background. The women are wearing dresses, and the children are in casual summer clothing. The ocean can be seen in the distance under a clear sky.

A young boy sitting on a sandy beach, wearing a light blue shirt and beige shorts, smiling at the camera with the ocean in the background.

A couple kissing on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background and a soft pastel sky.

A couple dancing on the beach at sunset, with the ocean waves in the background.

A father kneeling on the beach with his daughter, who is smiling in a pink dress. A young boy is playfully running in the background, wearing a blue shirt, as ocean waves gently lap at the shore during a sunset.

A couple stands closely on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background. The man leans in to kiss the woman, who smiles in a floral dress.

The Krieger Family

May 19, 2026May 20, 2026Leave a comment

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

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026Leave a comment

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 West Family

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026Leave a comment

Some places become more than a vacation spot… they become part of a family’s story. 🤍

The West family has been vacationing at the Eden in Perdido Key for over 30 years, creating generations of memories along these beautiful beaches. Their daughter was married right here, making this location even more meaningful to their family.

This session was originally planned as a sweet sunset evening for just mom and dad, but their daughter surprised them by driving down to join in to recreate a photo they had done when she was a teenager, making the night even more special. Moments like these are such a beautiful reminder that the best memories are often the unexpected ones. They all made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will treasure for a lifetime!

A group of three people standing outside near large rocks and palm trees, with the ocean visible in the background. They are smiling and casually dressed.

A group of three adults standing together outdoors in a lush garden area, with palm trees and tropical plants in the background.

A family of three walking hand in hand along a sandy beach, with the ocean visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

A smiling elderly couple standing on the beach, with the woman in a black shirt and the man in a black polo, embracing each other with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

A couple holding hands on a beach, looking at the camera with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

Two women smiling together on a beach, with the ocean in the background and soft waves.

A couple walking hand-in-hand along a sandy beach during sunset, with gentle waves lapping at the shore.

The Girls Trip to Perdido Key

May 1, 2026Leave a comment

These four lovely ladies clearly know how to have fun together, friends since College. There was lots of laughter, sandy toes, and love on their special evening! They made memories they will all cherish for a lifetime!