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The Oakes Family

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There is something so special about bringing multiple generations of family together for a beach vacation, and the Oakes family made every moment count!

At the heart of it all was sweet little Beckett, who was absolutely adorable and clearly the heartbeat of his entire family! From playing in the soft white sand to soaking up endless snuggles, smiles, and love from everyone around him, Beckett was the star of the show.

The afternoon was filled with laughter, sweet moments, and the kind of family love that makes these gatherings so meaningful. What a blessing to have so many generations together, making beautiful memories that will be treasured for a lifetime!

Thank you, Oakes family, for letting Lashes & Lenses Photography capture these precious moments together!

A joyful family poses together on the beach, sitting in the sand with grass in the background. They are smiling and interacting with each other.
A young boy crouches down on a sandy beach, playfully throwing sand in the air, with grassy dunes in the background.
A family walking hand-in-hand along a sandy beach, with the ocean waves in the background under a cloudy sky.
A young child crouching on white sand at the beach, looking joyful as he plays.
A family of three enjoying time together on the beach, sitting in the sand. The father kneels and shows something on his phone to the mother and their young son, who is seated on her lap. The ocean and cloudy sky are visible in the background.
A woman and a young child sitting on the beach, smiling and playing in the sand, with the ocean waves in the background and a cloudy sky above.
A woman and her mother kneel beside a young boy on the beach, smiling and enjoying their time together as waves crash in the background.
A young boy sitting on the beach, looking at a starfish, with the ocean waves in the background.

The Crane Family | A Beach Full of Love & Laughter

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There’s never a dull moment when the whole family gets together, and the Crane family certainly proved that! From lots of laughter and silly moments to sweet memories shared between generations, this extended family beach session was filled with so much love and personality.

And there was even more to celebrate! One of the families had some exciting news to share, a sweet little one is on the way! What a special time to capture the entire family together as they celebrate this newest blessing.

We loved spending the evening with the Crane family, capturing the laughter, love, and memories they’ll cherish for years to come!

A family group photo taken on the beach, featuring adults and children standing on sand with dune grass in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A family of six poses together on a sandy beach with tall grass in the background, smiling and enjoying their time outdoors.
A family of four posing together on a sandy beach with green grass in the background. The parents are smiling, while the children embrace each other in front.
A family of four stands on a sandy beach, with tall grass in the background. The father holds a toddler in his arms while the older sibling, dressed in a white shirt, holds an ultrasound photo strip. The mother, who is visibly pregnant, wears a blue dress and smiles as they pose together.
A couple embracing on a sandy beach, surrounded by grass and under a cloudy sky.
Four children standing on a sandy beach, each holding a starfish, with grass-covered dunes in the background under a cloudy sky.
A joyful family gathering on the beach, with adults and children in colorful attire. The foreground features a couple smiling together, while the background showcases playful interactions among family members, including children playing in the sand and adults posing for photos.
A happy couple enjoys a playful moment at the beach, with the woman riding on the man's back. They are smiling against a backdrop of cloudy skies and ocean waves.
A family poses together on the beach, smiling at the camera. The group consists of adults and children, some in formal attire, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman and two children stand on a beach, with the ocean waves in the background under a cloudy sky.
A woman wearing a blue dress is holding two young boys on a sandy beach, with ocean waves and cloudy skies in the background.
A large group of family members posing joyfully on a beach, with ocean waves in the background. Some children are in white outfits, while adults wear casual summer clothing. The atmosphere is cheerful and playful.
A couple standing on the beach, sharing a kiss with waves in the background. The woman is wearing a blue dress and is cradling her baby bump, while the man is dressed in a light shirt and shorts.
A family of five stands on the beach with ocean waves in the background, dressed in summer attire. The group consists of two adults and three children, with the woman wearing a white dress and the man in a blue shirt.

The Conklan Family

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There’s something special about spending time together on the beautiful beaches of Perdido Key, Florida!

We loved capturing the Conklan Family during their beach session. From the sweet smiles to the laughter and natural moments shared together, this family made our time behind the camera so enjoyable.

One of our favorite parts of the session was seeing the special bond between this brother and sister. Their close relationship made for some sweet moments, especially when they recreated a favorite childhood photo! It was such a fun way to celebrate how much they’ve grown while showing that some things never change.

With beautiful white sand and a gorgeous coastal sky as their backdrop, it was the perfect setting to capture memories they can treasure for years to come.

Thank you, Conklan Family, for allowing Lashes & Lenses Photography to capture these special moments!

A family group standing on a sandy beach, smiling at each other. The individuals are dressed in casual summer attire, with the background featuring soft green grass and a cloudy sky.
A young girl sitting on a sandy beach wearing a white dress, smiling and posing with her hand under her chin.
A young boy standing barefoot on a sandy beach, wearing a tropical-patterned shirt and shorts, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A young boy and girl hugging on a sandy beach with tall grass and a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of four people standing on a sandy beach with grass in the background. Two adolescents and two adults are smiling, with the ocean visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A couple walks hand in hand along a sandy beach, with gentle waves lapping at their feet and a cloudy sky overhead.
Four individuals walking hand-in-hand along a beach with gentle waves, smiling and enjoying the moment, against a backdrop of cloudy skies.

The Pittman Family

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The Pittman Family was such a joy to photograph! It was so easy to see that their sweet girl is every beat of her mom and dad’s hearts, and she completely stole mine, too. Her personality, her smiles, and the love between the three of them made this session so special.

One of my favorite moments was watching her share a daddy-daughter dance on the beach under the full moon. It was one of those simple, beautiful moments that felt a little bit magical and made the perfect ending to their evening.

The Pittman Family made memories that will be cherished for years to come.

A family of three, including a father, mother, and daughter, smiling on a sandy beach during sunset. The father wears a blue shirt, the mother is dressed in a pink checked dress, and the daughter is in a pink dress, all standing amidst grass and sand.
A young girl in a pink dress standing on the beach with sand and grass in the background during sunset.
A family sitting on the beach at sunset, with a mother and father flanking their young daughter, all smiling and relaxed, surrounded by soft white sand and tall grass.
A couple sitting on the beach, smiling at each other, with sand and grass in the background and a pastel sunset sky.
A family of three walking hand in hand along a white sandy beach at sunset, with soft pastel colors in the sky.
A family of three stands on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background. The father is wearing a short-sleeve blue shirt and beige shorts, the mother is in a checkered dress, and the daughter is wearing a light pink dress. Soft pastel colors fill the sky.
A man and a young girl play by the shoreline during sunset, with waves gently lapping at the sand.
A happy woman and a young girl standing together on the beach, both wearing pink dresses, with gentle waves in the background and a pastel sunset sky.

The Guthrie Family

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There’s something so special about having multiple generations together for a family beach session, but the Guthrie family’s session was definitely all about the kiddos, between the sandy toes, sweet smiles, and all of their little personalities, they made this session so much fun.

There’s nothing quite like having grandparents, parents, and cousins all together in one place, especially with a beautiful Perdido Key sunset as the backdrop.

The Guthrie Family made memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

A large family group posing on a sandy beach during sunset, wearing light-colored summer clothing.
A young girl wearing a white dress sitting on a sandy beach with grass in the background, smiling at the camera.
A family portrait featuring four children and two adults standing on a sandy beach at sunset, with grassy dunes in the background.
A young boy smiling while standing on a beach with sand dunes and grass in the background, under a clear sky.
Four children walking on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by dunes and grass.
A young girl with curly blonde hair stands barefoot on a sandy beach, wearing a light pink dress, with grass and a clear sky in the background.
A family portrait on the beach, featuring adults and children standing together on white sand with the ocean in the background and a pastel sky.
A young boy with brown hair, wearing a white shirt, stands on a sandy beach with grass in the background. The sky is clear and blue.
A family gathering on the beach at sunset, featuring several adults and children smiling and interacting in casual beach attire.
A group of four children standing on a sandy beach by the ocean, with waves in the background and a colorful sky at dusk.
A family gathering on the beach, featuring adults and children standing together by the shoreline, with the ocean in the background.

The MacPherson Family

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There is something so special about having the whole family together at the beach, and the MacPherson Family’s session was filled with so much love!

With Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa all together, there was no question who the center of everyone’s world was, sweet Wallace! This precious little boy is every beat of their hearts, and the love they all share for him was so beautiful to capture.

Wallace also made sure to bring along one of his favorite things, his model U.S. Navy Blue Angels airplane! His love for the Blue Angels is already going strong, and watching him play with his favorite plane in the sand made for some of the sweetest moments of the evening.

And I have to admit, Wallace completely stole my heart too! His sweet personality and adorable smile made this session one I won’t soon forget.

We know these beautiful memories of Wallace surrounded by the people who love him most will be treasured by the MacPherson Family for generations to come.

A family walking hand in hand on the beach, with gentle waves in the background and a cloudy sky.
A family portrait featuring a father holding a young boy, standing alongside a woman on a sandy beach during sunset. The background showcases gentle hills covered with grass and a colorful sky.
A mother joyfully lifts her laughing child into the air on a sandy beach during sunset.
A young child sitting on white sand with green grass in the background, playing with a blue starfish toy.
An elderly couple joyfully walking on a sandy beach, holding hands with a young child who is being lifted playfully between them, with a sunset in the background.
A joyful man lifts a young boy into the air on a beach, with a clear sky in the background.
A young boy sitting on soft white sand, holding a toy airplane in one hand, while drawing in the sand with the other hand.
A mother holds her smiling son on a sandy beach, playfully kissing him while enjoying the sunset.
A family of three walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach, with gentle waves in the background. The parents, wearing casual clothing, are enjoying a playful moment with their young child.
A young child sitting on a sandy beach, playing with a blue toy, with ocean waves in the background.

The Aultman Family 2026

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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!

We absolutely loved welcoming the Aultman Family back for another beautiful beach session! There is something so special about getting to photograph returning families and watching their little ones grow year after year. This session was extra special because I finally got to meet sweet Emmie and capture her alongside her beautiful big sisters!

These sweet girls brought so much personality, laughter, and fun to the beach! From precious sister moments to making special memories with Grandma and Grandpa, their session was filled with all the things that make family memories so special.

Sugar and spice and everything nice…that’s exactly what these little girls are made of! And we know these are memories the Aultman Family will treasure for generations to come.

Three young girls sitting on a sandy beach, wearing matching blue and white checkered outfits, with grass in the background and a sunset glow.
A family group photo on a sandy beach during sunset, featuring eight members, including adults and children, all dressed in light, summery clothing.
Three young girls sitting on the sand, wearing matching light blue and white checkered outfits with bows in their hair, against a backdrop of beach grass and soft white sand.
Three young girls in matching outfits with light blue checkered patterns stand on a sandy beach, with grassy dunes in the background and a pastel sky above.
A family of five sitting on a sandy beach during sunset, smiling and enjoying togetherness. The mother and father are positioned in the center with three young daughters, all wearing matching outfits in shades of blue.
Three young girls wearing matching blue checkered outfits walk hand in hand on a sandy beach, with grass and a soft sky in the background.
Three young girls playing on a sandy beach at sunset, wearing matching light blue outfits with white polka dots.
A family photo on the beach during sunset, featuring eight members posing together, including adults and children, with varying outfits in light colors.
Three young girls in matching blue and white outfits play on a sandy beach at sunset.
A family of four walking hand-in-hand along a sandy beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background and a gentle pastel sky.
A father playing with three young daughters on a beach, with gentle waves lapping at their feet. The girls are wearing matching light blue outfits and white bows in their hair, while the father is casually dressed, enjoying the moment with his children.

Pate Baby Reveal | Perdido Key Beach Photography

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There’s nothing quite like capturing the excitement of a growing family!

We had such a wonderful evening with the Pate family at Johnson’s Beach in Perdido Key as they celebrated and documented the exciting news that their family is growing!

Between the beautiful Gulf backdrop, sweet moments together, and a few special details to help share their news, this baby reveal was such a joy to photograph.

Congratulations to the Pate family on this exciting new chapter! Thank you for choosing Lashes & Lenses Photography to capture such a special time. We hope these photographs become treasured memories that your family will cherish for generations to come.

Couple sharing a kiss on the beach while holding a baby onesie that says 'little answered prayer.'
A couple sitting on the beach, embracing each other, with soft waves and cloudy skies in the background.
A happy couple sitting on the beach, smiling and holding a baby onesie that says 'Just in time for hunting season.' They are surrounded by sand dunes and grass, with a cloudy sky and ocean in the background.
A couple standing on the beach, embracing each other with smiles, while holding a photo strip against their backs, surrounded by calm ocean waves and a cloudy sky.
A pregnant woman in a flowing turquoise dress walks along a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss on a beach, with the woman wearing a floral dress and the man holding her waist, surrounded by ocean waves and a cloudy sky.
A couple walking hand in hand on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by grass and dunes.

2026 Christmas Beach Minis are BACK! 

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It may still feel like summer here in Perdido Key, but Christmas will be here before we know it! ❤️🌴🎅🏻

We are so excited to bring back our Christmas Beach Mini Sessions at Johnson’s Beach in beautiful Perdido Key!

Imagine your family surrounded by our sugar-white sand, sea oats and beautiful beach scenery with a little Christmas magic mixed in. ✨

This year’s Christmas setup will include our 5-foot flocked Christmas tree, starfish ornaments for the kiddos to hang on the tree, our vintage-style Radio Flyer runner sled, cozy red Christmas blanket, lanterns and other festive touches. 🎄⭐️🛷

We love bringing a little Christmas magic to the sugar white sands of Perdido Key, creating a festive coastal setting that’s perfect for your family’s Christmas photos and holiday cards! ❤️🎄

A mother and her child sit on a red and white checkered blanket on a beach, with a Christmas tree and decorative gift boxes nearby, under a clear sky.

Christmas Beach Mini Session — $245
🎄 Up to 6 people
📸 5 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images
🏝 Johnson’s Beach | Perdido Key, Florida
✨ Online gallery with full image rights and the option to order professional prints

These sessions are perfect for updating your family photos and getting those Christmas card pictures checked off your list early!

The full session fee of $245 is required to reserve your date and time. Availability is limited, and our Christmas Minis are only offered for a limited time.

A couple walking on a snowy beach, holding hands and pulling a decorated sled, with footprints in the sand and a blue sky above.
Two girls in festive dresses sitting on a blanket in the sand, with a small Christmas tree in the background.

📩 Message Lashes & Lenses Photography to reserve your 2026 Christmas Beach Mini!

Waiting for Baby Lucas | Matt & Stephanie’s Maternity Session

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There is something so special about getting to capture a family as it grows! 🤍

It was such a joy to capture this beautiful maternity session for Matt & Stephanie as they prepare to welcome their precious baby boy, Lucas, in just a few short months. We had the honor of capturing so many special memories for them when they were expecting their first baby boy, Ryan, which made having him there for this chapter even sweeter.

Watching Ryan love on Mommy and be a part of celebrating his baby brother made the evening extra special. Baby Lucas is already surrounded by so much love, and we know Matt, Stephanie & Ryan simply cannot wait to welcome him into their family!

They spent this beautiful fall evening making memories together that they will cherish for a lifetime, and we feel so blessed to have been there to capture another special chapter in their family’s story.