Patrick & Michelle’s Sunset Beach Proposal

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

There’s nothing more magical than capturing the moment two people say “yes” to forever. Patrick planned the sweetest beachside proposal for Michelle, complete with roses, glowing candles, and the soft glow of the sunset.

The look on Michelle’s face when Patrick knelt down on one knee was priceless, and every detail of this special evening was filled with love and joy. The serene Gulf backdrop, paired with the couple’s happiness, made for the most beautiful engagement photos. They made memories on that beautiful special evening that they will cherish for a lifetime!

It was such an honor to be part of this unforgettable chapter in their love story. Congratulations, Patrick and Michelle — we’re so excited for your future together!

A man kneels on the beach during a sunset proposal, holding a ring, while a woman stands before him, smiling. The scene is decorated with roses and candles on the sand.

A man kneeling on the beach, proposing to a woman who is smiling and looking at him. Both are surrounded by soft sand and greenery, with the ocean in the background.

A couple embracing joyfully on a beach at sunset, surrounded by soft grasses and a serene ocean backdrop.

A couple sitting on the beach, holding hands and smiling at each other, surrounded by roses and candles during a romantic sunset proposal.

A couple sits on a blanket on the beach, surrounded by roses and candles, enjoying a romantic moment at sunset.

A couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset, with one holding a bouquet of red roses.

A couple standing on the beach at sunset, gazing lovingly at each other, with one person holding a bouquet of roses.

A couple embraces on the beach during sunset, showcasing love and joy. The woman displays an engagement ring, while a tattoo on her arm is partially visible.

A couple sharing a romantic moment on the beach at sunset, with the woman wearing a floral dress and the man in a light shirt. A bouquet of roses is laid on the sand nearby.

A couple stands on a beach at sunset, sharing a joyful moment as the man presents a single red rose to the woman, who is wearing a floral dress.

A silhouetted couple stands on a beach at sunset, holding flowers with the ocean waves behind them.

Ryan’s O Fishally One Birthday Photoshoot

September 4, 2025Leave 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 their precious son Ryan was celebrating his 1st Birthday! Aunt Pat went above and beyond creating and making his very special 1st Birthday set up! Sweet Ryan had so much fun playing with the balloons, opening his presents and of course his very special cake made by Aunt Pat with a candle that lit up! They made memories on that beautiful special evening that they will cherish for a lifetime!

A family celebration photo at the beach, featuring a father and mother sitting with their toddler son near a decorative birthday backdrop. The scene includes blue and red balloons, a crab bucket, and a sign that says 'Happy Birthday Ryan.'

A cheerful toddler sits on a beach blanket, surrounded by festive decorations for a birthday celebration, holding birthday balloons and a bucket of toys.

A young child sitting on a beach-themed blanket surrounded by birthday decorations, including balloons and signs that say 'Happy Birthday' and 'O Fish Ally'. The child is holding colorful balloons and a bucket labeled 'bait'.

A young child sitting on a beach blanket surrounded by colorful balloons, a bucket labeled 'BAIT', and various birthday decorations celebrating their first birthday.

A young child sitting on a beach blanket, holding a red heart-shaped balloon and surrounded by festive decorations for a birthday party, including a bucket filled with colorful toys and signs that say 'Cake', 'Memory', and 'One'.

A toddler with blonde hair sitting on a beach-themed blanket, holding a red ribbon. A woman with red hair smiles nearby. The setting is decorated for a birthday party with fish and ice cream themes.

A young child sits on a striped blanket at the beach, reading a book with colorful decorations and balloons around them, celebrating a birthday.

A smiling woman in a striped dress and a man in a light shirt are playing with a happy child in swimwear on a sandy beach during sunset.

A young boy in a swimsuit sitting on a beach blanket, focused on a colorful birthday cake with decorations. Surrounding the boy are festive items such as a bucket labeled 'CRAB BUCKET' and a container labeled 'BAIT', along with birthday decorations that say 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY'.

A young child sitting on a beach-themed blanket with a cake, surrounded by colorful decorations, party items, and beach toys.

A young child with blond hair sitting on a patterned blanket, playfully eating cake with blue frosting on their hands, in front of a decoration that says 'Happy Birthday'.

A young child sitting on a red, white, and blue blanket, covered in blue frosting with a small birthday cake in front, surrounded by decorations and a 'Happy Birthday' sign.

A young child in a swimsuit sitting on a beach blanket, playfully reaching out and smearing blue frosting on their face while a woman leans in to interact with them. A 'Happy Birthday' banner is visible in the background along with a colorful birthday cake.

A young child sits on a beach blanket, with a colorful birthday cake in front, celebrating their first birthday. The setup includes balloons, decor, and signs saying 'Happy Birthday' and 'Wishes'.

A young child with messy hands, sitting on a beach blanket and enjoying a colorful birthday cake. The child has blonde hair and is wearing blue shorts with suspenders.

A couple walking on a beach at sunset, with the woman in a light dress and the man carrying a child, surrounded by sand dunes and gentle waves.

A family is enjoying a day at the beach, with a toddler playfully walking in the shallow water while being held by both parents.

A family playing on the beach at sunset, with a man and woman joyfully swinging a young child between them.

A man with a beard is joyfully holding a young child on his shoulders at the beach, with the ocean and pastel-colored sky in the background.

A smiling toddler sitting on the beach holding red heart-shaped balloons with a purple ball in hand.

The King Family

September 3, 2025September 4, 2025Leave a comment

The sweet King Family had a beautiful evening for their family session. The precious kiddos are every beat of all of their hearts and they completely captured mine! This session was made even more special by a gift from God with a beautiful pink sky at the end for Hannah and Denton’s baby girl on the way. They made wonderful memories that warm, beautiful evening that they will all cherish for generations to come.

A family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring a group of adults and children sitting together on a sand dune with green grass in the background.

A family of five poses together on the beach, sitting on a log with grass and sand in the background. The parents and three children smile at the camera, dressed in light-colored clothing, with a sunset sky behind them.

A large family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring adults and children all dressed in light-colored clothing, standing on white sand with grass in the background.

Three children standing on the beach, holding shells and looking at them. The girls wear a light blue dress while the boys wear light blue shirts and beige shorts.

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

A family of eight walks hand in hand along a sandy beach, facing the ocean at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.

Three children blowing bubbles on a sandy beach with a gentle ocean backdrop, wearing light blue shirts and shorts. The girl on the right is in a light blue dress, enjoying the moment with a joyful expression.

A family photo on the beach at sunset, featuring nine members including children and a pregnant woman, all dressed in light blue attire.

A pregnant woman in a white dress standing on a beach, looking down at her baby bump, with a colorful sunset in the background.

The Eatherly Family

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Leave a comment

I had the sweetest time with the Eatherly Family during their beach photoshoot! The evening light was just perfect, casting a golden glow over the dunes and shoreline. This family radiates love and joy, and it was such an honor to capture their connection in such a beautiful setting.

From heartfelt family portraits to sweet moments between the couple, every image reflects their warmth and closeness. Barefoot in the sand and surrounded by the sound of the waves, their session was the perfect mix of relaxed and timeless.

The Eatherly Family now has these memories preserved to look back on for years to come and made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for a lifetime!

A family of four standing on the beach during sunset, with the ocean in the background.

An elderly couple smiling at each other while standing on the beach at sunset, surrounded by sand and grass.

A couple sitting on a log at the beach, surrounded by sand and tall grass, with a soft, pastel sky in the background.

A couple walking hand in hand on a sandy beach during sunset, surrounded by grass and a colorful sky.

A couple dancing on the beach at sunset, with sand and grass in the background.

A couple sharing a kiss on the beach, with waves and a clear sky in the background.

A couple smiling and embracing on a beach, with water in the background.

A couple sharing a romantic kiss on the beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background and colorful clouds in the sky.

A couple sitting on the beach, smiling at each other with the ocean in the background and grass in the sand.

The Bayliff Family 2025

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025Leave a comment

I love it when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Bayliff family! I love seeing how their sweet Grands have grown from year to year. There was so much love, laughter, and fun that was had! The dear Bayliff family made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for generations to come!

A family walks along the beach during sunset, enjoying each other's company. The group includes adults and young children, all smiling and dressed in light summer clothing.

A young girl with long blonde hair stands joyfully in a grassy area of a beach, smiling while holding something in her hands. A large log is visible nearby against the sandy backdrop.

A young girl and a toddler boy exploring a fallen tree trunk on a sandy beach surrounded by grass.

A woman walking on the beach holding a toddler, while a young girl walks beside them, all smiling and enjoying a summer evening.

A young child with blonde hair is crawling on a log at the beach, surrounded by sandy terrain and green grass in the background.

A family of five, including two young children, smiling together on a sandy beach during sunset. The father sits in the foreground with a young boy, while the mother holds a girl beside them, all enjoying a joyful moment by the ocean.

A happy young child with blonde hair and blue eyes smiles at the camera, wearing a light checkered shirt, against a bright sandy background.

A woman in a pink dress twirls with a young girl in a matching pink dress on a beach, with gentle waves in the background.

The Bayliff family posing together on the beach during a summer evening, with the ocean in the background.

A family photo on the beach, featuring a grandmother, grandfather, and three young children, smiling and posing together in the sand during a sunset.

A woman and a young girl are smiling together on a beach, both wearing matching pink dresses. The gentle waves of the ocean are visible in the background, creating a serene and joyful atmosphere.

Savanna’s Senior Session

August 13, 2025Leave a comment

There’s something magical about celebrating a senior year with toes in the sand and a golden sunset on the horizon. For this beautiful senior, we captured her radiant smile and confident spirit against the soft backdrop of white dunes and shimmering water. Her sunny yellow dress was the perfect pop of color, glowing in the warm evening light. Every step into the gentle waves reflected the excitement of what’s ahead — a new chapter, endless possibilities, and memories to last a lifetime.

At Lashes and Lenses Photography, we love creating senior portraits that are as unique and vibrant as the person in front of the camera — and this beach session was nothing short of breathtaking.

A smiling young woman in a sunny yellow dress stands on a white sandy beach with gentle dunes and grass, captured during sunset.

A smiling young woman in a sunny yellow dress sitting on a sandy beach with white dunes and gentle waves in the background, capturing a serene sunset atmosphere.

A woman in a yellow dress walking along a sandy beach by the ocean, with soft waves and a pastel sky in the background.

A woman in a yellow dress walking barefoot in shallow water on a beach at sunset.

A woman in a yellow dress walking along the shoreline at sunset, with gentle waves lapping at her feet.

A woman in a yellow dress is playfully walking through shallow waters at the beach, with the ocean and sky in the background.

A smiling woman in a white dress stands in shallow water at the beach, with waves visible in the background.

A woman in a yellow dress standing in shallow water at the beach, facing the ocean with gentle waves and a pastel sky.

The Bridges Family 2025

August 13, 2025Leave a comment

I love it when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Bridges family! I love seeing how their sweet kiddos have grown from year to year but Mom & Dad get younger and younger! There was so much, love, laughter, and fun! The sweet Bridges family made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for a lifetime!

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

A family portrait on the beach during sunset, featuring a woman in a yellow dress, a young girl in a white dress, and a man in a white t-shirt, sitting on a wooden log with tall grass and sandy beach in the background.

A family of five sits together on a sandy beach, surrounded by tall grass and a soft sunset sky. They are dressed in colorful summer outfits, smiling and posing for the photo.

A family of five stands together on a beach at sunset. The adults are dressed in colorful summer outfits, and the children are in light dresses. The background features sand and grassy dunes under a colorful sky.

A young girl standing on a sandy beach, wearing a floral dress and smiling.

A family of five holding hands and walking along a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background and a pastel sky at dusk.

Two women and a girl pose together on a beach, smiling at the camera with the ocean and sky in the background.

A couple enjoying a romantic moment on a beach, with the man lifting the woman while they smile at each other, surrounded by gentle waves and a pastel sky.

The Joly Family 2025

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Leave a comment

It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Joly family but this time was extra special as I was able to meet their sweet Grandparents! I love seeing how their sweet kiddos have grown from year to year, they get older but their parents get younger and younger! There was so much, love, laughter and fun! The sweet Joly family made memories that beautiful summer evening that they will all cherish for generations to come!

A family sitting together on a beach, smiling and enjoying each other's company, with grass and sandy areas in the background.

A family portrait of eight members standing together on a sandy beach with grasses in the background, smiling and dressed in casual summer attire. The sky is partly cloudy, with a warm and sunny atmosphere.

A young girl wearing a green top and white shorts stands on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera. Beach grass is visible in the background, along with a blue sky and ocean.

A family walking hand in hand on a sandy beach, wearing casual summer clothing with green grass and a cloudy sky in the background.

A smiling young boy sitting on the sandy beach next to tall grass, with the ocean and sky in the background.

An elderly couple joyfully dancing together on a beach, with gentle waves in the background.

Four women standing together on a beach, smiling at the camera, with ocean waves in the background.

A young girl in a floral blue dress stands on the beach, smiling at the camera with gentle waves in the background.

The Young Family Gender Reveal

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Leave a comment

Some photo sessions are extra special… ✨ This sweet family came to us for updated portraits, and in the middle of all the laughter and playful moments, they found out they are expecting a little girl! 💕 Big brother is already practicing his best silly faces for her, and we just know she’s going to be so loved. Congratulations to this growing family! They made wonderful memories on that warm, beautiful evening that they will all cherish for generations to come.

A family poses together on a beach, with a father, mother, and young boy standing on the sand, surrounded by beach grass and a cloudy sky.

A young boy on a beach holds up a series of ultrasound photos, smiling happily, with a scenic background of sand and cloudy sky.

A joyful family captures a memorable moment at the beach, with the parents embracing and kissing, while their son playfully covers his eyes. The mother is pregnant, wearing a floral dress, and the atmosphere is filled with love and excitement.

A pregnant woman in a floral dress standing barefoot on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

A family of three celebrating at the beach, with colorful pink confetti flying around them. The father holds the child while the mother stands beside them, all smiling. The serene ocean and cloudy sky serve as a backdrop.

The Henderson Family

August 12, 2025August 13, 2025Leave a comment

The sweet Henderson had a beautiful evening for their family session. The precious kiddos are every beat of their parents’ hearts, and they completely captured mine! They all had so much fun together! They made wonderful memories on that warm, beautiful evening that they will all cherish for generations to come.