Cody + Kadance’s Surprise Engagement

February 14, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

Cody + Kadance’s Beautiful Surprise Engagement

Where do we even begin? Cody truly knocked it out of the park planning this perfect moment for Kadance, and she had no idea. From the sweet proposal on the sand to all the emotion, love, and joy captured in these photos, we are just obsessed with this session.

What makes this story even more special? Cody came across a backdrop inspiration photo he loved and shared the idea with his aunt. She took that vision and thoughtfully created a stunning custom backdrop just for their proposal. It turned out beautifully and added the perfect finishing touch to their special moment.

We’re also excited to share that Aunt Pat will now be working alongside us to design custom backdrops for all of your special occasions. We are so grateful to welcome her to the Lashes and Lenses Photography team and can’t wait to create more beautiful moments together.

Thank you, Cody and Kadance, for allowing us to capture such an unforgettable memory.

A man is proposing to a woman on the beach, surrounded by grass and a decorative setup with signs and lanterns.

A man is proposing to a woman on a beach, kneeling with a ring in hand while she holds his other hand, surrounded by decorative items and a floral backdrop.

A couple celebrating an engagement on the beach, embracing joyfully in front of a decorative sign that reads 'MARRY ME'.

A beach proposal setup featuring a decorative display with the words 'MARRY ME,' floral accents, and a sign on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

A couple kissing on a beach, with a 'Marry Me' sign and decorative elements in the background, set against a cloudy sky.

A couple holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes on a beach, with soft clouds in the sky.

A couple sharing a kiss on a sandy beach, with a decorative backdrop that reads 'MARRY ME.'

A couple happily embracing on a sandy beach with an ocean background, both smiling at each other under cloudy skies.

Black and white image of two hands clasping fingers together on a beach, with soft waves in the background.

A couple standing hand in hand on a beach, smiling at the camera. The woman wears a white dress and the man is in a light blue shirt and shorts. They are standing near a heart shape drawn in the sand.

A couple kissing on the beach, standing in shallow water with the ocean in the background. The image is in black and white.

Client Spotlight “The Frederick Family 2025”

February 10, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

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 walking hand in hand along a sandy beach during sunset, with tall grass in the background.

A woman posing with two girls on a sandy beach during sunset, all smiling and enjoying the moment.

A family posing together on a beach during sunset. They are smiling and dressed in light clothing, with the ocean and sandy beach in the background.

Two young women standing on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by grass-covered dunes.

A family of four posing on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.

A couple standing on the beach, smiling at each other, with the ocean waves in the background.

A family poses together on a beach at sunset, surrounded by sand and grass, with a colorful sky in the background.

The Bonds Family

January 26, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

There’s nothing sweeter than kiddos who are every bit of their parents’ hearts and completely stole mine! At the Bonds family beach session, the magic was undeniable: they had toes in the sand, sun-kissed giggles, and wishes whispered to starfish. They twirled through a dreamy mommy-daughter dance in the water And in between the fun, there were soft, quiet snuggles — the kind that speak love louder than words ever could. A perfect evening, full of heart and memories to last a lifetime.

A smiling girl sits on a log on the beach, holding a laughing toddler, with sand and grass in the background.

A family of four standing together on a sandy beach, with green grass and a blue sky in the background. The father is holding a baby, while the mother stands beside him, along with two daughters, one in a dress and the other in a tank top.

A young girl with curly hair wearing a light dress stands on a sandy beach, smiling and posing playfully with green grass and dunes in the background.

A mother kisses her smiling baby while holding him in her arms on a sandy beach.

A young girl in a light-colored dress holds a seashell while standing on a sandy beach with greenery in the background.

A girl and a baby boy sitting on a sandy beach, with grass in the background. The girl is examining a small shell, while the baby looks on curiously.

A woman stands on a sandy beach holding a baby in her arms while embracing a young girl. The background features greenery and a light blue sky.

A family walking hand in hand on a sandy beach during sunset, with the mother in a green dress, a young girl in a light dress, and a father carrying a baby.

A young girl with curly hair smiles while holding a baby boy, both enjoying a moment at the beach.

A woman and a girl standing by the shoreline, playfully interacting with the waves at sunset.

A man in a white shirt lifts a baby above his head while standing in shallow ocean water, creating a joyful moment.

Brandon + Alyson’s Beach Wedding

January 21, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

When you dream of having a beautiful outdoor wedding, you hope and pray it will look just like Alyson and Brandon‘s did. They had warm golden sunlight, a gentle breeze and rolling waves. Alyson and Brandon chose to do a first look. You could just feel the love & emotion building as Alyson touched Brandon’s shoulder. When Brandon turned around and saw his gorgeous bride standing there he couldn’t take his eyes off of her and burst into the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. Alyson and Brandon’s wedding day was perfect in every way from the first look, to her special time with her Father, the ceremony and then fun with their family & friends! Thank you so much Alyson and Brandon for letting us have a part of your special day and we wish you many, many years of love, happiness and wonderful memories as you start your new lives together!

Dad kissing his daughter on the cheek before walking her down the beach to get married at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

First look on the beach at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Couple hugging after seeing each other for the first time before getting married with sea oats and sand dunes behind them at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Dad and daughter arm in arm walking down the beach towards the ceremony at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Couple holding hands in front of decretive flowers and drapes with the officiant laughing, the water is far behind them at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Newly married husband and wife kissing with the sand and water behind them at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Newly married couple holding hands and walking down the beach next to the water after getting married on the beach at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Close up photo of couple standing at the edge of the water at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Husband dipping wife at the edge of the water after getting married on the beach at Johnsons Beach in Perdido Key, FL

Preserving Palafox

January 9, 2026Leave a comment

So thankful to have done a series of photos of Palafox Street at night in downtown Pensacola. Little did I know that there was a major renovation coming in 2026. This image captures one of those timeless evenings on Palafox, before the street begins its next chapter of transformation. Moments like this remind us how quickly familiar scenes become memories, and how important it is to preserve them.

This signed and numbered canvas is now available at Perdido Artist Gallery & Gifts, offering a tangible piece of downtown Pensacola as it once was.

Whether Palafox holds memories of evenings spent with family, laughter with dear friends, or simple moments along the way, this photograph holds those memories close, to be remembered for all the tomorrows.

Night view of Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, adorned with festive lights and vibrant buildings, capturing a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.

The Spangler Family over the Years

January 7, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

One of the greatest gifts of being a family photographer is watching relationships grow—not just within families, but between families and the people who photograph them. Between 2021 and 2025, we’ve had the absolute joy of photographing the same incredible family at least six times, and somewhere along the way, they became so much more than clients, they became friends.

From our very first session together, there was an ease and trust that you can’t manufacture. Each time we met, it felt less like a photoshoot and more like catching up, laughing, sharing stories, watching the girls grow taller, braver, and more confident right before our eyes. Those moments are the heartbeat of what we do at Lashes and Lenses Photography.

Over the years, we’ve captured milestone moments and quiet in‑between ones. We’ve documented changing seasons, growing personalities, and the beautiful, imperfect connections that make a family uniquely theirs. Looking back through their galleries feels like flipping through a living scrapbook—proof that time really does move fast, but photographs have the power to slow it down. To capture a moment in time and put it in a time capsule.

What makes families like this so special to us is the trust they place in our vision, year after year. They show up as themselves, knowing they don’t need to perform or pose perfectly. They allow us into their story, and that is something we never take lightly.

This family represents everything we love about long‑term photography relationships: consistency, connection, and genuine care. We treasure them deeply and are endlessly grateful that they continue to choose Lashes and Lenses to document their lives and their special vacation memories.

To our returning families—thank you. You remind us why we do what we do, and why photographs matter so much. We can’t wait to see where the next chapter takes you, and we’re honored to be there, camera in hand, when it does.

A happy family of four poses together on the beach during sunset, with the father holding one child while the mother embraces the other, surrounded by tall grass and a colorful sky.

A family enjoying a beach day, with a father holding a toddler and a mother holding hands with a young girl. The setting features a serene ocean backdrop and a colorful sunset sky.

A family of four posing together on a beach during sunset, with a father holding his younger daughter and a mother embracing her older daughter. The scene captures joyful expressions and a warm, intimate moment.

A father holding his young daughter while she plays with bubbles on a beach during sunset, surrounded by sandy dunes and grass.

Two young girls walking hand in hand on a sandy beach pathway, with the ocean in the background. One girl carries a small white bucket.

A family of four poses together on a sandy beach at sunset, with green grass in the background. The father stands holding one daughter, while the mother cradles the other daughter. Everyone is smiling, capturing a joyful moment.

A large family group poses together on a beach at sunset, smiling and standing on the sand with the ocean in the background. They are dressed in casual summer clothing, and the sky has soft pink and blue hues.

A joyful family portrait on the beach, capturing a father holding one daughter on his shoulders while the other daughter stands beside him. The mother smiles at them, all dressed in coordinated casual outfits against a serene ocean backdrop.

Two young girls walking hand in hand on a wooden boardwalk, each carrying a colorful bucket.

A family of four poses on a beach, sitting on a blanket. Two young girls wear colorful outfits, while their parents smile at the camera. The ocean and beach grass are in the background under a cloudy sky.

A mother and her two daughters smiling together on a beach, with gentle waves in the background.

Two girls sitting on the sand at the beach, smiling and looking at the camera, with tall grass and the ocean in the background.

A happy family of four poses together on a beach at sunset, with tall grass in the foreground and the ocean in the background. The father holds one daughter, while the mother embraces the other, creating a warm and loving atmosphere.

A family of four standing on the beach during sunset, with the ocean in the background. The parents are smiling while holding their daughters, who are playfully embracing them.

The Lawrence Family

December 23, 2025March 25, 2026Leave a comment

There’s something truly special about photographing family on the beach—especially when it brings two sisters and their families together in one beautiful place.

This sweet family’s session was filled with warmth, connection, and the kind of love that only family can share. With soft sand underfoot and the gentle Gulf waves behind them, these two sisters stood hand in hand, surrounded by their growing families. Laughter came easily, the kids made wishes on starfish, and the parents had their moments together as well. They made memories that beautiful December evening that they will all treasure for generations to come!

A family standing on the beach at sunset, holding hands and smiling. The group consists of four adults and three children, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire.

Three children sitting on a log at the beach during sunset, smiling and posing for the camera. The scene features tall grass in the background and a soft sandy foreground.

A young boy wearing a light sweater holds a small starfish while standing on a sandy beach at sunset, with tall grass in the background.

A family of three walking hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset, with grass-covered dunes in the background.

A girl and boy standing on a sandy beach at sunset, both smiling. The girl has long brown hair and wears a light blue floral dress, while the boy wears a plaid shirt and jeans.

A smiling boy wearing a white sweater stands on a sandy beach, with sunlight in the background and grass in the foreground.

A couple stands on a sandy beach during sunset, with gentle grass in the background. The woman is wearing a light blue dress and the man is in a light sweater, both smiling at each other.

Two children standing on a sandy beach at sunset, holding seashells. The boy wears a plaid shirt and the girl is in a floral dress, both looking down at their hands.

Two women standing on a beach at sunset, smiling and posing for the camera. The ocean reflects the soft colors of the sky.

A family of four stands on the beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background. The group includes a man, a woman in a blue dress, a girl in a floral dress, and a boy in a plaid shirt. They are barefoot and smiling, capturing a joyful moment together.

A couple stands together on a sandy beach at sunset, with the ocean waves gently lapping at their feet.

Three children standing on the beach during sunset, with gentle waves in the background.

The Carroll Family

December 18, 2025March 25, 2026Leave a comment

If I could name this sweet session I would call it “Sugar and Spice and everything nice”! These adorable little girls are every beat of all their hearts and completely have mine now! The girls loved making wishes on their starfish and having a bubble blowing party. They all had so much fun together! They made memories that beautiful December evening that they will all treasure for generations to come!

A family of six poses together on a sandy beach at sunset, wearing matching blue floral shirts. The group includes adults and children, with two young girls in light blue dresses. The scene captures a warm, cheerful atmosphere with the ocean in the background.

A family portrait on the beach during sunset, featuring a man sitting on a log with two young girls in matching light blue dresses and a woman in a white dress beside them.

Two young girls in matching light blue dresses standing on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by grass and gentle waves in the background.

A woman and two girls stand on a sandy beach during sunset, all wearing light blue dresses. The woman has curly red hair and smiles at the camera.

Two women stand together on a beach during sunset, wearing denim shirts and light skirts, smiling at the camera with the ocean in the background.

Two girls in light blue dresses holding hands while walking on a beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background.

A family walking hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset, wearing matching blue outfits.

Two young girls in light blue dresses stand on a sandy beach, smiling at the camera with the ocean and sunset in the background.

A young girl in a light blue dress stands on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background during a pastel-colored sunset.

A family portrait on the beach at sunset, featuring six members dressed in casual tropical-themed outfits, with two young girls in light blue dresses.

A smiling young girl wearing a light blue dress stands on a beach with gentle waves in the background.

The Extended Henderson Family 2025

December 1, 2025Leave a comment

It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Henderson family! This time was extra special because I was able to meet their extended family. They had so much fun together on that very special evening. They made memories on that beautiful evening that they will cherish for a lifetime.

A group of family members standing together on a sandy beach, smiling and dressed in casual attire. The scene features both adults and children, with green grass and a clear sky in the background.

A family portrait showing two adults and four children sitting together on a beach, with grass in the background and a log in front.

Four children playing on a sandy beach during sunset, with gentle dunes in the background.

A family of six posing together on a sandy beach, wearing colorful clothing. The group includes two adults, three children, and a grandmother, smiling warmly at the camera.

A woman and a young girl are smiling at the camera while standing on a sandy beach under a pastel sky.

A family portrait on the beach, featuring adults and children sitting on the sand with grass in the background, enjoying a sunset.

A couple stands together on a sandy beach during sunset, smiling at the camera. The woman wears a pink top and floral pants, while the man is dressed in a blue shirt and jeans.

A cheerful family portrait on the beach, consisting of adults and children, all dressed in light, casual clothing, with a scenic background of sand and ocean.

A joyful child in a pink dress playing on a sandy beach, with a gentle smile and holding a purple object.

The Ferguson Family Christmas Mini

November 26, 2025March 25, 2026Leave a comment

It’s always such a joy for me when I get to spend the evening with the sweet Ferguson family! They had so much fun together on that very special evening hanging candy canes on the Christmas tree, going for a sled ride through the sand, and lots of snuggles. They made memories on that beautiful evening that they will cherish for a lifetime.