What to Expect at Your Destin Beach Family Session If you’ve never had professional family photos taken on the beach before, it’s completely normal to feel a little unsure of what you’re walking into. What do you wear? What time do you show up? What do you do when your toddler refuses to cooperate? (Spoiler: […]
If you’re searching for the best beaches for family photos in Destin and 30A, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Andrea, a Niceville-based portrait photographer who has spent over a decade photographing families along Florida’s Emerald Coast. I photograph exclusively at two locations: Henderson Beach State Park in Destin and Grayton Beach State Park […]
There’s a moment that happens on almost every beach session I photograph. The kids are running toward the water. Someone’s laughing. The light is doing that golden, glowy thing it does along the Gulf. And a parent looks over at me with this expression that says — we should have done this years ago. That’s the […]
Hello, beautiful mamas! Can I let you in on a little secret? Spring has always been my absolute favorite season for beach photography on the Emerald Coast. Maybe it’s the way the golden light wraps around your family against those turquoise waters, or how everything feels alive and fresh in a way that makes the […]
If you’re searching for photo gifts for grandparents who already have everything, you’re in the right place — and I’m going to save you from another gift that ends up in a drawer. Last November, a mom came to me in a panic. “My mother-in-law says she doesn’t want anything for Christmas,” she said. “But […]
Destin Florida kid activities are some of the best you’ll find anywhere on the Gulf Coast — and I say that as someone who actually lives here. Even after a few years, we still find ourselves hitting the same spots with our own kids and never getting tired of it. That’s just what Destin does […]
When a family follows you from another state and keeps coming back session after session, that means something. The Meltons first found me when I was still based in Savannah, Georgia. They’ve been with me ever since — through pregnancies, newborns, and growing kids — and this most recent family session on the beach at […]
Choosing summer family photo outfits is one of those things that sounds simple until you’re standing in front of your closet three days before your session wondering why nothing coordinates. I’ve been there — as a mom and as a photographer who’s seen thousands of families work through this exact problem. Let me share what […]
30A things to do could fill an entire vacation on their own — and honestly, for a lot of families, they do. This 24-mile stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of those places that gets under your skin. The water is impossibly green, the towns are charming and walkable, and there’s always something going […]
Welcoming a new baby into your family is filled with unforgettable moments — from their tiny newborn features to their first smile and wobbly steps. But with the whirlwind of that first year, it’s easy for those fleeting milestones to pass by too quickly. So, what is the First Year Collective Membership? The First Year Collective […]
