family beach sessions: what to wear and bring
What to expect
Expect to feel like you’re just hanging out at the beach but you just happen to have a friend with a camera with you 🙋🏼♀️ I have a planned series of directed scenarios that photograph like a movie - candid and authentic. We will be walking along the water, looking for and collecting shells, sitting cozy on a blanket, playing tag, throwing the babies in the air, blowing bubbles, and collecting a beautiful series of photos along the way.
What to wear
You want to look at these pictures and recognize the people in them. You want to be confident and comfortable. Beach sessions are playful! We will be walking, sitting, the kids will be running, and maybe we will get our feet wet! Bring sandals for the hot sand and parking lot, but expect the kick them off once we settle in. Here is an inspiration board of outfits for family beach sessions!
Family Beach Session Outfit Inspiration Board
What to bring
Summary of what to bring: Towel, change of clothes for the littles, snacks, bug spray, anything sentimental that you’d like to have included
It’s later in the day so we won’t really need to worry about applying/re-applying sunscreen- woohoo! We may get a little wet so bring a towel and a change of clothes for the little ones. Snacks are a must because sometimes we need a little bribing or maybe just a little snack break! Photographed, or not. The last thing is bug spray! We want to leave with great memories and photos, not itchy bites on ourselves and our babies. The Sea Breeze helps tremendously, however, the island's sunset time climate just is what it is and we want to be prepared!
How I work
I have a child / baby-led approach to photography- meaning we do not force smiles, hugs, or activities. Every child and baby is different and we will lean into their needs and come up with a plan - sounds like everyday life with toddlers and babies, right? Photoshoots are no different and I do not expect anything from any child of any age 🧡 I do expect parents to prioritize their child’s self-esteem&wellbeing over the “perfect”, smiling picture.
After the session
You’ll receive your fully edited image files 3 weeks after your session. You’ll get a link to your e-mail inbox that takes you to your online gallery 😍 From there you can share, download and order prints. I always do my best to get you a sneak peek within a week! The exact amount of days vary but don’t worry, you’ll see something before the 3 weeks!
I’ll see you at the beach! 📸
