The One Thing That Makes Or Breaks Your Beach Photo Shoot
We get it! You've gone back and forth in your mind over and over deciding whether or not you should take the leap and actually book a professional photographer for your family vacation this year. It's a good chunk of change and you are tempted to just hand your niece the camera. I mean, she is in college and she is always on Instagram posting the cutest photos of her friends and their iced lattes. Heck, you could hand your brother your phone if you tell him exactly where to stand and exactly how to capture the most flattering angle. It should be a quick 10 minute lesson for him and you may get three good photos.
The thing is, professional photographers are professionals for a reason. Not only are they getting the lighting right (not everyone can do that), but they are also offering direction, posing suggestions, all while capturing moments in between. This is the biggest difference between having a family member hop in and actually paying someone to create images that your family will cherish forever. I mean forever!
What's The One Thing That Makes Or Breaks Your Beach Photo Shoot?
So do you want to know what will actually make or break your session? because honestly, even after you've made the commitment to use a professional, you can still end up with a session that doesn't yield the perfect family beach photo session.
And.... I know you don't want to hear it...but the ball is in your court. You are the one who can make or break your family beach photo session. Your photographer has done this a million times. TRUST them!!!!
You cannot stress out because your kids will pick up on this stress. You have to believe that you are in good hands.
The more fun you are having, the more fun your kids are having. This is going to come through in your photos.
If you feel nervous or anxious, that's totally normal too. There are so many reasons you may feel this way. you may be thinking you look silly or you don't know what to do with your hands.
Tip: if you feel this, express this to your photographer in some way. Maybe say, "Ok i'm a little nervous and i may need some extra direction or feedback'. they get this! I'm sure your photographer will be happy to accommodate!
So just book that beach photography session! Don't micromanage, and be surprised at how many beautiful photos you get back!
Ready to book? Click this link and choose the beach you'll be visiting.
Colors To Avoid Wearing For Your Beach Pictures
Most color pallets generally work well on the beach. The white sand, the oat colored sea dunes, and the beautiful blue water offer a neutral backdrop so as long as you are choosing a soft color pallet, it almost always works.
We even suggest patterns occasionally to switch it up. A good rule of thumb is to coordinate even when you can’t match.
Most often people choose linens colored in white or tan to keep it simple and to allow their features to pop in the photos. It’s the most traditional and it never gets old.
With all that being said there are some colors to avoid:
- Bright pink or fuchsia. That can sometimes apply to coral, Orange and other colors within that family. They usually do not do well with skin tones (especially when tourists are on vacation and they get a tad bit sunburn) they are also hard to edit. Manipulation of this color usually doesn’t turn out well.
- Loud colors! Neon anything, bold patterns that have neon green, highlighter yellow or anything of that nature do not work well
- Avoid athletic logos. We don’t think you want to look back at that sort of thing for years to come. Athletic clothes in general are usually not recommended.
Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” Festival replacing Hangout Fest
What do you think about Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” Festival replacing Hangout Fest?
If you’re on the fence about going to the festival, let’s talk about the pros and cons 👇🏼
First of all, I think we can all agree that Country music is definitely having its moment! We kind of think you might as well embrace it and let’s face it, this lineup is actually good. Plus, it's more than just Country! The lineup features plenty of "non-Country" artists.
If you’re not a Country music fan and you are thinking about sitting this one out, maybe we can help sway you.
Here’s what we would do if we were coming in town for this festival.
Gulf Shores is a small beach town on an island along the Gulf Coast of Alabama just a few minutes west of the Florida state line. Some people don’t even know about it! We think that’s part of it’s charm 😉
Above photos from Foam Coffee's Instagram
1. Start your morning at foam coffee! It’s hands down the best coffee on the island. The shop has the cutest vibes. They are usually located inside the festival as well but you don’t want to miss their super instagramable shop!
2. Grab a breakfast biscuit or donuts at Parlor Doughnuts. This place may be a chain but it’s worth the hype!
3. This may sound crazy, but try and squeeze in a Sunrise walk on the beach. It’s totally worth it!
Most importantly, if you are planning to attend the Sand In My Boots Festival in May, we hope you'll book a beach photo session with us while you're here, and we hope you enjoy your time on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama!
Fall Beach Photography In Gulf Shores
Fall beach photography in Gulf Shores with the Guffey family. We were so happy to see this family for the second year in a row. When they visited us in October of 2022, Megan was pregnant with Daisy. This year, Daisy was a part of the family's beach photos along with mom, dad, and her 5 siblings.
Family Photography At Martinique On The Gulf
Family photography at Martinique On The Gulf on the Fort Morgan Peninsula along Alabama's Gulf Coast. This beautiful resort offers luxury condos, cozy cottages, and rental homes along 600 feet of sugar-white sand beaches. It's away from the crowds, but still close to Gulf Shores, so it's the perfect peaceful retreat on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
This family needed to update their photos because they have added a grandson and daughter-in-law since their last vacation.
Extended Family Photography In Gulf Shores
The Farley family spent their Fall Break vacationing on the Alabama Gulf Coast and scheduled us for extended family photography in Gulf Shores. Their group consisted of 11 people, including a couple of 2 year-old cousins.
If you are looking for a photographer for your extended family vacation, we would love to be your beach photographer! To book your session with one of our experienced, fun photograph
Fun Gulf Shores Engagement Photography
This couple was a dream-come-true for photographer Brianna. They were very much in love, very relaxed, laid back, and down for anything! Brianna said it was one of the most fun Gulf Shores engagement photography session she has ever done!
Fun Beach Photos - Fort Morgan Photography
Dani contacted us asking for fun beach photos during her vacation at Plantation Dunes in Fort Morgan. After looking through our blog, she decided that she really wanted something like this session from last year, including the duck blowup float! We love the way Dani, Travis, and Rowen dressed for their Fort Morgan photography session.
With us, there's no dress code! Show up in your swimsuit or your Sunday best. Either option is fine with us! To book your beach photography session with us, start by choosing the beach you'll be visiting by going to the "Locations" link in our main menu, then follow the steps on that page to get on our schedule. If you have any questions, our customer service team is always ready to help you. Just send them an email to info@shoreshooters.com.
One Year Anniversary - Photography In Gulf Shores
This couple celebrated their one year anniversary with a trip to the beach and anniversary photography in Gulf Shores.
Although our summer dates are filling up fast, we may still have sunrise or sunset times available during your beach vacation. Here's how to schedule your beach photography session with us:
Go to the main page of our website, dreamhubstaging3.com/
Choose the beach town you'll be visiting
Click on the "Check Availability / Schedule" link
Select your package (less than 10 or more than 10 people)
You will then see a calendar showing our availability. Click on any of the available times to book your appointment on that day and time.
Summer Vacation Photos In Gulf Shores
Summer vacation season is here and thousands of families are enjoying a week of sunshine at the beach! This family decided to spend their vacation at a beach house on Fort Morgan Road in Gulf Shores. To book your summer vacation photos in Gulf Shores, please go to this page for information and to book with us. We also have photographers available in many other beach communities. Go to this page to see a list of towns we serve.
