Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” Festival replacing Hangout Fest

shoreshooters on October 22, 2024

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!

Family Photography On Honeymoon Island

shoreshooters on November 29, 2023

When the Lynch family got together for a family reunion in the Sunshine State, they contacted us for family photography on Honeymoon Island. Their group consisted of 4 couples and 5 children ranging in age from 6 months to 7 years old.

Honeymoon Island is north of Clearwater on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The island features a variety of birds, a couple of small cafes, kayak and paddle board rental, and a state park.

St. Augustine Beach Photography

shoreshooters on November 22, 2023

A few from the Gingerich family’s St. Augustine beach photography session.

Family Photography At St. Pete Beach

shoreshooters on November 17, 2023

Family photography at St. Pete Beach with the Garrett family. Kellie said it had been a long time since they’ve had family pictures made with their two adult sons. Since they were getting together at Pass-A-Grille (the southernmost end of St. Pete Beach) to celebrate their oldest son’s birthday, this was the perfect opportunity.

There was a big surprise in store for the birthday boy. He did not know that his younger brother was going to be there! Although the Garretts only spent a couple of days together in Florida, their family photos on the beach will provide them with lifetime memories of their time spent at Pass-A-Grille!

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Destin Proposal Photography

shoreshooters on November 1, 2023

Ryan and his girlfriend are both in the Army. He is going to be out of the country for a year, so he wanted to book a Destin proposal photography session before he leaves. Of course, she said yes! We love being a part of special moments like this!

Whether it’s Destin proposal photography, engagement, or a family reunion, we’re here for all of your special moments. To book your session, just go

Fall Beach Photography In Gulf Shores

shoreshooters on October 25, 2023

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.

Senior Portraits In Destin

shoreshooters on October 23, 2023

The Knapp family scheduled a session with us for family photography and senior portraits in Destin. We’re here for any occasion! Whether it’s family photos on the beach, an engagement, proposal, anniversary, or senior portraits, let us capture it for you.

Extended Family Photography In Gulf Shores

shoreshooters on October 13, 2023

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

Extended Family Photography On 30A

shoreshooters on October 7, 2023

The Keane family spent their fall break vacationing along the beaches of 30A in the Florida Panhandle. The grandparents along with their 6 kids, 2 in-laws, and 2 grandkids took advantage of the cooler temperatures and less-crowded beaches of 30A by visiting in early October. Honestly, we feel that fall is the best time to visit the beaches!

Thank you, Keane family, for choosing us for your extended family photography on 30A.

Outer Banks Family Photography

shoreshooters on October 5, 2023

Another Outer Banks family photography session from photographer Jessi. This family rented a vacation home in the Four Seasons community of Duck, North Carolina.

If you’re planning a family vacation to Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, or any of the other beautiful towns along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we’d love to be your beach photographer!

How to Spend the Perfect week in Gulf Shores Alabama

shoreshooters on June 2, 2023

If you are looking into booking a stay on the beautiful island that is Gulf Shores, Alabama, we have lot’s of tips for your week. Let’s hop right into it, with some of our top picks!

Of course we’ll start with some of the restaurants that should be on your list. There is so many to choose from, and this is just a few. For breakfast make a stop at Foam Coffee to fulfill your latte, and breakfast needs. Even equipped with a grab n go cooler, you can make a stop and then make your way to the water. When lunch time come around, there is a new spot right on the water, and we recommend the Mango Tuna Tacos, this will be found at “Coastal” a new restaurant concept that was brought to the Gulf Coast. Lastly for your late night dinner stop, you and the family should try out Cobalt, with menu choices for every age, and liking! (we recommend a reservation).

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Now to kind of state the obvious here, in order to make a perfect week in Gulf Shores, you should definitely book a session with Shore Shooters. You and your crew are all together, so let’s update those family photos for you guys. We can make it even easier by clicking right here to book!

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A week in Gulf Shores wouldn’t be made with out trying some of the local breweries and bars! Check out the Big Beach Brewing Company, or if you’re looking for some hectic fun, head down to FloraBama, right on the Alabama, Pensacola Line. This will give the adults that fun, and break from the kiddos they are looking for, time permitting 😉

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Lastly, of course – Just HAVE FUN!! There is so many hidden gems along the coast for you to explore. Spend lot’s of time on the water, eat lot’s of good food, and wear sunscreen. You and your family will have the greatest time here in Gulf Shores, and oh book your session with Shore Shooters here!

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8 Reasons to Vacation in Outer Banks

shoreshooters on April 16, 2023

As everyone knows the Outer Banks have become all the craze in the past few years, thanks to Netflix, but have you thought about visiting? The Outer Banks offer a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and relaxation. Nestled on the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks have so much to offer. These are the top 10 reasons why you should vacation in the Outer Banks.

Beautiful Beaches in Outer Banks –

With a stunning coastline, and soft sand beaches, the Outer Banks will surprise you all it has to offer on the coast. From Family events, restaurants, and of course a day on the water, it’s hard to beat the feeling you will feel in OBX.

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2. Professional Outer Banks Photographers

Miles of pristine beachfront await you, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and of course a photoshoot for you and the fam. Listen – you and your family dressed in neutrals along the infamous OBX – with photos returned within 3 days – I mean you can’t beat it!

Let’s Make it easy for you – book here – https://shoreshooters.com/outer-banks-photographers/

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3. Outer Banks Local Eatery

The Outer Banks has lots of local cuisines to choose from, if you’re in the area check out some of the spots along the coast! We recommend Food Dudes Kitchen, and Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut. You may even have to let us in on your favorite spot 😉

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4. Art + Culture

The art scene in the Outer Banks is definitely a must see, with many local artists, and vendors to look over. With Art Festivals, this is an event for the whole family to join in on!

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5. Horse Tours

Okay.. this one is a no – brainer. You and the fam, on a tour of the OBX, while horse back riding. Not only is this a fun option for the whole family, but can honestly be a cheaper option. This is 2 hour tour will take you through the historic town of Corolla, in the OBX area.

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6. The Outer Banks is Non – Commercialized

You may be wondering what we mean by this one, the Outer Banks is one of those spots that you can easily get away. The Outer Banks coast is not filled with hotels, restaurants, and tourists – this ultimately makes the perfect spot for you and the family to relax on the beautiful sand in the OBX.

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7. Surf

This one is for those looking for a spot with surf. Being along the East Coast, you may think having much of a surf is not possible. Here on the OBX you will be pleasantly surprised when it comes to the surf that is available.

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8. Easy to Get Away

The Outer Banks is one of those spots that you can easily get away in. Once you get there, you have the ability to relax without the chatter, and commotion of big crowds!

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Let us know your experience in the Great Outer Banks!

Check Us Out on Social Media – @MightSoundWild

Booking with a Company vs. an Independent Photographer

shoreshooters on May 24, 2022

We know, or at least we hear, there is a stigma when it comes to booking a company for your photography needs as opposed to booking an independent photographer. We wanted to bust those myths in the blog today as well as point out some of the benefits to booking a photography company (in this case us, Shore Shooters)

Lets's Start with the Assumptions!

1. A big company doesn't care

A lot of people think that a big company means we don’t care, when in all actuality, we probably care the most. We have a year round staff that is here to please our clients and our photographers. When you call or email, they will always answer quickly. They are dedicated to helping you do things like download images, place print orders, book your appointment, plan your shoot, etc…

2. They just hire and anyone and send them out there with no experience

Our entire team has gone through an application process and multiple training sessions before going out on their own. All of our photographers are also required to meet certain equipment standards. This is really just a small part of what goes into our onboarding process.

3. You don’t know what style of photography you are going to get with a larger photography company.

Every one of our photographers are shooting how they are trained to shoot by our team. No matter how photographers shoot on their own time, when they are shooting for Shore Shooters, they are shooting “on brand”. On top of that, all editing is done in house. We have staff editors also trained to create the “Shore Shooters look”.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk about the pros to booking with our company. The main thing is that we have a staff that works for us full time and their job is customer service. Not to throw any other photographers under the bus, but we are constantly receiving calls and emails in our office from people saying that the photographer they booked didn’t: show up, return calls, send their photos, canceled last minute, etc…

With Shore Shooters, none of those things would be a concern. Our company is a well oiled machine with six staff members who care greatly about our photographers and our clients. In the case of emergencies, because we are a team, we can generally re-schedule as well. Something to consider if you are hesitating about booking with our company vs seeking out an individual.

Today on our podcast our owners discuss this very subject. Hear more on this topic here.

Why You Should Hire a Professional Photographer.

shoreshooters on February 25, 2022

With iPhone camera quality advancing the way it is, we want to talk about why you should hire a professional photographer.

This is the perfect session to use as an example of all you can get out of a beach portrait session.

These beach portraits are generations celebrating a milestone together. Sometimes there’s no milestone to celebrate but just BEING TOGETHER.

We understand that sometimes getting the whole family together can be difficult, so why not document that? It is worth celebrating.

That’s what it’s all about to us! We go out to the beach night after night to capture beach portraits for families from all over the country, and we LOVE it.

If you think you can skip out on hiring a professional, we challenge you to consider the following: quality, memories, and a good experience.

If you are taking the picture, you don’t get to be a part of the memory.

Setting up a timer and running back to jump in the photo, no way! Using an iPhone? Your photos will eventually be outdated. Thinking about paying low prices for someone with less experience? You get what you pay for. 😬

With the help of a professional photographer, you won’t have to worry about things like awkward posing and lighting. A photographer can also help capture candid moments that you should be a part of.

If we could sum it all up, we would say, HECK YES hire a professional photographer for your next beach trip!

What to Wear for Beach Portraits

shoreshooters on February 18, 2022

When it comes to family portraits, what you wear is HUGE! It determines the mood of your photos and even the overall coloring. We are here to tell you not to overthink it.

What we mean by that is, put effort into coordinating your outfits, but don’t overdress. Beach portraits are meant to be laid back, so you don’t want to overdo it. Think, sundresses for the ladies and t-shirts and shorts for the kids.

Now let’s talk about colors; neutral colors like white, tan, and beige will always work at the beach. It works for a reason! It almost always compliments skin well, and it photographs well.

Avoid loud colors like coral, red, bright orange, yellow, or even some shades of blue. This is a big challenge for photographers and editors, as it does not compliment the skin and tends to leave people looking orange or sunburnt.

With that being said, we want your family to have a good experience, so dress how you feel comfortable and have fun!

The Kling Family – St. Augustine Photography

shoreshooters on January 4, 2022

The Kling Family

When I visited St. Augustine last March, I knew it was special. There was so much about the city I was surprised by. It felt at times like I was in Europe! But then driving over the Bridge of Lions I was in for an even bigger surprise!

The small beach town of St. Augustine has all the vibes I enjoy. Laid-back surf culture, tacos (plenty of tacos), a few breweries, and incredible beaches. The high-rise condos and chain restaurants are nonexistent. The mom-and-pop surf shops are alive and well. It’s not overwhelming, it’s relaxing in the best way.

So naturally, I go to Instagram to find things to do (basically the best coffee shops) and I come across Gabe and Megan Kling who are realtors in the area. They do an incredible job of showing what makes the town and the lifestyle of St. Augustine so magical. I even joked with Megan that we should move to the area (jokes on us, here we are, going on our 7th month living here).

Fast forward to this shoot, with their family. We worked with them to purchase our home and absolutely loved them. Doing these photos for their family was special because they are such a great family! The boys are so much fun to be around!

We also have some other projects in the works with the Kling’s. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss out!

-April Loyle

Vacation With The Grandkids – Navarre Beach Photographer

shoreshooters on June 6, 2021

This couple came to the beach for their first vacation with the Grandkids! Brooke, Tyler, Abby, and Dustin, along with their grandparents, stayed in the quiet little community of Navarre Beach along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Navarre Beach photographer Else met them on the beach at sunset to capture these photos to remember this special family vacation.

If you’re planning a vacation to Navarre Beach, please see this page for pricing and to schedule your session with us. If you’re visiting a different beach community, just head over to our home page and choose the town where you’ll be spending your vacation.

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Gulf Shores Honeymoon Pictures

shoreshooters on March 20, 2018

This couple spent their honeymoon on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Our photographers love honeymoon pictures! Schedule your Gulf Shores photography session by visiting this page.

Location: Gulf State Park Pier

Family Reunion Photography – Hilton Head Island South Carolina

shoreshooters on March 12, 2018

A family reunion photography session in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Location: Sea Pines Resort

To learn more about Sea Pines, see this article from our friends at Oceanfront Hilton Head Island. To schedule your beach portrait session in Hilton Head, go to this page for more information.

Family Photos in Orange Beach

shoreshooters on March 11, 2018

A family photography session in Orange Beach Alabama. For information on scheduling your family photos in Orange Beach, head over to this page. Read More about Family Photos in Orange Beach

St. Pete Beach Photography

shoreshooters on March 6, 2018

A St. Pete Beach photography session with two of the cutest kids we’ve ever seen! Please visit this page for more information on scheduling your beach photography session in St. Pete Beach. Read More about St. Pete Beach Photography