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.
Booking with a Company vs. an Independent Photographer
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.
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
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!
Mom's B-day Gift - Gulf Shores Beach Photographer
Grace Ann told us that the last time her family had pictures done at the beach was 10 years ago, so this beach portrait session was mom's b-day gift and Mother's Day present to herself!
If your family is coming to the beach this summer, we'd love to get you scheduled for a sunrise or sunset session with a Shore Shooters Gulf Shores beach photographer. Here's the info on how to schedule your Gulf Shores photography session. Or go here if you're visiting a different beach town.
Family Photographers In Gulf Shores Alabama
The beaches of Gulf Shores are a great place to get the whole family together to spend some quality time! Many of the beach houses along West Beach Blvd. and Fort Morgan Road can accommodate groups of 20 people or more. When you get the whole family together for a beach vacation, we hope you’ll contact us to capture lasting memories of your vacation. Our photographers love working with big groups, so we hope you’ll choose us as your family photographers in Gulf Shores Alabama!
For information on scheduling your Gulf Shores beach photography session, please visit this page.
Here’s a recent family reunion session at the Gulf State Park Pier.
Engagement Photography In Gulf Shores
Engagement photography in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the Gulf State Park Pier. If you are celebrating your engagement with a trip to beaches of Gulf Shores, don't forget to book a sunrise or sunset engagement photography session with one of our Gulf Shores photographers! Please visit this page for more information about our Gulf Shores photography sessions.Read more
Reasons To Book A Sunrise Session - Gulf Shores Photographer
If you've ever had pictures taken on the beach, you probably already know that they have to be scheduled during the first or last hour of sunlight. During our peak season, the sun comes up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. in some of our locations. That means you'll have to get the family out of bed REALLY early! However, there are several advantages to scheduling your beach portrait session at sunrise!Read more
Gulf Shores Honeymoon Pictures
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
Sunrise Engagement Photography - Gulf Shores Photographer
Ashleigh and Grant's sunrise engagement photography session at the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, AL. Schedule your Gulf Shores photography session here.