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.
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!
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).
