Family beach vacations are the perfect time to gather your loved ones. Most families with kiddos will plan a quiet day, so the little ones are rested and able to stay up for the Magic Hour of light, the hour before sunset. On portrait day practice less sun and more AC.
And if there is an incentive aka bribe, especially with sugar; please plan for it after the session rather than before or during, it is much appreciated. That gives the littles something to look forward to and doesn’t spike/drop their energy mid-session. Same with red wine for adults. Please hold off until after session because the red wine may tint your teeth and tongue.
On Kiawah, we start in the green spaces and then make our way to the beach when the light is just right. In this case, we met up at the Sanctuary to utilize the lush, naturals greens before walking out into the elements of wind and water. We wind kept everyone’s hair in motion, so we opted for more candids and lifestyle portraits.
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean
