While the beach is the main draw for our Kiawah family portraits, sometimes our repeats go for the green spaces instead. Lush greens, grand oaks and some swampy ponds.

Dressy holiday family portraits. These cuties always bring festive color palettes and textures to their sessions.

Baby’s first beach trip are pretty fun to document. Everything is new including sand, waves and all the sounds. To ensure that we get a full bodied experience, we usually begin in green spaces before working our way to the shoreline.

All families have their own flow and version of photo magic. This family blended a little glam, a little silly, lots of love, some green spaces and full on water submersion (at the end).

All families have their own flow and version of photo magic. This family blended a little glam, a little silly, lots of love, some green spaces and full on water submersion (at the end).

During the summertime, we spend many sunsets on Kiawah photographing families. Our favorite light is the hour before sunset for soft, eye friendly, skin friendly light. Depending on where clients are staying on the island we often start in the green spaces before making our way to the beach.

Frequently asked questions… “May we do our large group and then break up into smaller family units, couples and kid solos.” The answer is Yes and this is an examples of what multiple groupings looks like. Sometimes they are pre-planned and sometimes it is just the flow of the session.

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.