“Children have neither past nor future; they enjoy the present, which very few of us do.”
-Jean de La Bruyère

 

Part I


live in the moment.

This little ray of sunshine could have cared less about our photo goals because she was busy just living and loving life. Let that sink in for a moment.

Fewer poses. More fun and action. Smiles all the way. Sometimes no smiles (and that's totally okay because that's authenticity, and that's something we love).

A young child runs joyfully on a white sandy beach with beachfront hotels and condominiums in the background.
Child playing and jumping on a blue mat at a sunny beach with umbrellas and seagulls in the background.
Small child in pink shirt and sunglasses runs along blue boardwalk path on beach with high-rise buildings in background.

Part II


Laugh at everything


falling down in the sand,

chasing seagulls,

jumping on waves and catching them with your feet,

Soak up all the sand, sun, fun, and hugs your mom gives you.

A Note to Parents


Casual photos may include your phone in your back pocket; we will do our best to snag that from you, but well... toddlers run fast and their pause button doesn't always work. And you have to keep up. Casual photos may also include snack-bribes, favorite toys, sunglasses, anything and everything you may not have anticipated as part of your keepsakes. We call these bonus items. Bonus items make photos real, non-staged, and true to you and your toddler's day-to-day. Bonus, you! We caught Real Life, and that can be hard to come by in this day.

A parent and child share a sweet moment on a sunny beach while wearing colorful sunglasses.
Two people playing and laughing together on a sunny beach with soft white sand.
Two people in sunglasses share a happy embrace while kneeling on a sunny white sand beach with palm trees in the background.
Someone jumps joyfully on a pristine white sandy beach with palm trees and beach buildings in the background.
Two people share a tender embrace on a sunny beach with palm trees in the background.
Two people wearing sunglasses embrace and smile on a sunny beach, dressed in summer attire.
A playful scene on a white sandy beach with blue sky and buildings visible in the background.
Two people wearing colorful sunglasses enjoy a sunny day together on a white sandy beach.

Part III


Moms are awesome.

Without moms, how would we be able to take a swing at life, learn to enjoy the waves of life, and have a trusted person to watch over us? Thankfully, this fun-loving Gulf Shores babe has a fantastic example of a mom who knows how to embrace the best beach life.

Cheers, to all the fun, loving, caring, comforting, and protective moms out there!

A parent and child play together on a sunny beach while standing at the edge of turquoise ocean waters.
Two people enjoy a playful moment together at the beach with crystal blue waters and waves in the background.
Beachgoers play and laugh together at the ocean's edge on a sunny day with bright blue water and waves.
Two beachgoers wearing sunglasses enjoy a playful moment in shallow ocean waves on a sunny summer day.
Two people enjoying a playful moment together by the beach with turquoise waters and blue skies in the background.
A playful scene at the beach shows a parent and child enjoying time together in the turquoise ocean waves.
A parent and child playing together on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
Joyful moment at the beach as parent lifts child wearing pink into the air while waves roll in on a sunny day.
Parent and child in matching sunglasses having fun together on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.

part IV


Showcase your silly-side to the world.

Your mom will probably be your number one-fan, and that's just their job (but they LOVE that privilege). Run circles around everyone you can; you'll inspire a flurry of energy! Tell others to "catch me if you can," to incite a curious buzz! Make silly faces: you'll be everyone's favorite comedian!

People in sunglasses having fun together at sunny beach with rolling waves and blue ocean in background.
Happy child in pink shirt and sunglasses playing at the beach while holding someone's hand on a sunny day.
Child wearing pink shirt and sunglasses plays joyfully at a sunny beach with ocean waves in background.
Two people enjoying a playful moment at the beach on a sunny day with blue ocean waves in the background.
A child in a pink shirt and white shorts plays on a sandy beach while a guardian stands nearby.
Two figures in casual summer attire explore a sandy shoreline where gentle waves meet pristine white beach.
Small child in pink shirt and yellow sunglasses plays energetically outdoors on a sunny day.
Two people wearing sunglasses play and laugh together at the beach on a sunny summer day.
Young child wearing pink shirt and white sunglasses makes silly face while playing at sunny beach.
Two figures enjoy a sunny day walking barefoot along a white sandy beach with turquoise ocean waves in the background.
Young child in pink shirt and white sunglasses laughs joyfully while playing at the beach on a sunny day.
Two people walk together along a sunny beach with turquoise waves and white sand in the background.
Two beachgoers in casual summer attire enjoying a walk along a pristine white sand beach with turquoise waters.
Small child in pink shirt and white shorts runs playfully along a sandy beach on a bright sunny day.
A series of photos showing a young child in a pink shirt playing and dancing energetically on a sunny beach shoreline.
Child at beach wearing pink shirt and sunglasses appears excited with open mouth expression against ocean backdrop.

Part V


Pause to reflect on the moment.

Moments are precious and fleeting. Leave your footprints in the sand. The waves may wash them away, but the waves can't wash away the moments you were there to imprint on the day or the memories you made. Moms are also secretly okay with handprints on windows.


Young child in pink top bends down to explore the sandy beach with high-rise buildings visible along the shoreline.
Child's footprints in the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, AL.
A small child's bare legs and shadow cast on a concrete surface, with the shadow showing raised hands.
Gulf Shores, AL: Small child wearing pink shirt and white shorts plays along the shoreline at a sunny beach with turquoise waters.

Part VI


Be a classic; black & white is always in style.

If you have someone that can capture the day in black and white: Bonus!

Be glam. Enjoy the moments. Be totally, spectacularly You!


Black and white photo showing joyful moment between parent and child embracing on sunny beach.
A sequence of cascading black and white photos showing legs and feet walking along a sandy beach shoreline.
A black and white photo of a small child playing in ocean waves while holding an adult's hand.
Black and white photo of a small child standing on a beach near ocean waves wearing summer clothing and sunglasses.
A child in sunglasses holds hands with an adult while enjoying a sunny day at the beach in black and white photography.

 

Post-Script

 

Whether you reside in Middle Tennessee, Gulf Shores, Las Vegas, California, or even England or France, and you are inspired to reach out to us about our travel work, we would love to discuss capturing your moments, vacation, special events, or simple beach or mountain days. Hit the contact button, and we will be in touch shortly. In the meantime, enjoy every moment life offers.



Authored by Katrina Robinson

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