Spring is finally here and we are in full swing! Give us a call today to book your family beach portrait session and let us help you capture your family beach vacation in high definition!

She said YES!

Nothing better than having the opportunity to capture a very special moment with the whole family around!

Give us a call today and see how we can help you start your Happily Ever After!!!

Amazing family sunset beach portraits in Orange Beach, Alabama. We specialize in a personalized experience with a huge focus on capturing portraits that will become family heirlooms. If you are looking for a family photographer in Orange Beach, we would love to speak to you about your very own family portrait session.

A cute candid family beach portrait. It is the small moments that make memories that last a lifetime. We love sharing our joy in capturing your family's moments together.

Suppose you are looking for professional portraits while on your family vacation in Gulf Shores, please check out more of our work. We would love to share our art with your family!

Professional family portraits can be a fun time! We completely understand that taking precious time away from your vacation for family portraits can be bothersome. So we try to make the whole experience super fun for the entire family. From candid to posed shots, we strive to make our art fun and representative of who you actually are.

Please give us a call today to find out more about our fun professional photographers in Gulf Shores, AL.

There is nothing better than a smiling happy baby! We absolutely love sharing our art with families and would love to speak to you about your very own family beach portrait session.

There is nothing better than a vacation to relax the soul and some sand in between the toes! A little time off is all you need some time to recharge the batteries and what better way to do it than with the whole family!

When you are on vacation, don't forget to also book a family photography session with us! We specialize in sunset family beach pictures are would love to share our art with your family! We offer both sunrise and sunset sessions that last a whole hour so you are not rushed and have tons of options to choose from. With simple online booking, we are here to help you capture memories that will last a lifetime.

Over time your family grows and we would love to help capture the moments all along the way. Sun Shots Photography has been serving the Gulf Coast since 2001 and we would absolutely love to share our art with your family.

There is nothing more satisfying as a professional photographer than capturing a particular moment in time for a client that completely sums up their relationship with their child. It is moments like this that make our job so rewarding. Moments like this with a father and his son! These are the moments that will turn into family heirlooms!

What better way to take your vacation home with you than by hiring a professional beach photographer. From stunning sunsets to breathtaking views, a pro photo can make a cherished moment last forever.

Sun Shots would love the opportunity to take your family beach portraits while you are on vacation in Gulf Shores. With over twenty years of operations here on the Gulf Coast, we have the ability to capture the cherished moments you will want to remember forever.

A beautiful photograph of a mom to be on the beach with a spectacular sunset in the background.

There is nothing more special than when you pop the question to your loved one! We would love to be there to capture that special moment so you will remember it forever. She said YES!!!

Sun Shots specializes in sunset beach portraits in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key. With over 20 years in business, we would love to share our art with your family!

What colors do you dream of for your beach vacation?

Professional beach portraits in Perdido Key, Florida by Sun Shots.

Professional photographer in Gulf Shores, specializing in candid photography

Nothing better than toes in the sand in Gulf Shores, Alabama!

What are you doing for vacation this year?

Having fun at your family beach portrait session is required. The more fun you have, the better your experience will be. We love to have fun and when you are smiling naturally, it shows!

Professional family photographer in Perdido Key looking to share our art with your family. Give us a call when you book your vacation and let's discuss the many options we have.

Sunset beach pictures have never been more fun or entertaining. Plus you get a beautiful reminder of how great your trip was!

Are you ready to take your high school senior portraits to the next level? With over 22 years of service, we are here to help. Let's start the conversation about booking your very own session with us today!

We can not wait to share our art with your soon to be graduate!

There is nothing more special than a bond of siblings. Sun Shots loves capturing those types of bonds in a beautiful sunset beach session. Give us a call to do to find out more about our professional family portraits while on your vacation in Perdido Key, Florida.

Family beach portraits are a cool thing to do while you are on vacation in Orange Beach, Alabama. The beach is an amazing backdrop and the sunsets make the photos art.

Let us share our art with your family!

Professional family beach photos in Gulf Shores, Alabama by Sun Shots photography. We specialize in family beach photography at sunset, where you can actually see the sunset!

Give us a call today to schedule your very own sunset family beach photography session.

Beautiful family sunset beach photos in Gulf Shores are our specialty! We would to share our art with your family while you are on vacation at the beach! Offering but sunrise and sunset beach sessions.

Don't let another day go by without booking your sunset portraits for your vacation this summer when in Orange Beach!

From beach portraits to bay sessions, we have you covered. We would love to share our art with your family! What will you remember?

We have been serving the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area for 22 years. We bring the professionals and deliver the highest quality images every single photoshoot! We are not an agency, and every single image you see on our site was captured by us!

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Spring is finally here and we are back at work capturing stunning sunset family beach photographs!

Have you booked your family beach vacation this year yet? We would love to share our art with you and capture memories that will become family heirlooms!

Give us a call today to find out more and secure your slot!

Conveniently located in Gulf Shores, Alabama!

What resolutions do you have this year? Do you wish to smile more? How about more sand between your toes?

Now you are talking! We have the exact same resolutions!

We understand the power of a little vitamin sea! This year you should absolutely plan a trip to the beach and get more sand in between your toes which will absolutely make you smile more.

We would love the opportunity to capture those smiles while you have a little sand in between your toes. Give us a call today to discuss your very own professional family photography session while you are on vacation in Gulf Shores!

Creating classic sunset beach portraits is what Sun Shots is all about. We believe your memories are worth preserving and we are here to share out art with your family.

We are currently booking summer sessions for 2022 and would love to talk to you about your very own family beach portrait session. Whether it is senior portraits, the family, or even the whole reunion, we are here to help.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and speak with either Maggie or Ryan. You can reach us now at (251) 968-2119.

Conveniently located in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key

Are you planning a trip to Gulf Shores this summer? Are you searching for a professional Gulf Shores Family Photographer? Are you ready to make some memories?

We would love to share our art with your family! Currently booking summer 2022 sessions. Today is the perfect time to book. Give us a call at (251) 968-2119 and let us take care of the rest!

Sun Shots offers professional family photography in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key. We are a husband and wife team and we have been serving the Gulf Coast with our art since 2001. Our work stands out above the crowd because we work as a team and apply our combined experience of 35 years to each and every single one of our sessions. We treat every single client as if you are apart of our family and we shoot for the award winning shots that go above mantels!

If you are traveling to the beach next summer, please take a minute and check us out. We would love to share our art with your family. Our sessions last an hour and we are currently booking for the 2020 season. So give us a call today!

Fall is finally here at the beach and the weather is absolutely perfect for a family beach trip! This is my favorite time of the year because of the beautiful sunsets. All of the Gulf Shores photographers are out in full force capturing these skies and we are so happy to be apart of the crowd that preserves these moments on film. It was such a long hot summer that these 70 degree nights are so welcoming. Nothing beats a nice afternoon on the beach with your family with a stunning sunset. Especially when we are around to capture all of God's glory.

A huge thank you to our client's from last night's sunset for taking the time to let us share our art with your family. We hope you have a wonderful Fall break in Gulf Shores this week and get to witness a few more sunsets like the one from last night.

If your family is planning on taking a trip to the beach this fall, please take a minute to connect with us. We have sessions available and would love to share our art with your family. We are conveniently located in Gulf Shores, Alabama and know all the perfect spots to capture your family beach portraits at sunset. Give us a call today!

Are you planning a trip to Laguna Key Gulf Shores? If you are, please give us a call and let us explain why we should be your number one choice for professional family beach photography. Just like our group from last night's sunset session, we are positive we are the right mesh for your family as well. We got to spend the afternoon down in Laguna Key in Gulf Shores, and let me tell you, it was awesome. It is positively one of my favorite places to work. From the beautiful dunes, to the crystal clear waters, it is quite possibly the bees knees. The session went so well, the moon even made an appearance. The kids were all smiles and the vibe was perfect. Just the way we like it...

When we book a family for a beach portrait session, we like to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. With a little planning and knowledge, we can help guide your family through the whole experience as well. Like the old saying goes, the devil is in the details. We plan ahead so we don't miss a beat, which relates to perfect portraits every singe session. We love pre-session consultations to discuss locations, clothing choices, etc. With a little preparation it is easy to create family heirlooms.

Family beach photography in Perdido Key is a great way to remember a family trip to the beach this summer. From happy natural poses to candid shots, photography can capture the emotions of your happy family. Whether it be a beautiful sunrise session or a late afternoon sunset slot, perfect beach photography happens in these two sweat hours of light. Any other time is yields unprofessional results, and thus slots are extremely limited. Call us today to see what we have available. We would love to schedule a session with your family.

This mornings sunrise session was absolutely beautiful. Sure it was early, but as they say, the early bird gets the worm. The worm in this case is a perfect sunrise backdrop, and empty beaches. The sunrises are also way more comfortable than the sunset sessions this time of year. This morning when we started, the temperature was a cool 74 degrees. At the start of last night's sunset session, the temperature was a blistering 93 degrees. Sure they are early, but from a temperature standpoint alone, you can easily see why sunrise sessions are so wonderful.

So if you are making the drive down to the Gulf Coast this summer, we would love to talk to you. Simply give us a call and we can fill you in on all of our pricing and structure information. Slots are extremely limited so please don't hesitate, call us today. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. Either Maggie or Ryan will be more than happy to walk you through everything. We would love to share our art with your family, and can not wait to meet you on the beach this summer. So what are you waiting for, give us a call today. You can also find more information about our family beach photography in Perdido Key by visiting our main website at www.sun-shots.com

Well yesterday the dog days of summer finally went broke! A cool arctic blast came blowing in, and this town had a little change of attitude. Instead of scoring 110 degree heat indexes, we were blessed with 80 degree perfect beach weather. It was absolutely amazing, we were grinning from ear to ear. We were also blessed with the opportunity to work with these two little cuties. They were no stranger to the beach, let me tell you. They knew the sugar white sands of Perdido Key like it was their second home. We got the tour of their awesome beach, and even got a grand tour of their beach sand castle. It was equipped with its very own olympic size pool, by the way! Needless to say, we had a blast. From watching for dolphins to just plain ole having fun running around in circles, we did it all. Thanks guys for inviting us over, we really were glad to make your acquaintance. We sure can't wait until the oldest grows up and becomes a cook/princess. I am sure crossing my fingers we get invited over to the big castle for cake! Have a safe trip, and we look forward to seeing you again the next time you come down.

If your family is planning a trip to the beach this fall, we would love to help make a little beach art with you. We are a husband and wife team, and we have over twenty five years of professional beach photography experience. We would love to share out art with your family, and help you bring home some new family heirlooms. You can reach us anytime via our main website at www.sun-shots.com. Please feel free to reach out and contact us today. We are always around, so anytime will do, we look forward to seeing you with some sand between your toes.

Well fall has finally arrived down here on the Gulf of Mexico. Are you interested in family beach professional photography? Well, the beach is rightfully open, and this little fellow was out in full force. We had the wonderful opportunity to work with a super family in Gulf Shores last night. Let me tell you, this little tyke was taking full advantage of his warm fall break beach trip. He was all smiles the entire session. After a long summer back home, I can only imagine his delight when the white stuff didn't equate to a hot humid sensation. He was so happy and warm. His smile we so contagious as well.

We spent the afternoon walking the beach and building sand castles. Of course we also knocked them down, that should go without even saying. That is what I enjoy about our family beach professional photography sessions. We like to keep things simple and happy. Our style is very loose, yet we focus on the perfect portrait behind the lens. We are a team, and we have been serving the coast for well over fifteen years now. Every session is unique, but all share the common denominator of "US". We are here to help you remember your trip like you want to remember it. Please reach out to us today, and let us discuss your very own beach photography session. Don't forget to check out our main website @ Gulf Shores Photography

With summer in full swing, we have fallen a few days behind on our blog post. So today I am gonna post a shot of the day that will get me motivated back into my daily grind. Today's shot of the day comes from a few nights ago at our sunset session. These two were not into posey posey type shots, so we had to think outside the box. They were really fun to work with and it really made the session interesting to say the least. We were totally able to work around the posey thing, because we normally try to avoid it anyways. Though almost every single one of our shots is posed, it is always a challenge to pose them in such a way that everyone looks natural and relaxed. It has taken many many years to master this technique and train the eye to notice what looks funny or out of place. The results are always phenomenal though. It really takes our family beach pictures up a couple of notches, done right of course. A special thanks to our couple for spending an hour with us, and letting us pose you in some very un-posey type poses.

If your heading to the beach this summer and sick of the posey posey photographers of the world, give us a call we can help. With over 25 years combined family beach photography experience, we are here to help you achieve the exact look you are going for. We are Sun Shots photography, and we are family owned and operated by Ryan and Maggie Caver. We are true professionals, and we are the ones that have taken every single shot on our website. We work as a team, and we love sharing our art with families on vacation just like YOU!

Are you looking for something a little more extraordinary when it comes to your Perdido Key candid family portraits? Are you looking for some photography that has style and elegance, yet screams wow!? Are you looking for portraits that go above and beyond the average Joe? Well let me tell you one thing, and let me be perfectly clear. We are not your average photographer, and we don't kid around when it comes to presenting the best. We do not take families out to the beach and just take a bunch of random snapshots. Our work is impeccable and we mean business when it comes to capturing perfect family heirlooms.

Precision guesswork is best left to the amateurs. With over twenty-five years of combined professional beach photography experience, we have the skills to make you session go off without a hitch. We sell finished art and we strongly believe that every image is worthy of proud display in your home. When your neighbors come over we want them to look in awe and then decide to visit our island strictly based on how great your family portraits are. It makes our soul's shine when we get clients whom friends visit us based on this reason. We hear it a lot how they never knew such a paradise even existed on the southern coast of the USA until they saw our art.

I absolutely love this time of year, it is just perfect for a Perdido Key family vacation. Late summer is in the air and the busy summer season is behind us now, and the beach is absolutely amazing. The water is crystal clear and the shore line is pristine. If we didn't live in paradise, this would definitely be the time I would want to visit. Our awesome family from last night's sunset session was sure having a great time. With a week off from work, who wouldn't be, RIGHT? I normally ask our groups what was their favorite part of their vacation so far, and without missing a beat, one dad offered up not having to go to work this morning. Normally we get responses from the kids like the beach, or the parasailing, but even the kids agreed a little time off was exactly what they all needed. In my mind that is exactly what everyone needs. Surely that is exactly what you need too. When was the last time you spent a week at the beach with your family? Isn't it about time you got everyones toes a little sandy? What are you waiting for, book that vacation today.

Our little man from last night's sunset session was all about getting his toes sandy. Though he wasn't exactly keen on getting it anywhere else, he had no problem with a little fun on the beach. He didn't even realize what the main goal of the afternoon was, and was none the wiser. I am so glad we had the opportunity to work with them, and am absolutely positive they not only accomplished their goal of a Perdido Key family vacation, but will now take home some awesome memories of their trip via our professional photography. I hear all the time photographers saying their passion is photography. Well I have to beg to differ when it comes to us, our passion is making happy memories last forever. We are all about the experience, not shutter speeds and aperture settings. The technical side is something we spent decades learning, yet it is the fun we immerse ourselves in every single session. That is what makes our work shine. So don't delay book that trip and lets have a little fun together.

Don't mess with TEXAS, at least that is what they say. I personally don't intend on ever finding out... Thank goodness we have known this guy since he was just a little bigger than waist high. They have been visiting the Gulf Coast his whole life, so he knew when it came time for his senior portraits, the coast was the only place he wanted his senior portraits taken. Of course we did the beach thing, but we also took a little time to visit a local tree tunnel so we could diversify his senior shots a little. So what better place to show off the don't mess with Texas theme, by looking down the barrel of a shot gun. The shot of the day just sparks interest to me with all the different perspectives going on. You have the barrel length, the road lines, and even the tree tunnel forcing your eye into the future.

We had so much fun during this shoot, thanks so much guys for letting us be your professional family photographers over the years. We are positive we will be seeing you guys again in the future and can't wait to here what college pick has been made. Study hard this year, but don't forget to have a little fun. Best of wishes buddy, best of wishes...

If you have a senior that is looking for something unique and personal for their senior shots, give us a call. We are the premier professional senior portrait photographer on the Gulf Coast. From beach to forrest, to everywhere in between, we have the skills to make their vision come true. Sessions are limited, and by appointment only. Simply visit our main website for more information on our Senior portraits in Perdido Key. Check us out online today!

With a rainy day like today, it is easy to get jealous of the weather we had just yesterday. You couldn't imagine a better summer beach day. The sunset was absolutely stunning, and these two little ham bones were enjoying their summer beach vacation to the fullest. We had the beach all to ourselves, and these two built sand castles, admired the blue herring that hung around for a while, and spied for dolphins. They thought they saw pirates for just a little bit, but it turned out to be two old men fishing, WHO KNEW! It is so nice to be able to work with such wonderful families. A bonus like last nights group, who are repeat customers, is when clients come to see us again and again. Thanks so much for calling us for the second time guys, we really enjoyed meeting the new guy, and can't wait to see you guys again in the future.

If your family is coming to the beach this year, we would love to talk to you about your very own Gulf Shores vacation photography session. We are a husband and wife team, and together we have over twenty-five years of professional beach photography experience. To discover what a difference in a session with us can make, and let your walls speak louder with our photography. Our style is all about portraying who you really are, and every session is catered to your desire. With a posed candid style, we are positive we can make some keepsakes that will make MOMMA smile. When MOMMA is happy, everyone is happy, a true win-win for everyone. So please take a second to check out our main website and browse our portfolios. We are also available by phone to answer any question you might have. We look forward to seeing you on the beach very soon.

Children should be taught to live life to the fullest and to take complete advantage of the fun simple things that life has to offer. It is these fun simple things that will make the biggest impression on their lives. Not the dolls or the video games, but the things that can not be purchased. It is moments like today's shot of the day that children will reflect on and remember how fun life as a child really was. It is also these types of moments that make us as parents have flutters in the ole heart, pitter patter, pitter patter. It is these type of moments that you will cherish and smile upon for many decades to come. It is these type of moments that turn an average vacation at the beach into one of the best family vacations that a family has ever taken.

A special thanks to our sunrise group for taking a little time out of your family vacation to make some of these types of moments. Moments that are not only genuine but special and very important to the growth and love of your family. We really appreciate the opportunity to be there and share our art with your family. We had a great time and the shots turned out excellent.

If your family is interested in taking a little time out of your family vacation to make some special moments, please give us a call. We really would love an opportunity to be apart of your Perdido Key family photography. Though spots are extremely limited, we do have some times still available, so please contact us today. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. A beach is truly a magical place for family photography, and we want to be there to document your families story. Call today!!!

Sometimes all you need in your life is a little sand between your toes and some time with your sister and some good ole Gulf Shores beach portraits. While on vacation, all the problems of the real world just slip away. There is nothing more relaxing than a vacation, especially when that vacation is in paradise and you have your family by your side. As a local, we can sometimes get caught up in the saying we often hear down here, "It's just another day in paradise!" Though we hear it often, it sometimes is hard to imagine that we get to work in such an amazing place. Our little island is small, but it is also home to one of the coolest beaches in the world. I have seen a lot, but none have the type of sand that we do. Our white sugar sand has a way of making you want to get sandy. A special thanks to our two sisters from this morning's sunrise session for letting us photography you gals. We really enjoyed working with you, and hope you have an awesome trip. Try not to spend too much time chasing those cute boys around the pool...

If your family is in need of a little rest and relaxation, why don't you pack everyone up into the minivan and come on down? Summer is still in full swing down here, and I am positive you can use a little bit of a break before school gets back into session. I am positive the kids will appreciate it as well. We do have a few spots still available, so please give us a call today and secure your very own session. We are professional beach photographers, and we would love to share our art with your family. You can reach us anytime by calling (251) 968-2119. We are always around, so call us today. We look forward to working with your family and getting YALL'S feet sandy while capturing your Gulf Shores beach portraits.

What an awesome sunrise photography session this morning. I just love senior portraits! Excuse me but I am gonna say that again. I just love senior portraits!!! Especially during the middle of the summer when we wake up early and the air has a cold touch to it. It just makes for a great beginning to an awesome summer day. This morning's sunrise session was perfect. The skies were clear, and the air was even a bit chilly for just a little while. Very odd for this time of year, but perfectly refreshing and gladly welcomed considering the heat wave we have been experiencing. Our subject was a perfect model too, and very happy to help us get the exact shots she had dreamed upon for many months now. That is what I love about senior portrait sessions.

These kids now days have a digital advantage in compiling the shots that they want to mimic. The show up with a file that has them all listed, we look at them and add our own touch. It is that simple. With over twenty-five years combined professional photography beach experience in senior portraits, we have the skill set to not only create our own beautiful artwork, but we also find it easy to mimic what others have done as well. Of course, we add our own style, but the seniors get to add a little input on which direction they want the shoot to go. With any craft, it is crucial to constantly evolve to stay current with the times. What we considering cool ten years ago, just isn't cool now. Ten years ago we would have never even thought to do a selfie shot. Now just about every session gets a professional selfie, who would have knew!!! So hats off to our senior from this morning, good luck in all your future endeavors!

There is no better time to do your senior portraits than when you are on your family vacation in Perdido Key. Especially this time of year during the mild fall season. October is a great month to visit and senior portrait due dates are coming up fast, so act now and beg your family to come on down! With over sixteen years of professional portrait beach photography experience, we are positive we are the perfect photographer for your senior portraits. We work as a team to make sure your session goes off without a hitch, and you end up with many many choices that you can proudly display as your beach senior portraits.

A special thank you to our senior from last night's sunset session. We had a wonderful time meeting you and your family as well. So so excited about how great your art turned out. Thank you for searching us out and allowing us to share our art with you. We understand how important these portraits are to you, and am glad we got to go above an beyond and rock your session. Best of luck in your future endeavors and we look forward to seeing you guys again in the future.

If you haven't planned a trip yet to the beach this year, please consider a family vacation in Perdido Key. There is nothing better than a relaxing vacation in the sand with almost deserted beaches. While you are here, let's talk about doing not just family shots on the beach, but your senior portraits as well. We absolutely love rocking senior sessions and going above and beyond the call of duty. We promise to put all of our years of experience to work for you and we can't wait to share the art we create with you! Your family vacation in Perdido Key awaits!

Okay, our little guy from last night's sunset taught us both a very valuable life lesson. He made it very apparent to both of us that for a perfect family vacation, you need a little beach chair time, some sand between your toes, and some waves lapping in the background. He just seemed so satisfied that he had finally figured out what family beach vacation really meant. Sure he had heard mom tell stories for many weeks about how much fun the beach was, but until he plopped his little behind down in that chair, it just did not make too much sense. I am positive that not only applies to this little fellow, but to each and every single one of our audience. I mean, do you really understand relaxation while you are sitting at your office chair, no matter how ergonomically designed it is? Or do you need a little sand between your toes to determine your inner peace? I am almost positive the sand really helps.

A special thanks to our awesome group of vacationers from last nights sunset. We really enjoyed working with you guys, and hope you walked away from the session with a big smile and a whole big pocketful of relaxation. Have a wonderful trip this week, and we look forward to seeing you guys the next time you visit the beach. Thank you for choosing Sun Shots to be your Gulf Shores Kids Photographer.

When it comes to Perdido Key Senior Portraits, you can go a few different paths. You can go the find a photographer on Facebook and hope and pray, or you can check out our work and know that you are in a professionals hands and everything is gonna turn out just as you had imagined it would. We highly suggest the latter, especially considering how important senior portraits are. Trusting these images to a skilled professional is very very important. Sure anyone with a digital camera these days can take a picture, but making that picture awesome is not exactly an easy thing. If you miss one step in the artistic creation project, the whole mission is shot. Lots of people nowadays think you can show up with a camera, take peoples money, and the rest will take care of itself. This is so not true and mostly to blame for why the professional photography industry is currently in such turmoil.

There are many different aspects outside of just showing up with a camera and pushing the button. Posing, lighting, correct exposure, attitude, scheduling, etc., the list just goes on and on. Out of two hundred plus people that call themselves professional in our area alone, I know of only four that actually have and use this thing called a light meter. One piece of equipment that is crucial for the process and less than .5% of the photographers in our area have one. To me, this is a problem. Good for us because it helps our work stand out, but bad for the profession as a whole because nowadays you don't even have to be professional to be a professional. This is why it is crucial you check out who you are working with. Ask questions, make sure they are members of the Professional Photographers of America, make sure they can deliver what you are looking for. Whether you use us or not, a little background work on your part can really affect the outcome of your art that is going to hang on your walls. If you do have a bad experience with a so-called photographer, make sure you review them so others can know as well.

There is nothing better than making moms happy on Mother's Day with perfect family vacation memories. We had the pleasure of working with this beautiful mom and her precious family yesterday afternoon, and it turned out wonderful. The weather was perfect, the beach was perfect, heck everything was perfect. I am absolutely positive this will be a Mother's Day she will not soon forget. We just get a sense of satisfaction when everything comes together like this. It is a great pleasure to create art that is so meaningful, especially in such beautiful surroundings at our Gulf Shores beach. To this mom, the art that we created yesterday will last for decades to come and serve as a reminder of just how perfect the day was. Children are going to grow and memories are going to fade, but with our art, the tiny details will absolutely never be forgotten.

We go overboard with what we do. We take our art extremely serious, and it shows. It would be an honor to share our art with your family. Ever little detail will be given attention, and together we will create your family some heirlooms that will be treasured forever. Leave the snapshots to your Facebook feed, but the professional portraits to us. Your mantel will thank you for it. With over thirty years of professional portrait experience, we promise to bring the attention and equipment that your family heirloom deserves.

Are you looking for a family beach photographer? Are you looking for a team that has dedicated the past fifteen years of their career to absolutely perfect professional portraits? Are you looking for a company that can consistently provide award winning photography on a daily basis? If so we really need to speak with you! We would love to talk to you about our very own family photography session with us. We are a husband and wife team, and we are full-time professionals that desire to tell your family's story. We are conveniently located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and can't wait to meet your family. We offer both sunrise and sunset sessions, but we are by appointment only. Sessions are extremely limited so please contact us today. We are positive we can help your family achieve the results you are looking for, and we will be there from the initial phone call to the hanging of your new family heirloom above the mantel. We are proud to offer our services to you and look forward to you finding all about our local small business.

Today's shot of the day comes from our sunrise session. These four took it upon themselves to go out of their way to make mamma super happy. Sure the sunrise session is early, but these kids did it like a boss. Sunrise sessions are actually the best session anyway. The heat of the day hasn't kicked in yet and the beach is void of people. Not to mention once we are finished, you are first in line at the omelet bar. That in itself is worth getting up and making it happen, lol... Thanks, guys for taking the time for a sunrise session, I am positive mom got the perfect shot for this years Christmas card. Have a safe vacation, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Our little princesses from last night's sunset session took the term Orange Beach Vacations to a whole new level. These two were having the time of their little live's at the beach this week. They were absolutely precious. I would give anything to have their youthful spirit again. Where every stone unturned is just another treasure hunt. Where every sea shell found is the best thing in the world. Where every dolphin spotted is the reason to look into the future. These two had life spot on. We absolutely loved working with them, and am absolutely positive the whole family will cherish these memories forever.

This is one reason we go above and beyond the call of duty as a professional photographer. In a digital world where almost everyone is a so-called professional and has the so-called "passion", we understand that it takes years of experience to deliver each and every single time. We understand the proof is in the pudding, and the end product is the ultimate reward. Thus why we have both invested in a career that has taken us both over fifteen years to truly master. We are a husband and wife team, and we make family heirlooms, full time. We are not your average company and will do everything in our power to make sure each and every session goes off without a hitch.

One of the most important parts of a family vacation is the family beach vacation memories. Done right, photography can be an excellent way to remember a trip. It is a fact of life that kids are gonna grow up, and memories are the only way to keep them babies young forever. When photography is pushed to the limits, art is born and those memories can blossom into family heirlooms. I was taught at a young age to push the limits and raise the bar, with the mentality that is your not the best, you are not working hard enough. One thing is for certain with booking a session with us is that we will go to the end of the world to make your session special. Making art for you is what we have vested in the past fifteen years of our life towards. We make finished art and we do it well, and we would love to share our talent with your family. Your memories are special and we want to help you remember everything. They say a photo is worth a thousand words, might as well make those words scream things like: breathtaking, beautiful, stunning, special...

Take for instance our awesome family from last nights sunset session. They are down having a wonderful vacation and took the time to do their research and discovered our photography. Now they can take some special heirlooms home with them. I am positive they will now remember every last detail. The joy, the moment, the special bond of family, that is something we strive to create each and every shot. Photography should strike an emotion and appeal to your senses. This is how a piece of paper becomes a piece of art. It takes an artist to create and we want to be your huckleberry. What will you remember?

Do you have a romantic getaway planned for the beach and looking for professional couples photography? Are you madly in love and need superior photography to capture the true moment of love between you and yours? Do you think every second spent with your love is to be cherished? Well, we want to help you by sharing our art with you and yours. We want to help capture the true you, and give you a token you can really hold on too. We are a madly in love couple and we understand how you feel. Like my sunrise client said today, "Only the best for my forever boo!", and we agreed on it 100% completely. Whether you are looking for an engagement session or a romantic treasure, we are sure our art will only improve the rewards.

We are Sun Shots photography, and we are Maggie and Ryan Caver. Together we have served the Orange Beach area for over fifteen years now by sharing our photographic art with couples just like you. Not only do we have the perfect spot to catch a perfect sunrise, but we also have the experience and knowledge to offer you the best photography in on this little island. For the past decade, we have devoted our lives to creating the best images, and our portfolio shines above all the rest. Not to mention our 5-star review on Google.

One of my absolute favorite type sessions is Gulf Shores senior beach portraits. I know I have said it a thousand times but here it goes again. These shots are so important for a kid. I mean they are the shots that are going to be what everyone else remembers them by. That is why we don't take senior beach portraits lightly. We throw every bit of our professional knowledge into these sessions because we want to rock them in every single way. I really feel it pays off too. The seniors always reflect with a huge grin on their face at the end of each session. They just know that we went above and beyond the call of duty and helped them achieve something unique and different from all their peers. I always like to imagine myself in their shoes, constantly asking myself the questions like, would I like this pose, or does the lighting look natural, are we getting enough trendy shots, are we getting too trendy, are the shots unique, are we making the posed shots look natural, etc, etc, etc...

A special thanks to our sunrise senior from this morning for bringing such a great attitude. Your genuine smile really made the art easy today. We just had to rush home and share this shot of the day with you, we just loved it. With such a soft focus on the background, you really popped and it looks great. Thanks again, and congrats on making it to SENIOR status. We hope you have a wonderful year this year and best of wishes in all your future endeavors.

Being at the beach with your brothers must be a great experience. From riding the waves with your boogie boards to checking out the ladies in bikinis, vacation must be an amazing time for kids this age. I remember going to the beach as a child and I really enjoyed the experience. The smell of the salt air, the cool touch of the ocean water, and the warm beautiful sunshine are all deeply implanted into the childhood memories that I now hold so dear. That is one major reason we go all out with photography. Sure it would be easy to just show up and take some mediocre pictures which seem to be the norm in today's so-called professional photography digital age, but we just don't do that. We really love going over the top and only offering the best professional photography available. Sure it takes talent, but we stress the customer service side as well. Like the old saying goes, "If momma is happy, everyone is happy!" Well, we like smiles all around. With a group like the three fellows from last nights sunset, it is super easy. These three were the perfect gentleman and truly enjoyed working with us to make momma happy. Thanks, guys, have a great vacation, and try not to get too sunburned floating on your boogie board while glazing at those girls in bikinis!

Is your family in need of a Perdido Key family beach vacation? Are your children looking at you wondering, "Why didn't we go to the beach last year?" Perhaps they are running around the living room screaming right now at the top of their lungs, "Toes in the sand MOM, Toes in the sand!!!" Well, it is pretty easy to turn that tune around. Just book a trip now... Spring is the best time to visit the beach, and we are positive the chant, "We're going on a trip, we're going on a trip!", will be music to your ears compared to the sounds that they are making right now. So come on, the beach awaits and we promise your family will thank you for it.

These two little cuties from last night's sunset session were sure happy they got an early Spring break. They had so much fun on the beach last night. What fun it must be to be a toddler at the beach. The waves, the sounds, the sand, oh I can only dream to be their age at the beach. I am like every adult, dreams of being a child again will never come true, but hey, I can dream can't I? I can only imagine the thoughts running through their little minds. What fun it would be to be their age and playing along with them. Though I can only watch in amazement as to how a simple beach vacation must open up the mind to adventure, it is sure fun to watch. I remember as a child riding in the car heading towards the beach. The ride was just as important as playing in the waves. Family time, no matter where is time well spent. That is really what life is all about.

Guess who was having the best spring break ever during their Orange Beach Photography session? These two, that's right!!!

These two little cuties stole our hearts at last night's sunset session. They were so much fun to photograph. On spring break this week, they were really enjoying themselves. The "Nana" said they couldn't keep the oldest out of the water. What fun it must be to be that age at the beach, surrounded by unconditional love, from the whole family. Thanks, guys for sharing a little family time with us. We are so proud that we got to take a glimpse into your life and the love you all have for these two beautiful girls.

If your family is coming to the coast this spring or summer, we would love the opportunity to capture your family story as well. We have limited slots available, so give us a call today. We can be reached at (251) 968-2119 or via our main website at www.sun-shots.com. We are a husband and wife team, and we are full-time professional beach portrait photographers. We have devoted our lives to capturing your story, so please let us have the opportunity to tell it. Proud members of the Professional Photographers of America and our local Chamber of Commerce, we are here to serve your family on your vacation in paradise with Orange Beach Photography.

We had the distinct opportunity of going on a little beach adventure last night at sunset. We encountered a vast number of things. First, we spotted dolphins, then we went on the hunt for the hidden sea shell treasures our coast has to offer. We even spent a little time on the hunt for mermaids but fell short because we didn't bring the special mermaid whistle to call her up. Needless to say, we had a blast, and our clients had the opportunity of finding a few family heirlooms along the way. Like today's shot of the day, it is super simple, but contains a message that will not soon be forgotten. Like any other great photograph, it presents a moment in time that will now be cherished forever. Children grow up, and memories fade, but a true professional portrait will help the details live on.

If your family is coming to the beach this summer, we want to help you discover a few new family heirlooms as well. Booking a session is simple, and the time we spend together will be fun and entertaining. From the initial call to the shot, we are here to help with any question you might have. We love keeping our sessions simple, but it is easy to cater to your individual needs as well. So pick up the phone and call us today at (251) 968-2119. Sessions are booking up fast so don't delay. We are a husband and wife team and we make family art full time, so please feel free to reach out to us anytime.

Did you hear me when I just screamed that I loved family portraits in Perdido Key? I bet you did because I just screamed it at the top of my lungs. The magic of Perdido Key offers the perfect backdrops, and the atmosphere is super relaxed. We had a great session last night with these two little boogers. What cute and awesome little ones. They were so happy and just full of spirit. Perdido Key has a type of magic about it, happy smiles linger on this little island. These two seemed to be heavily sedated in its magical spell. Not only did the portrait session go off without a hitch, we searched high and low for the elusive Perdido Key mermaid, and we all seemed positive when we spotted Peg Leg Pete, the pelican.

Under the magic of Perdido Key, we tend to allow our sessions to turn into more fun that works. Kinda like that children's book where the mother wishes the child more, the Key always seems to wish us more smiles than frowns. Could it have something to do with the sand? Possibly, it has our vote. Nothing better to brighten a vacation that a little sugar white sand to spread the cheer. Needless to say, we are under the spell, every second at the beach is agony for the anticipation of the next session. Like a sailor on a ship, we only have sea legs on concrete. The beach is our home, and we create our best art when we are in the right surroundings.

Over the past fifteen years, I have witnessed things on our beach that I am just not proud of. Over the years it has become a huge problem of people leaving tents, chairs, toys, etc. behind at night. Sure it is easier to pile everything up and let it await your return the next day, but easy doesn't equal right. What people don't realize is the impact of leaving it all behind. First off, if a storm comes in the middle of the night, chances are everything is simple swept into the Gulf. It is sad but true, it happens. Second, nesting turtles get stuck in the pile, or simply hit the pile, and turn around without leaving eggs behind. Without scratching heads, we as a community don't have to guess why turtles are disappearing quickly. It is a major problem, and thank goodness voices like ours have finally been heard, and the local municipalities are finally on board and making changes to how we treat our most precious resource.

Well, things are changing on our little island. There is a new initiative called "Leave Only Your Footprints", and we are all on board. You should take everything you brought with you to the beach when you leave for the day. Leave nothing behind. Not only does it make for better beaches, but it also protects our environment. This also means cigarette butts. Just because there is sand in ashtrays, and sand on the beach, it doesn't make the beach an astray. So leave only your footprints, and no butts behind...

Hanging out at the beach with your sibling can be some of the most fun times of your life. These times will definitely become some of your most fond memories in the future. Special thanks to our awesome teenagers from last night's sunset session for having such a fun and relaxed time. I am positive you guys will look back at these shots thirty years from now and understand why your parents felt they were so important to take the time to do now. We are so proud to be able to have the opportunity to make these memories into our art. I hope you are able to remember every single detail of yesterday afternoon's session, from the good times you had with your family to the smell of the salt air. We hope you remember every single detail. That is why we feel great professional photography is so important, it has the ability to bring back all kind of sensory experiences. So thanks guys for allowing us to work with your family, we had a great time with you, and hope you have a safe trip home today. See you next trip!!!

If your family is coming to the beach this summer, we would love to speak with you about your very own Perdido Key photography session. We would love the opportunity to also work with you to make some awesome memories that you will have to reflect on thirty years from now. From the sand between your toes to the seagulls chirping in the background, we want to help you remember every single detail. We want to do this with award-winning photography and professional family oriented service. We always ask our clients, "What will you remember?", and ultimately, "What do you want to remember?"... If you choose us at Sun Shots, that answer is clear. Every single little detail! So please reach out and give us a call today. You can reach either Maggie or Ryan anytime at (251) 968-2119. Sessions are extremely limited so pick up the phone and call today.

Do you dream of the beach and finding a photographer in Gulf Shores AL? I have found myself lately dreaming of the beach. Be it the cold winter air that is still lingering, or the absence of sand in between my toes, I miss the beach. I know the time will be here soon enough where we will be meeting you to take your families portrait. That idea still doesn't make the first part of spring break any better. I mean I want summer to come tomorrow. I promise to welcome it with open arms. Just as we will welcome you while on your very own Gulf Shores family vacation.

In the meantime, we will brave this cold air and venture to the beach with shoes on. We struck out on a sunrise adventure this morning to show you a unique perspective of the beach. The brave sea oat that withstands just about anything mother nature can throw at it. We as humans spend countless hours and money to save and restore them, for very good reason. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also the protectors of our coastline. They keep the sand where it belongs, and create barriers to absorb the storm surge. Like lifeguards, they are protectors of the beach. So today we honor them with a silhouette portrait of them in this mornings sunrise.

Sometimes you have to step outside the box when working with siblings. Sometimes it can be tough to ask two kids who have a love/hate type relationship to come together and make some awesome art for mom. When at home they can be at each other's necks about the simplest of things. Brother just can't be happy when sister is smiling, and vice versa. So how is it that we are always getting great shots with siblings this age? It is easy, we get them to relax their guard and ask them to team up together for an hour and work on a common goal. That goal is to make mom happy. It works like a charm too! Nothing better than a compliment from mom where she states, "Hey, it even looks like they like each other!" This just makes me just giggle every time.

Thankfully our two siblings from last nights sunset had absolutely no problem working together for the common good. They actually both rather enjoyed it, to be quite honest. Not only did the parents have a grin from ear to ear, but they also did too! It was a great time, and the images turned out to be really special. Special moments that will be cherished forever. Thanks guys for letting your guards down and having a great time during your Gulf Shores beach pictures. We understand that working with a professional photographer while on vacation is not exactly what kids would call fun, but we hope you walked away with a better idea of what family photography should all be about.

The last time we worked with this cute little family, the little fellow was a mere bun in the oven. Well we finally got to meet him today and we are so happy we had the opportunity too. The girls were cute as ever, and growing like little twigs. Thanks guys for allowing us another opportunity to work with your family. We hope you have a wonderful vacation and we really feel blessed to be your Orange Beach family photographers. It is always so nice to have repeat customers. Not only do we get to see just how much the kids have grown, we get to see what else is going on in everyones lives. When we spend time with clients on the beach, it is such a relaxed environment, it just seems natural that all let their guards down and invite each other into the others respective lives. Though we are the artist and our families are the subject, we always seem to pickup new friends. I guess that is natural when sharing such intimate moments that are destined to become family heirlooms. This is one aspect of our job we really, really enjoy. I just love answering the phone and hearing a familiar voice and name. Nothing better than repeat customers. It is as if we get the notion that our friends are coming back on vacation and we get to spend some more, much needed, one on one time together. For this we are definitely blessed. Getting to share more of our art with them is yet another layer of icing on the cake.

Happy babies are so much fun during our sessions for professional family portraits. Not only are their smiles contagious, but their happy little attitudes are also too! This little guy was such a blessing to be around. Not saying I was having a bad day or anything, but with the heat of August, it wasn't exactly a jump up and down and run around the yard kinda day. Well, that changed instantly the first minute we meet this little booger. I mean he turned both of our frowns upside down. We were so cute with his perm-a-grin, we just couldn't resist letting our guard down and have a little fun while we got to know this little guy. By the end of the session, my side actually hurt from laughing so hard, and I didn't even care you could almost fry an egg on the sand an hour earlier. Though the sunset did bring some cool refreshing winds which were much needed after one of probably the absolute hottest days of the year. This my friend, is why I love professional family portraits so much. Once our sessions start, we have not a care in the world. We focus on the task at hand and help tell our clients family beach vacation story.

For the past fifteen years, we have dedicated our lives to our craft. We endure because we care so much. It is not exactly easy showing up to work every afternoon and being trusted to make every client a whole swatch of family heirlooms. This is a task we love shoring up too though. Weather permitting, we bring the experience and the knowledge to do so. No matter if its a cloudy day, overcast, windy, or even snowing, we get the job done each and every time. Well okay, it has only snowed here once in the past twenty years, and that day we skipped the beach, so maybe not snow days, LOL! We love to share our art and hope you find the time to let us share it. We have a spot in the sand just for you, so please give us a call today!

Are you on vacation and looking for a beach family photographer in Gulf Shores, Alabama? Well, look no further. We are a family beach photography specialist. With over 25 years of combined professional beach photography experience, we are the company for you. With an outstanding track record, and more 5 star Google Plus reviews than you can shake a stick at, we are positive we can help your family create some awesome family memories that will last forever. We are the duo that will show up and create art, not just snapshots. We are a husband and wife team, and we are here, for one thing, telling your story.

Last night we got the opportunity to capture some awesome memories for this awesome family. We had a great time, and the session went perfectly. From perfect posed family shots to great candids, we cover it all. We like to operate in a no rush environment and make fun the first objective. We only do one session a night so all of our attention can be focused on your family. We have dedicated our lives to capturing the best professional portraits around. Our trick is simple, focus on the small details and make everyone smile naturally. Not exactly an easy task, but our experience makes it seem seamless.

On any given day on the beach, you will find us dragging around our beach cart with our studio strobe in tow. See on the beach most days just don't allow for so-called natural light photography. On a bright and sunny day, there is just too much of a contrast between subject and sky, which leads to blown out backgrounds. Perhaps only five days a year are we lucky enough to have perfect lighting. Those days are usually when it is extremely overcast, and best on the edges of storms. Well, this morning we were lucky. With pop up thunderstorms in the area, we not only managed to dance around the rain, but we were blessed with perfect lighting. Oh, how sweet it was too. I was in photographer's heaven... The background colors were lush and vibrant, and the subjects were all smiles. Thanks, guys for giving us a call. We really enjoyed our session with you three at this mornings sunrise. The shots are turning out perfect, and can't wait for you to see them all. Did I mention how much I love perfect light!!!

Are you planning a trip to Perdido Key this summer? If you are, we would love to speak with you about your very own session with Sun Shots photography. Hopefully, your session will luck out like this mornings, and get perfect natural light. I know its strange, but it is similar to the luck of the bride when it rains on her wedding day. If it is bright and sunny though, not to worry, we are very well versed in the art of bare bulb photography and can make any lighting situation work to our advantage. So, don't delay, give us a call today and let us schedule your very own beach photography session. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. We look forward to being the professionals that take your Perdido Key family portraits...

With the summer season just a few days away we thought it would be an awesome time to talk about what we are thankful for! Today we are thankful for warm beach weather and happy family times. Someone once told me it was the little things in life that are what's important. I never really thought about it that much until now. Being a new parent, this little saying brings on a whole new meaning. Before I thought it was about the little things in life, and not necessarily the little people. But I am 100% proof positive that whomever tagged that line was talking about little people, not necessarily little things. It is the little people that make the world go round. They are our legacy, and they are the leaders of tomorrow. The little ones will be what takes this world by the reigns and guides it to wherever they want it to go. Not the grains of sand, nor the water lapping at the shores, the little ones are truly what life is all about. Sure the world is important, but without our children, the world would be a place not to many would like to call home. So today, I am thankful for our little people as well. They are the ones that put smiles on our face and teach us all lessons in humanity.

Building sand castles is quite possibly the best activity for a Gulf Shores family vacation. There is absolutely nothing better than getting down and sandy and building your very own beach castle while on vacation. Out little pal from last night's sunset session what rather happy to do just that. This little guy was quite the builder. He said has was building himself a sand condo, and it was gonna have a lazy river. We just chuckled, this little guy was a hoot. He was having a great time on his spring break, even though the weather was a little bit on the chilly side.

Do you take time to build sand castles when you go on vacation? Do you like to get down and sandy alongside the kids? I know I do, my castles haven't really gotten better over the years. Unlike our little guy from last night's session, I don't make sand condos, I make more like sand huts. I have always dreamt of building a masterpiece like you see during those competitions, but it always just ends up a sand hut. Sometimes with a molt, sometimes without. What would you classify your sand castle as? When was the last time you built a sand castle? Has it been too long?

If you are planning a spring break beach trip this year, please give us a call and let us show you how much fun building sand castles can be. From sand castles to perfect professional photography, we want to be apart of your Gulf Shores family vacation. We have years of professional beach photography experience and we would love to share our art with your family. Give us a call today and let us start the planning process for your very own family beach photography session.

Last night we had the distinct opportunity of working with a very large family. It was a blast too! I absolutely love family reunions. It is just so much fun being on the beach with a larger family who comes from all parts of the country to spend some quality time together. Oh to be a fly on the back of the beach chair at one of these sessions, the conversations one can hear if one only listens. The distance apart had no effect on this amazing family though. You could just tell the bonds that tied them together were tougher than steal chain. Thanks so much, guys for allowing us the opportunity to work with you all. We really appreciate you seeking us out, and then showing up with such positive attitudes. The shots are turning out wonderful, and we can't wait to show them all to you tomorrow in our studio. You are going to be so happy, and at the same time, overwhelmed because they are all turning out so good. We look forward to seeing you again on your next Gulf Shores family reunion trip.

If your family is planning a little/big beach vacation get together, we would love the opportunity to document the trip. We are the local reunion family professional photography specialist. With over 25 years of combined professional beach photography experience, we are sure we are the right team for you. Slots are extremely limited so don't delay, give us a call today to find out more about our services. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. No matter how large or small your group, we have you covered. You can also find out more information via our main website at Gulf Shores Photography. So hurry, the awesome canvas on grandma's mantel awaits, we promise she will thank you for it once it's hung!!!

My grandfather once told me to discover what I was good at, then learn and practice until I was great, then it would not be a job but rather a career. Well, I soon discovered that my talent was in photography, and sure enough before too long, we were great at it. That means something to me, it means all the hard work has paid off and we are great at what we do. Not only do we love what we do, but we also enjoy it. Work does not work, life is all about fun. I try to tell this to each and every single senior we work with. So hopefully they not only get the best Perdido Key senior beach portraits around, they get an understanding that life can be fun. Work and be played, and goals are easily accomplished.

We absolutely love working with seniors. No session is the same, and every senior has their own path. Helping them to understand that path is a challenge, but one we as parents must help create. We must give them every tool possible to build a brighter future, and we must all step back at some point and let them spread their little wings and fly. Sure some might stumble and we will be there to help them back up, but fly they will. The senior portraits are a milestone that all must cross, and life awaits.

One of my favorite parts of family beach photography at sunrise or sunset is using the sun as an element of the photograph. You would think it would be easy to use the sunrise or sunset in photography, but it actually is one of the hardest parts of portrait work. When we first started our journey in professional photography, we quickly decided that this one element would set us apart from the growing crowd because it took craft. A craft that is not easily learned, and a craft that took years to truly develop into perfection. A craft that we love, and a craft that we embrace. Sure it would be a lot easier to use natural light and ignore the prettiest element on the beach at the twilight hour, but that is a compromise we refused to take. Thus we drag out all our heavy equipment through the deep sand, and we create art. Art which is hard to duplicate, and comparable to a oil painter's master rendition of life and world combined. This is a major part of our craft, and we are proud to share it with your family. Today's shot of the day is a perfect example of our craft, and we hope you take a minute to discover exactly what we have to offer. Our model was a lovely subject, and really enjoyed smile big for the camera. She knew what she was doing was not only fun, but also making a warm glow grow in her parents heart. Since it was their first family photo session since she was a baby, the memories are surely to become family heirlooms rather fast. Thanks guys for taking the time to discover the difference a session with a professional photographer can make. We hope you have a wonderful vacation. Thank you for visiting, and thank you for allowing us to be your beach photographer!

Orange Beach is the perfect backdrop for award-winning professional beach photography and your family beach pictures. The views are just stunning, and the sand is sugar white. Add a little fellow with tons of swagger and you have a perfect combination. That was the case at our sunrise session this morning. This little fellow "BROUGHT IT" as some might say. He showed up with a huge grin as if he knew he was a superstar. Let me tell you too, he was. He enjoyed every last minute of the session. I am positive he didn't even want to leave the beach. He was having that much fun. Why you might ask? Well, we "BROUGHT IT" as well. With over fifteen years of professional beach photography experience, we know just how to make little boogers smile. With more of a theatrical production than a photography setting, we get it done. We feel it really adds to our award-winning art.

If your family is taking a trip to the beach this summer and looking for something outside of lackluster modern digital photography, please take a minute to check out more of our work. Our main website is www.sun-shots.com. Please feel free to not only browse through our portfolios but also check out a sample gallery by clicking on a sample gallery. Once inside you can see a complete family session and find out all our a-la-carte print prices. Our sessions only take an hour, so we are a perfect fit for your vacation plans. We also have a shop located in Orange Beach, so you are welcome to stop by and preview all your art before you go home. We are the artist you will speak with when you call us anytime at (251) 968-2119, so please feel free and reach out to us today.

What is more simple than toes in the sand? In my mind there is absolutely nothing better in life than a hot summer day with the sun shining on your face, the wind blowing your hair, and your toes in the sand. Add some waves lapping at your ankles, and you have what we like to call a great vacation. With your family by your side, life just doesn't get any better than this. I am pretty sure some guy even wrote a song about it because it is just so good. It is what most people dream about when you are stuck behind a computer with the kids in summer day camp. When life gets too hectic, it is just so easy to recharge by simple putting your toes in the sand. A simple task with tons of reward.

Today's shot of the day is so simple but it really makes a strong statement. It says, we are here, we are happy, and our toes are definitely in the sand. Special thanks to our sunrise cuties for waking up extra early to paint your little piggies and bring them down to the beach for some fun family photography.

If your family is planning a beach trip this summer, and you are looking to put your toes in the sand, please give us a call and let us help tell your family beach vacation story. We are an experienced husband and wife team that love sharing our art with your family. With over twenty five years combined beach photography experience, we are here to help create your own family beach art. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119 or via our main website at www.sun-shots.com. Spots are extremely limited so act today and lets put your toes in the sand.

We meet a handsome little fellow at our sunrise Perdido Key professional photography session this morning. He was full of passion and energy. Mom told us that he had made more than one photographer throw their hands up and just quit in the past. We laughed for a few said and said not to worry, we got this. It took mom a few seconds to realize we weren't your average bear. Once her smile was ear to ear, we were already in full swing. To be honest we really didn't understand what mom was talking about because this fellow was not only interesting, but was very easy to photograph. He was such a little poser! He was highly interested in every move we made, and really wanted to see exactly what was going on behind the lens. Our session just didn't last long enough. Neither he nor I wanted to quit. We were having such a blast. When it comes down to it, if something is fun, kids are always interested. I just can't imagine the terror the other previous photographers had inflicted on this little guy. They must have been pretty boring because he opened right up to us and was all smiles the entire hour. I guess that is just how we roll. We strive to make it all about fun, and that normally is the secret to the trade.

Okay as you all are well aware, today is NOT Father's Day but guess what, IT SHOULD BE!!! Every day of the week is a good candidate for Father's Day. We just don't have enough time in this world to thank our dad, and thus life would be a lot easier if every day was Father's Day. Not trying to leave all you special moms out, but my post today is not about moms no is it. It is about a good ole DAD. Fathers are a very important part of our lives, and the better the dad, the better the child. Just no way around that. Yes, I see what you are saying, moms can raise pretty good kids too, but as I said before, this post is not about anything but good ole DAD. Dad's are our heroes, our helping hand, our rock to lean on, and quite possibly the first adult that teaches us how to use curse words properly, of course, the latter not intentionally but true none the same. Some things are just bound to happen in life, and if they come from dad they seem to be a little bit better. Dad's have a way of making us smile, and make us strong. Every single second with them should be cherished, and that is why I wish every single day of the year was Father's Day. Sure the holiday getting card companies would be like WTH, but who cares, a good dad is a special person, and they deserve our utmost respect.

Normally three times a week we have a mom call and say she has been searching high and low for true professional Gulf coast photography services. With hundreds of people claiming to be professionals, it is really hard to find actual great photography nowadays in our area. It is true there is an over an abundance of the point in shoot type "FACEBOOK" pros, but I promise there are a handful of the traditional artist left. We are one of them and are locally considered the premier professional of the area. I often wonder if this is because so many just don't care to learn their craft, or the art is actually dying because the digital age makes it so easy to just push a button and hope for the best. Well, the beach is a very unforgiving photography studio, and things just can't be left to chance. I highly encourage you to do a little research on whom you hire for professional photography services. Ask questions like are you a member of the Professional Photographers of America, do you use studio lights, do you have an assistant, are the pictures on your website actually yours!

I know it sounds crazy, but professional photography is a craft, and more than a so-called "PASSION" is actually needed to capture stunning vibrant images that you will cherish for a lifetime. This holds especially true for the beach environment. Make sure you get to preview more than just a portfolio, and even ask to see different lighting conditions like cloudy days as compared to sunny days. This is where a studio light is crucial. It is all about consistency, and without a studio strobe, the art can get bad fast.

We started the new year off right yesterday afternoon with a Gulf Shores family beach reunion photography session. The weather was perfect and the beach was completely empty, outside of a few snowbirds, lol. Everyone had a grand time, and we even managed to squeeze in a little football game at the end of the session. I think grandfather had more fun than the kids. The whole session was fun and enjoyable for all. We really had a great time with this group.

Winter sessions like this one are why I love the Gulf Coast. Our mild winters can be a perfect backdrop for your family reunion. Nothing like a break from freezing temperatures back home. While your friends are back home waist deep in the snow, you are on a winter vacation working on your tan. This time of year, the price to rent a condo or house is also super budget friendly, and you pretty much have the whole town to yourselves. No waiting in lines at the fried shrimp place, and most of the time the go-cart guys will let you get a few extra laps in, I mean win-win, right?

So what are you waiting for, book your winter vacation now before the weather warms up back home... See you when you get here!

Have you taken an Orange Beach family vacation lately? You are missing out if you haven't. Our quaint little island is a perfect spot for family fun. I once heard someone say we were a fishing village with a picture problem. I just laughed and realized, they were right. The fish are plenty, and the Kodak moments are everywhere. They are everywhere because we are blessed with the opportunity of having great family vacationers that love to have fun. From perfect seafood to every outdoor adventure you could possibly imagine, you just couldn't get closer to paradise than a visit to Pleasure Island. Even the name of our little island is inviting the idea of family fun into the picture. Today's shot of the day is a prime example of what I am talking about. Take these two little boogers from last night's sunset session. They were all about the fun. They didn't even care that they were mortal enemies back at the home front, they were on vacation for keeps sake, and they were gonna make momma happy by capturing this Kodak moment for her. Honestly I think they were having so much fun, they didn't even realize we suggested they hold hands and walk down the beach. Us adults sure did take a grasp when we saw the two connect. Mom's grin went ear to ear, as she said under her breath, "There goes my Christmas card!"

This time of year our winter guest, aka the snowbirds, are migrating back home way up north, and the lovebirds are moving in to take advantage of the tropical air while on their Gulf Shores beach vacation. Last night we had an opportunity of meeting one such love bird couple. These two have actually been in each other's lives since they were both in diapers. A very cute couple indeed.

I absolute love couples photography sessions. In my mind, a couple photography session must encompass a very broad spectrum while delivering the end product of togetherness. We love to incorporate posed ideas into our candid shots as if we were just tagging along on your beach vacation. Merely showing happy smile faces normally doesn't solely flip the bill. Connections must be made, and fun must be had by all. We love hearing the story of our couples and catering the session to them. We do not force our sometimes cheesy tack onto anyone. I often admit to couples that it is not something they would do by themselves off the beach, there is no way we would do it here. We strive to portray you, not fake love-ie dove-ie. Award-winning photography is all about real, and we stress this in each and every session.

A simple little task like picking up seashells can quite possibly become one of your favorite memories of being a child. That simple task just screams discovery. Not knowing what shell might be around the bend. Sure beautiful shells are easy to come by along the shore, but treasures have to be discovered. That discovery is truly magical. That connection made with the ocean, the family experience of making it all happen. Did I mention the dolphins jumping in the background? A simple shell, yet a whole lot of family fun time. Vacation is just so much fun. A simple task like finding sea shells can really add up to a whole lot of relaxation. And like who doesn't need a whole lot of relaxation??? That is what family vacation is truly about. A little time to relax and work on the bonds of family. A time to smell the roses, so to say. A time to discover not only shells but a time to discover your very own family. A time to relax. Throw in a few diners and some balcony time. Who knew finding sea shells could lead to so much fun. So when are you coming? The beach is still open, and the fun family times are to be had. It is not too late to plan a Thanksgiving Beach trip. You can find your relaxation, when is it gonna be?

This is the time of year I start dreaming about warm weather and beautiful sunsets over the Gulf, like this Gulf Shores Sunset. Not that I dislike winter, I just really love summer along the Gulf Coast. Our beach is just an inviting place like that I guess. With sugar white sand between your toes, and the sound of the Gulf inviting you to relax, how could one go wrong just passing the time of day while waiting for the sun to go down? I am sure many a song has been written about this one such task.

If you are sitting at your computer right now, and feel the cold in your toes, perhaps a little warm-up would be to go ahead and book your family beach vacation for this year. If you need help finding the right spot, give our friends at Sunset Properties a call. They have the perfect spot waiting for you and are wonderful at making everyone feel just like family.

Once you have your room rented, it is now time to book your family beach photography session. Simply pick up the phone and give us a call at (251) 968-2119. We like to schedule your session as early in your trip as possible, so make sure to get your reservation as soon as possible. Slots fill up super fast in the peak summer season and slots are extremely limited. We only book two sessions a day, either sunrise or sunset, with our favorite being the sunrise spot. Sure it is early, but it offers the best light and empty beaches.

What a great week at the beach taking professional senior beach portraits. We have had the distinct opportunity of working with a bunch of superfine families and a few select seniors. This morning's sunrise senior session was one of my absolute favorites so far this year. Our senior showed up early and was super smiles the whole time. She had such a grace about her that the session just went off without a hitch. I mean this kid just couldn't take a bad portrait. This morning's shot of the day comes from one of our walkway scenes. I just love the perspective this walkway throws. All the lines point straight to the subject, and it all blends just perfectly. With a beautiful blue sky in the background with the contrasting green sea grass, it is just something dreams are made of. All the more reason on our side to go the extra mile to make sure the lighting is perfect and the photography is properly exposed. All those years of training paid off in this shot though, I think it is just fabulous...

What do you think? Would you like to see your senior shot in the same typesetting? Are you bringing the family down to the beach this summer? We do have a few open spots left, so act today and give us a call. We would love to fill you in on all our services and see when we can work you in. We are a husband and wife professional photography team specializing in family and senior beach portraits. With over 25 years combined beach photography experience, we are the right company for you. If you are looking for unique art that screams exactly who you really are, give us a call. We just love placing the focus on you and allowing "YOU" to shine. Give us a call today!

It is once again that time of year for beach senior portraits. Is your senior looking for a unique shot that encompasses everything about who they are? Are they looking for a shot that shows a distinct destination such as a sugar white sand beach, an urban city scene, or perhaps even one of our local ancient road tree tunnels? We can help! Sun Shots offers up a unique style that blends well with each individual senior. Each session is different and we prefer to let each senior's own self-shine. We love to incorporate what they do into the session. Do they love music, surfing, soccer, etc? A great portrait is not just a picture, but a realistic impression of whom one actually embodies. We understand this and will go to great lengths to help your connect the dots.

Senior portraits are very important and we take the job very seriously. We strongly urge you to book a session before you come on vacation. If we start the conversation before you come down, we can help your senior decide on what props they might want to bring with them, as well as advice on outfit choices which will help drive the look they are wanting to achieve.

Please reach out to us today and let's start the conversation about your senior's very own session with us. Our senior session slots are extremely limited so call today to secure your slot. We look forward to working as a team to help your senior achieve the results they deserve. We love making art that stands out above the crowd and showing your seniors true self. See you on the beach really soon, so looking forward to your beach senior portraits!

We are in full swing on the beach, and we are absolutely loving Perdido Key beach portraits. We got to meet these two littles last night. The taller was a gymnast, and shorty was a comedian. To say we had a great afternoon would be an understatement. The beach was definitely an interesting place yesterday on Perdido Key. Thanks guys for having such a good time at your family beach photography session. I am positive those extra smiles were worth extra scoops of ice cream afterwards.

If your family is visiting Perdido Key this summer, we want to work with you as well. We offer professional family beach portraits, and can't wait to share our art with you. Sessions are extremely limited, so please reach out to us today. From just the kids, small families, senior portraits, to extend family reunions, we are sure we can work with your group. With over twenty five years combined beach photography experience, we understand what you are looking for, and have the experience to deliver. So what are you waiting for, pick up the phone right now, and give us a call today.

The beach is a perfect backdrop for perfect portraits. From the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, to the sugar white sand and dunes, our backdrops are just breathtaking. We love using the scenes to make unparalleled art for your walls. Art that will become a keystone of your home, and last for decades to come. Part of the perk of doing a job over the top is knowing that our work easily becomes one of your most prized possessions. We just love making family heirlooms. Spots are limited so call today. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. Either Maggie or Ryan will answer the phone to go over all the details. Looking forward to taking your Perdido Key beach portraits really soon.

Sure hope everyone had an awesome New Years Eve and had time to create some family vacation portraits. Did you have an opportunity to see some fireworks? We didn't because we were busy with work and all, but we did get a chance to spend the afternoon sunset session with these three. We all thought that the little guy had some firecrackers in his pockets, and we were upset he might be holding out on us, so we convinced the grown-ups to give him a good old fashion shakedown. Well, to our surprise nothing came out except some great family vacation portraits. Probably one of my favorite sessions of the year too! This little guy was just full of life, and was a perfect little gentleman to work with. He was so happy to be on vacation, everything seemed fun. All he could talk about was getting to go crab hunting, and all the good looking girls he was seeing on the beach. I mean he was a hoot! Thanks so much, guys for taking the time out of your busy New Years Eve celebrations to make a few family memories together. We really enjoyed hanging with you three, even though we couldn't shake any firecrackers out of those pockets.

Happy New Years everyone, please be safe and remember to have fun! If you are planning a family vacation in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Perdido Key this year, please give us a call. We would love to discuss a family vacation portrait session with your group. We work as a team and have all kinds of different options available to suit your time and budget. So what are you waiting for, pick up the phone and call us today at (251) 968-2119! Either Maggie or Ryan will answer the phone and go over all the details!

It is all about the details when it comes to Orange Beach family portraits. When a picture can capture not only what is happening in the scene, but the details of the adventure, then you perhaps have a keeper. Evermore so, when a picture can instantly take you back to the exact second it was taken, then you have a family heirloom. That is my professional take on it at least. For over the past fifteen years, we have devoted every ounce of our professional endeavor and might into developing our very own unique style. A style that we like to convey that allows you to remember. As we ask every client, "What will you remember?", and further press, "What do you want to remember?". It is the only way to understand what details are important to them, because every single mom is in themselves, distinctively different as all families are unique. What might work for another, might not for the next. That is why we let our style speak for itself and allow people to discover what their family heirlooms are all about. We are just the artist that helps create, and our clients are the proper inspiration.

Today's shot of the day comes from our sunset session from last night. We feel it is truly all about the details. It is the details that make this image so important. The focus is on the shells, and thus it screams, "Hey guys, look what I just found!", which in itself is what is really important. A special thanks to our family for helping us craft so many awesome images for you. We are positive they are all going to help you remember exactly what you wanted. Thank you for taking the time to work with us, and help us create such precious memories. We are so glad you let us help you create your Orange Beach family beach portraits. Most of all, thanks for caring about the details, and being the artistic inspiration...

One very important thing to do while on vacation is a professional sunset beach photography session. My mentor once told me a picture is worth a thousand words, but a professional portrait is worth a million. We all understand children grow fast, and with every inch, we desire to remember the last. A professional portrait has the ability to alter time so to speak. It allows us to remember everything. A professional portrait can capture the sparkle in the eye forever. A professional portrait can keep that twinkle in your toes.

Last night we had the opportunity to keep some twinkle in the toes, we met a wonderful family while on their Gulf Shores vacation. Our shot of the day is what I consider a perfect professional portrait. Not only does it capture the subject and surroundings, but it also captures the emotion as well. I am positive it would make any mom's heart go pitter patter, any day of the week. It is way more than a simple snapshot, it is what we consider our art, our soul, our reason for being a professional photographer. We have devoted the past twenty years of our life to be able to create such heirlooms. We are proud to offer our art to our clients. We would love to share this art with your family as well.

School's should make it mandatory with all summer reading list, that the vast majority of all summer reading must be done on vacation at the beach. Even if it means spending a few extra weeks at the beach to get the task done. At least that is what our sunset teenagers informed us last night. I completely agree with them too! What better place to plop down and read a book than at the beach with the sounds of the ocean in the background and the sun gently warming up your toes in the sand. I know I would enjoy a great book by the sea. These two seemed to be getting a ton of vitamin-sea, and their smiles sure showed it. They were just awesome to work with too! Thanks, girls for taking the time out of your vacation to spend a little time in front of the camera. We understand it is not as fun as reading a great novel, but we are positive your mom is gonna just love the results. Have a safe trip this week, and please enjoy the adventures of your summer reading books with also enjoying the lure of the beach.

If your family is planning a trip to the coast this summer, we would love to talk to you more about scheduling your very own family vacation beach pictures. We are conveniently located in Orange Beach, Alabama. With two sessions a day, we are positive we have a spot for your family. Just give us a call and we will fill you in on all the details. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119 or find out more information via our main website at www.sun-shots.com Spots are limited so act now, call today. We look forward to seeing you on your very own family vacation in paradise

Vacation isn't just about getting in the car and dragging the kids to the beach kicking and screaming. It can be sometimes when you have teenagers who would rather spend there time in front of a television or game, but most of the time even those hard heads change their minds as soon as the station wagon hits the open road. Vacation also is not all about the long games of putt-putt or endless hours spend in the arcade trying to win the ugliest stuffed animal known to man. This too might be apart of it, but vacation is a lot more than that. Vacation is a time when a family comes together and bonds. These times help create memories that we use to define who we are. Whether it be a simple trip to the beach for some rest and relaxation or a family retreat to recover from the stress of normal everyday hometown life. Vacation is a state of mind, and once everyone understands the ultimate destination, the sooner everyone can join in on all the fun. Sure kids might just see it as a time to play, but it is really way more than that. Please take a moment on your family vacation this summer to document the event. Whether it be with a professional photographer like us, or on your iPhone camera. These memories are important, and should be cherished. They help us all remember the time when we could let our guard down and have a little fun. A time when work was not the most important thing on a Tuesday morning. These times are the ones every momma should cherish. These times are the ones that we all will reflect back on over the years to come. What will you remember? Call us today and let us help you plan your very own Perdido Key beach photography session!

If you looked in the dictionary under the term cute as a button, you would find this photograph taken by the premier Perdido Key beach photographer. I mean how cute can you get!!! What grandma wouldn't just love to pinch those cute little cheeks. Not only was this little angle adorable, but she was also a pleasure to work with. Just love, love, love happy babies. Happy babies are always so much fun to photography, and she was no exception. She was into everything too, she just couldn't get enough of the beach. From playing in the sand to finding sea shells, she was already a pro vacationer. I can't even explain here joy when a group of pelicans flew by. We just had so much fun. Thanks a million, guys for choosing us to be your professional family beach photographers while on your vacation in Perdido Key. We just had to rush home and share a little cuteness with you guys! We really liked her expression in this shot. We are positive that it will become a memory that will now last forever. The family shots turned out perfect too, can't wait for you to see them all!

If your family is planning a vacation to Perdido Key this summer, we would love to speak with you more about your very own happy baby beach session. We do have a few limited spots left, and we would love for your family to fill one. For over 15 years, locals and vacationers alike have trusted us at Sun Shots for all their professional beach photography needs. You can find more information about our services via our main website at Perdido Key Photography, or by simply picking up the phone and calling us anytime at (251) 968-2119. We are a husband and wife team with over 25 years of professional experience, and we would love to work for you. Check us out for all your Perdido Key Beach Photographer needs.

Sometimes life calls for one thing! As simple as it may sound, this one thing is quite possibly the best trick to brighten any soul and help diminish any and all stress the one might have built up the previous weeks from hard work and too much stress. This one simple trick is a guaranteed cure-all! The trick is to plop your little behind down in a beach chair and feel the fresh salt air blow through your hair. It is guaranteed to help melt away any life problem you just might have. No doubt about it, it is the exactly what the doctor ordered. Special thanks to our little super trooper 7-month old for doing just that. We really appreciate you taking a little time out of your busy schedule to do a little relaxing on the beach. We had a wonderful time at last nights sunset helping this little cutie melt the stress away. She was such a pleasure to work with, and the art turned out adorable. Thanks, guys for calling on us to be your professional family beach photographers while on your vacation.

If you have a little one that is stress to the max and needs a little vacation, please give us a call today. We would love to help them unwind and make some awesome family beach portraits in the meantime. Don't forget to check out our website at Orange Beach Family Photography for more information on our services. We are by appointment only, so don't delay, give us a call today before all our summer sessions are all booked up. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. Either Maggie or Ryan will be glad to walk you through exactly how our relaxation sessions work! See you on the beach really soon...

Are you looking forward to the dog days of summer and taking your Gulf Shores family portraits on the beach? When it is so hot in the middle of the country that you could fry an egg in the parking lot, we are almost positively for sure gonna be on the beach making art. What todo to stay cool you ask? That is a no brainer... You get on the phone and you book your family a visit to paradise. The breeze is always cool at the beach, and the water is just oh so right. Plus you get a break from the real world for a little while. It is a win win for the whole entire family. At least that is how we see it. We are no vacation expert, but we do live in paradise full time. Kinda like commercial of staying at a Holiday Inn express, laugh out loud. Go ahead pick up the phone, the family will not be disappointed, I promise.

Our little from last night's sunset session was surely all grins because her mom made a reservation for a little family beach vacation. Some much-needed family time and they all got to beat the heat with a cool ocean breeze and the beach as a backdrop. She sure seemed happy to have a little break from the rat race, though I am positive she takes it easy in just about everything she does in life. She was so fun to work with, so happy to work with us to get that perfect shot for mom, a true pleasure. Thanks a bunch, guys for taking the time to not only come on a family vacation to the beach but time to make some awesome family photography.

We love presenting images to our clients that are uniquely different and truly represent who our clients are during our Gulf Shores beach photography sessions. This image from last nights sunset is no exception. It is actually a good representation of what we have termed the "Professional Selfie". From what we understand, in this digital iPhone age, most kids are well versed in the act of "SELFIE". We see it all the time, so a few years ago we decided to really work on making the perfect selfie shot, and integrating it into our beach photography sessions. What do you think? Is our shot of the day a perfect selfie shot? We sure do think so. A special thanks to our little superstar for bringing in the perfect side of the matter. We really had a ton of fun working with you and your mom last night. With the beach all to ourselves, beautiful overcast skies, and awesome spring beach weather, we just couldn't go wrong. We hope you two have a wonderful vacation with tons of time to relax and plenty of sand and salt water between your toes.

If your family is in need of some relaxation and sand in between your toes, please give us a call today. We would love to share a little information on how that is possible here along the beautiful Gulf Coast. We would also love to speak with you about your very own family portrait session, where we can help everyone with their very own professional selfie! Sure we cover all the traditional stuff, but why not make a professional beach session about fun too! Our rules are simple, they are all about fun. If everyone is having fun, then the smiles will be perfect and natural. With fun, everything else falls into place. We are all about fun Gulf Shores beach photography, and can't wait to work with your family. Give us a call today at (251) 968-2119!

If you are coming to the beach this summer, you will need a Orange Beach family photographer. We would like to apply for that position. We are positive we are the right team for the job. Being a husband and wife duo, we understand exactly what you are looking for. Our twenty five plus years of combined professional beach photography experience will make your beach photography experience extremely positive. We are artist and we love helping families create family heirlooms. Storytelling is a art, and art is goal!

Some consider snapshots the goal, not us. Professional beach portraits are what we offer, and no compromise will be taken to deliver anything but. Our session's are fun and entertaining, and natural smiles are guaranteed. The beach is as happy place and you are on vacation, sure sometimes our puppets must help, but the environment is naturally relaxing. Our sessions are not rushed, and we have one goal, capturing your family in a natural manner. No posey posey junk over here. With the proper tools and the right attitude, we are positive your walls will thank you tremendously.

So if you are taking a vacation to Orange Beach this summer, please give us a call. We have jus the right spot of sand for your family to enjoy, and love sharing our art with everyone. All you need to bring is a smile and the knowledge your professional beach photography experience is in great hand. We look forward to speaking with you and meeting you in the dunes. Whether we build some sand castles or let you walk into the sunset, we are sure to provide the attention to detail your wall portraits demand. Give us a call, either Maggie or Ryan will be more than happy to explain the entire process.

One of my favorite things about being a photographer is taking the awesome backdrops provided by nature and bringing the vivid colors into our photographs. We love creating professional family beach portraits! I mean what is the point of waking up at sunrise if you don't even get the sunrise in the background. A good test to see if you are dealing with a true professional photographer is to look at their sunrise/sunset shots. Are the colors popping, do the people look naturally lit up as if there was another sun coming for the direction of the camera, these are the type of questions potential clients must ask themselves. Looking at today's shot of the day, what are your answers to these questions?

We will walk ten thousand extra miles to make sure our art is not lacking luster. We are not natural light photographers, and we do not even own a camera with a pop-up flash. We are professionals, we truly use professional equipment, and we have the knowledge to make images like this one, consistently, each and every single day. No matter what the lighting conditions, albeit cloudy skies or bright blue skies without a cloud in sight. It has taken us over fifteen years of hands-on experience working day in and day out to achieve these type results. We want to share our art with your family, and we hope you accept our extended hand to come on board and become one of our highly valued clients. We are here to understand exactly what you are looking for, and we will be with you every single step of the way. From the initial phone call to the hanging of your new family heirloom wall portrait, we are going to be with you during the entire process. Please give us a call today and let us handle your professional family beach portraits!

Okay, I thought our group from last night had the best nicknames ever for their kids, but this mornings sunrise session took the whole cake. This morning at sunrise we got to see a beautiful picture perfect sunrise, and we got to meet RATTLESNAKE! She was the cutest little two-year-old ever, and red-headed to boot. We had an awesome time, and thank goodness she didn't live up to her nickname. The weather was absolutely positively the best ever. I am so glad summer has finally set in. The waves were huge this morning as well, and that always makes for an awesome backdrop. Today's shot of the day though comes from the magical moment of sunrise. I can imagine this shot hanging over a mantel for decades to come. Thanks, guys for waking up early and helping us create such a beautiful piece of art. And many thanks to RATTLESNAKE for not biting us, and having a great time with your sister at your Perdido Key photography session.

If your family is visiting Perdido Key this summer, we would love to talk to you about your very own special family portrait at either sunrise or sunset. We are by appointment only, so don't delay, contact us today. Just click here for all our contact information: Perdido Key Photographer. We are a husband and wife team, and together we have over 25 years combined professional photography experience. We are proud to share our art with your family, and we are positive we can help you create your very own family heirlooms. We do offer either sunrise or sunset sessions, either of which is the perfect time for family beach portrait photography. We are located in Orange Beach, but also serve, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, Ono Island, and Perdido Key. Don't delay, call us today, and let's make some art together! We really look forward to being your Perdido Key Photographer!

Sometimes candid Gulf Shores professional photography moments just happen and we are sometimes lucky enough to be there to capture that split second that aligns to make momma's heart go pitter patter. Tonight we were lucky enough to catch one of those moments. Completely unplanned, it just happened. What do you think? We absolutely love it. It just says hey sister, your my best friend and pal. Thanks, kids for having such a good time during your family beach photography session. We really enjoyed working with you, and I am positive, mom is gonna have some very tough decisions when you guys get back home.

It is moments like this that we professional photographers live for. They are not planned, and there is no way we could actually pose such a spontaneous shot. From our experience, they only happen when a few certain things fall into place. First, the kids have to be at ease and totally relaxed. Second, the kids have to be having fun. Lastly, you really need a perfect backdrop like the beach on a vacation. The rest will fall into place. The kids made the magic happen in today's shot of the day, we were merely spectators with a camera. We find ourselves in this situation a lot, we are truly blessed to be family photography artists. Just wouldn't trade my job for any other in the world. Well maybe an astronaut, but hey we all have a dream job right? Guess we will just have to settle with making images that moms will love to the moon and back. Thanks again guys for showing us such a good time at tonight's session. Just couldn't resist rushing home to see how the session turned out.

One of my absolute favorite sessions is Senior Beach Portraits. I am just crazy about senior sessions on the beach. These sessions are very special to us because we love rocking them. Senior portrait sessions are not something to be taken lightly. These images can truly shape a teenager's whole life and make a big impact on how they are remembered by their classmates. That sounds a little funny, but think of it this way, fifty years from now when a classmate is trying to refresh memories on who is who, the first thing they pull out is the old conglomerate yearbook. When they get to the best picture in the book, and they are like "Oh I remember her, she had these awesome senior pictures at the beach while my images were done in a cornfield and by the old barn!" Instant memory overload of who the refresher course was all about. Having the best senior shots is crucial. Sure we might be overstating just a bit, but hey, it could happen. That's just one of the many reasons why we place effort and thought into our senior sessions. We want every single one of our seniors to shine, and we want every shot to truly represent who they are. That and we really love flooding Pinterest with all our great work so the world can mimic. To us, that is very flattering. Today's shot of the day is no different. It is a pose we coined many years ago, and now is one of our top pins on Pinterest. Enough so that our senior from yesterdays sunset pinned it, and asked if we could mimic it. Of course, we said, we don't even have to mimic, we dreamed that pose up many years ago. I just can't tell you how flattered I was when she asked for this shot.

With high waves and red flags flying this week, we set out at our sunset session in search of a great spot on the beach to catch a smile and love of a happy family. What we found were three little lifeguards who were all too willing to show us how to have a great time at the beach. These three were quite the trio. From very first impressions it was easy to see little sister was the head lifeguard, and her older brothers were eager to make her smile. Thanks, kids for showing us such a great time. Your parents didn't do that bad either, lol. We really appreciate you seeking our professional photography. We hope you have a wonderful trip this week and soak up a ton of the sun, and experience all the cool stuff our unique beach community has to offer.

If your family is planning a vacation in Gulf Shores this summer, we would love to apply for the position of Gulf Shores beach photographer. We are a professional team of husband and wife. We have devoted the past 15 years of our life to our profession. With a unique style and a knack for making people smile, we are a perfect fit your little lifeguards. We offer two sessions a day, either a sunrise or sunset. Sessions are extremely limited though, so don't delay and give us a call today to find out more about how you can book your very own session with us. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. All the work you see on this blog is our work, and we will be the ones you work with on the beach. We are very proud to offer our art to your family, so call us today to find out more. We will have a lifeguard stand a waiting...

Some days we have to ninja battle with puppets to get two years olds to smile, other days they show up ready to do whatever it takes to make moms heart flutter with love. Last night's sunset cutie was definitely the latter. She was such a precious little doll, so willing to do whatever it took to make the picture perfect. She just smiled and smiled. What a wonderful happy little toddler, and she seemed rather contempt just being on vacation. Her little smile truly made our session perfect and warmed our hearts. Thank you so much for doing your homework and choosing Sun Shots to be your Orange Beach Photographers. We really enjoyed working with your little princess, and hope you have a wonderful trip and a safe voyage home. Thank you for trusting these precious memories to us to help create!

If you have a happy baby and are looking for family portraits that go above and beyond, look no further, we would love to speak with you about your very own family photography session. We are a husband and wife team, and we really love making art that stands far above the crowd. In today's digital age, it is easy to get good photography every once in a while, but extremely difficult to get "GREAT" photography all the time. This is what we feel separates us from the rest. We are extremely dedicated to the true artistry of professional photography and are proud to only present "GREAT" art to your family. Mediocre just doesn't cut it in our book! So please check out our main website, and go to Google and read all of our reviews. Do your homework. We are positive you will see why we are the best choice to achieve exactly what you are really looking for. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119 for call us today and let us show you why we want to be your photographers while you are on vacation in Orange Beach.

Last sunrise Gulf Shores Family Photography session this year, and what a success. My favorite sessions are always at sunrise. Not only is the beach completely empty, the light is always the best. Kids usually have a lot more fun too! These three were no exception to that rule. We had such a wonderful time and it really shows in their faces. The little one was so cute too! She just made our day. You could ask her anything, and she would respond with a huge grin followed by a YES... Turns out when we asked if it was her birthday, it probably was and she wanted to celebrate it on the beach. So off we went on a birthday adventure to hunt for pink and purple mermaids. Everyone was all smiles to that, like who wouldn't want to go to a sunrise birthday party at the beach in search of pink and purple mermaids. We were sure happy to have such a lucky invitation. Maybe we will even get an invite to her real party in October, haha... Thanks a ton guys for calling us to be your professional family beach photographers. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you guys. Have a great weekend at the beach, and please don't hesitate to call us if you need any help with your order.

If your family is coming down to the beach this summer and looking for a professional photographer on the coast, please remember we are not scared to throw impromptu four-year-old birthday parties, where we search for pink and purple mermaids. We promise the kids will be none the wiser, and actually begging for the photography session not to end. See that's how we like to keep things at Sun Shots. We are all about fun and with fun comes perfect family portraits. Just click here, Gulf Shores Family Photography, for more information about your very own session. See you on the beach real soon!

Are you looking for a Gulf Shores photographer? Last night we got the opportunity to work with a larger group, and the big man above blessed us with a gorgeous picture perfect Easter weekend sunset. The session turned out picture perfect as well, and everyone was all smiles. Thanks so much, guys for allowing us to be your Gulf Shores Photographer. We really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone. All the shots are turning out awesome and we can't wait for you to see them on the big screen tomorrow in our shop.

We are positive you are going to really enjoy them all. Our shot of the day though is actually two shots combined. We really like sharing things that are good representations of our overall work. Whether it is a candid shot or a posed shot, you can see our style in each. Add to that, that we really like to make our colors pop and our black and whites scream contrast from the days of film. Our style is very bold, yet enriched with each family's own uniqueness! Thanks again guys for allowing us to work with you last night!

If your family is visiting Gulf Shores this summer, we would love an opportunity to speak with you about your own family beach portrait session. We are by appointment only, so please give us a call as soon as you know the dates you are going to be vacationing. You can find more information about our services via our main website by clicking the following link: Gulf Shores Photographer. With over 25 years combined professional beach photography experience, we are here to help your family obtain some awesome family beach portraits. We are a husband and wife team and together we create personalized art for your family. So please reach out and contact us anytime at (251) 968-2119.

Are you in the market for a Gulf Shores family beach photographer? Every beach vacation needs a vessel to remember the trip by. We ask each of our clients, what will they remember? The answer is simple with us, every single little detail. We strive to make our photography so great that a picture can take you back to that exact moment in time, so well that you actually can still smell the salt air. Some say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we feel this saying holds true. We want you to remember your trip to the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, and we want to be your professional photographer every single time you visit.

We have had perfect weather this week and enjoyed another beautiful sunset session last night. Our family had a great time, and the girls loved their photo session. Not only did we accomplish our mission of perfect family beach portraits, we saw dauphins and possibly even a tail of a mermaid. The girls had such a grand time with that one, I am positive they will probably spend every last minute of their beach time spying for more mermaids, haha. Thanks, girls for trusting Sun Shots photography for your family beach portraits. We really enjoyed meeting your family, and can't wait to see you again in a few years when you return.

Are you interested in senior portraits on the beach? Are you coming on vacation to the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach area? If so we would love to talk to you about your very own senior class picture photography session on the beach with us. Sun Shots is the premier professional beach photographers along the Gulf Coast and we would love to share our art with you!

We spent the afternoon working on an extended senior portrait session with an amazing senior. We started out in our tree tunnel, hit up the town in a few locations, stopped by the pier, and finished at our favorite beach. Needless to say her cheeks probably really hurt from all the smiling, but she came out with supermodel status. With a little over three hours of camera time, who wouldn't be professional. We really appreciate your time and effort and can't wait for you to see all your beautiful images. They are turning out absolutely amazing. We just had to share a few!!! Best of luck during the remainder of your senior year, and don't forget to choose the college that has a warm spring break...

If you are planning a trip to the beach this summer and have your senior in tow, give us a call today. We would love an opportunity to share our art with your family and are positive your teen will so thank you for making their images the hot topic at school. We really love helping soon to be grads achieve the absolute best images in town. With over thirty-five years of combined professional beach photography experience, we feel we are the perfect team for your teen. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119! Give us a call and let us further explain how we can make a session happy for you.

Has this warm fall got you dreaming of Perdido Key portraits and a beach of vacation? The weather is still perfect down here, most days it has been in the upper eighties. For the most part, the grumpy old snowbirds have yet to arrive, so hurry before they get here. A huge thanks to our little cutie from last nights sunset session for finding so many awesome seashells. We really had a lot of fun finding that perfect treasure to be taken home. Boy did she find some good ones too! Shells are plenty this time of year. As soon as the snowbirds arrive though, the shelling drops off the maps. Those little old ladies are on a mission to find every last shell on the beach. I am just positive that between shells and macaroni, the crafts fairs will never be the same. Thank goodness we always have a ton of shells, else half of the children in Michigan would have nothing to open for presents on Christmas morning... LOL

Not to worry though, the snowbirds usually don't arrive until after Christmas. So get the kids together and hurry up for one last quick trip to the beach. The weather is supposed to be perfect for the next week so time is of the essence. Don't forget to give us a call and let us help out with your perfect family photo opportunity. With over twenty-five years professional beach photography experience, we are here to help, even if a stray snowbird tries to get in the way of that perfect shell. We are properly trained in snowbird defense techniques, enough so they normally come right up to us and give us salt and pepper shakers they have swiped from the local tourist trap.

It seems that every other mom we talk to is looking for candid beach photography. Sure the posed stuff is great, but the special shots just look like they happened naturally. Whether it be a child picking up a seashell, or a family walking down the beach, candids aren't as easy as they appear. I will be the first to admit, even our candid work is somewhat posed. If our sessions were all day events, sure it would be easy to get tons of candids if we just followed the kids around, but in an hour session, candids normally don't just happen naturally. Sure our job would be super easy if we could just tell a child to act naturally so we could snap a few candids. In the real world on the beach, it just does not happen this way. So we strive to make them happen, and we don't settle for mediocre results. Whether it be an informal candid or a soft focus shot, we see the potential, and we as professional photographers must make the shot happen. Normally when we get the notion, the wheels on the bus start turning, and with a little team effort, great things happen on film. Notice I said team, one to man the camera and one to tame the hair, as I always say.

Our art stands out because we pay very close attention to the fine details. The beach is a tough environment to strive for perfect portraits, but with a little effort, the task is achievable. Our art is crafted, not stock, and with a little effort, we achieve balance. With moments in time passing quickly, what will you remember? My experience has taught me that the more effort we put into a session, the better the memories will become. So the question is not only what will you remember, but what will you cherish. With our art the answer is simple, you will remember every little detail, and the art will be something you cherish forever...

One of my absolute favorite shots comes before the sun even rises when capturing Gulf Shores portraits. Its a shot we often miss because not all families are true early birds. Thank goodness these fellows were though. It is truly a blessing for showing up early to a sunrise session. We call this shot, "Fire on the water". I learned this shot from one of the few masters of photography over twenty years ago. It is a simple technique, but one that took years of practice to master. It is not exactly easy balancing the studio strobe with the ambient light and letting the pier lights dance on the water. But when done correctly, it screams AMAZING. That's why I guess I like it so much because it really is a shot not many can even think about getting. You know us, we love doing unique work and this is really a great example of that.

Thanks, fellows for waking up early and spending a little time with us on the beach. We are positive you put a big ole smile on your mom's face. We hope you have a wonderful vacation and get to spend the whole trip playing in the waves on your boogie boards.

If your family is visiting the beach this summer or fall, and are looking for something unique and truly professional, give us a call, we would love to discuss the possibility of your very own Gulf Shores portraits session. Whether it is an awesome sunrise or a super sunset, we are positive we can find a slot just for you. We love working with families just like yours and can't wait to help tell your story. If you don't have plans for a last minute beach weekend, perhaps you should start planning now. You are welcome to call us and we can even help find you a perfect little beach bungalow. We know all the cool spots and we would love to capture your Gulf Shores portraits!

One of my absolute favorite type session is Senior beach pictures. They are always so much fun. Senior sessions normally are a little more relaxed than a two-year-old baby session but do require the same amount of attention. Every hair must be perfect, the smile must be natural, the setting must be as well as look serene. These portraits mean so much. Senior beach pictures are a way that the Senior can leave his or her mark. These shots are gonna be the ones that go down in history in each's yearbook. Rocking these shots is so very important. They must be over the top, and spot on.

Well, we rocked it this morning at sunrise, it was a picture-perfect event all the way around. Our Senior was the perfect subject. Thank you so much for choosing Sun Shots to be your professional beach photographer. You are gonna absolutely love your shots. I am working on them right now! Absolutely amazing sunrise, absolutely amazing. Thanks again for the extra effort of waking up at sunrise. Absolutely positive it was well worth the effort. Best of wishes in all your future endeavors too!

If you have a Senior and realize the deadline for Senior portraits is drawing near, don't fret, give us a call and let us make sure it happens. We do still have a few available sessions and can get you in immediately. Not a problem! With senior sessions, we do offer multiple locations as well. We can choose from a beach scene, bay scene, farm scene, city scene, or river scene. Give us a call today and we can provide samples to each type location we photograph in. Now is a great time of year too because the summer heat is gone, it makes it way easier for all parties. So hurry, call us today.

Are you searching the net for Orange Beach portraits, have you stumbled onto our site and fell in love? Well if so, we would love to talk to you about your very own family beach portrait session with us at Sun Shots photography. Just like the happy little cutie from last nights sunset, we would love to share our photographic art with your family. We are two skilled professionals that work together to make a record of your perfect family beach vacation in Orange Beach, Alabama. We sure did a great job of achieving that last night. This little cutie was such a ball of joy. I am almost positive her little cheeks must have been hurting by the end of the session because she had an ear to ear the entire hour-long session. She really had us grinning from the start as well. That is what I love about smiles, they are so contagious. Like I always say, when momma is smiling, everyone is smiling. It just spreads and spreads.

So, if you are planning a last minute fall beach getaway, we feel it imperative that you give us a call and let us help you plan all the details of a great professional family portrait session. We are a husband and wife team, and we're here to tell your family vacation beach story. With over twenty five years combined experience on the beach, we have the skill to make you vision a reality. So, take a deep breath, smile, and dial our number (251) 968-2119 and lets get to planning. The fall is the perfect time for a beach escape, the weather is still tropical around here, and the sand is still sugar white, so what are you waiting for. The beach is calling, and vacation is GOOD.

Are you searching the web for Perdido Key Photographers? If so, look no further because you have found us! Just like our perfect little subject from last night's sunset session, we are here for one thing. That is perfect professional family photography. We are a husband and wife team, and we have been capturing perfect smiles for over fifteen years together. We want to work for you as well.

Last night we got to work for this cool little fellow. His name is MAXX, and the beach is one of his favorite places. At eight months old, he was ready and willing to absorb it all is and have a good time playing in the sand. Not only was he perfectly at home sitting in the sand, but he also enjoys walking on the beach with his parents, and looking at seagulls. With several trips to the beach every year, he is gonna surely become a famous little beach dude. I mean with that smile, how could you not, RIGHT? We had a great time with him, and the whole family. It was really nice getting to know them, and they now have a picture perfect selection of new family heirlooms.

Just like our clients from last night, we ask all our clients to come to the session with nothing but a smile, we always take care of the rest. We are dedicated to helping everyone create a perfect example of exactly what you are looking for. No forced posed shots over here, no fake smiles either. We will go to great lengths to make sure your session goes off without a hitch too. We what to be your Perdido Key photographers, and we can't wait to meet you. So if you are coming to the beach this summer, don't delay, give us a call today to schedule your very own beach photography session.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are super thrilled to get together and have a little family time. Family time is the bee's knees, and family time goes hand in hand with Gulf Shores vacation portraits. No matter where you are this holiday season, as long as you are with family you are blessed. When you are together, take the time to make everyone bundle up and go outside for a few family photos. Having family portraits on the wall reminds you daily who you are apart of, and family is the one thing that sticks. You can choose your friends, but the family you just can't get rid of, haha. No, but seriously, take a few minutes out of your turkey day festivities and demand everyone get together and make funny faces at the camera. We promise it will make the day that much better.

I know that the question is going to arrive in a few days, what are we each thankful for, and my answer is simple. I am thankful for family. Not just mine, but yours as well. Please send everyone our regards, and don't forget to mention that you want to take a family beach vacation together with everyone next summer. Now is a great time to start planning the trip while everyone is together. If you need help finding the perfect beach reunion house or condo, please feel free to drop us a line, we can point you in the right direction as well as helping you set us a family portrait session on the beach.

Sun Shots photography is the Gulf Shores sunset family portraits, experts. A husband and wife team, we have over 25 years of combined professional beach photography experience. Two artists working together to create perfect beach portraits. Every single session is unique and we strive to make sure every family walks away with perfect family heirlooms. From helping you decide what to wear, to selecting the best spot for your family beach adventure, we let nothing stand in our way of making sure every session is perfect. We promise we will go the extra mile to make sure your experience is exactly what is promised.

Our sunset session last night was a great example of this. With little ones, perfect family portraits aren't exactly on their agenda, that is until they meet us. A somewhat unimaginable task turns into a perfect session. Experience, patience, and charm make it happen. Thanks, guys for doing your research and selecting us as you family beach photographers. Your art turned out perfect, and we can't wait to get that canvas hanging above your mantel. Have a safe vacation this week and please let us know if you need help deciding which one you want to be the new showcase of your home. It was a pleasure meeting you, and can't wait to see you guys again on your next trip.

Are you searching the old intra web thingy looking for a professional photographer to take your Orange Beach family beach photography. If you are, we are positive you keep hitting brick walls with tons of options that just don't seem very professional. Well look no further because you have found the right company with us at Sun Shots. With a google 5 star rating and over twenty-five years of professional beach photography experience, we are the right team for you. We are not an agency type firm, and we promise what you see on our website is what you can expect with your own portrait sessions. The work you see on our website is actually ours, and we love sharing our art with families just like your own.

Our family from last night's sunset session did their research and decided to go with us because our portrait style fit exactly what they were looking for. Not only do we make the traditional portraits, but we also take the time to have a little fun and create some candid art as well. From monkeying around with dad to walking the seashore and picking up shells, we cover it all. We do so with our own very unique style and our award-winning composition. When it comes to the best professional beach photography, every detail must be giving some attention. A picture is worth a thousand words, and when those words scream bad photography, your time has been wasted. That is why you should do your research and find the best photographer around. I promise your walls will thank you for it in the end.

One of my favorite type of session is senior portraits in Orange Beach. I mean I love senior portrait sessions. Every senior session is different, yet all are equally important. We are handed the task of creating art that goes above and beyond the average shot in the yearbook. We are tasked with creating a piece of art that can literally shape what people remember the senior by. Fifty years from now when the dust is wiped off the old yearbook and someone is taking a trip down memory lane, our art is what is going to be a reminder of exactly who that senior was. We are not talking about snapshots, which seem to be a norm in the photography industry nowadays, we are talking about painting pictures with film.

Take last night's senior session for a sample. We photographed her brother last summer and this year she was on deck. We know how important these shots were to her, so we picked the best location down here, and set out to make art. That we did, I am positive she is going to have the best shots in the whole yearbook. We did not rush the session, and we made sure we got it right. That meant dragging all of our equipment all over the beach, and I am not just talking about a camera with a pop-up flash. We take the job of being a professional photographer seriously, and love going overboard. Why? That is easy, I have never had a senior complaint about us doing too good of a job. It is a great feeling knowing that shots that are so important are just that, IMPORTANT. That is why we spare no expense in making our Senior Portraits Orange Beach so special. So call us today, and let us show you the proof is in the photographs.

We are the premier Gulf Shores family photographers and for a very good reason. For the past fifteen years, our craft has developed into a very unique style. Not only do our posed shots scream perfection, but our candid work also speaks volumes as well. The main reason is we create an environment for happy smiles to shine. Our sessions are fun, and we go the extra mile to make sure they are that way. When everyone is relaxed and happy, it shows. No way around it, when you have a child that would rather be doing something else, it will show up in the photograph. Needless to say, we have tons of experience and understand you need more than just one trick up your sleeve to make things go off without a hitch.

That is why we take professional beach photography to the next level. Settling for mediocre photography is just not in our vocabulary. If it is not worth hanging above your mantle, we don't think it is worth taking in the first place. Believe you me, we treat every single client like you are in our family, and we will let nothing get in our way of a successful session.

The equation is not simple, posed stuff is tough because everything must come together. The lighting must be spot on, and the body must be properly posed in a natural position. Neither is an easy task with little ones, not to mention the art of getting a natural smile. The candid stuff is just as tough. It is just not as easy as one might think. Chasing kids around with a camera is not a viable option, so even the candid work is somewhat posed. Also, the lighting in candid work takes master patience and knowledge, especially on our bright white sandy beaches where harsh sunlight rules the roost.

Discovery is a very important activity as a child, and capturing the moment by hiring a Gulf Shores family photographer is a must. The more a child discovers, the more their mind develops. We must immerse our children in all sorts of activities. The more the better. It is a very crucial step in proper early childhood development. When we immerse our children in activities that are out of the norm, they are able to adapt and evolve in ways that others might not. When you add super stimulants like the beach, you not only get a family vacation, you open a child's eyes to another world of opportunity. Take for instance our little princess from last night's sunset session. Her discovery of the beach might just lead to her becoming a marine biologist in the future. She might be the scientist that saves the planet from global warming by discovering an algae than eats carbon dioxide. Who knows, this families vacation might be that first step that saves the world in the future. You just never know. Her discovery of the beach can lead to many many doors opening in the future. Sure some might say its just a vacation, but we think it is an opportunity to discover who we really are.

To us, Gulf Shores family beach portraits are super important. Every little detail must be given a little attention, some more that others of course. Why you ask? The answer is simple, perfection is the key to our art. When a portrait shines, the family shines, and when the family shines, everyone is happy. Take our session from last night for instance. We have seen this family three times. Three times we have strived for perfection, and three times we have succeed. This year we had the distinct opportunity of meeting the baby for the first time. What a trio these little's where. All happy and smiles, just the way it should be at the beach. Thanks so much guys for showing up and having a great time. Sessions like this make me want to stay on the beach forever. If only moonlight portraits were in high demand, HAHA.

If your family is looking for family beach portraits, we want to apply for the job of your professional beach photographer. Your session is super important, and we would love to share our art with you. Every little t will be crossed, and every little I will be dotted. We aren't happy until you are happy, and a treasure for your mantle is our ultimate goal. Whether it be a family shot or a candid of the kids, our experience and knowledge of proper lighting will make it happen. So what are you waiting for? pick up the phone and give us a call today! Spots are almost booked for the summer, so don't delay, call today.

Growing up on the beach is a fun time and a great way to remember the passing years is by taking beach photos in Gulf Shores. These three little beach bums have been coming to Gulf Shores their whole lives. We are lucky enough to be their professional beach photographers. We look forward to their beach session every time they visit. I understand growing up is a right of passage but if there was only a way to keep them little forever. It is easy to see with snapshots over time, but on a daily basis, we understand it is tough to live in the moment. Photography has taught me to cherish every single second. In a blink of an eye, they go from sleeping on your chest to deciding which college to visit. Before you know it those babies are handing you grandkids to cherish.

Take a bit of advice and seek out a true professional photographer. Whether it is us or not, that just doesn't matter. Find a true professional that can capture the true child before they are all grown. The fraction of a second that shutter captures will help you remember them as if they were still little. The emotions of the moment will return upon every chance you get to reminisce. A great thing when they are off at college and you are wishing they were still at home playing at your feet. Time is not going to stand still, but a professional photographer can help you remember. What will you remember? Will it be a great moment in time or a frustration that you went the cheap route and ended up with a flash drive of horrible photos? Remember you get what you pay for, and memories fade fast, make sure you have reminders that truly last...

When clients come see us we make sure to stress that our Perdido Key sunset portraits are all about "FUN". When a child is engaged in having a great time, the smiles come through naturally. Sure we bring puppets and a whole lot of energy, but nothing beats a natural smile. This same philosophy applies to parents and grands alike. We understand portraits are not exactly what a child would want todo on vacation, heck parents too for that matter. So we set out to make the session something they would want todo. It is funny that at the ends of the sessions, most dads who were reluctant at the beginning actually do not want to leave the beach when we are finished. Our trick is simple, we have fun.

A special thanks to our great group from last night's sunset session for showing up and having a little fun. We really enjoyed meeting you guys, and glad we got to make some art together. Have a safe trip this week, and don't forget to heed the warnings of the red flags when the waves start getting rough today. It was a pleasure making your acquaintance and can't wait to work with you again on your next beach vacation.

If your group is planning on heading to the beach this summer, we would love to schedule a session with you as well. We promise to make it all about fun, and we are positive we can help you create some cherished art as well. From start to finish, we are the artist that will help guide the brush the whole way. We have dedicated our lives to helping families just like you create family heirlooms, and our experience helps us deliver at each and every session. So what are you waiting for, call us today, and let us create some memorable Perdido Key sunset portraits...

Orange Beach sunset family portraits are a great way to remember your beach adventure this summer. The beach makes a perfect backdrop and the smiles are always gonna be pointing in the right direction. Are you taking a trip to Orange Beach this summer or fall? If you are, we would love to talk to you about your own family photography session on the beach with us. Our sessions are relaxed and full of fun. We strive to make the experience a positive experience so you will want to return year after year.

Take our group from last night for example. We have worked with this crew for almost a decade now. Every year we get to experience how quick the little ones grow. In a blink of an eye, they just grow up too fast. I remember when they were all just babies, and now they are practically flying the coupe. I selected today's shot of the day for this very reason. Thanks so much, for letting us be apart of your life, and we can't wait to see you guys on your next trip. Have a safe trip this holiday weekend!

If your family is taking an adventure down to our little island, please get in touch. We are positive we have a session just for you, and can't wait to start a photo adventure with you as well. Sun Shots has been in business for the past fifteen years, and we will be here for you for the next fifty. Our art is fun and dynamic, and we want your family to experience a sitting with us. So what are you waiting for, pick up the phone and give us a call today! We are waiting to help you create your own Orange Beach sunset family portraits.

Time does not stand still, but we can capture a split second and tell a story with your family portraits. The kids are gonna grow up just as sure as the sun is going to rise. How we remember those precious moments is the trick. I personally think the best way to remember is through great photography. This holds through with both candid and posed portraiture. If you are going to make the effort, go all out. The results will astonish you, and we are here to help. Our goal is to help you remember every single detail. Not only do we want to help you remember that you got the family up at a sunrise, but you spend some perfect quality time together and you as a family shared something special, together... We want to make that sunrise the most memorable one yet, and our experience is just right to make that happen.

This morning's sunrise session was no exception. We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting this small family. The kids had a blast, and so did we. I just love sunrise sessions this time of year for many reasons. First, the kids are fresh, they haven't had all day to get vacation worn out. Second, no one is around and we have the beach all to ourselves. Third, the sunrises are just perfect this time of year. Combined, all three make for the perfect balance of professional portraiture. An art that we take seriously, and love when it all comes seamlessly together.

Sometimes in life problems are better forgotten and a little rejuvenation is in order with some sunset portraits. Perhaps you have had a long day at preschool or not enough time on the monkey bars. For whatever reason, you find yourself just needing a break. Well, what better way to restore the chi in your life than watching a sunset over the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with your siblings. These three from last nights sunset session had the ticket. They all decided to convince mom and dad to load up in the old minivan and head south to the beach.

Thanks, kids for convincing the family to visit, and thanks mom for doing your research and finding us on the old interweb thingy. We are really glad we got to make your acquaintance and absolutely thrilled your guys got to go on a little beach adventure with us. Life is full of sunsets, taking the opportunity to enjoy them is what life is really all about. I am positive this sunset will not be soon forgotten.

If your family is in need of a little color and sun, please check us out. We are a team of professional photographers and we want to share out art with you. Being a small family yourself, we understand what you are looking for, and want to help you achieve your goal of a perfect family portrait. We do still have a few select sessions available and would love for your family to fill one. Simple give us a call today and find out more. You can reach either Ryan or Maggie anytime and we would be more than happy to go over all the details. Give us a call today at (251) 968-2119 or visit our main website at www.sun-shots.com

With October right around the corner, there is something very important you should know. October is the absolute best month of the year for a family vacation in Orange Beach. Locals wait all year for October to arrive. It is the month we take the beach back. With much smaller crowds and perfect beach weather, we just couldn't keep the secret for long though. So why don't you book a last minute trip and find out for your self! October is the month of the best festival on the coast too, the Shrimp Fest. I mean what says vacation more than fried shrimp from a traveling carnival booth. Throw in a Cajun Pistol and you can truly have a vacation in paradise.

A huge special thanks to the wonderful family we got to photograph at last night's sunset session. Thank you for calling us to do your perfect family portraits on the beach. We are so excited at how great your session went, and we hope you have a wonderful weekend hanging out on the beach with your boys.

For those of you out there that have never visited our little island during October, you are missing out. Make it a point to come down here during October. It will be the best family vacation in Orange Beach you will ever have. I promise once your experience October, you will never want to come down any other time of the year. You will beat the heat, and beat the crowds on top of discounted condo rental rates. So give us a call today at (251) 968-2119 and let us help you out with all your plans. You can find more information about our family beach portraits on our main website at Family Vacation in Orange Beach.

It is that time of year again, senior portraits!!! Can I get a whoop whoop!!! Absolutely love senior portraits. From start to finish, absolutely love them. From a standpoint of a senior, they are probably one of the most important photo sessions of their life. These shots mean something, and their impression will last a lifetime. That is a task we understand and put a strong emphasis into. When a senior comes to us, we make sure they walk away with unique images that will rock their yearbook. We want the images to be so good, the sun actually sets the pages on fire!!!

This mornings sunrise senior session was no different that any other senior session we have done. It was absolutely the most important session of our career. Sure we were nervous, but we are pros and we stepped up the plate and gave it a good ole college try. Well as you can see from the shot of the day, we hit more than one out of the ball park. Not only did our senior rock, every single one of her images rocked as well. The only problem is we have now made the decision of which one to put in the yearbook super hard. Sorry but a good problem, no the least, RIGHT???

If you have a senior this year and are in need of the best senior portraits around, please give us a call. We have over twenty five years of combined experience photographing seniors, and we want to share our art with you. We understand what you are looking for, and want to help you find the difference you deserve. Please check out our senior portfolio on our main website and see the difference we can make. We promise to deliver the art that will set your seniors year book on fire!!! Give us a call today!

If you are heading to the beach this summer, you need to schedule a session for your beach portraits in Perdido Key. Professional portraits are a fun way to spend a little time on the beach with the family and take home some awesome memories. In today's cell phone world of Pokemon Go, family time is a necessity that many seem to overlook. I find it humorous that while taking a stroll on the beach almost every person you pass has their nose in a smartphone. This is great for families that don't do the smartphone thing because there is now an abundance of awesome seashells because they haven't made an app to find shells yet. Thus they are everywhere. Our little princess from last night's sunset session took full advantage. She found so many that dad's pockets were literally overflowing with shells.

If your family is a smartphone family, don't worry we don't allow phones at our sessions which will only mean one thing, you get to actually have a little-uninterrupted family time. Something that is much needed in this modern world, where kids grow up behind a screen. We are here to not only make perfect family portraits but to help you cherish every single second we spend together on the beach. We promise the session with be fun and full of good ole family time. We promise the memories we make will last forever, and that you will cherish them like none other.

Family portraits at the beach should be about fun, smiles, and family togetherness, just like your vacation. We take this idea very seriously and stop at nothing else. We have devoted our lives to perfect family photography over the past fifteen years. Please take the time to understand how our experience can work for you. We would love to talk to you more about your very own family beach portrait session. With school back in full swing, and fall coming quick, it is the perfect time for a last minute vacation in paradise.

A special thanks to the handsome little fellow and his family from last night's sunset session. This little guy was quite the ham for the camera. We had such a great time working with all three. Thanks so much, guys, for doing your research and booking a family portrait session with us. We are so excited to see the results and are positive you will be doing the same as soon as you login into your gallery today. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call anytime.

So if you are looking for a last minute break to the beach, give us a call today. We can even get you in touch with a place to stay. Looking forward to hearing from you, so don't delay, get your family to the beach as soon as possible. Football weather will be here before you know it, so make sure you have that tan ready for the cold burst of arctic air coming soon, and ready for your family portraits at the beach!

One of the most memorable ways to remember your vacation is through Gulf Shores sunset portraits. The coast offers a dream-like backdrop, which is absolutely perfect for your family portrait sessions. From breath-taking sunrises, picture perfect sunsets, to sugar white sands that will make all your friends dream of their own vacation. We are positive we can help you find a scene that is just perfect for your group. That is the cool thing about the Gulf Coast. It is just so dang beautiful at the beach right now. This is one of the reason's our little island gets so many visitors a year.

Last night we had the opportunity to work with a beach princess for sure. She was so cute, and really enjoyed the family time on the beach while showing off her supermodel training skills. We had so much fun photographing her family, and she really knew how to turn it on for the camera. Oh, what fun the beach must be looking through a seven-month-old eye. Her little senses must be overwhelmed. From the seabirds to the sounds of the waves. Beach life for babies is where it is at for sure. This beach princess sure did agree, and surely would hang out at the beach every day of the year if she could.

Kids portraits on the beach are some of our favorite sessions and we are the premier professional photographers in Orange Beach. Little guys and gals have a way of showing their personality when the camera points to them. Some might start out shy, or others might hit the ground running, but all eventually succumb to the attention of the lens and let their little light's shine. It is so much fun watching little ones turn it on. Watching them has a way of connecting us to our own childhood's memories. It is easy to see that the apple doesn't fall very far from the tree in every shape form and fashion. Mom's are always like, he is just like his father, and dads are like, she gets it from her momma. Either way they are ours, and we must own them without doubt. Family ties us together and our photography helps our clients remember every little second into the future.

We are proud to offer family photography services that capture the true you. We are the old school photographer you have heard so much about. We will help you remember every little detail about your family beach vacation in the future, not just a disc of images that end up in the drawer with the rest. Sun Shots is all about art, and we intend on filling your walls as opposed to your news feed. Sure we can help with that too, but our main intention is to finally get a piece of art hanging in your home to represents you and yours. If you do nothing more, do make sure you have your kids portraits on the beach made. What will you remember? Well, every little detail if you call us now to find out more: (251) 968-2119 or check out our website at www.sun-shots.com for more information. Call us today!

It is finally getting close to the end of summer, and we are hanging out having fun creating some awesome Gulf Shores photos. Late summer at the beach is one of my favorite times of the year. With fewer crowds and still tropical weather, our session last night played out perfectly. Well, we did have trouble with one photo bomber, but our senior said it was okay for a few shots. This time of year, the sun starts setting earlier and earlier, and I am personally a big fan. The sweat light seems ever so sweater, and the cooler temps make the sessions a breeze. Last night was a perfect example of a perfect session. Needless to say, our subject rocked the session, and her yearbook shots will defiantly speak louder than her peers!

If your senior is looking for senior portraits that stand above the crowd, look no further. We would love to speak with you about your very own senior beach portrait session. Summer is the best time of year, and we do have a few slots remaining. We take great pride in every single senior session we take on and promise to deliver shots that will represent exactly what your senior is looking for. We understand the importance of how special senior portraits are, and will go to great lengths to deliver. Please reach out to us to discover what a difference a session with us can make.

Have you had your Orange Beach professional beach portraits taken this year? If your answer is no you are missing out. When you plan a vacation the most important question you ask yourself is "Who am I going to pick to take my family beach pictures this year". The answer to that question can mean a lot of things. If you skimp on your research and pick any listed photography in the phone book, your family portrait session just might come up short. You might end up with a company that has a great price, but then hands over a DVD full of junk. They are happy because they walked away with your money, but you are sad because aunt Sally looks like uncle Bob in the big group shot. Just can't make this stuff up, but we get calls all the time with horror stories of bad experiences with bad photographers, which seem to be aplenty on our beaches. We are in a tourist town and there are tourist traps around, so please be aware. Do you research people, look at whom you are wanting to hire's blog. Make sure the stuff they are posting on a daily basis looks just like the shots in their portfolios. If they are not posting stuff on a daily basis and you can only see portfolio shots, perhaps they are trying to hide something from you. Check their reviews online. If they have none, ask yourself why they don't. In today's world it is too easy to find reviews, and if you can't it is probably because someone has opted not to show reviews because they don't want you to see the bad ones they have, yes this is an option.

Are you in the market for sunset family beach portraits and looking for photographers in Gulf Shores? Are you looking for something special that will capture the true you? Well, look no further because we are here and we want to share out art with your family! We are Sun Shots, and we have proudly been serving the Gulf Coast for over fifteen years now. We are at home on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key, Alabama. Whether it be a group of one hundred, a small family, or even just the kiddo's, we are here to serve you. A true mom and pop business, we have devoted our adult lives to perfecting our craft. Please feel free to check out our reviews on Google and see for yourself what a difference a true professional can make.

We are portrait photographers, and we go the extra mile. We do not simply just show up and take a bunch of snapshots. We come well equipped with studio lights, puppets, and everything else needed to make your portrait session go off without a hitch. Every detail will be minded, and we promise to help you create some timeless family heirlooms that you can proudly display in your home for decades to come.

So what are you waiting for, give us a call today and let us get you on the books! We are here to help you capture your sunset family beach portraits! Call and speak with either Maggie or Ryan, we will fill you in on all the details. We like to keep things simple and make our photography speak for itself. So if you are looking for something unique, something timeless, something breathtaking, CALL US NOW! You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. We look forward to meeting you very soon on the beach!

Are you looking for family beach portraits in Perdido Key? Perhaps looking for something that has a wow factor? Well, look no further because we bring the boom. We are professional portrait artist and we believe that if you are going to take the time and spend the money on beach pictures, they need to be awesome. Our art is colorful, unlike natural light work that has blown out backgrounds and mundane appearance in the detail. We use professional studio lights to brighten faces, add sparkle to the eyes, and allow the natural colors to shine through! Sure what we do is old school and we are a dying breed, but we refuse to succumb to mediocre photography that is dictated by how smart the camera is. Technology can not do what an artist can and we prefer to paint with light instead of push buttons.

For the past seventeen years, we have dedicated our lives to developing our art to what it is today. Our experience matters and we want to put it to work for your family! A husband and wife team, both with an artistic eye and passion for making your families beach pictures come to life! Our joy comes from making mommas happy and let me tell you, plenty of joy around here... Nothing will stand in our way of creating family heirlooms for your family.

When you are on vacation at the beach, it is a great idea to look into having your Orange Beach family beach portraits made by a professional. Not only will you take home some awesome memories and art, your family will enjoy the together time of a portrait session. With literally hundreds of options available, it can be hard to find the right professional for your family. Every artist is different but we are sure with the proper planning and research, you will be able to find one that fits your family to a tee.

There are many factors that you need to discover to find the right professional for you, but I would highly suggest looking first at the art. The true test of a professional beach photographer is how great does their actual sunrise/sunset shots look. Can you see a sunrise/sunset and do the subjects look real and properly lite and balanced with the background. Can you imagine the family in the portfolio shots being yours and would you proudly display it in your home if it was? Do the images look like something you could capture yourself? Do the subjects skin tones look real, or do they look like an Instagram type filter has been added? Are the colors of the environment natural or have they been photoshopped in? These are all really great questions to ask!

Life should be a perfect balance between work, play, and relaxation with Perdido Key Beach Pictures. Sometimes things just don't work out that way though. Work can really pull us away from family and the important things in life. But not to worry, if you are lucky, you get to pile the whole family in the car and head to the beach for a week of anything but work. Once your toes hit the sand, the scale shifts completely opposite to the play and rest side. Sure that week might be short, but the rest and play really recharges us all to gear up for the tough weeks at work ahead. A great way to help make those work days not quite so bad is to have a way to remember all the fun times of rest and play. That is where we come in as professional photographers, and we really love the opportunity to share our art with everyone.

In my mind, there is nothing better than a piece of art that can instantly take you back to a moment in time. That way that moment can last forever. Take today's shot of the day for instance. This little sunset cutie will never forget the fun she had on vacation with her loving parents. Hopefully, with this picture, her parents will remember every little detail of their time on vacation with her. I mean I hope this image even reminds them of the soft breeze we had yesterday afternoon, the smell of ocean salt in that breeze, and the warm sun rays of the sunset. I hope they never forget the loving smile on her face or the cute little words that she spoke. I think that with this picture, they will now be able to remember. If so, our art is accomplished.

So you have a fall trip booked for a quick family trip to the beach and you are now looking at Google for Gulf Shores Family Beach Photographers. Well, look no further because we are the premier professional portrait photographers in the area. Being a husband and wife team with over twenty-five years of combined beach portrait experience, we are positive we have the knowledge to obtain the art you have been dreaming of. We are not snapshot photographers, but rather artist that craft family heirlooms. Knowing that we make art that is going to be on display in your home for decades to come is one of the biggest perks of our job. We take the task very seriously and love sharing our art with families just like yours.

Today's shot of the day comes from yesterday morning's sunrise session. The skies were magnificent, and the Gulf was a little churned up with some awesome waves in the background. This shot is simple in nature, but complex with many levels of perspective. Not only does it show the love of a family, but the beauty of the world we live in. This is the type of image that would be home above a mantel for decades to come. Once the kids are all grown, it will become a reminder of what family means, and how growing up doesn't necessarily mean growing apart. Family is the unit we all measure up to and having a piece of art that reiterates this is a vessel to bring everyone closer together.

One of my absolute favorite sessions is children's beach photography in Perdido Key. With sugar white sands and smiling baby faces, who could ask for a better backdrop and subject. Perdido Key is the spot. Unlike other little beach town's that have turned into tourist traps and overrun with congested traffic, the Key is still somewhat hidden from the developer's wallet as of now. Sure the condo's are popping up quicker than a chicken eating a biscuit. Luckily there are still spots you can get to on the beach where it seems as if you are on an island in the middle of nowhere. Don't get me wrong, they are in the process of paving the last little bit of paradise and the development will move here shortly, but for now, it is perfect. If you are looking for a vacation in paradise, Perdido Key is the spot.

We had the opportunity of working with this little angel on the Key last night. She sure was happy her folks found a little slice of paradise and we brought her a beach chair to sit in. She was having the time of her life on her vacation. Thanks, guys for taking the time to spend a little time in front of the camera with us. We really enjoyed working with you, and can't wait to see you guys on your next trip. Have a safe week and a great vacation adventure.

Did we mention we love professional photography in Gulf Shores? Well if you haven't heard me screaming it by now, here goes, "I LOVE MAKING ART!!!" There is something about capturing moments in time that really appeals to me. Though it is present, as soon as my shutter snaps it becomes history. Being a history buff, I am thrilled to capture it in high definition I guess. This has been a major driving force over the years that has pushed our art to the upper limits. I understand these new age photographers make fun of the old schoolers like us, but hey, I am proud to be one. Sure gadgets can make your life easier, but things like photography have rules. Rules you must know and rules you must follow. Sure gadgets can memorize the rules and take the art out of the making of the image but I have never been one to rely on a robot to make my coffee. These rules are not easy to grasp, and most of my knowledge was passed down from my mentors.

Sure it would be easier to dump all of our equipment and put a flash on our camera and be like the rest of the crowd, but that is not a compromise I am willing to make because the way we do it turns a normal photograph into a family heirloom. Sure it is extra time, extra effort, but in my opinion, it is extremely worth it! What we do is called, "Bare Bulb Portraits", and it is truly a dying art form. It requires absolute attention to detail and we love dotting all of our I's and crossing all of our T's.

So you have been searching for a professional photographer in Orange Beach and you are overwhelmed at how many different options there are? Not sure who to choose? Well, let us introduce ourselves. We are Maggie and Ryan and we are Sun Shots! We have been serving the Gulf Coast since 2001, and we would love to share our art with your family. We are not your average photographer by any means. We go over the top and we specialize in making memories that you will cherish forever. We are different than the crowd because we bring the right equipment and work as a team to make sure every single little detail is in the right place. We use studio strobes to highlight our subjects and allow the natural beauty of the beach to shine through. Going the extra mile and working our butts off is what we are all about. We have spent the past twenty years perfecting our craft and we are masters at family beach photography. Our passion runs deep and we are eager to help you achieve art that you will be proud to display for decades to come in your home.

A special thanks to our group from last night's sunset in Orange Beach for taking the time to do your research and pick us based on our high-quality art. We really enjoyed working with your family and look forward to seeing you guys again on your next trip. It was our pleasure meeting you and working together to achieve awesome sunset family beach pictures.

People often ask if we do engagement photography and our answer is always, YES!!! Not only do we do engagement photography, we go over the top. We are also now offering couples cruises on our charter boat and we capture amazing art along with helping create an amazing experience. Sure popping the question on the beach is cool, but isn't popping the question on a remote beach that is only accessible by boat even cooler? Avoiding the crowds is our specialty and we know just the right spot for your perfect occasion. We sure thing so and so do all our clients that have had the opportunity to experience this unique excursion.

So please give us a call today and let us help you plan the perfect proposal! We promise to help you go over the top and make this special occasion one that will stick in your memory forever. Check out the link below for more information on our private boat charters in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Island Boat Excursions

Call us today and let us help plan a proposal that will make all your friends jealous!

Are you searching for a photographer in Gulf Shores? While on vacation you should consider a professional portrait photography session. I am not talking about snapshots, I am talking about hiring a professional to come and take the photos for you. On the beach, having a studio strobe and a team of professionals is absolutely crucial. It is so easy for pictures to go terribly wrong, but with the right professional, it is so easy to create something that will last for decades to come.

Just like your hometown, I am sure you have searched the internet for vacation photographers and I am positive you are overwhelmed with the number of search results. From agencies claiming to have the best-experienced photographers, to Facebook pros that have thousands of likes. The choice is tough, but you must remember one thing. A picture is worth a thousand words, and in today's world, filters can make almost any picture look okay. Save the filters from your iPhone and Instagram, a true pro shouldn't use filters.

Make sure you hire a true professional. Ask to see galleries of families just like yours, and ask to see different lighting situations. The true test of a pro on the beach is a sunny day. Most only show portfolio shots of cloudy days, where lighting is optimal. That is awesome only if it is cloudy for your session, and well cloudy days are limited here at the beach. We hear it all the time, we looked orange in every picture, and we ask if their pro had a studio strobe and the answer is always a big ole no. Sure they sold you with a good value price, but what happens when that digital package you purchased turns out to be no better than the pictures you took with your phone?

One of the favorite parts of my job being a professional portrait photographer in Gulf Shores is repeat clients. I get no greater joy than watching families grow and develop through my lens. To us, our clients are like our family. Over the years we watch these beautiful families and their children grow and mature. We have been doing this long enough that some of our first clients now have children in college. I just think it is humbling almost to know that a precious little baby that we once photographed is about to graduate from high school and go on to college to become a doctor. Time does not stand still, not for me, not for you, not for anyone. We can just sit back and enjoy the show while making as many fond memories as we can. That is why family is so important, and that is why we treat each and every client as if they were in our family. Time might not stand still, but I can help freeze moments in time and allow those memories to flourish. With our art, family memories can take on a new meaning altogether, mere photographs turn into the most cherished possessions in your heart.

This is part of the reason why we take our job so serious. Too many photographers today have turned a once great craft into something way different. It seems that the market has changed and people have been wrongly convinced that they need fast, cheap, post it on Facebook NOW! Well, we are not willing to change because we care too deeply about our dying craft. It would be easy for us to offer multiple sessions every day where we herd people through like cattle for a rock-bottom price, but we are not willing todo that because we care too much about your family. We are the old school photographers you have heard so much about, and we are not willing to sacrifice quality for the almighty dollar. When you come see us, you can expect art that will impress the toughest of critics. We focus on one family a day because we are artist, not a production line. You will find us working our butts off to capture memories that will soon become family heirlooms. The experience will not be about a cheap price for minimal effort where you end up with a few digital images you can download at your convenience. If you come see us you will open a special delivered package and you will have tears running down your eyes. Our art is not about likes on your iPhone, it is about warming your home with beautiful memories that you will cherish forever! You will understand why finished art is so powerful, and you see the difference a true professional can make. Your art will be crafted by professionals, not by the people that run the neighborhood box store pharmacy photo lab!

Are you in the market for professional beach portraits in Orange Beach, Alabama? If so we have a little advice. Sometimes it is best to just sit back, take a deep breath and take it all in. Our world is absolutely beautiful and the small moments in life make it all worthwhile. Take for instance this morning's sunrise. It was absolutely amazing, yet it went as quick as it came. It was just a mere few seconds and those seconds instantly turned into memories that will last a lifetime. If you had the chance to see it, you were well rewarded yet if you slept right through it, you would be none the wiser. That is why we showed up prepared to make the memory into a family heirloom. A moment in time captured for all to remember for a lifetime ahead. Sure it is now a Facebook post and will get many many likes, but it is also an image that can be made into art that will last forever. This art is not just a push of a button but rather a summation of the years of experience and knowledge to use the right equipment and balance the natural world with our subjects. We are professional light manipulators and our knowledge and skill will never be replaced by a trendy gadget. We are apart of a small group of individuals throughout the world that practice a true craft.

Someday's I "LOVE" my job, and then other days I "LOVE" my job. Yesterday was one of those days! Right now we have a teething baby at the house who is really having issues with waking up at 2 a.m. and wanting to watch tractor videos. Yes tractor videos at 2 a.m., and as crazy as it may sound, we all have to get up and watch tractor videos while every normal person in the world is sound asleep. There is just no way around it and our little man will not accept any other option unless we are all at full attention watching farmer Ted plow his field. I know what you are thinking, these people are sleep deprived and what the heck does tractor videos and sunset family portraits have in common. Simple really, we had older boys last night and it dawned on me, everyone goes through this stage to some extent and we will survive. It is a necessary rite of passage so to say and it is a milestone that we will gladly accept when it is gone, but it is a step we must endure. Once it passes we will sleep better for sure, but I am positive we will cherish our 2 a.m. tractor time because it is something we did as a whole family.

So thanks to our group from last night for opening our tired eyes a bit and showing us that all babies do grow up. Thanks for sharing your family time with us and thank you for letting us share our art with your family. Nothing can stop either your boys or ours from growing up, but no matter what the difficulty or stage, we must take a step back and really enjoy the whole process. Life comes at us fast, it is the little moments that matter. Live, laugh, and love, because even the hour you spend taking your sunset family portraits in Perdido Key, every second as a family really does matter!

Our island boat excursions offer families on vacation a unique way to spend the day. We offer a three-hour cruise aboard our custom built boat. The boat itself is a true head turner and we were able to help build it. We weren't the mastermind of construction, but more the laborer that put it all together. Thus it is something that we are very proud of. Unlike other private charters in the area that offer photography in the price, we offer true professional quality photos. That is actually our main mission of the cruise. The whole deal is a dream of ours that has taken over three years to come to fruition. The cruise is like a portrait session unlike any you have ever experienced before. Once you step aboard, it will become extremely apparent that the whole family will have a great time. Hopefully, the adventure will become the highlight of your vacation, and yes you will have plenty of pictures to prove it.

Please take some time to visit our main page and select the services tab. From the services tab, please navigate to the Island Boat Adventures section and discover why a charter with us is an absolute must on your vacation. We understand that you absolutely love our art from our normal family beach portrait sessions, but we promise a trip with us will become the reason you return to the islands next year. We will introduce you to things that are normally out of reach. The adventure begins at the Caribe Marina in Orange Beach, yet the voyage will stay fresh in your memory for decades to come.

It is that time of year for high school senior portraits at the beach! I know what you are thinking, let's get my senior portraits done at the beach and let's find a photographer to do them. Sounds like a great idea, but you better do your homework because senior portraits are easy, but looking like you have style while doing them is quite a challenge. That's where we come in. We know how to bring the bang and make your high school senior portraits stand out from the crowd. We understand you deserve images that will stand the test of time and help others remember you as you, not some glamour shot looking rendition of yourself. Trust me I have heard all the horror stories, and I promise we will work for you to capture the images that you want and deserve.

It is easy to take a picture, but very hard to take one that shows the real you. That is why we take the time to find out who you are, what you are into, what you do for fun and come up with a plan to incorporate you into your senior portraits. Your senior pictures should be about you, not some crazy vision of a kooky photographer that thinks their passion should show up in your yearbook for the rest of your life!!! It's not all about some cool trick they learned from a u-tube video about how to work their on-camera flash, it is about YOU! We want to make you, YOU... Are you relaxed, itching to get out of high school, all about the band, a super-star on the playing field, a kid who always has a book in their hand? Who you are should show in the art, and we are here to help. Help us answer a few simple questions and we are positive we can make you, YOU! The goal is simple, create your high school senior portraits with style at the beach, and make them all about YOU!

Summer is finally here and we want to interview for the job of your family photographer in Gulf Shores. We are a husband and wife team with over fifteen years of family portrait experience on the beach. We are the old school photographers you have always heard about and our artwork is something that you will cherish for decades to come. We go over the top and use our craft to create art that stands out from the crowd. Family beach portraits should be fun and exciting, not about how quick you can be shuffled in and out. We stress the fun, and with two of us, we provide each and every family session with the absolute attention it deserves.

Take for instance our awesome family photo session from last night. These guys had a blast and mom gets to go home from vacation knowing that she now has photographs that represent the fun they had. It is not about just going and taking snapshots. It is about making art, and we do it well. We are masters at capturing the moment and allowing families to be themselves on film. Putting clients at ease and allowing them to relax and enjoy a portrait session is what we are all about. Our experience matters and we want to help your family capture art that will represent you for decades to come. We understand it is not easy to just show up at a photography session and act like a professional model. So don't worry, we promise to make feel like a pro!

Professional beach sunrise portraits are a great way to start a great day on your family beach vacation, and we want to be your photographer near Orange Beach. Not only will you as a family get to see a sunrise, very rare, you will get to experience our favorite session time of the day. The light in the morning is super clear and crisp, and the sunrise makes for the perfect backdrop. The whole experience is really very worth it, and most clients say it is their absolute favorite thing to do while in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. Not to mention how pretty it is in the morning, and how absolutely void of people the beach really is. The old saying, the early bird gets the worm is actually true in professional beach photography.

So what are you waiting for, give us a call and let us show you what other sunrise sessions look like and let's get your very own professional beach sunrise portraits session booked! Our shot of the day today is from two handsome fellows from this mornings sunrise session. They showed up all smiles and did not want to leave at the end. I love it when mom's tell us that they just couldn't believe their kids actually enjoyed a photography session. With over sixteen years experience with professional beach photography, we have learned to set everyone at ease and allow their happy smiles to come out. The photography could be the best in the world, but if the subjects are not truly happy, it shows immediately. Fake smiles just can't be photoshopped to be real, they must be made natural from the get-go! That is why we are the smile experts and understand what it takes to make even the toughest critics smile. I believe that when everyone is happy, the portraits are happy.

Are you taking a last minute trip to the beach this summer before school starts and looking for info on beach portraits in Orange Beach? This time of year the crowds are starting to subside and the heat is starting to drop. The changing of the seasons is always welcomed here, but this time of year is my absolute favorite for beach portraits. This marks the sixteenth summer we have shared our art on the Gulf Coast and we are so proud to be apart of this great community. We have stood the test of time and we would like to offer our art to your family as well.

A huge "Thank You" to our wonderful family from last night's sunset session for calling us to do beach portraits in Orange Beach. We had a wonderful sunset session and we really enjoyed meeting you guys! The beaches were almost completely void of people and we had a wonderful time interacting and capturing the awesome smiles of your little man. This is one of the many perks of being a professional photographer. We get to meet and interact with great families like yours!

With sixteen years of professional beach photography now under our belt, we look forward to many many more sessions in the future. We do have a few open spots still left for this fall season and would love to let your family fill one of them. Give us a call today and let's start the conversation on making your own session go off without a hitch. We have many options available and would love to share our art with you. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119, either Maggie or Ryan will be here to fill you in on all the details. You can also find out more info on our art at our main website at Beach Portraits in Orange Beach!

One of the best things about being an Orange Beach photographer is that we get to meet many awesome families that are on vacation and enjoying some much-needed family beach time. With the hustle and bustle of everyday modern life, we need such family beach breaks to re-center ourselves and create everlasting family bonds. Family vacations create memories and we are so lucky to share such moments just like like this with our clients and capture them on film. We feel this preservation is necessary and any extra effort on our part to enhance that moment is worth every ounce of effort. We take our craft extremely seriously and the rewards we capture truly become family heirlooms! This makes my heart warm, and we love sharing our art with families just like yours.

Take for instance our group from last night's sunset beach photography session in Orange Beach. These two were having so much fun on Spring Break we didn't even have to ask them to smile. I mean they were ear to ear the whole session, and so were we. Thank you for sharing a session with us on the beach last night, we are so happy to be able to share our art with you. Look forward to seeing you again on your next trip!

I bet you just can't name a better way to spend a spring break than with a family trip to the Perdido Key Beach. Thank goodness our group from yesterday did just that. Last night we got to spend an afternoon session on the beach with this awesome family while they are on their spring break in Perdido Key. They were staying at the brand new Vista Del Mar condos, and the weather was absolutely perfect. It was an extended family group but today's shot of the day comes from a series of poses with mom and her sons! It was one of my favorites because it really captures the essence of how much these fellows really appreciate their mom. Likewise, it really shows how much she loves and cherishes the time she gets to spend with her boys. It just reminds me of how quickly kids grow up and how important every second is spent that is spent with family really is.

We all understand time flies, and I urge you to take time to capture professional portraits with your family. Make the time for many trips to the beach with everyone. Life is all about the journey and with family by your side, the journey is definitely worthwhile. With professional portraits like our shot of the day, memories are likely not to fade because they offer a strong cue to the past.

Meet Garrett!!! We had the awesome opportunity of working with him and his wonderful extended family at last night's sunset beach portrait session. Garrett is three and he said his absolute favorite things to do while on vacation is "playing on the beach". Thank goodness Spring Break is finally here and he gets the opportunity to do so after such a long and cold winter. With typical spring break beach weather, we had a perfect window of light for our session. The skies were absolutely beautiful and boy did we have a good time.

That is the thing about our sessions, we always like to have a good time. If everyone is really having a good time, then it is absolutely going to show in the finished art that is hanging on your walls. Perfect portraits don't just happen, they are made! Just as natural smiles don't always happen when you ask a child to say cheese, the effort we put in offers endless rewards. We will run around like crazy people chasing each other with puppets, and we will make pooting noises and blame them of Grandma. It is just how we work, so please be prepared to laugh, smile, and make some awesome memories.

So if you are searching for photographers near Perdido Key, please give us a call! We would love to discuss your very own session and have an opportunity to share our art with your family while you are on vacation. We promise to go above and beyond, have a great time while doing so, and ultimately deliver wonderful beach memories that you will be able to cherish for generations to come. Slots are extremely limited so please let's start the conversation today and let us get to work for you and your family.

This time of year is one of my favorites at the beach, especially for senior portraits at the beach. Summer is starting to come into season and life is once again returning to our quaint little island. It is also the time of year we get to work with high school seniors for this year's class pictures. Last night we got to work with this awesome SENIOR who is about to head off to the University of Alabama once she graduates in a few months. Being a local, she really loves the beach and wanted to incorporate the beach, water, and sand into her senior portrait session.

We had so much fun and her photography turned out amazing. So stoked to start the year off right! A special thanks to her and her family for putting the task of creating perfect senior portraits in our hands. We are so happy we were able to be apart of this special occasion and share our art once again with your family. We wish you all the best while at college and much luck in all your future endeavors!

If you are a senior or the parent of, we would love to take some time to discuss your very own professional senior beach portrait session with Sun Shots. We go above and beyond and would love to offer you, our seventeen years of beach photography experience! We understand exactly what it takes to make your senior portrait session perfect. From stunning sunsets to beautiful beach backgrounds, the coast offers many opportunities. The beach is truly a perfect spot for senior class portraits, with a laid-back relaxing attitude of course. So what are you waiting for, give us a call today and let us get your very own session booked at the beach while you are on vacation!

She said YES!!!

What a wonderful day for a romantic sunset couples cruise! It was even better because this handsome guy decided to pop the most important question! He wanted a surprise proposal and what better way to set the stage than a romantic sunset cruise. He had actually been planning it for quite some time.

Not only do we offer beach photography, we also have a 26-foot custom built photo excursion boat, that was built specially for us! With a licensed Coast Guard Captain at our disposal, we would love to help you plan your own voyage just like this one. Whether you are looking for just a romantic couples cruise, a surprise engagement, simply vow renewal along our waterways or even a perfect intimate wedding on a deserted beach, we can help! We are all about avoiding the crowd and offering

Make sure you check out the entire session by watching the video below!

You are gonna love her reaction!!!

What a great session last night on the beach while doing some Gulf Shores engagement photography! This handsome fellow thought it would be a great idea to pop the question during his couples photography beach session. It was an absolute surprise and this beau pulled it off without a hitch. He had it all planned out perfect, and he truly swept her off of her feet. With a smile ear to ear, it was easy to see she was caught off guard. She had absolutely no clue what was going down, but with zero hesitation, she said yes, yes, yes!!!

This is really one of the many perks of our job, it really is crazy cool getting to witness such amazing moments in our client's lives. Not only are were we honored that he wanted us to capture the moment, but also share our art with them. Art that will go forth into the decades to come. We take this job very seriously and cut zero corners in making something magical happen.

Professional portrait photography is way more than just going out and taking snapshots. It truly is a dying art in today's digital realm where art has been put on a backseat to technology. This is why we work as a team and add our own personal touch to every single shutter click. With correct studio lighting, we bring the twinkle to the eyes and put our subjects at ease and let their natural smiles abound. With years of experience, our art is a perfect balance between nature and self. We stop at nothing shy of creating art that is amazing. Our goal is to create heirlooms that you will be proud of forever. What will you remember? We are the surprise engagement specialist, so give us a call today!

We've entered the era of the photographic "LOST GENERATION". People are taking photos more than ever, but they're nearly all digital files with very few tangible prints being produced. By now we know that digital never means safe, yet millions of memories are currently being entrusted to servers, clouds, and phones. The risk could be felt by an entire generation, the millennials, as they grow up without a printed photographic record of their lives. The most photographed generation of all time could wind up being the next "Lost Generation." It's not just affecting today's youth. 42% of people between the ages of 30 and 44 will likely look back and wonder where photos of their childhood, holiday get-togethers, relatives, and friends have gone decades from now, and, reportedly, 67% store their photos solely on a computer or phone.

Most people simply no longer print photographs or create photo albums. Statistics show that a staggering 53% of consumers have not printed a photo in more than 12 months, 70% don't have photo albums, and 42% no longer print photos at all!

It doesn't have to be this way. We know that everything from candles, bicycles, and vinyl albums have survived the disruption caused by technological advancements. All it takes is for the people to come to the understanding of the value and importance of printed, framed, and mounted photographs in their lives. You as a parent must understand how important it is for your children to see images of themselves around the house. You must understand how printed photographs take on a strong cultural weight and give children the feeling of being apart of something, YOUR FAMILY!!!

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What is more romantic that sunset cruise with a surprise engagement? Absolutely nothing! Last night we were fortunate enough to take part in just that. The story we were able to tell was just amazing. The weather was perfect, and the sound of the wind hitting the sails made for the perfect background music. The water in the Gulf was crystal clear, and most importantly, "SHE SAID YES"!!!

We were so stoked to be there. It was a pleasure sitting back and watching the story of two lovers enter into a very new and exciting chapter of their lives. The book of love is so amazing. Without love, nothing would exist. The birds would not chirp, it is that simple. And believe you me, these two lovebirds will be singing for a long, long time. What a perfect way to propose. The two-hour cruise seems to last for days. From snuggling to dancing on the bow, these two just couldn't stop smiling at each other. I am positive it is was just a brief glimpse of how their lives will travel together.

If you are looking for a perfect opportunity to pop the most important question, and looking for a spot to do it, call us today. Slots are booking up fast, and trust me, you don't want to miss this boat. So please get in touch with us, we can take care of all the details for you so you can focus on how exactly what you need to say.

Are you looking for a photographer near Gulf Shores? If you are, we would love to tell you all about our services. We are a husband and wife team and we are passionate about professional family beach portraits. In fact, that is all we do! Since 2001, we have served the beautiful Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key area by sharing our family beach art. We go above and beyond and will settle for nothing less than art that your family will be proud to display for many decades to come. Our art emphasizes professional posing, natural smiles, and proper lighting techniques. We work as a team because putting all the elements together is extremely tough, and we refuse to sacrifice finished product quality. We are the ones you will speak with upon initial contact, we are the ones you will meet and work with on the beach at your session, and we are the ones that will deliver family heirlooms. We are the Caver's, and we are here to work with you!

I sure hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had an opportunity to get out and take some Gulf Shores sunset family beach photography! We sure did, plus we got to spend yesterday afternoon with this wonderful family while on their fall beach break vacation. I am just amazed at how nice of a fall we have been having so far this year. Yesterday was literally the perfect beach day. I am so glad we got to take advantage!!! I understand most of you think of snow when you think of white stuff on the ground this time of year, but you should really be thinking sand. Sure it might be a tough concept to grasp during the winter but our little island is still warm and ready for you to come get your tan on!

Do you have a fall beach trip planned this year? I am positive your whole family would appreciate a quick trip to the beach. Just like Santa, everyone needs some tropical vibes to get them geared up for Christmas. Nothing says Holiday Cheer better than saying it with a TAN... So what are you waiting for, get on the phone and book yourself a condo! The beach is waiting, fall will not last forever you know. So take advantage of the fall room specials and take that holiday break you so very need. What are you waiting for, the beach is calling your name.

Warm fall weather makes for wonderful beach backgrounds for professional portrait beach photography. I really think mother nature has forgotten to turn on the winter weather down here at the beach. Lucky for us, since it has been a few years since we had a super duper warm Thanksgiving. Side note: absolutely love carving turkeys in flip-flops!!! I have a strong feeling that this holiday season will definitely be a warm one. If you haven't already booked your fall retreat down at the beach, it is not too late!

It honestly felt like spring last night at our sunset session. Our handsome little model was especially happy to have his toes in the sand. We played and played, and the entire session went off without a hitch. It is so fun to connect with great families like you guys! Thanks again for the fun photo session and the opportunity to share a beautiful beach sunset with your awesome little family. I am very excited for you guys to see them all. Thanks!

If your family is in need of a warm fall break at the beach, why are you still reading this blog post? You need to get on the phone now and book yourself a room. The beach is warm and a fun place to hang out with the whole family. Not only will you enjoy a rejuvenated tan, you will find off-season rates and empty lines everywhere, especially the new amusement park! If you don't have a clue as to whom to call to rent a room, give us a buzz first and we can point you in the right direction. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119 or find more info on our main website at www.sun-shots.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at your very own professional portrait beach photography session.

Fall is our absolute favorite time of year for Perdido Key professional family beach portraits. This is the time of year to come to the beach in my opinion. The crowds are gone, the warm weather is still highly abundant, and the dolphins are lonely and need your family to come and watch them jump. Yeah, I just said that and I am not joking. Just yesterday afternoon we were at the beach at a session and this whole family of dolphins swim by and start splashing around just fifty feet offshore. They put on an amazing show and I am almost 110% positive they did it just for us. We were amazed, as well as our family! Thank's dolphins, hope to see you again at sunset this afternoon.

Fall is a special time at the beach and we are so happy we are able to share our art this time of year. See fall is really hit or miss. It is either cold or hot. This year mother nature has picked hot. It is definitely short wearing weather still, and tans are too be had. So why not pack up the family and head on down to Perdido Key. We would love to help you capture of amazing family portraits and go on a dolphin watching beach adventure. We do have a few open slots before the busy holiday season, so please hurry and book your session today.

You have successfully managed to find yourself on vacation! CONGRATULATIONS, you have made it to the edge. The schedule is packed for the rest of the week with all kinds of fun activities. You even managed to book with a vacation babysitter for tomorrow night and for the first time in six months you will have a true kid-free date night planned. You understand your week will be filled with happy days jumping waves with the kids and building sand castles to their heart's content. This week is going to be relaxing and you are going to re-energize.

WAIT!!! Just as the first day of vacation is about to fade away, you panic with a glance outside the balcony door and realize you forgot to schedule one very important thing. Not to worry, you have a brief moment of clarity and realize somethings can't be scheduled and when they pop up you must just stand still, even if just for a brief second. You rally the troops and you demand them to point their feet south and start marching in that direction. As if following a magical flute, you quickly find yourself standing with your family in awe at the water's edge. Hand in hand with the ones you truly love. The sunset in front of you is absolutely breathtaking. Though the light is fading fast you find yourself in a perfect place.

There is absolutely no better time to come to the beach than right now for Gulf Shores family photos. Our little island is almost deserted. Ask any local and they will quickly tell you October is the best month of the year. With the heat of summer gone and winter still months away, your perfect tan awaits. It is also super easy to find unheard of deals on off-season condo pricing. Condo owners are practically giving away rooms this time of year just to keep their units occupied. I had a mom tell me the other day they paid for two days and got five free. That is just crazy, and what a great incentive to pull the kids out of school and go on a fall break vacation.

Special thanks to our wonderful family from last night's sunset session for calling us for their Gulf Shores family photos. We had an awesome time working with you guys and am so glad you found us. Your art turned out amazing, to say the least. Hope you guys have a wonderful remainder of your vacation and have a safe trip home. Thanks again for calling us, and we look forward to seeing you guys again on your next trip down to our little island.

Are you in need of a fall break? Do you need help finding a great deal of a condo? Do you need awesome professional Gulf Shores family photos? If you said yes to any one of these, we can help. Please give us a call today! We would love to help you find that perfect condo and obtain an amazing piece of art to hang above the mantel. So what are you waiting for, call us today and let us take care of your Gulf Shores family photos!!!

I get super excited this time of year for family beach portraits Perdido Key style because it is absolutely my favorite time of the year. The heat of the summer is gone, the traffic is light, and the beaches are almost always void of people. Locals call this time of the year “Theirs” because they get to reclaim the beach for awhile. It is just so nice from now until around Thanksgiving. Nothing like 80-degree weather at the beach. The water is still warm and suntans are still around! From what I understand, you can also get a great deal on a condo this time of year as well.

A huge special thanks to our great family from last night’s sunset session for sharing your little bundle of joy with us. It was a special day for this little beach angel, she turned two. At the end of the session, we even got the opportunity to watch her enjoy birthday cake. Oh my, I mean serious heart flutters with this little beauty!!! Happy birthday, we are so glad we got to work with you.

So what are you waiting for, go ahead and pick up the phone and call our friends over at Sunset Properties and book yourself a condo and come on down! You just couldn’t pick a better time of year to come down. From the Shrimpfest in October to the perfect Fall weather, everything is just perfect on our little island in paradise. I promise if you come down during the fall to the beach, you will never want to come in the summer again! This is the best time of year, no doubt, and we would love to help you create the perfect family beach portraits Perdido Key style! Look forward to seeing you while the weather is perfect!

One of our favorite Gulf Shores photography sessions is older siblings on the beautiful beaches. At this age, life is all about happy carefree living and vacation time really brings everyone smiles. Our group from last night's session was no different, except these guys had one extra thing to smile about, the day they left for vacation it snowed back home. Nothing like telling all their friends the white stuff they are playing in at the beach was actually warm. With a semi tropical climate, the spring weather has already blossomed into full beach weather. With warm air at their heals, these two had a great time on the beach and it really showed in the photography. See that is what we are all about. If you allow kids to have a good time at a photography session, their smiles are not forced. For years we have practiced the rule of "FUN". With "FUN", everything else falls into place. I can just remember my own photographers as a kid while growing up that were so weird by making us sit a certain way, look a certain way, and thought that by forcing a child to say "CHEESE", somehow by a miracle, a natural looking portrait would occur. Well we all know, it just doesn't happen that way. Our secret is fun, fun, fun. If the kids are happy, momma is happy, and if momma is happy, EVERYONE is happy.

This is one of my absolute favorite time of year for Gulf Shores sunsets. Most of the year, the sun sets through condos and we only get perfect sunrises. Not this time of year and we absolutely love rocking the sunset. In my opinion, there is nothing cooler than a deserted beach and a beautiful sunset in the background. The setting sun has a way of setting a strong tone of time. To me images like this scream loudly! The moment in time is frozen, never will be able to witness the same setting sun just as everyday marks another day gone in the growth of a child. The photography freezes that moment and together they form pieces of art. Time doesn't stand still though I wish it would but photography has a way of keeping that memory fresh. A few have told me to take as many pictures of my own child as possible because they will be grown in a blink of an eye. After a few years of doing so, I look back at awe and it literally blows my mind how quick they grow up.

A few have told me to take as many pictures of my own child as possible because they will be grown in a blink of an eye. After a few years of doing so, I look back at awe and it literally blows my mind how quick they grow up. I think that is a major reason we take our job so seriously. What we do today will be your reminder tomorrow. Children are going to grow up and we love sharing our art with wonderful families. So give us a call and let us insert your family into our of our fall Gulf Shores sunsets. We look forward to sharing our craft with your family as well!

You know that the best way to put a smile on a grandmother's face is to give her family photography in Perdido Key. Last night we had just that type of opportunity. Let me tell you the grandmother was all smiles, I mean ear to ear! It was a great afternoon and we had the opportunity of working with her and her wonderful family. These guys were great! The beach was pristine, and the weather was surprisingly cool for this time of year. To say it was picture perfect would have been a shy bit of an understatement. The session turned out great and the photography was perfect.

That is exactly how we like to work our sessions. If it is not fun, something is wrong! This task is not a simple one either. Having your family picture made is not always what everyone in the group decides to be a perfect vacation idea. That is where our experience comes in, and we work to make the whole experience fun and entertaining. Whether it's a puppet show or a poot-n contest, we are positive we have a trick up our sleeve to make it fun for everyone. That is the secret, fun for everyone with family photography in Perdido Key. When everyone is happy it shows. No one wants a frowny-faced family portrait, and we understand how to turn those frowns upside down.

One of my absolute favorite sessions is senior portraits on the beach in Gulf Shores. Senior portraits are so important, and I honestly get scared before every session because I understand we have to rock them and make each and every senior look and feel flawless. Our seniors are so important to us and we understand we have to make their images impeccable. I will stop at nothing less than perfection and do everything in my power to go over the top. We are looking for the right angles, the right lighting, the perfect balance, and the perfect pose. Our seniors expect boom and we definitely try to bring it.

This mornings sunrise senior session was no exception. We actually woke to thunderstorms in the area and had to deviate from our original plan, but found a dry spot and window and got it done. It would have been easy to make a call and cancel but we stuck it out and had one of our best senior sessions of the year. Sometimes things happen and throw us off guard like the weather, but our sixteen years of experience have taught us to roll with the punches and work with what mother nature provides and shift accordingly. More often than not, we are successful. With super overcast skies, low light dragging the shutter at the pier is one of my favorites. So we changed locations and the pallet of colors was set. This shot comes from way before sunrise, but with proper lighting techniques, it is a very effective contrast between subject and water. In my early years of photography, I would run from dark situations like this morning but now I embrace them. These type of images only happen every so often, but when they do I smile ear to ear all day long. Sometimes the hardest lighting situation can provide the best reward. I am positive our senior from this morning will completely agree, though she is going to have an extremely tough choice deciding

There is nothing that gets me up and going in the morning better than a cup of coffee and professional portraits in Perdido Key. Sure the coffee gets the old legs a moving but the portraits make my heart go pitter patter, and I am positive they have the same effect on every single client we work with. We had some great coffee this morning and guess what, the session turned out just great. Just check out our little model from this morning! He did great and we had so much fun. Special thanks to our new clients for giving us a call and letting us capture their family portraits while on their vacation.

If you are going to take the time to have family pictures made, please make sure your professional photographer is going to go out of their way to make sure you go home with awesome. Awesome photography, awesome memories, awesome art! We specialize in awesome, and we want to be your photographer. We promise to work hard to make sure your session goes off without a hitch. So let our sixteen years of professional beach photography experience work for your family. We work as a team, and we make sure every image we create is worthy of going above your mantel. Our sessions are not rushed and we take the time to make sure everything is perfect. So what are you waiting on, give us a call today! Availablity is extremely limited because we don't book multiple sessions a day and we only work at either the sunrise or sunset hour. Any other time of day yields unprofessional results. We would love to share our art with your family, and if we do a sunrise session, YES, we will bring you a cup of our awesome coffee.

So you are looking for family beach portraits? Perhaps a little something different than the sit here, look here, say cheese type photography you grew up with? Well, we get it and we understand what you are looking for! We get candid, and we do it well. Don't get me wrong, great candid stuff is ofter posed, but we understand how to make it happen. Kids aren't gonna just jump out of the car and start doing cute stuff for the camera, let's be honest. Not to say they can't, but it is just not normal behavior to act like you have been looking at Pinterest all day, especially for a baby! It is all about putting the child in the right situation and then letting their little lights shine. We work as a team and we are great at making the candid stuff happen.

A huge thanks to our precious little angel from last nights sunset session for allowing us to work with her and her awesome family. She was a blast and boy did her little light shine when it came to the candid stuff. From picking up seashells to dancing around the chair, she was a superstar all the way around. That is the magical thing about children and photography, they will shine if you let them. Kids just want to have fun and typical photographers aren't. That is where we shine because we understand fun and actually join in on the child's game. We are not afraid to get sandy and have a good time, and it shows in our work. We would love to share our art with your family and have limited availability so please get in touch with us today! Check out more candid beach portraits of our Candid Family Beach Portraits and call us anytime at (251) 968-2119!

One of my absolute favorite sessions is sunrise family beach portraits at Martinique on the Gulf. Martinique on the Gulf sits next to a vast wildlife refuge with many miles of uninterrupted dunes in the background. We don’t actually work on the wildlife refuge but are able to let it become the backdrop with the sunrise coming up through the dunes. Sometimes during the year, it rises like it did today through the dunes, and other times of the year, it rises over the water. Every single time we work there at sunrise, we capture breathtaking art like this from this mornings sunrise. All I can say is wow. The beauty of nature is just overwhelming sometimes.

On our big-little island, we have four distinct areas: Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan. Though Perdido Key is actually in Orange Beach, as is Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores, they are truly separate. Fort Morgan being the most unique. It has the least amount of development and in places is like stepping back in time fifty years. If you are looking to get away from the crowds and find empty beaches, Fort Morgan is the only spot for you. Sure there are plenty of vacation locations on the peninsula, but it is one of the few places left on the entire Gulf Coast where man hasn’t left that big of a mark. Mainly because half of the twenty plus mile peninsula is designated federal wildlife refuge. Fort Morgan lets the beauty of nature shine, and Martinique on the Gulf is the premier spot to lay your head in my opinion. It just has charm, from dream house style cottages to winding boardwalks over the dunes, if I had a choice of a vacation spot for my family, it would hands down be Martinique on the Gulf. Check them out and then call us to book your sunrise family beach portraits at Martinique on the Gulf!

Sun Shots specializes in professional family beach portrait photography, and we have a passion for making art that stands out above the rest of the crowd. Time, location, experience, and the right equipment all goes into making a perfect beach portrait session go off without a hitch. It takes two of us to make your our art, and we stress perfection. We do not go out and take snapshots rather undertake the task of professional portraits. This is no easy task, but our fifteen plus years of working together on the beach plays a major role in our ability to always capture art that will stand the test of time.

Portrait photography or portraiture in photography is a photograph of a person or group of people that captures the personality of the subject(s) by using effective lighting, beautiful natural backgrounds, and proper poses. A great portraiture in photography is also artistic. In today's me generation, you can find a sea of people claiming to be photographers, but very very few that are actual true professional portrait photographers. Far too many rely on their camera to make the picture and don't take the proper steps to make sure perfect balance is achieved. The merely set their camera to the "P" for professional mode and snap away.

Beach photography Perdido Key is our specialty. Sun Shots is a husband and wife team and we have been serving the Gulf Coast since 2001. We are two artists with one vision of making perfect family beach portraits for your family. Stopping at nothing but perfect, we pride ourselves on being the premier professional portrait photographer in our area. We have won numerous national photography awards with our attention to detail and proper lighting techniques. We would love to start a conversation with you and eventually share our art with your family.

Special thanks to our awesome group from last nights sunset session on the beach. Not all families bring two-year-olds, and we really enjoy working with older kids as well. These two were no exception. Not only did they have a great time, mom and dad did as well and their art turned out amazing. Thanks guys for allowing us the opportunity, can't wait to get some of your finished art hanging on your walls.

If you are looking for beach photography Perdido Key, and need some awesome art to hang on your walls, look no further. We would love to talk to you about your very own beach photography session with us at Sun Shots! We are very kid friendly, no matter the age, and have the experience to work with any group size or makeup. Our sessions are an hour long so there is no rush, and we do not limit you to a certain number of shots. Being a team, we can make sure everything is perfect and everyone looks natural and themselves.

Have you been searching for Family Portraits Perdido Key? We are so happy you found our site. Perdido Key is a perfect backdrop for sunset family pictures, and we love sharing our art with families on vacation! As you can see from our site, we take the art of capturing your family photography very seriously. For the past twenty years, we have been developing our craft to what it is today. We spare no expense and leave no detail untouched. From professional poses to making sure every hair is in place, our two-person team will make every momma smile with joy once the final art is hung on your walls.

Last night's sunset session was no exception. We had a perfect evening and the weather was just right. Now that school is out, the sun is starting to set later in the afternoon, and the sea breeze just makes the summer heat melt away. We had the opportunity to spend an hour yesterday with two of the cutest twins ever, and their great big brother. With sandy toes and happy smiles, these children made it easy for us to create something special that will make their moms heart go pitter patter for absolute sure. "Thanks Guys", for finding us and booking your own beach session. It was an absolute pleasure working on the beach with the whole group.

Orange Beach senior portrait sessions are our absolute favorite. We love going over the top for every single one of our senior portrait sessions. Beach photography is all about fun and relaxation and that is exactly how we handle our senior beach photography sessions.

The beach is a fun and relaxing place and we like to let it shine in our beach photography. With so many choices for locations, it is imperative we understand why the senior wants to shot at the beach in the first place. Over the years we have come to the understanding that most of our senior beach clients like the beach because they too are fun and relaxing type people. So why not let them shine in the environment they so choose. The beach has a natural way of bringing out personalities, and we use this to our absolute advantage. With personalities shining, we simply sit back and let the stars align.

Our senior sessions rock, and we want to share our art with you as well!!!