BEACH PORTRAITS
I believe the best beach portraits come from a balance of gentle guidance and natural moments. My approach ensures you never feel awkward in front of the camera, allowing me to capture both beautifully composed traditional portraits and the genuine in-between moments—a laugh shared between family, kids running toward the waves, or a quiet embrace as the sun sets.
Beach sessions should feel effortless and stress-free. With clear direction and a relaxed atmosphere, I help you feel comfortable while capturing authentic, timeless images against the stunning Gulf Coast backdrop.
Whether you're visiting Seaside, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or anywhere along 30A, the Gulf Coast is where stunning scenery meets unforgettable moments, making it the perfect place to capture your family’s story.
Let’s create stunning beach portraits that showcase both classic elegance and candid moments, preserving your time by the Gulf Coast for years to come.
Beach Photography
My Approach
Smith Family
Full disclosure: I stole the squeaker out of my dog's toy for this sweet family session and squeaked it like a crazy person to get sweet Clara to look at me! This is one of my favorite sessions to date as Felisha and Jeff were the sweetest people and didn't judge me for my crazy tactics! So thankful for families that allow me to act like a fool for their benefit!
FAMILY
Gulf Shore,Alabama
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brannon Family
The Brannon Family brought style and joy to their Gulf Shores, Alabama beach session! Their perfectly coordinated neutrals and soft blues blended seamlessly with the coastal backdrop, and their warmth made every moment feel effortless. From laughter-filled candids to heartfelt poses, their love truly shined through every shot!
FAMILY
Gulf Shores,Alabama
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Madison+Ethan
Where do I even begin with these two? Madison and Ethan came down to Orange Beach for their anniversary and wanted to document this special time in their lives! Madisons outgoing personality and Ethans chill but down for anything vibe made this session one for the books! I just loved getting to know them and their love story. Now to convince them to move down to Orange Beach so I can get them in front of my camera more often!
COUPLE
Orange Beach, Alabama
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Glass Family
I traveled down to Destin, Florida to photograph one of the funnest families to date! The kids were such a joy to work with and even the youngest Bryce didn't get bored of me and my horrible jokes the entire session! Laura and Shawn even allowed the kids to jump in the ocean at the end and I was SO FOR IT! I had so much capturing their kids being kids at the beach!
FAMILY
Destin, Florida
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KIND
We could not be happier with our experience with Sarah!! She is the sweetest to work with, energetic, fantastic with kids and very talented! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful and will be treasured for years and years to come! Thank you Sarah!!
The Conn Family
"fantastic with kids"
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KIND
Hands down the best photographer I've ever hired! She is so sweet and enthusiastic! Makes you feel so comfortable. Also checks your teeth for lipstick and fixes any fly away hairs! Her bubbly personality is contagious and her photographs will be forever be some of my favorite pictures EVER. Do yourself and family a favor and book her! I promise you will not be disappointed!
The Smith Family
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"she is so sweet & enthusiastic"
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KIND
OH MY GOSH! I honestly don't think I can have another photographer do our pictures now! I honestly am convinced we were separated at birth! I cannot thank Sarah enough for the experience of getting our Anniversary pictures done, I had a blast, she made me feel like Hannah B coming in hot the first night of the Bachelorette! I HIGHLY recommend using her if anyone wants pictures done at the beach!
Maddison+Ethan
"i had a blast"
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KIND
Absolutely amazing!! So professional and sweet!! She will put you right at ease the second you see her! We can't wait to get the rest of our pictures because the sneak peeks we've seen have us all giddy! We will be calling her for every Florida vacation we take from here on out!
The Brantly Family
"she will put you right at ease"
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