Gulf Shores Archives

May 15

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Beach Pictures, Beach Portraits, Family Vacation Memories, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, Professional Photography

Family Vacation Memories

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, our 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 […]

Feb 05

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Family Photography 0 comments tags: Alabama, Beach, Family beach pictures in Gulf Shores, Family Photography, Gulf Shores, Happy Days, Precious

Family Beach Pictures in Gulf Shores

The sun was out yesterday and we had the distinct opportunity of working with this cute little BIRTHDAY gal. She was one yesterday, and let me tell you what, she had an awesome beach party. We had a ton of fun, and even though it is February, you couldn’t tell it by the background. While most of the country is still in winter cycle, we are currently enjoying a rather nice flip flop wearing spell. Thank goodness too, because we had so much fun playing on the beach with our new found friend. We are so glad her mom called us for her family beach pictures in Gulf Shores, one-year-old parties are just so much fun. We spent the afternoon looking for sea shells and adventures along the shore. The warmth of the sun on our faces was amazing, and all couldn’t believe it was still winter. That is what I absolutely love about living on the Gulf of Mexico. You never know what you are gonna get, but it always seems to resemble paradise. If you haven’t visited the Coast yet, you are truly missing out. I would highly recommend you plan a visit and discover for yourself. Our area is […]

Feb 02

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photographer 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Photographer, Photography, Professional, Senior Portraits, Sunrise, Sunset

Beach Senior Portraits

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 […]

Jun 17

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Family Beach Photographer, Happy, Portraits, Professional, Sunset

Gulf Shores Family Beach Photographer

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 […]

Jun 05

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Clean Beach, Gulf Shores, Leave Only Your Footprints

Leave Only Your Footprints

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 simple 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 a 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 your […]

May 19

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Gulf Shores, Happy, Laguna Key, Portraits, Sunset

Laguna Key Gulf Shores

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 we 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 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 […]

May 14

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Family Photographer, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, Professional, Vacation

Beach Family Photographer

Are you on vacation and looking for a beach family photographer? Well look no further. We are the 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 snap shots. 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 the capturing the best professional portraits around. Our trick is simple, focus on the small details and make […]

Apr 28

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Beach adventure, Gulf Shores, Photographer, Photography, Professional

Beach Adventure

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 todays 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 […]

Mar 17

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Alabama, Beach, Couple, Gulf Shores, Happy, Love, Love Birds, Sun Shots, Vacation

Gulf Shores Beach Vacation

This time of year our winter guest, aka the snowbirds, are migrating back home way up north, and the love birds 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 others 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 sometime cheesy tack onto anyone. I often admit to couples that if 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. […]

Mar 14

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family Beach Photography, Football, Fun, Gulf Shores, Spring Break, Vacation

Fun Family Beach Photography

Well spring break 2016 is finally here, and we had the opportunity to work with an awesome family at last night’s sunset session. Needless to say in the fashion of spring break, we had a lot of fun. With the two older boys in a college football program, and the third well on his way, the mom thought it was best to bring a football to brighten up the spirits. Needless to say, it worked well. Sure the youngest didn’t like it very much when we played monkey in the middle, but all in all the boys had a great time. No only did the boys have fun, mom got what she had been hoping for for years, an awesome family portrait on the beach. That is why we stress the fun in Fun family beach photography. Sure the posed stuff is great, but the candid stuff is what brings it all together. I am always stressing to parents, lets make fun a part of your session. If your children are into football, by all means bring a football. Whatever the interest, we can introduce it to the portraits, and it always has one strong effect. That effect is simply, it […]

Feb 04

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores, Sunset, Vacation, Waves

Gulf Shores Sunset Landscape Photograph

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. The beach is just an inviting place like that I guess. With sugar white sand between you 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 have been wrote 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 Rental Link 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 […]

Jan 29

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: 2015, Beach, Fun, Gulf Shores, Portfolio, Preview, Recap, Video

Family Beach Photographers in Gulf Shores

One of my favorite days of the year is the day when I get to make the recap video from the year past. Well we finally had a little time to sit down and compile our latest one. It just blows my mind at how awesome our clients were last year. Not only did we have a blast, we got to meet an work with a lot of awesome families. Please take a minute and preview our 2015 Recap Video. If you would like more information about how to be apart of next years recap video, please give us a call and let us help you bring some awesome beach memories home this summer. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119, we would love to become you family beach photographers in Gulf Shores. 2015 Recap Video from Sun Shots on Vimeo.

Jan 22

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Beautiful, Fishing Pier, Gulf Shores, Sunrise

Gulf Shores State Park Fishing Pier

Okay we understand the blizzard is coming, and it is about to get really cold. Just thought we would share a little beach sunrise shot from this morning to help prepare you for the cold weather to come. This shot is of the Gulf Shores State Park Fishing Pier. Stay warm everyone, and don’t forget to prepare your pets for the winter storm as well.

Jan 20

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Egret, Family Photography, Gulf Shores, Portraits, Sand, Wildlife

Portraits and Family photography in Gulf Shores

Okay it is cold, there is no doubt about that. Sure it is not as near as cold as it is where you are right now, but to a person who only likes to wear flip flops, 60 degrees is absolutely freezing. So today I decided I had to take on this blizzard in full force, so I packed up a camera and ventured down to the beach. I found Wilma with a new hairdoo. I loved it so much I just had to share with you. If your family is planning a trip to the beach this summer, please give us a call. We would love to speak with you about your very own family photography beach session. Slots are starting to book up fast, so don’t delay call us today. You can reach us anytime at (251) 968-2119. We look forward to speaking with you about your Family photography in Gulf Shores. We can’t wait to see you when the weather warms back up and unthaws our tiny little island!!!

Oct 26

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Brothers, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Vacation Photography, ocean, Sunset, Vacation

Gulf Shores Vacation Photography

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 fall beach day. The sunset was absolutely stunning, and these two little ham bones were enjoying their fall 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, whom are repeat customers, is when clients come 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 fall or winter, 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 […]

Sep 02

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Class of 2016, Gulf Shores, Senior, Senior Portraits, Vacation

Senior Beach Portraits Photographer

Senior beach portraits are a great way to set your senior portraits apart from the rest of the crowd. Like today’s shot of the day, this senior from last nights sunset was looking for something far different from the rest of the fellows at his high school. He was positive he wanted a shot that said exactly who he was, and that was a kid that loved the beach, vacation, and a lot of family time. Well with a little effort, we were able to get a ton of images for them to choose from. I am almost positive we got more than a few that screamed pick me, pick me. Thanks guys for taking the time to work with us and make sure we were on the right track to achieving your desired results. We really had a great time at your session, and we are always around if you need any type of help choosing which one togo into your yearbook. If you have a senior this year or even the next, we would love to help you as well. From the beach, to the bay, to the river, to the great oaks, we are positive we have […]

Aug 20

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Alabama Beach Photography, Beach, Beach Photography in Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, Vacation

Gulf Shores Vacations

While most littles are back in school dreaming about Gulf Shores vacations, this little cutie found her spot in the sand and was living the dream. Nothing better than those little piggy toes in the sand. Most experts agree one hour on the beach is the equivalent to twenty hours at a spa. At least that is what wiki links said, not sure who these experts are, but we really like them. Back to the subject at hand, our shot of the day is from last night’s sunset, and this little princess was an absolute blessing to work with. She was just so happy and really loved being at the beach, which made our job super fun and easy. I just love having children that love to have fun and pose. They are so cute and easy to work with. Sure it is fun putting on puppet shows, but sometimes being entertained is a lot easier than being the entertainer. A special thanks to this little princess for being such a fine model. We hope you guys have a wonderful vacation and remember to call us again on your next trip. If your family is considering Gulf Shores as a […]

Aug 15

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Happy Baby, Photography, Professional Family Portraits, Vacation

Professional Family Portraits

Happy babies are so much fun. Not only are their smiles contagious, their happy little attitudes are 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 up side down. We was 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 and 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 friends 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 […]

Aug 10

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Happy, Natural, No filter, Senior Beach Pictures, Senior Pictures, Senior Portraits, Smile

Gulf Shores Senior Beach Portraits

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. […]

Aug 08

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Fun, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Portraits, Kids, Photographer, Photography, Portraits, Sunrise, Vacation

Gulf Shores Portraits

One of my absolute favorite shots comes before the sun even rises. Its a shot we often miss because not all families are true early birds. Thanks 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 while he was alive. It is a simple technique, but one that took years of practice to master. 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 professional. Thats 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 moms face. We hope you have a wonderful vacation and get to spend the whole trip playing in the waves on your boogie boards. […]

Aug 04

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Gulf Shores, Sandy, Sunset Beach Pictures, Swagger, Vacation

Sunset Beach Pictures

Somedays we show up to work and we find out our clients have a little something we like to call hipster style. Last night’s sunset session was one of those occasions. This little guy had what the hipsters call swag. I mean even his steps had a little swagger. I am positive he had about twenty girlfriends all fighting for his undivided attention. He had a pleasant gentleman like way about him too. Very polite and gently spoken. What a fine young fellow to work with. He really had a lot of fun and he made the session really enjoyable. He was just so eager to pose and help us get the perfect shot. Thanks little man, we really had a good time working with you. If you have some kids with swagger, we want to talk to you about your very own hipster family beach photography session. We are the local experts on sunset beach pictures, and we would love to share our art with your family. Sessions are super fun and super simple. We either work at sunrise, or at sunset, and sessions take about an hour. From just the kids to small families, or even large groups, […]

Jul 30

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Brothers, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, The Beach Club, Vacation

The Beach Club

When I think of family vacation spots, one of my absolute favorites is the Beach Club in Gulf Shores. It is far enough off the beaten path to really get away from it all, yet close enough that a few nights out on the town are inevitable. The Beach Club is located about 15 miles out on the Fort Morgan peninsula, and boy is it in the middle of paradise. With the gulf on the front, and Mobile bay on the back side, you couldn’t get more surrounded by water. The vibe down Fort Morgan is also completely different that the rest of the world. The people really know how to relax down there. It is truly a laid back local spot where the locals hide and play when the summer season is in full swing. The Beach Club has so many amenities too, you could actually spend your whole trip on the grounds, and be none the wiser. With two great eateries, and tons of activities for the kiddos, why would you ever want to go anywhere else. Not to mention the beach, it is absolutely a fisherman’s paradise. We heard tales that a Ling fish was caught off […]

Jul 27

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Beach Portraits 0 comments tags: Beach, Caribe Photography, Family, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Beach Portraits, Gulf Shores Photography, Photography, Sisters

Gulf Shores Beach Portraits

Sometimes all you need in your life is a little sand between your toes and some time with your sister. With that all the problems of the real world just slip away. 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 sand that we do. Our white sugar sand just 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 […]

Jul 22

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Photography 0 comments tags: Beach Pictures, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Family Portraits, pictures, Sunset, Vacation

Gulf Shores Family Portraits

Welcome to the dog days of summer. It’s so hot in the middle of the country right now you could fry and egg in the parking lot. 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, […]

Jul 16

by Sun Shots in Professional Beach Photographer 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Happy Faces, Photographer, Professional Beach Photographer, Ryan and Maggie Caver, Sun Shots

Professional Beach Photographer

A happy smile is a indicator of many things. Not only is it saying the person smiling is happy, but others around that person are happy. Take for instance our family from last night’s sunset. When big brother was smiling and happy, little sister was smiling and happy. When both the kids where smiling and happy, mom was smiling and happy. When mom was smiling and happy, dad was smiling and happy. The old saying is true, a smile is really contagious! When one person in the family is not smiling and happy, that overflows to the rest of the bunch. It only takes one bad apple to ruin the whole bunch. Sometimes we can walk a thin line because family portraits are not always what some consider fun vacation activities. Thank goodness our group from last night was a happy clan. You could tell they were all smiles no matter what the situation. They really made our job super easy, but it is not always the case. Sometimes we have a group with one unhappy camper, and it is our job to make some SMORES and put a smile back on everyones face. Sometimes this task can be easy, […]

Jul 14

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Vacation 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Vacation, Sand, Summerfun, Summertime, Toes in the Sand, Trip, Vacation

Gulf Shores Vacation

Your family has many options for trips for the summer. None compare quite as much as a Gulf Shores vacation though. This little town has a big beach along with a ton of family activities. I am just positive there is something todo for everyone in the family. From deep sea fishing for dad to mini golf and go carts for the kids, to professional beach photography from mom. The possibilities are just limitless. One this is for certain, everyone is going to have a great time on this little island. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down either, the nightlife is just outrageous. To the luminousness creatures that sometimes line the shore to the huge ghost crabs that are oh so fun to chase, the beach really has many surprises up her proverbial sleeves. That is why we hope you choose Gulf Shores as a vacation destination this summer. We are sure you and the whole family will have a blast. When you do decide to book a trip to the beach, we would also highly recommend you check into booking a family photo session with a professional photographer. It is a great way to remember exactly […]

Jul 09

by Sun Shots in Senior Beach Portraits 0 comments tags: Beach, Caribe Seniors, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Portraits, Senior Beach Portraits, Senior Pictures

Senior Beach Portraits

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 teenagers 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 corn field 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. Thats 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 […]

Jul 08

by Sun Shots in Toes in the Sand 0 comments tags: Beach, Family Beach Retreat, Family Vacation, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Photography, Sunrise, The Beach Club, Toes in the Sand

Toes in the Sand!

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 […]

Jul 05

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores 0 comments tags: Alabama, Beach, Family, Family Vacation Portraits, Forth of July, Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores, Photography

Family Vacation Pictures

Sure hope everyone had an awesome Independence Day yesterday. 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 shake down. 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 Fourth of July celebrations to make a few family memories together. We really enjoyed hanging with you three, even though we couldn’t shake any firecrackers out […]

Jul 04

by Sun Shots in Perdido Key Family Beach Portraits 0 comments tags: Brett Robinson, Caribe Alabama, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Photographers, Perdido Key, Perdido Key Family Beach Portraits

Perdido Key Family Beach Pictures

Throughout your life, the term vacation means many, many different things. To an adult vacation might mean a break from the rat race with a opportunity to sit back and watch the kids grow up even if just for a brief second. From an adults eyes, the vacation is a reward for all the hard work and effort to better ones family. No matter the length of the vacation, the time is very cherished at this stage of life, because the time away from ones family working hard is really time lost. On the other hand from a child’s point of view, vacation is about ice cream and unrestricted fun in the sun. Perhaps even a chance to catch up on picking on your sister, or vice versa. I remember being a child on vacation and thinking the beach was the bee’s knees. I just couldn’t get enough of the waves and my boogie board, or the crab chasing adventures once the sun went down. Not to mention the visits to the arcades and ice cream shops. From both prospectives, vacation is about family time, no matter how you look at it. This is why we feel professional Perdido Key […]

Jul 01

by Sun Shots in Family Beach Photographer 0 comments tags: Beach Photography, Family Beach Photographer, Family Beach Pictures, Gulf Shores, Professional

Family Beach Photographer

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 the 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 a 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 their 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 […]

Jun 28

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Family Beach Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Beach Photography, Gulf Shores Family Beach Photography, Photography, Sunset, Vacation

Gulf Shores Family Beach Photography

There are many paths one can take in life. Some are hard but some are fun, and some are absolutely worth taking. Well our three little superstars from today’s shot of the day sure picked a great path. There is nothing like a fun path on vacation, both literally and figuratively speaking. It is truly the path we pick that dictates our direction in life. These guys picked a path of least resistance, and decided collectively on a path that involved each other. A path that truly put a smile on mom’s face. Perhaps its time to set your own compass for a little family time at the beach, surely you are in need of a vacation. There is nothing better than a week off from the real world, where the whole family can take a little breather and enjoy each others company. The Gulf makes the perfect backdrop for a little unwinding. With tons of things todo, everyone in the family is sure to find a perfect little path to rest and relaxation. From the obvious like parking your toes in the sand, to racing the night away after some putt putt, or taking a deep sea fishing adventure, there […]

Jun 26

by Sun Shots in Professional Family Beach Photos 0 comments tags: Beach, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Family Photography, Photography, Professional, Professional Family Beach Photos, Vacation

Professional Family Beach Photos

As certain as taxes, you can count of one thing. Boys are always gonna be boys. Last nights sunset group was no exception. These guys were all boys, and they were so awesome to work with. We really had a blast with these four brothers. You could tell they were really having a great time on vacation. From hanging out at the pool to hunting crabs at night, these four really had the relaxation schedule covered. We are so glad they took a little time out of their busy vacation schedule to spend a little time with us making some great family memories. It was such a kick watching these tykes interact. Everyone wanted todo exactly what big brother did. It was almost like a parent duck with three little ducklings in tow. It was just so cute. Thanks guys for being so well behaved and truly making momma smile. We really appreciate you guys doing your research and choosing us for your professional family beach photos. If your family is planning a trip to Gulf Shores this summer, please take a little time and do your own research. We would love to speak to you about our family beach […]

Jun 23

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Professional Photography 0 comments tags: Family, Family Beach Vacation, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Family Photographer, Gulf Shores Professional Photography

Gulf Shores Professional Photography

Sometimes candid 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 be 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. […]

Jun 18

by Sun Shots in Beach Vacation 0 comments tags: Beach, Beach Vacation, Brett Robinson, Family Beach Photography, Gulf Shores, Sunrise, Sunset

Beach Vacation

One of the absolute coolest things to do is a child is hang out in the sand on a good old fashion family beach vacation. Families have been making journeys to the coast since the beginning of time. It is just something we are all pre-programmed todo. Who wouldn’t want to just chill out and relax with their toes in the sand. No only do grown ups get to relax and rewind, kids also smile and take the opportunity to let the problems of the real world melt away. We completely understand that summer reading list can be a bummer, but what better place to knock it out than at the beach. At least that is what our smiling little ten year old told us this morning at sunrise. She was super excited to get in some good old rest and relaxation, not to mention work on her tan. Mom and dad seemed to agree that beach time is the best time, and they too also kicked their flops off and had a good time at the photoshoot. Thanks so much guys for doing your homework and scheduling a professional beach photography session with us while on your vacation in Gulf […]

Jun 17

by Sun Shots in Photography at the Beach Club 0 comments tags: Family Beach Photography, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Photography at the Beach Club, Professional Portraits, Spectrum Resorts

Photography at the Beach Club

If I have said it once, I have said it a million times. It is the simple things in life that are the most important. Whether it be a simple beach vacation with the family, or a impromptu dinner at grandmas, when we gather as a family magical things happen in the background. Who better to hang out with and blow off a little steam than loved ones. Take for instance our group from last night. These three were just meant to hang together. Even such a simple pose as sitting in the sand with the water as the backdrop, speaks volumes to me. This photograph just screams, “FAMILY VACATION”!!! Like who would have ever thought a big huge sand box with cool refreshing water at the edge could be so much fun. I just don’t think these three could be more relaxed. That simple notion in itself is a major point here. Once the kids are relaxed and having a good time with all in the family, magical things start happening, and ordinary photography turns great. Its all about the fun and being together. As complex and routine as our daily lives might be, a little time on the […]

Jun 11

by Sun Shots in Gulf Shores Family Reunion 0 comments tags: Beach, Family Reunion, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Family Reunion, Trip, Vacation

Gulf Shores Family Reunion

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 come 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, […]

Jun 08

by Sun Shots in Family Vacation in Gulf Shores 0 comments tags: Beach, Family Vacation in Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, Photographer, Professional Photography, Sunset

Family Vacation in Gulf Shores

Are you interested in a relaxing family vacation in Gulf Shores? If you are, you might also want to consider a family photography session with a true professional photographer. With quite possibly as many options for photographers as there are places to stay, the choice might be somewhat overwhelming. We understand it is tough when you are flooded with a sea of information, and everyone claims to be an award winning professional. Sure they might have a passion, but it is probably more of a passion for taking your money that a passion for professional photography. I would highly recommend following this advice. If you are hiring a professional photographer, if they are a true professional they will be a member of the Professional Photographers of America. If they are not members, your money would probably be better spent elsewhere. Also look for colors in the sky in the background. It is extremely difficult and takes years of knowledge to offer up anything but white blown out backgrounds. What is the point of sunrise/sunset photography if you can’t even see a sunrise or sunset. This might not be a big deal to you, and you might enjoy bad photography, but to […]

Jun 03

by Sun Shots in Family Beach Photography 0 comments tags: Beach, Family, Family Beach Photography, Gulf Shores, Photographer, Portraits, Professional, Vacation

Family Beach Photography

Just couldn’t wait to get home from our sunrise session and post this beautiful family shot. The sunrise was just breathtaking. I just love it when the big man above paints these glorious skies with color. It really adds to a wonderful family portrait. I just love pulling the colors out of the sky and into the portrait. With balanced lighting and smiling subjects, we just can’t go wrong. Let me tell you, these guys were more than willing to smile for the camera at sunrise too. The little girls were just precious. It was truly a blessing to work with them. A special thanks to our family for waking up early to catch such a glorious sunrise. We understand it is not the easiest task, but well worth the huge reward. The art really speaks for itself. Can’t wait to show them all to you tomorrow… You are going to be so happy!!! That in itself is what we are all about. Making families happy. We have over 25 years combined professional beach photography experience, so we have the technical side down pat. This allows us the opportunity to really interact with our clients and get the expressions you […]

May 30

by Sun Shots in Onsite Photography at the Beach Club 0 comments tags: Family Beach Portrait Photography, Family Portraits, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Photographers, Onsite, Photography at the Beach Club

Onsite Photography at the Beach Club

There is nothing better than being a teenager and getting to spend some quality time at the beach on vacation. With tons of things for kids todo at the beach on vacation, there are literally hundreds of things that teenagers can find to occupy their time. I can almost bet that are very few of them that would consider family portraits any where near remotely close to what they would want to do on vacation. Even though, moms would put that very high on the list. So we often find ourselves in a odd predicament. The teenagers show up, and we have to convince them it is really something they want todo. Sometimes not a very easy task, but one we must tackle. It is not as hard as one would think though but absolutely crucial to make sure smiles are natural and not forced. With over twenty five combined experience, we know exactly what todo. Its the simple tricks of the trade that help us convince anyone to crack a smile, young or mature. Our two teenagers from last night were no exception, but they were easier than most to get a natural smile. Thanks guys for showing up […]

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