Orange Beach Family Photography | Perdido Key PhotographerA family beach portrait taken in Perdido Key, Florida. Hurricane Micheal caused catastrophic damage along the Florida Emerald Coast but spared the Perdido Key area. One of the side effects however are the tidal pools created on the beach from the storm surge. These small tidal pools helped give this family portrait a dramatic look during the twilight hour of this family portrait session.

Family beach sunset photography is very popular on the Gulf Coast. The hour before sunset is the best time for portraits because the sun isn't too bright and the temperatures are not as hot. Believe it or not, a bright sunny day can be a problem for family beach portraits. Sand acts like a huge reflector and that makes for very squinty eyes.

This is why I like to use portable studio lights on the beach. Eyes are the most important part of a successful portrait and if the subject is blinded by bright light the subject just doesn't look comfortable. After sunset the light gets lower and the strain on eyes is much less. The skies also get a mixture of blues and oranges that add color to the portraits. If you have had family portraits taken while vacationing in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key before and want some different please contact me for more information.

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Dusk Family Beach Portrait in Perdido Key FloridaA family beach portrait taken in Perdido Key, Florida after sunset. This little girl just woke up when we started the session and so was a little tired and not feeling great at the start of the session. At the end of the hour session, we had a great sky after sunset and she got her second wind! Family Beach Photography Gulf ShoresTidal pools on the beach reflect the sky during a family portrait session in Gulf Shores, Alabama Gulf Shores Family Beach PhotographyBrother and sister have fun playing in the sand during a family beach portrait session in Gulf Shores, Alabama near Fort Morgan. Orange Beach Family PortraitsA family portrait taken in Orange Beach, Alabama at Alabama Point East near the Perdido Pass. It was an overcast day which meant it was great for portraits. Using portable studio lights gave the picture a bit of a punch with a dramatic flare. Family Photography in Perdido Key FloridaA portrait of big brother with his little sister taken in Perdido Key, Florida. This was taken after sunset when the natural light is easy on the eyes and the skies are there most colorful. If it is a bright day the sun can be very harsh, especially with younger children. During the hot summer months having portrait sessions after sunset can produce dramatic looking portraits and children are much more comfortable because it isn't as hot and humid.