The Sand Lily Blog
Beach session stories and planning tips from the Emerald Coast.
The Best Time of Year for Beach Photos in Destin and 30A, Season by Season
Planning beach photos in Destin or along 30A? Here's what each season is like for a session, and when to book so you get the date you want.
Reasons to Hire a Professional Photographer for Your Surprise Proposal at the Beach
Capture every emotion at your surprise proposal at the beach. Make your surprise proposal at the beach unforgettable with pro photos.
Why Book a Professional Photographer for Your Beach Vacation
Why book a professional photographer on vacation? Booking a profession photographer takes the stress and anxiety off of the family member assigned to be sure to document the vacation. At the end of the session, you leave stress free and with beautiful memories to proudly display and cherish for a lifetime.
Atchinson Family
This wonderful family spent a week here on the Emerald Coast of Destin and chose me to capture their family photo memories. These fun, beachy portraits were taken…
Locations for Beach Portraits
When visiting Destin Florida for family vacation, this is the perfect opportunity to update your family photo.
Toaston Family Portraits
The Toaston family was visiting Watercolor in the spring and were in need of an updated family photo.
Mr & Mrs Beeland
Mr & Mrs Beeland choose Jade East Condo here in Destin for their destination wedding ceremony and reception. With a beach front ceremony and a tent on the grassy…
Mr & Mrs Ballard
This sweet couple chose the Emerald Grande in Destin for their October wedding. With their ceremony on the Captains Deck and the reception in the Harborview Room and…
Do I really need to have maternity portraits taken or can I skip them?
Many women have questioned whether they should have maternity portraits taken or not? Are they that important?
What to wear for beach portraits
Have you wondered what to wear for your family beach portrait session??
Mr & Mrs Young
Fall is such a beautiful time in Destin for a sunset beach wedding.
She said Yes!
Her reaction to this family Portrait soon turned surprise proposal was priceless!
Kat & Christian
I had such a wonderful time capturing Kat & Christian's Wedding day memories!
She said YES!!
Alex and Victoria met junior year of high school. They were set up by friends to go to prom together. Neither were looking for a relationship, but something just…
Nibert Family Vacation
No matter how old your children get, you should always continue to update your family portrait! Family portraits are a wonderful way to preserve memories for a lifetime!!
What to Wear to your Beach Portrait Session?
You and your family are going to be all together on vacation with a beautiful backdrop. What better time for family portraits?
Frank Family Vacation
I had the pleasure of capturing this wonderful families portraits on the beautiful beaches of Destin! I am looking forward to seeing them again next year for family…
Spring Break!
Heading to the Emerald Coast for Spring Break? Be sure to book your family portraits early to ensure you secure a date!
Waugh Family Portraits
These sweet grandparents wanted beach portraits with their grandchildren. What a beautiful evening on the Beaches of Navarre!
Mr. & Mrs. Lane
Throw Back Thursday to this amazing wedding day from Labor Day Weekend!