Destin Family Portraits

At Destin Family Portraits we sure do know how to have a good ol’ time while making you look darn good! We’re expert at that actually. The key to that success is this…preparation. We’ve got a four-step process smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy peanut butter, and it all starts with a good old chinwag.

First of all, we’ll have a chat on the phone…

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of joe, and let’s talk. In the meantime, you have filled out your info on the contact form here. This gives me the information I need to initially understand what you’re seeking. The very first question I’ll ask is… “what are you gonna do with the images?” Just gonna share ’em with friends and family? Post ’em on all your socials? Perhaps a gorgeous piece of gallery-wrapped wall art? Or the creme de la creme, a Italian handcrafted, leather-bound keepsake book that will last for the ages? (this last option is to die for btw)

In this here consultation, we’ll chat about your vision, ponder over some ideas, and even swap tips about what wardrobe to prepare for the shoot. We’ll talk about when the sun’s just right for that golden glow on our sandy studio – the beach! Typically, I’ll shoot a session either in the early morning right after sunrise, or late afternoon. It’s called ‘golden hour’. Why? Because the light is much less harsh, producing less hard shadows on the face. We’re after an even, pretty light for face portraiture. Sunrise & sunset are the two times of day we can reasonably expect these conditions. Yes, I get it…nobody wishes to get up at the crack of dawn to take photos. We’ll always try to accomodate a late afternoon shoot.

Planning Your Family Portraits

Once we’ve chewed over your vision, we’ll hatch a plan for your photoshoot. We’ll pick out the best beach spot, figure out the perfect time when the lighting’s just right, and plan the sequence of shots for those picture-perfect moments. We’ll give you some tips and tricks to help you prepare for the big day, so you’ll show up cooler than a cucumber and ready for some fun in the sun!

The Big Show

When the day of the photoshoot arrives, we’re all about keeping things as relaxed as a cat in a sunbeam. Either myself, or my assistant will provide you with examples of poses and settings, making sure everyone’s comfortable and looking their best. And don’t you worry, we’ve got a knack for coaxing genuine grins from folks of all ages, ensuring those precious moments are captured with authenticity.

Wall Art, Digital, Both?

After we wrap up the shoot, we’ll take a few days & polish your photos to make sure they’re the bee’s knees. There will be some that will tossed back in the ocean, like a manky fish. Then we’ll present the finished products to you in an online gallery. This gallery is to help you make your choices, depending on which package you have purchased. We are happy to consult with you thru this process and help you pick out your favorites, with the help of a professional eye.

Maybe you fancy a grand canvas print for your living room, a framed print for your office, or a keepsake photo album. And here’s the kicker – we’re so sure you’ll love your wall art, we offer a money-back guarantee!

Whether the end destinationfor your images is wall art, a beautiful coffee table album, or merely sharing them on social media. We’ll bend over backwards to make sure everything is tickety-boo!

So, how about it? Ready to schedule your consultation? Just give click the button below to get started! Let’s do this…