Your vacation. my home.

I crave salt air, ocean breezes, and sunshine on my shoulders year-round. I grew up on the Gulf of Mexico (literally, my backyard in Florida) and in Cape May, New Jersey. I don't know what it's like to have a vehicle without sand in the seats. The beach is where I am the happiest with my clients.

 My photography is well-known and sought after due to my vibrant colors and editing style, especially in this area. The ocean waves, sunset skies, and even your clothing details should be vivid and not lackluster. Even on a cloudy day, your images will be edited with a warm tone.

I have spent years (seriously!) perfecting my camera settings, my editing techniques, and my own presets and actions for Lightroom and Photoshop to ensure that what you see and view on my website or social media, is what your receive. Creating my own customizations also allows my portraits to stand apart from the competition. I choose to do posed and candid portraits for beach experiences, and I am all for ending the nights in the water!

The golden hour is that last hour before the sun dips down over the bay, which is what I highly recommend for your session time. Please note: I book 12-18 months in advance for beach portraits, from May-September. I have amazing clients who I see on their yearly vacations (and locals!) who know how fast my calendar fills up and want to ensure they get their experience booked. 

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CHILDREN

Capture your child or children on the beach for their portraits! Whether it's time to update frames or you are celebrating an amazing milestone, document these moments on the beach! I will work with you on style, clothing choices, props, and collaborate on any vision you would like to achieve! The beach is also a beautiful backdrop for 1st Birthday Cake Fash + Smash portraits too! 

FAMILIES

What is a styled session? This is where our imaginations run WILD and we combine make-believe with reality! Props, clothing, and making your session unique and themed is our jam! I absolutely love brainstorming with clients and capturing kids on the beach with one-of-a-kind photographs, that are created and styled JUST FOR THEM! 

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STYLED

Whether it's vacations or reunions, events and more, if your family is gathered and celebrating a milestone moment, let's work together to ensure your memories and celebrations are documented! 

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Kids: Beach Portrait

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Family: Beach Portrait

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Styled: Beach Portrait

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SCHEDULING

Based in Bethany Beach, Delaware, I am able to photograph my clients year-round on our local beaches. May-September are my busiest months for beach portrait experiences, and of course, coastal weddings and engagements (check out Sea La Vie Photography, our brand for sun-kissed couples who are engaged and getting married).
You can book your vacation portrait experience 1-2 years ahead of time. Plenty of my couples choose to do so! I offer two sessions per evening all summer long: one for those with the younger babies, and one closest to dusk, so that everyone can enjoy that last golden hour. 

Locations

I am based in Bethany Beach, DE but I also am able to travel and photograph my clients in the local towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, Maryland.
I do travel to Cape May, Avalon, and Stone Harbor, NJ for sessions as well, so please contact me if you'd like a session out of the state of DE so I can ensure that I am available to travel.
I have a fun and easy location for accessing the beach area where I meet my clients. You can also request a local area, such as the inlet (ooooh, jetty and rock piles!), the boardwalk (bring on the french fries!) or a local park as well. 

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