1. Dress appropriately. Summer means hot and humid weather, which can lead to sticky bodies. Choose breathable, lightweight fabrics that don't weigh you down. As for shoes, sweet flats or loafers are a great option or go barefoot!
2. Think about your hair. If you or a family member's hair reacts to humidity in a negative way, opt for a hairstyle that won't leave you feeling insecure. For example, a pretty braid or an updo is a good choice. Or you can wear a headscarf, or use a little extra product to keep frizz at bay.
3.Pack necessities. When packing your photo shoot necessities, we recommend bringing the following items: Lots of water for all, a snack for sustenance (especially if there are littles tagging along), sunscreen, umbrella for shade, water mister, and a makeup touch-up. Also remember to not put on lotion just prior to your session as it will make sand stick to your legs!
4. Get creative with session ideas. Summer offers a host of activities that lend themselves to amazing photo sessions. For example: beach balls or sand toys are a great, as are kites and shells. I'd be more than happy to shoot a really creative session with you.
5. Think about head to toe details. For example, if you're wearing flip-flops or open toed shoes, you want to have manicured feet. If it's really breezy, a hat or scarf can keep things under control.
6. Rest assured knowing I won't let you overheat. Sometimes it's hard just to walk outside when it's scorching outside, but know that we're going to have an amazing shoot. We'll spend a little of time in the shade, and I will never push your family into staying longer than they can or want.
7. Incorporate props. Outdoor summer shoots are loaded with imagery as is, but we can always incorporate a few props into the mix. Vintage step stools on the beach look gorgeous, as do blankets, balloons, and even visually striking treats (lollipops, ice cream, etc.).
You may or may not have noticed that all of our open availability for sessions is in the evening before sunset. We do have some daytime sessions available, but we prefer to shoot in the hours leading up to sunset. This is called the ‘Golden Hour.’ During this time, the lighting is absolutely perfect.
The perks:
Let’s say the event is a family reunion and you want to get a group photo of the whole family. You could do it yourself, but one of two things could happen then. A) You have someone take the photo for you, leaving a family member out of the photo because they had to take it. This could possibly offend that person or make them feel awkward for being excluded. Or B) You set a timer on your camera. This can be problematic because there are so many people in the photo that you will need to take several images to make sure everyone is looking and has their eyes open. You will have to take two to three times as long to get the photos done because you’ll have to keep resetting the timer, and you still might not have gotten the shot. Hiring a professional will eliminate all of this stress.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go around all night taking selfies with my phone or camera with all of my friends and family members. I would much prefer to relax and enjoy the moment instead of trying to capture it. The quality of the photos will be much better than the selfies. Also, trying to take a selfie with a group of people is next to impossible when trying to get everyone inside the frame.
If the event is a birthday party, you don’t want to miss out on visiting with guests or helping your child open presents or cut the cake because you are too busy trying to take the photos. You want to be part of the action, not stuck behind the camera.
Another great thing about hiring a professional is that you don’t have to worry about editing and distributing the photos after the event is over. You just have to wait to receive them from your photographer.
Finally, it’s really a gift to have well lit photographs taking by a professional who preserve the memory of your event. Those images are going to be cherished by everyone for a very long time to come.
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Their "Somewhere Under the Rainbow" happened right here on the sugar white sands of Orange Beach!
And for their patience & good humor with the evening thunderstorms, mother nature blessed these amazing newly weds with a picture perfect sunset sky and double rainbow! So very special indeed!
Big congrats to these two!
You've weathered some storms already, may the future bless you with fair winds and smooth seas...
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SevenDust live on their 2014 Fall Acoustic Tour "Time Travelers & Bonfires" with openers A.Z.Band on November 18th, 2014 at the Soul Kitchen in Mobile, AL
The band recorded an acoustic album in early 2014 and will support the album with an acoustic tour.[32][33][34] The album was recorded at Architekt Music in Butler, NJ, the same studio where the band’s 2013 album Black Out the Sun was recorded.[35] The record, called Time Travelers & Bonfires, was released in April 15 on 7Bros. Records, in conjunction with ADA Label Services. On April 1, the band hit the road for their first U.S. headlining tour of the year, entitled "An Evening With Sevendust."[36][37][38] The album's first single is the acoustic version of Black (acoustic) which was added on radio stations on March 25, 2014.[39] The album sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 19 on The Billboard 200 chart.[40]
VIA: Wikipedia
Click on any of the links below to get in the know of the bands future shows & sightings!
Facebook.com/sevendustofficial
Youtube.com/user/officialsevendust/videos
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Pick up some of their music from CDBaby.com/artist/az
Show your support and stay connected with the band on social media!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/azband
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Enjoy & ROCK ON!
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Even the Easter Bunny couldn't resist a cold brew...
I take a break and come back to find him like this!
Oh what am I to do?
If you ask me, our bunny should try some local craft beer...
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So I didn't, but instead asked them to share some memories from over the years... It was a blessing to meet and photograph these fantastic friends that all came together to celebrate.
To celebrate Mardi Gras, to celebrate friends, to celebrate each other, and to celebrate life.
Thank y'all for allowing me a glimpse into the past and sharing the present, for the present is truly a gift to not be taken for granted.
I look forward to seeing all of y'all again next year!
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PSSST... There is a "Family Beach Portrait Package" up for auction worth $150.00
as well as s few fish prints in the 8x10 size, matted & sleeved.
Read more about the organization and their charities in the links below.
See y'all at THE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS tomorrow evening!
When: 6PM
Where: Orange Beach Convention Center - At the Wharf!
http://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/calendar-events/details.aspx?id=75069
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Fun family beach portraits in Orange Beach, AL overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Group family beach portraits make for good deals if you are vacationing with the whole family!
Here we have 3 generations!!!
Ask about our group rates if you're vacationing with a large family group!
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There's lots of fun around every corner when you're staying at the Turquoise Place in Orange Beach!
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Oh, the joys of being a kid!
Flying high in the sky with happy eyes and the world to behold.
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We had a big moon for Saturday's family beach portraits!
Beach portraits as they should be... relaxing!
The Gordon family knew how to do just that...
Take a moment and enjoy.
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Ahhhhh... love, sweet love. Jon & Tasha from Arkansas celebrated their wedding this week on the sugar white beaches of Fort Morgan, Alabama. And when I say celebrate this week, I really mean it. They have been living it up southern style for almost a week now. One fridge stocked full of tasty adult beverages and another full of deliciousness waiting to be prepared in the expansive kitchen of the beach house they rented for their Gulf Coast vacation destination wedding. With a small group of 15 friends & family joining them in the festivities, laughter filled the air and the excitement was palpable. Thank fully the rain let off and Jon & Tasha had a beautiful sunset wedding with gentle breezes set against the sound of the lapping waves. This truly must be as close to paradise one can get on the main land, and they don't call it "Pleasure Island" for just any reason.
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