We are an Isle of Palms Photographer studio that photographs families, maternity sessions and weddings.
There are lots of reasons to love doing family photos on Isle of Palms. For one, it’s a big, wide beach that gives you plenty of room to roam, even at high tide. Another reason is the ease of parking. It’s easy to park at our clients’ vacation rentals (which tend to be close to the beach) or in one of the many public spots that span the length of the beach.
One thing we love about family photos on On Isle of Palms is that the sun sets behind the houses, not over the ocean. That means the setting sun casts a beautiful glow on the sand and water. Some of the most beautiful family photos we’ve ever made were made at Isle of Palms, making use of the crisp reflections on the sand after the waves roll through.
Sunrise Family Sessions on Isle of Palms
Some families choose to do sunrise photos on Isle of Palms. We are early risers, so we love greeting the day with you on the beach. This works great for families with young children who wake up early anyway! Furthermore, you’ll have the beach nearly all to yourselves. Most people don’t make it out till around 9 a.m. at the earliest. We’ll be starting sunrise photos with you around 6 a.m. in the summer, and 7 a.m. in the fall and winter. The sun will rise over the ocean, giving you all the pretty colors and the warm golden light behind you.
Evening Family Sessions on Isle of Palms
Afternoon and evening sessions are just as beautiful on Isle of Palms. The majority of our family sessions here are in the early evening – around 6:30 or 7 pm in the summer. We love the crisp golden light about an hour before sunset.
What to Expect for your Isle of Palms Family Photos
If you’re staying in a house or condo close to the beach, or at Wild Dunes, we might ask to meet you there so we can do a few photos at the house before heading to the beach. If it’s a windy day, you’ll appreciate getting a batch of photos completed while everyone’s hair is still staying put. Plus, it’s nice to have photos with your house in the background, as the rental house itself will become a big part of your vacation memories. In addition, having photos with backlit trees in the background will give variety to your “beach photos” so they don’t all have the same look.
The best part of your family photos on Isle of Palms is getting to spend uninterrupted time with your family. That’s the whole reason you went on this vacation, right? These photos will focus on your love for one another, and show how much you love being with each other. Our family photo sessions are fun, energetic, and easy. And we can’t necessarily guarantee that someone won’t end up in the ocean at the end. In addition to post-photo popsicles, that’s one of the best rewards you can promise the kids!
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