 We love photographing children! They are entertaining, honest and wear their emotions on their sleeves. We are well rehearsed in children, Caitie has four, Amy has five, and has taught at the elementary school level areas of preschool, special education and art for many years before turning to to photography full time. Our ultimate goal is for your child feel safe and to make sure they are having a good experience. Working together with you we will help your child feel comfortable and truly happy so we may capture your child's true self and personality. We want you and your child to smile when looking back at these images!
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 We love, love, love our gulf coast beaches all along 30a! But, that's not all our area boasts, and that is why we offer multiple portrait locations for our clients.
 I think this was one of my favorite sessions to date, however, it almost feels unfair to make such a bold statement. Each year, Amy and I book such wonderful clients, many of who become friends. This group session was scheduled right after my emergency surgery last July and I almost didn't make it!
Caitie Beth nelsonA most fantastic, awesome, fun, and super humble 30a and Destin photographer If you've made it to our blog, we're willing to bet you love color, too! Check out this beautiful family and their fantastic fashion! Sticking with a good thing is exactly why so many people vacation in the 30a and Destin areas year after year. The beach. The people. The culture. The shopping. The food. The fishing. THE SUNSETS. That's just a few things on the top of the list, but what we have to offer goes on and on and on. There's something else we love; repeat clients. These folks have been shooting with Amy for years! When you find something good you just stick with it, right?  Caitie Beth Nelson30A and Destin Photographer  We get a little relaxed as beach photographers from the end of December until the middle of March. While we may have some odd photography jobs here and there, the beach is chilly and windy, and the Destin and 30A vacationers usually aren't too interested in getting some portraits on the beach.
Caitie Beth NelsonDestin + 30A Family and Senior Portrait Photographer “A mini or a full session — which is best for us?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions that Amy and I receive in our inquiries from folks vacationing in the Destin and 30A areas. It's a good question with a simple answer. We just need to take a few things into consideration!  Caitie Beth NelsonDestin + 30A Family and Senior Portrait Photographer A photography session with kids can be a good time, but oftentimes, they're little stinkers who can sense when we are anxious. That's when all cooperation flies out the window. If you're on vacation it can be especially difficult! Traveling is rough, being in a new place can be overwhelming, sand can feel icky on their toes, and sometimes the bedtime and nap time routine is all out of whack. We really can't expect them to be their best, but we can be encouraging and have a good time along the way! Here’s what we tell our Destin and 30A clients: 1. Tell them you're meeting your friend. We've exchanged emails and we've probably had a phone call or two. That's good enough to be considered friends, right? I'm just the friend from Florida who loves the beach and taking pictures. Let's all just hang out and have fun! (I can't take the credit for this advice, though. I once photographed a married couple who were both psychologists and they told this to their toddler sons. Those boys warmed up to me immediately!)  Caitie Beth NelsonDestin & 30A Family + Senior Portrait Photographer Did you vacation along Florida’s 30a for your 1st birthday celebration? I didn’t, either. Bummer, right? But, this little cutie got to do it! (Awesome idea, mom and dad!) Of course, a celebration with a beach portrait session was in order. Beach photographer? Check! Cute outfit? Check! Kid size beach chair? Check! Balloon? Check! Cute baby? CHECK! We met at Grayton Beach State Park, beside Watercolor. This is one of our favorite locations. Grandma and Grandpa were there, too. It was an adorable family ordeal. It was such a bright evening! So many of our first portraits together had a lovely and warm glow. As the sun began to set and the light became more soft, we set up the cake smash scene. A cake smash…at the beach?! It sounds extra messy, doesn’t it? It was extra cute, and extra beautiful. This boy is loved so, so much. And it really shows.  Ohhh the excitement!  Before the attack |
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