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Family Beach Photographers from Destin to 30A


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Weather policy

9/17/2024

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Florida weather can be finicky, beautiful one minute, pouring the next. It can be tricky to anticipate, you can't always rely on the app because 100% may mean it will rain down the street but not where you are. 
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Our best bet is always to schedule early in the vacation. If the weather does not cooperate we will try to reschedule. 

What conditions require a reschedule?

Our biggest weather concern actually isn't rain. Our biggest concerns are lightening and wind. There are not many lightening rods near an open beach and we do not want to be responsible for anyone getting hurt, nor do we want to end up on the front page of Yahoo as 'the photographer who let their clients get struck by lightening'. 
Wind is not just annoying to deal with (check out our blog about beach blown hair) . Once it gets around 15mph the wind will pick up the sand and sandblast you. And by sandblast I mean blast, in the movies you see the annoyance of sand storms with sand in their eyes and mouths but what they don't tell you is how much it hurts! Each piece feels like a little ant bites and yes, it does get in your eyes, your hair, your clothes, and our equipment. We will not shoot in wind above 12mph. Anything above 10mph will blow your hair and clothing, making editing extremely long and hard.
Other weather concern we look at are fog and high humidity. I have had to cancel shoots in the past after showing up and attempting to shoot but not be able to see the clients 3 feet away or my inner lens fog up and not work properly.

Are there any other options?

If your goal is not to have just a picture on the beach but to capture a special moment or finally have everyone in one place, we WILL find a way. I can come to your home, rent a conference room at a hotel, I have been known to wait inside my car next to my clients and rush out when there is a break in the rain to at least grab that one group shot. 

When will we decide to cancel or reschedule?

Weather apps are constantly updating. It can help give us an idea of what to expect on the day but we do not depend on them. We like to wait until the day of to make a decision. We will wait until just before the clients begins getting ready for the session. We don't want you to spend a long time getting all dressed up, bribing the kids and hubby, only to do it all over again the next day. We will get in touch a few hours before we are to meet and make a judgement call. We take in account the weather radar, the percentage at the time, the presence of thunder. While we do keep an eye on several weather apps the most reliable information can be found with the radar a few hours before the session. We may just need to move it up a few minutes to avoid early sunset or we may need to reschedule to a later mutual date.
We are not opposed to shooting in light rain, at the request of the client. Pouring rain will effect our equipment and hinder the shot.   
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I took this image during a shoot. I was facing the water where it was beautiful, until the client mentioned we may want to leave before the rain hit us. I turn around and see this creeping up on us.

What about a refund?

The retainer fee is non refundable however it is transferable. If we cannot find a mutual date to reschedule during the current vacation we can transfer it to a future date. 
If Amy or Caitie find the conditions not favorable and the client wants to try anyway we will drive out and wait for the rain recede up to 15 minutes. Any longer than that and we lose the light. In this instance the retainer fee is utilized that day and is no longer transferable. 
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Beach hair, Windy hair. we care.

5/15/2024

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​Weather at the beach is famously unpredictable. With no trees to provide shade or block the wind, you're at the mercy of the elements. The water can be crystal clear or teeming with seaweed, calm as a lake or wild with waves. The sky might be brilliantly sunny, hazy with intense fog, or painted with vibrant colors. We've learned to adapt to any situation—embracing the unpredictability is key. After all, you can't control Mother Nature, so the best approach is to go with the flow.
Read below to find out how we handle sessions when excessive wind is present.

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A beautiful family session - destin and 30a photographer

2/29/2020

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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!

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destin and 30a photographers - a special session with grandparents

10/20/2019

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Caitie Beth nelson

30A, Santa Rosa Beach, and Destin Photographer

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Two doting grandparents and their adorable grand daughter!
"A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend."  That about sums it all up perfectly.  Amy D. contacted me during the summer for a September session that would be near and dear to her heart and a special gift for two folks she loves very much...

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Family Reunions & Large Groups

2/28/2019

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Caitie Beth Nelson

Family + Wedding Photographer in the Destin & 30A Areas

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"Can you handle our big, crazy family?!"  YES! YES WE CAN! Here are some of our favorite examples, and a little information on how we run our large group sessions.

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follow the rainbow to Seagrove Beach, Fl

7/8/2018

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Caitie Beth Nelson

Destin + 30A Family + Senior Portrait Photographer

We began planning our session together months in advance.  This was no last minute event for Sharon, and email conversations with me would not do.  This had to be perfect.  Her adult sons and families were flying in to Santa Rosa Beach for their family reunion vacation.  No one in this group was from Florida, and to all be here at the beach together was something special.
 


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Gorgeous rainbow over Seagrove Beach, just before we started our portrait session!
We talked all about it together on the phone, which honestly, is my preferred method of conversation.  A lot of our clients drive or fly into the 30A and Destin areas from out of state.  Choosing a photographer without an initial in-person consultation, or even a referral from a friend, can feel risky.  For Sharon, it was a big risk.  The family had gathered together a couple of years before for a beach vacation and hired a photographer for formal portraits on the beach.  Her experience with the photographer during the session was uncomfortable, and the images she received were such a low quality that they could not be used as prints.  It was a waste of their time, and disappointing, to say the least.  I was glad to hear about her experience and assure her that our time together would be different.  My product would be exceptional.
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Little sister was pretending to be asleep…
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PictureOur beach access at Seagrove Beach had this log - perfect for taking a seat and relaxing.

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    ​Amy & CaitiE

    Hello and Welcome!
    We are Amy Newsom Susi & Caitie Beth Nelson, two best friends who also happen to be experienced and award winning photographers, artists,  former school teachers, and awesome moms with 9 kids between the two of us! 


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