Where Pensacola Parents Actually Spend Their First Weeks With a Newborn: Coffee Shops, Walks, Baby Boutiques, and Quiet Local Favorites

Many new parents in Pensacola find themselves looking for peaceful places to grab a coffee, take a stroller walk, or simply enjoy a change of scenery without feeling overwhelmed. As a Pensacola newborn photographer, I often talk with local families about their favorite spots during those early newborn days. Whether you’re a first-time parent or […]

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What is a Lifestyle In-home Newborn Session? -Pensacola Baby Photographer

What is a lifestyle newborn session?  At-home lifestyle newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home and are about the connection and love been your new baby each of your family members and even your pets too! Having a new baby is a sweet time in a families life, one that passes […]

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What to wear for beach photos

Let’s be completely honest, planning and prepping for a photo session can feel stressful, especially when it comes to what everyone should wear. That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you choose outfits that photograph well and feel comfortable at the beach. Once you arrive for your session you can relax and enjoy […]

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Should we still be sending Christmas Cards in 2025?

Should We Still Be Sending Christmas Cards in 2025? Every holiday season, families everywhere face the same question — should we still be sending Christmas cards? In a world filled with messages, group texts, and social media updates, it’s easy to wonder if the traditional Christmas card still has a place in our busy lives. As a Pensacola […]

Christmas Card Trends 2025

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Capture the Magic: Daytime Beach sessions in Pensacola Beach

When Is the Best Time for a Daytime Session? While sunrise and sunset are traditionally popular, mid-morning and early afternoon sessions offer great lighting. This are especially great for families with little ones on a schedule. At Ann Mangum Photography, I know how to work with the bright midday sun using shadows to create a […]

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Capturing Precious moments-Extended family beach session-Pensacola

It’s rare for extended families to gather in one place. With work schedules, school activities, and distance, getting everyone together can feel like an impossible task. This is why capturing these precious moments in photos at the beach with extended family are so important. They capture those rare, cherished moments when multiple generations come together […]

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The main focus for me as a Family Photographer is to make  your photo session fun, and Stress-Free as possible! In life there are so many things to stress about, a photo session is the last thing I want you to have to worry about. I totally get it, I know what you are thinking: […]

How to Have a Stress-Free Family Photo Session

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girls running away from mom and dad at Pensacola Beach

How I overcame stress Before I became a photographer at the beach my sister-in-law and I used to try to take our own photos. We dressed everyone all in white took them out to the beach, during the brightest part of the day. No wonder why no one was happy and almost everyone had their […]

How to have a stress free beach photo session

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How to Prepare for a Beach Photo Shoot

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You have scheduled your family beach photo session now comes “What do you wear?” Beach sessions are different than most other types of sessions, there is usually a bit of wind, heat and humidity, and well the obvious sand and lots of water . I bit of thinking outside the box on what to wear […]

WHAT TO WEAR FOR FAMILY BEACH PHOTOS

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One question I get asked a lot is what happens if it is forecasted to rain on the day of my session. This does happen from time to time after all photographing outdoors will always put us at mother natures mercy. But I have a few tips that may help you think of different options […]

5 Photo Options if Rain is Forecasted during your Photo Session-Pensacola Photographer

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