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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Oh Don’t you wonder what it is like to be in the world of a 2 year old!! Everything around you is new and so exciting, there is no time to sit, because there is much to be explored!  Fort Pickens is the best place to explore because there is plenty to see.  However, on this […]

Fort Pickens Fun- Gulf Breeze Photographer

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Oh how I enjoyed playing with this little one at the beach!  Her mother told me they did not get to go to the beach very often with two small kids you have to pack everything but the kitchen sink.  Little Evelyn was so excited to be at the beach, she ran, she jumped, she […]

A Beachy Evening- Ann Mangum Photography

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I had the honor of photographing Morgan a few years back with her sister, we took their two dogs and played on the beach for a few hours.  This time Morgan wanted some photos for her 5th grade yearbook, so we focused on some things that were her favorite.  These photos will be special memory […]

Tween Session- Ann Mangum Photography

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I was very excited to photograph this family, and may I just say how gorgeous they all are!!   When our kids are young we photograph them quite a bit but then there seems to come a point where we stop and life gets busy, and schedules get hard to get everyone together as in the […]

Gulf Breeze Family Photo Session- Ann Mangum Photography

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I always love photographing this family because they laugh, joke and cut up, I find myself getting lost with them, I love it when that happens. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

Pensacola Beach Cross- Ann Mangum Photography

Beach Photographer

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