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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips on family sessions with your toddlers Photographing toddlers at the beach requires patience and playfulness. The absolute best moments come when your toddlers are engaged in doing fun things. Here are some tips for family photo sessions with your toddlers. This would include running around, digging in the sand, or running thru the waves. […]
Best ways to back up photos Weather you have photos that have been taken with a camera or cell phone, these are all memories that you surely want to preserve. What happens if a phone gets lost, damaged or stolen? Or that dreaded message saying you have run out of space on your desktop. How […]
Beach Family sessions in my experience, is pretty different from a regular family session. Many times I don’t get to meet my clients before their session, since they are often visiting from out of town. A lot of my clients find me on Google, so providing them with an amazing experience is so important to […]
One benefit of In-Home Newborn photography is that you don’t have to spend the whole time posing people and thinking of things for them to do. It’s more about guidance. This is great news if you have a newborn with siblings and you were wondering how the heck you were planning to get them in […]
Why did I choose Photography?? I think I have always been drawn to photography but for me it is the idea seeing a moment in time and capturing it to look back on and reflect what that time was like. Its a testimony to our time here on this earth. Through our photos we are […]
Have you ever just rushed thru something and totally missed something wonderful happening right before you.. The day I took this families photos the beach was so cold and windy, my brain was saying Hurry, Hurry! I did not want to keep them at the beach too long. I worried about this session as I […]
Pensacola Beach is such a wonderful vacation destination for families to gather together in one place. I get so many emails from families who would like to have a photo session while they are together. This is what you call an Extended Family Photo Session. These sessions can sometimes seem chaotic because there are several […]
