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 […]
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. […]
Photographing extended families has become one of my favorite sessions to photograph. The very first time I photographed an extended family was for a wedding I was so nervous, I prepped for days. Its funny looking back now why was I so scared?? I love seeing families come together and share laughs, sometimes a family […]
I am often asked when is the best time to take beach photos, for us here on the Gulf Coast of Florida the simple answer is any season because our weather is mostly mild. We do have some cool days but even on those cool days the beach is gorgeous and the skies are blue. […]
I get asked all the time how should I dress for my photo session? This is such a great question!! The beach is a place where traditionally families and friends join together to relax and unwind so my first answer is something comfortable and fun! Wearing White is great but with our white sand and […]
To this very day evertime we go to the beach my kids run ahead of my husband and I leaving us with all the bags, coolers etc. They are so excited to see what lies ahead at the ocean. I can barely get sunscreen on them, especially my son, who sprays it on in one […]
Do you remember before you had any kids at all, thinking about the kind of mom or dad you wanted to be? I remember having all these ideas in my head , I thought, I am going to be a perfect mother, my child will be perfect and my life will now be perfect. My […]
