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 […]
Do you remember your first time to the beach? The smell of the salt air, the wind in your hair and feel of the sand between your toes!! And when you finally saw the water you could just sit and stare at it all day!! Now you are thinking about a beach photo session because […]
My favorite time of the year to take beach photo sessions is actually in the fall of the year!! The weather here on Pensacola Beach is still warm but not as hot as the summer. The sunsets seem to radiant brighter orange, pink, and blue colors that make the sand even take on a slightly […]
I like to give a questionnaire to all of my families to get to know them a bit better before I photograph them. I love reading all the sweet and wonderful things they say about each other, its just a small glimpse into their lives. How quickly does time fly and when you have 4 kids, […]
How I came to meet this sweet family is just the coolest story ever. I had posted on Facebook another Fresh 48 Session I had photographed and asked if anyone knew of a family interested please pass my name along. A sweet man named Tom Elkins who also happens to be a realtor in my […]
