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 […]
I was very excited to do a In -Home Lifestyle Session with this family, Melissa had been my son’s first grade teacher and she is such a sweet and kind person. I could not wait to meet the rest of her family, I knew they had to be just a sweet and adorable. When I […]
I am so excited to be offering Mommy and Me sessions again this year they were just so much fun just year and a break from my normal Family Sessions. When Courtney contacted me she told me she had three children and two of them were twins, so naturally I was excited because I had all […]
Book a Session My idea of wanting to offer a tea party session all started when I was going thru my daughter’s armoire, she had all these princess dresses and tea cups, I remember thinking to myself how sweet would it be to have Belle and Cinderella all at the same table having tea. It’s […]
There is just something so sweet about capturing a babies first year especially surrounded by the beauty of our pure white sand. I joined this sweet family at Pensacola Beach’s National Seashore for their Lifestyle Family Session, and this little one quickly decided he loved the way the sand felt in his hands, he made […]
One of the perks about living at the beach is having family come to visit, there is always so much to do here with our white beaches and warm weather! I remember the first time someone contacted me about an extended family photo session, I was so nervous I thought to myself how can I […]
