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 have known Micah for several years now, and I was so excited when she contacted me to photograph her family on the beach. Their wish was to be photographed on the beach before their big move to Italy. For several years now they have considered this their home but in a few short months […]
When this mother of two boys contacted me, she wanted to get photos taken for her Christmas Cards. Just the week before their session we had a hurricane come thru and damage the National Seashore which is where we had planned to have our session. We managed to find this perfect little spot surrounded in […]
Vy grew up here in Gulf Breeze but now lives outside Dallas, she shared with me that she had her family come and visit her baby 3 years ago and they never left, I love that!! It is so nice to have your family close because your children grow up so fast. Vy said they […]
When this Pensacola family contacted me they had just welcomed a new baby and had family down from Massachusetts to visit the new baby. When I asked them to tell me a little about what they wanted, Sherry wrote “We really want to capture the beauty of the beaches with happy and relaxed poses.” […]
When I arrived it was time to feed Harper, I decided it would be a wonderful time to capture a bonding experience, thinking more about momma and her baby. Being a parent myself, it seems like it was forever ago, and such a blur to me now. I was taken back by the strong bond that […]
