Epworth by the Sea ~ St. Simons Island Photography
Senior Photography on St. Simons Island Beach
Maternity Photos on St. Simons Island Beach
Newborn Photos on the Beach - St. Simons Island
Wedding at Village Inn & Pub - Colorado Couple brings Western style to St. Simons Island
Portraits at Mallery Park
Venue: Village Inn and Pub
Florist: Merci Bouquet Flower Truck
Catering: Reid’s Apothecary
Dress: Rue de Seine
Hair / Makeup: Xada Baxter- Sunroom Hair
Fall Leaves Mini Photo Sessions on St. Simons Island
Fall Leaves Mini Sessions 15 minutes @ $200.00
Location :
Mallery Park oak trees on 601 Mallery St.
St. Simons Island only
Limited to 6 people
~ 15 digital images ~
~ Online gallery ~
~ Print release ~
Mallery Park Oak Trees on St. Simons Island - Family and Wedding Photography
Mallery Park is a family and dog-friendly park with a playground, baseball fields & shady oak trees drenched in Spanish moss.
601 Mallery St, St Simons Island, GA 31522
Davis Family at Golden Hour
Midday Elopement
nOVEMBER LEAVES
St. Simons Island ELOPEMENT - Gascoigne Bluff
King and Prince, St. Simons Island Wedding
Senior Photography || College of Coastal Georgia || St. Simon Island Beach
Couple Photography on St. Simons Island
Celebrate your engagement, anniversary, or just a slice of life on our warm, cozy island!
Catherine and Chris chose to shoot at Epworth by the Sea, an area rich with history and romance.
Rehearsal Dinner Photography - St. Simons Island, Ga
Family Photos on St. Simons Island Beach - Gould's Inlet
Dog Photography St. Simons Island
CAN YOU BRING YOUR FUR FRIEND?
As long as I can get some cuddles in, all dogs are welcome on photoshoots.
I grew up on a farm with 6-7 dogs at a time. Yes, you could say we were animal people!
I have a squeaky toy in my bag just for pups to look excited for the camera. It’s best to bring an extra person on your shoot to hold the dog while he/she is not in the photos.
Summer Village Landing Creek Wedding St. Simons Island
Meghan and Jacob’s big day was celebrated on the marsh and was everything you could hope for in a sweet summer wedding. I loved Jacob’s cowboy hat and Meghan’s great-grandmother’s dress. Weddings that incorporate great personal touches are always the best.
Once the heat set in the suits came off and the Hawaiian shirts came on. (My kind of party!) Not to mention, my favorite food truck @porchssi catered! The night got even more romantic when a rainbow showed up. Wishing these two the best! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Venue @villagecreeklanding
Hair & Makeup @the.haircottage
May 2021 Family Portraits in the Golden Isles
Madison and Tyler at the Jekyll Island Historic District.
Feldman family on Sea Island
Desai family on St. Simons Avenue of the Oaks and Gould’s Inlet Beach
Christopher Family at the Sea Island Cloister
Samantha and Alex at Crane Cottage at Historic Jekyll Island Hotel
Lee and Patel Families at the Coast Guard Station Beach on St. Simons Island
Small Wedding Ceremony & Reception on St. Simons Island
Took a little trip to Hawaii in my own backyard. 🌺 Hannah and Matt tied the knot at this dreamy SSI home. 🌺 couldn’t help falling in love with these two 🌺
🌺 @vinegardenmarket
💄 @emmacollinsbeauty
What time of day is best for family photography?
I’m a NATURAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER which gives me the freedom to move quickly and not lug around big lighting equipment. I can run around with your little ones for those candid moments.
Finding the “perfect” light is an art and a chase - and oh, I love the chase. So what time is best for natural light photography?
Here’s your guide:
On a sunny day, this is when the light is the most flattering. It creates golden sun-kissed skin and hair halos.
The more the sun goes down, the more cotton candy colors on the water.
Sunrise
Sunrise is a great time if you still want that golden and pinkish light peeking over the horizon.
The downsides.. (1) sunrise happens quick so be on time! (2) I’m not a morning person..but I can be for you!!
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What happens if we get together any time that is not sunrise or sunset? What is harsh light and why try to avoid it?
The farther the sun is from the horizon, the more contrast or harshness there is between the highlights and the shadows - so uneven shadows can happen under the eyes and nose.
Harsh light is not “bad or wrong” light, it’s just a different style than what I typically shoot.
My recommendation for avoiding harsh light and squinty eyes?
Some shade is always nice on a balmy Georgia afternoon anyways.
The Golden Isles has a plethora of mossy oaks, palm trees on Sea Island, and even beach driftwood on Jekyll Island that gives us the shade that we natural light photographers love.
The Avenue of the Oaks on St. Simons Island or the Historic District on Jekyll Island are my go-to’s. We can get together any time of day because the huge shadows allow you to stay comfortable and evenly lit even when the sun is highest in the sky.
The top row below was taken mid-morning and the bottom row was taken closer to sunset. Notice how the colors get warmer and the greens get darker the closer to sunset…because Golden Hour!
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What about Overcast days?
It’s out of our hands when the sun shines but FEAR NOT!
I LOVE the even, white light that overcast skies give - especially on the beach! Because…. we can shoot anytime and anywhere. The white sky is one big softbox of soft, flattering light!
Golden Hour is 45-60 min before sunset and will give us even and colorful light.
Rows 3-4 are lighting examples in the morning (top row) and late afternoon which can have harsher highlights and shadows.. but morning.. noon..night.. what is most important is the love and smiles we capture and preserve forever…
St. Simons Island, Georgia Boudoir Photography
Capturing confidence and curves
Give a lover an unforgettable gift or treat yourself to an experience all about you.
St. Simons Island Maternity Photography
Time for a baby-moon on island time!
I suggest taking your maternity photos around 8 months to show off that good baby bump!
This oh-so-sweet couple took theirs at The Avenue of the Oaks and then were adventurous enough to follow me through the marshy beach paths.
This was an extra special session because St. Simons Island holds a very dear spot in the hearts of Grace and Jordan…. They are naming their baby boy SIMON! OH, my heart!
Can’t wait to meet your already loved little one, Grace and Jordan!
