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St. Augustine Beach - A Pastel Family Sunset Session

07/13/2021 | By: Rya Duncklee

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When it doesn't rain for a day and you get a bit lucky with the weather, you make it happen! I've been photographing this sweet family since 2014!!! #mindblown They have given me the honor of photographing their children and participating in my Baby Plan THREE TIMES. So grateful. So of course, when I photograph their session, every time, I want to make it special for them. This go around, the weather wasn't cooperating as much as we would  have liked, but we made the best of it! You've got to embrace the Florida summers here in St. Augustine and just go with it!

One of my favorite things about this family is their connection they share, the love, and their willingness to be amendable to whatever the situation brings. It truly helps have a relaxed photo session, and one that you want to remember when you look at your photographs years from now.

I've included below a few of my favorite images from this pastel-hued family photo session on the beach. Enjoy and thank you so much for reading!

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woman in white dress standing on grassy beach

While I love to photograph and document connection nice and up and close during a family photo session, I equally love to document quiet and negative space. Especially on the beach, there is something so serene about composing a photograph in this way. Which one do you prefer - Mom holding her baby tight or a candid family image with that beautiful Florida sky all around them?

family standing on the grassy dunes at the beachtwo boys kissing their mother on the beach dressed in white shirtsthree children sitting on the rocks at the beachlittle girl in pastel dress sitting on a rock at the beachfamily standing on the beach in pastel colorsbrothers sitting on rocks in pink pants on the beachlittle girl in pastel striped dress standing on rocks on the beach

Isn't this dress the cutest?! It's a Matilda Jane. <3 Pastels work great on the coast at sunset. When there is a sunset, they'll mirror the colors in the sky and coordinate just beautifully together.

woman kneeling with little girl in pastel dress on the beachwoman in white dress sitting on rocks on beach with little boylittle girl with blue eyes sitting on parents laps

Would you believe this moment was captured during a bit of a grumpy spell? Little Claire wasn't feeling it at the moment when Mom and Dad wanted to snuggle so we let things unfold naturally and I was able to grab this soft, relaxed portrait. If your children aren't totally "happy" the entire session, no worries! You'll be surprised what I can pull out of any moment.

family walking on beach in pastel colorswoman in white dress chasing boys on the beachWoman running in white dress on the beach with two children

I love you to the shore line and back.

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10 Comments

Jul 28, 2021, 5:37:36 PM

Rya Duncklee - Thank you!

Jul 28, 2021, 11:58:23 AM

katie - These are beautiful!

Jul 22, 2021, 9:57:50 AM

Rya Duncklee - Aww thank you so much, Kami!!

Jul 22, 2021, 9:57:36 AM

Rya Duncklee - Thank you so much!

Jul 15, 2021, 9:51:44 PM

Kami - Your work is absolutely magical! LOVE!

Jul 15, 2021, 7:50:57 PM

Lindsey - These photos have such beautiful soft lighting! Gorgeous family!

Jul 15, 2021, 1:20:06 PM

Rya Duncklee - Thank you:)

Jul 15, 2021, 1:19:55 PM

Rya Duncklee - Thank you so much!

Jul 15, 2021, 11:16:03 AM

mary beth - Absolutely love your coastal session!

Jul 15, 2021, 10:00:30 AM

Kathryne - What a beautiful family!

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