As lifestyle photographers, it's all about freezing a moment that will be cherished for years to come. And when it comes to family sessions, nothing makes us happier than capturing the joy and love shared between the family members. Our recent Tybee Island family photography session with the Atwood family was incredible, as we had the privilege of watching and photographing happiness and love in its purest form. The stunning shoreline and the overall calming natural setting of Tybee Island provided the ideal backdrop to capture this lovely family's fleeting yet real-life moments! The beach was alive with laughter and playfulness as the family enjoyed their day. 

Atwood Family's Tybee Island Family Photography Session

Photographing the Atwood family on Tybee Island was an absolutely delightful experience. We loved how each one of them was dressed to play in their beach-day attire with light color tones that perfectly matched the island's soft blue seascape backdrop. Photographing the family down by the shore was incredible - we could feel a magical happiness and love that we knew would translate beautifully into each photograph. 

As the Atwood family enjoyed their beach day, they walked hand-in-hand through the sand, laughing and smiling at each other. It was hard not to be drawn in by the love they shared. We had so much fun capturing these meaningful moments from this fantastic family of four, from Dad picking up the kids to Mom reaching out in gentle support. These small acts are indeed the things that will last the longest in the heart! With their natural vibes and charming personalities, we were so happy to capture these moments of pure joy. 

We were delighted as the little ones warmed up to us quickly and were absolutely natural in front of the camera. But capturing their joyous sibling interactions while they ran around, laughed, and played together really took our breath away. When it was time for the couples' portraits, we got to see their hearts come alive as they gazed lovingly into each other's eyes. Then, there was that moment when they stood in the water, and their kids joined in and started to circle around them, giggling and playing around! It was so much fun photographing the shenanigans. 

The backdrop of the setting sun created a golden hue in the sky, making for a magical and memorable end to the day. We admired as the parents held hands, smiling and looking incredibly romantic together. It was awesome to capture the couple's treasured moments together, followed by carefree fun and laughter with their kids by the shore.

Family Sessions With The Velvet Oak

Thank you to the Atwood family for allowing us to photograph your beautiful family portraits. It was a true joy and our pleasure to document your family beach day filled with cherished moments!

If you or someone you know is looking for a family portrait photographer, feel free to contact us! We promise to offer a candid and timeless photography experience. We also photograph weddings, engagement sessions, elopements, and senior portraits. You can visit our website for more details or send us an email to get in touch. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest to check out more of our work.

Associate Photographer

Maggie