playing on the beach with dad // golden gardens

Playing on the beach with dad.

I have found that one of the best ways to document real-life family moments is to create visual stories. Not just document literally what’s happening in front of me, but to hone in on a theme, or a story.

THIS, TO ME, IS WHAT MAKES MY PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY STYLE. THE STORY.

Golden Gardens mini sessions are great for so many reasons — top of the list is the free play! So many memories and family connections can be made when we facilitate open-ended play for your mini session. Digging in the sand, building a sand castle, skipping stones — all with your favorites.

I love focusing on the connection between two of your family members and creating an artful story from the collection of photos. For this series, I focused on dads and their kids, playing on the beach. I love taking photos and making a collection of them that tells a story for my families. Perfect to place in an album and cherish forever.

A dad wearing blue and green hugs his kid the beach for lifestyle family pictures in seattle.

Documentary photography at the beach is all about capturing life's little moments of joy and magic in the beautiful setting of Golden Gardens!

Whether you are collecting rocks on the beach, skipping stones, or simply lounging on a beach blanket soaking in the love and fresh saltwater air, a documentary photographer will be there to freeze all the fun and capture the memories that make your family truly unique. So why not invite a photographer in to document the laughter, love, and everything in between!