The Huynh family's summertime adventure to Cannon Beach unfolded as a symphony of sun, sand, and shared laughter, preserved through a captivating family photography session. Nestled along the Oregon coast, Cannon Beach provided a picturesque canvas for this family to create memories together against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific.
As the sun shinned on the ocean shore, the family, adorned in hues that echoed the coastal palette, embarked on a carefree exploration of the sandy expanse. Haystack Rock & Chapman Point provided an incredible backdrop with the symphony of crashing waves. I love the honor of capturing the unbridled joy of the two kiddos, their laughter and playfulness along the water's edge.
We began our session in the sandy dunes overlooking the ocean and sea stacks. I always start a session with a few fun photos to get the kids warmed up and having fun. Realizing that this is not your typical photography session. Rather an exploration of the beach and enjoying its surroundings.
My style is to transition between spontaneous moments and composed portraits, ensuring a narrative that encapsulated the essence of the family's vacation. Cannon Beach is a special place for the Huynh family. With its variety of shops, restaurants and outdoor adventures it’s a perfect place for a family retreat.
Once we made our way down to the shore near Chapman Point the family enjoyed checking out the tidepools and running around the sand. I always encourage families to take time during our session to interact and be playful to help create genuine and organic photographs without saying “cheese” the entire time. A mix of candid and posed story-telling photographs.
As the children reveled in playing by the shore, their joy became an integral part of the visual narrative. The older sister loved showing her little brother around the beach and teaching him about the ocean. The photographs, awash with the vibrant colors of summer, mirrored the vivacity of a family immersed in the simple pleasures of vacation.
The session reached its final photos as the Huynh family splashed in the waters edge. Saving the photos in the water not only to keep everyones outfits great yet to also dip their toes into the cool ocean water. A refreshing way to complete a gorgeous family photo session. These images, infused with the magic of Cannon Beach, became a visual time capsule, capturing the essence of a summertime vacation – a chapter in the family's collective story. The Huynh’s left the shore with hearts full of shared experiences and a collection of photographs that would forever transport them back to the radiant sands of Cannon Beach, where the sun, sea, and family converged in a perfect, fleeting harmony.
