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Happy Kids mean Happy Family Photos
Ensuring kids are happy during a family photoshoot can make a big difference in the outcome. Here are some tips to keep them cheerful and...

Melody Coarsey
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Family Photo Location Ideas: Choosing Your Home as the Perfect Location for Family Photos
In the era of Instagram and Pinterest-perfect photos, the options for the ideal family photo location can feel daunting. However,...

Melody Coarsey
May 28, 20243 min read
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Family Photos with a city vibe in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Often when families are choosing a location near Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida they choose a beautiful beach or a park location...

Melody Coarsey
May 7, 20241 min read
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Sunrise Beach Family Photography in Vilano Beach, Florida
It's almost May, which means it's almost summer. Though this sweet family met me in the winter months, this session definitely shows how...

Melody Coarsey
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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Lifestyle Family Photography at home in Jacksonville, Florida
When choosing a location for family photos, many clients first think of our beautiful beaches or parks, but one easy location often...

Melody Coarsey
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Multi-Generational Family Photos in Jacksonville, Florida
As a mother, you know it takes a tribe to raise kids. I know I am lucky to have grandparents be part of that tribe and so willing to help...

Melody Coarsey
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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St Augustine, Florida Family Photography
Living near the oldest city in America is definitely a perk. A day trip to enjoy the historic buildings, views of the river, yummy food,...

Melody Coarsey
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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Beautiful Foggy Morning Family Photography
For some, seeing a foggy morning the day of your family photos may make you think the family photography session won't turn out...

Melody Coarsey
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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Sunset Park Family Photos in Jacksonville, Florida
When you hear Florida, you think of the beach, BUT here in the northeast area we have many beautiful parks that are PERFECT for sunset...

Melody Coarsey
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Beach Family Photography near Jacksonville, Florida
Obviously living in Florida, beach family photos are popular. Since these are outside, sometimes the weather plays a part in the session....

Melody Coarsey
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Beach Sunrise Family Photography near St Augustine, Florida
Living on the east coast, we have AMAZING ocean sunrises. Is it early? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes. Whether for maternity photos or...

Melody Coarsey
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Fun Family Photos on the beach in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Consider this blog post your sign to relax and HAVE FUN during your family photos. Your kids have lots of energy and like to play and...

Melody Coarsey
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Beach Family Photoshoot near St Augustine Beach, Florida
Thinking about doing a beach family photoshoot? DO IT. I mean we live in Florida, so might as well embrace it right? Speaking of...

Melody Coarsey
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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My TOP 5 PARKS in and around Jacksonville, Florida for Family Photography Sessions
I moved back to the Jacksonville & St Augustine, Florida area in 2016. Prior to this, I had been to a few parks and preserves in the...

Melody Coarsey
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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My Top 5 Beaches for Photography Locations near Jacksonville, Florida
Living in Florida means we can go to the beach 365 days a year. Which also means, we can do a photography session on the beach year round as well. Does it get cold? Sometimes. Do we have hurricanes? Um, yes. BUT, especially if you are new to Florida or vacationing here and a Beach Photoshoot for your Maternity Photos or Family Photography session is your dream I am HERE TO HELP. We have many options in our area here near Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida, so let me give

Melody Coarsey
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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TIPS for First Birthday Photos
The first year of your baby's life can be a whirlwind. It goes by so fast, with all the love, so many firsts, finding your groove as parents, all of it. So, celebrating both YOU and your little one with First Birthday Photos is definitely well deserved! But, HOW CAN YOU MAKE THESE GO SMOOTH? I mean, no one wants additional stress in their life, so let me help you out with my Top 3 Tips for a successful session: 1. KEEP THE OUTFITS SIMPLE Unless you are that momma who changes

Melody Coarsey
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Multi-Generational Family Photos
Living in Florida, it's safe to say as a family photographer most of my sessions are at the beach. It's easy to see why as we have many beautiful beaches to choose from, including this beautiful beach with large grassy dunes. This was my second time doing family photos for this sweet family and they even added on this time with a baby and girlfriends that came along for the fun. With our first session, I knew their story and why they wanted the family photos. This session, th

Melody Coarsey
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Why do a First Birthday Photoshoot?
The first year of a child's life is a whirlwind of moments that pass by in the blink of an eye. From their first smile to their first steps, every milestone is a treasure to behold. As your little one approaches their first birthday, you might be wondering if a first birthday photoshoot is worth it. The answer is a resounding yes! Babies grow and change at an astonishing pace during their first year. A first birthday photoshoot allows you to capture the incredible transformat

Melody Coarsey
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Sunrise Beach Family Photoshoot
If you have been following my Instagram or Facebook accounts OR even just seen a lot of my blog posts you know I have fallen IN LOVE with beach sunrise photography sessions of all kinds. Maternity photoshoots, Family Photoshoots even outdoor newborn photoshoots all turn out amazing. So, WHY should you consider a Sunrise Beach Family Photoshoot? When it comes to capturing cherished family moments, there's something undeniably magical about a beach photoshoot. The rhythmic soun

Melody Coarsey
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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First Birthday Photos at the Beach
When your little one is approaching their first birthday it is an exciting time for the whole family! Their first year is filled with so...

Melody Coarsey
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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