Investment Info

Family portraits genuinely create a unique experience that will be worth the Investment.  Join the Beach Shutters family and allow us to capture the beach portraits you’ve dreamed of!

Five reasons to invest in a family photo session

1. BEACH PORTRAITS DOCUMENT PRECIOUS TIME.

Five Reasons to invest in a family photo session

2. YOU ARE INVESTING IN A FUN FAMILY EXPERIENCE!

Five Reasons to invest in a family photo session

3. PHOTOS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Five Reasons to invest in a family photo session

4. YOU CAN FINALLY GET IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA & LET US TAKE THE PICTURES.

Five Reasons to invest in a family photo session

5. PORTRAITS CREATE BEAUTIFUL HOME DECOR

Digital Photo Packages

Just Us

$600
  • 1-4 People
  • 30 Minute Session
  • 20 Well edited photos Parent(s) and the children ONLY
  • Immediate Family | Engagement Portraits | Senior Portraits

Family Plus Grands

$650
  • 1-6 People
  • 30 Minute Session
  • 25 Well edited photos 2 parents and the children plus Grandparents
  • Family Photos with the Grandparents, or if you just need a few more photos

A Little More

$800
  • 1-10 People
  • 45 Minute Session
  • 45 minute session 35 Well edited photos (1-10 people) Extended family
  • Extended families | Large Groups | Fussy Babies | Wardrobe changes

The Big One

$1000
  • 1-20 People
  • 1 Hour Session
  • 1 hour session 45-50 Well edited photos for (up to 20 people)
  • Reunions | Office Parties | Large Events | Large Families

“Watch more Sunsets than Netflix”

“Capture this year’s beach vacation in the most beautiful way”

“Life is Better in Flip Flops”

“A Photograph is a Pause Button for Life”

“The Best Investment you can make is Meaningful Time with your Family”

Before

  • Contact Us. Our booking page questionnaire will get you started. Remember to include your email, mobile #, and headcount & let us know where you are staying.
  • There is a $100 session retainer required to book your session. The Retainer is non-refundable for any reason other than rain or inclement weather.

Let’s get your name on the schedule!

  • We work on a first-come, first-serve philosophy. We encourage you to book early for a specific time or day. There is only one sunset per day, and they will book up during peak season. Parents with young children, let us know if you want to use our Photo Assistant, Summer.
  • Our photographer will arrange to meet your family at one of our parks unless we have discussed using a private beach.
  • There is a $100 travel fee for Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan is any address located off Fort Morgan Road. If you are staying in the Fort Morgan area, meeting in town at one of the state parks in Gulf Shores is free, except for the $5 parking fee.
  • Johnsons Beach is the most beautiful photo location around.   FYI, this lovely Florida State Park has a $ 20-day pass fee. It is well worth the investment!
  • Now that your session is saved (Contract signed & Retainer paid), you are ready to go. Undoubtedly, the portraits will be worth the investment!

You are making your photo experience fun & Seamless. 

During

  • Your contract will include an estimated start time, photo location address, and other pertinent info regarding your personalized session. There will also be a few suggestions about sunscreen & wardrobes. For a more detailed list of helpful hints, see our FAQ page.
  • Let’s talk about photos! Beach Shutters will text you on photo day after checking the forecast to let you know everything suits your session. If you do not hear from us by 3 pm, please call or text 251 228 0172.

We will see you at the beach!

  • The weather usually cooperates. Even rainy summer afternoons turn into beautiful sunsets just in time for photos. If we get rained out, we will ask you to meet for sunrise photos the following day if weather & schedules permit.
  • Your balance will be due on or before photo day & can be paid when we meet for convenience.
  • As we part ways, your photographer will give you an estimate on the delivery status. The estimated delivery will be anywhere from 2 days to 8 weeks, depending on the time of year. Click here to see an example of a photoshoot in progress.

We Believe in Quality, not Quantity!

After

  • Beach Shutters will select, crop, enhance, and hand-edit your images. (unedited & rejected images will not be shared as they are unfinished works of art and do not represent Beach Shutters Photography).

Where the Magic Happens

  • All selected images are professionally edited in Adobe Lightroom to deliver the best possible end product. The following items are included in the price of your photo package: Brighten eyes, whiten teeth, and remove unwanted background items (people not in your party, trash, signs, etc.).   Please browse our portfolio to see that our examples speak for themselves.
  • Photos are taken in RAW format to give us the best-finished images. Your photographer will convert all images to JPEG after edits.
  • Your photo gallery & release will be emailed via a downloadable link. All images are in a High-Quality Digital format (.jpg) and are yours to keep. The waiver allows you to print at your local print shop or any online service.

Expect a Beautiful Gallery filled with love, laughter & family connection.

Please visit our Wedding Portraits page to learn more about our Wedding packages

Our sessions typically book up several months in advance so book early