One of the biggest questions when deciding it is time to hire a professional photographer for your artistic family photos is where to actually shoot the pictures.

 Many factors come into play when making a final decision and the more informed you are, the more likely you are to choose the perfect location for your needs.

 I have narrowed the most ideal locations (in my humble opinion) to 10 in-no-particular-order settings. 

Thanks Ashley!

The Beach is a tremendously stunning place to photograph any subject! From Maternity portraits, to pets running down the shoreline, you can create just about any type of image at the beach. But Beware: The harsh light can be a challenge. Even worse?

 THE SAND.

 It. Gets. Everywhere.

Try to go on a cooler, less crowded day of the week during early morning or late afternoon to get the best lighting. Avoid midday when the sun is directly overhead as the shadows will be extremely harsh on the face.