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Sweet family beach session | Essex

When the weather gets warmer and drier I just adore heading to the beach for gorgeous family photo shoots. I met with this adorable trio down at the sandy beach for fun and to capture natural moments between them.

outdoor beach photo shoot, essex, family photographer, colchester

Issuing them a useful style guide upon booking, Mum, borrowed a nude dress from the studio wardrobe and dressed her girls in matching white dresses. We ditched the sandals and footwear half way through and embraced bare foot adventures!


The beach is perfect for family shoots and there is the prettiest one only 20 minutes from me where I recommend to clients! It also has tufts of grass which, I must add, I've always loved on a beach. They just look so pretty and fluffy!


Outdoor shoots are good for so many reasons. They are less intrusive and feel more natural. The children can expend their energy (and they will be more tired when you get home so potentially earlier bedtime and more adult time to yourself!) and the variety is huge.


I have many families travelling for