Candid, honest moments of the people you love most
Captured in the chaos, laughter, and connection of real life

Photos that feel like your family—not just your photo day

Pensacola Florida Family PHotographer

  • No pressure to perform
  • Just enough guidance to help you feel at ease
  • Lots of play, laughter, and genuine connection
  • A full gallery that tells your story—not just staged moments



You just need to show up as you are. That’s where the magic lives.

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As a mom of four, I know how fast it goes and how easy it is to miss the in-between stuff. That’s the stuff I live for.
One of my favorite photos is my son chasing birds down the beach. It wasn’t a “big” moment. It was just real. Honest. His joy, frozen in time.
That’s why I photograph families the way I do.

  • A calm presence you can trust to guide you without rushing you
  • A relaxed experience
  •  Your kids can be themselves. No pressure, no meltdown panic.
  • Candid and guided moments
  •  80% lifestyle, 20% posed. Just enough direction to feel confident.
  • A gallery that tells your story
  •  Images that make you feel the love, not just remember what you wore.
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What you get when you work with me

Starting at  $500

30 digital images

Outfit Planning + Location Guide

Pre-shoot Questionnaire

High-Resolution Photo Gallery

72- hour preview

up to an hour 

INCLUDES

What's included

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Let’s chase birds, laugh until you cry, or just document your love in a season that matters whether it's for your kids or growing family.

it's the little gestures that matter: the way your baby snuggles in tight, grabs your hand to walk down the beach, or shows you their favorite seashell

SENTIMENTAL

no trendy filters or forced poses-just moments that feel true today and in decades to come.

TIMELESS

it's calm, the wind the waves, the natural glow of the Gulf sunsets.

COASTAL

My Style is..

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  • You want photos that feel like your real life
  • You love candid, emotional storytelling
  • You want someone who gets kids and works with them—not against them
  • You’re sentimental and want to hold onto this stage forever

This might be for you if...

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This might not be for you if...

  • You’re looking for formal studio portraits
  • You only want one perfect “everyone look and smile” shot
  • You aren’t into emotional connection, just clean photos



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Fill out the contact form with all the details, seriously I want to know it all! I will reply within 72 hours with all the information and availability.

The INQUIRY

I'm so excited and I can't wait to hear about what you hope for and what your goal is for your session.  We will chat all about the details and what means the most to you so I can create and document beautiful images that tell your story. 

Consult & PLAN

It's finally here! We have planned and prepared, you just have to show up, be present, and I'll handle the rest. 

The Big DAY

The PROCESS

HOW IT WORKS

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The kind of photos that get passed down.

The kind of memories that you will want to look back on when your old and your babies are grown. The photos that bring you back to moments when your life was filled with with little hands, salty kisses, and tiny giggles. 
These aren't just photos. They're time capsules. They'll bring you right back to a memory you never want to forget. 

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I believe in letting kids run, laugh, and be themselves. I believe in capturing the little things that often go unnoticed. And I believe your photos should make you feel something—not just look nice in a frame.
When I’m not photographing families, I’m homeschooling, sipping an iced latte, or loading the van for another beach day. I live for the chaos—and the quiet moments in between.


The one behind the camera and often barefoot in the sand.

The one behind the camera and often barefoot in the sand. 

hi i'm mercedes

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