"My favorite color is sunset." This quote comes to mind when I think of this family's sunset portrait session! I absolutely loved the light we had that evening in St. Augustine, and the gorgeous pastel colors the sky graced us with. Blues, purples, faint pinks. The colors in the sky complimented Mom's dress perfectly, and I loved how she dressed her boys! It especially helped to coordinate with the initial images we took by the dunes. The sage green overalls little Drew wore was the exact color of his eyes - beach family outfit perfection.

By the time the light was soft, and we were able to get down by the water, we were able to see trails from the airplanes dotting the skyline, like little streaks of white puffy clouds. In the last image I share towards the end of this post, the airplane trails actually frame the image, adding visual interest to the composition. It's my favorite image from this set!

I've included a few images from this coastal family photo session, but so many more tell the story. I know waiting for the near too late Golden Hour during the summer months can be too late for some, on nights like this, it's certainly worth it.

I actually love beginning my beach portrait sessions towards the top of the dunes, before you get to the shoreline. It adds such variety to the set and helps to loosen the kiddos up.

The boys playing with each other as if I'm not there - always welcome that!

I love this candid family image! Those in-between moments sometimes are the best.

The soft light and almost ethereal vibe you'll get towards the end of the night during a sunset session makes these late session times during the summer worth the wait.