Why the Florida Gulf Coast is the Ultimate Setting for Senior Pictures

2024-06-20T17:25:08-06:00

Having spent two decades capturing life's most precious moments on the panhandle gulf coast of Florida, I've witnessed firsthand the magic that the beach brings to photography. The golden sands, crystalline waters, and dramatic sunsets paint a mesmerizing canvas, making it a dream setting for senior pictures. If you're in the midst of planning [...]

Why the Florida Gulf Coast is the Ultimate Setting for Senior Pictures2024-06-20T17:25:08-06:00

Golden Hour in the Florida Panhandle: The Best Time of Day for Family Photos

2024-07-08T14:51:43-06:00

When it comes to the beauty of family photography, timing can be everything. The Florida Panhandle, with its pristine beaches, emerald waters, and scenic locales, is undeniably one of the best places to capture family memories. However, even in such a picturesque setting, knowing the optimal time of day to shoot can make a [...]

Golden Hour in the Florida Panhandle: The Best Time of Day for Family Photos2024-07-08T14:51:43-06:00

Senior Portraits featuring Natalie

2023-03-17T17:03:33-06:00

Natalie's Custom Senior Portrait Session in South Dakota A few months ago, Ryan flew to South Dakota to photograph his cousin's daughter, Natalie, for her senior portraits. Ryan's cousin Chris and his wife Jackie used to live here years ago but moved back to South Dakota when Natalie was a little girl. Ryan spent [...]

Senior Portraits featuring Natalie2023-03-17T17:03:33-06:00

Pure7: Fall Session Mood Board

2021-07-22T19:42:09-06:00

With just a few time slots available through the end of the year, now’s the time to get your Fall portrait session scheduled!  From senior sessions to family portraits, engagements, and more, we’ve pulled a few of our favorite Fall shots to create our very own mood board and give you a little inspiration for [...]

Pure7: Fall Session Mood Board2021-07-22T19:42:09-06:00

When Should You Do Your Senior Photo Session?

2021-07-22T19:43:12-06:00

Graduating from high school is an important milestone in life. It’s a major accomplishment, and it’s one that sends you on the course to figure out who you are going to be. It’s the end of a chapter and the gateway to adulthood. Regardless of the path you choose to follow after graduation, it’s important [...]

When Should You Do Your Senior Photo Session?2021-07-22T19:43:12-06:00

Ryan’s Software and Editing Process

2021-07-22T19:43:22-06:00

At Pure7, we strive to do most of the work with the camera. By that, I mean that we don’t believe in using photo editing software to drastically change the pictures that we take. We believe in capturing the real, natural beauty of the moment as it happens, not later in the studio. That being [...]

Ryan’s Software and Editing Process2021-07-22T19:43:22-06:00

Audrey | Senior Session in Gratyon Beach

2021-07-22T19:43:28-06:00

Meet Audrey! We recently did her senior photo session, and we had so much fun working with her! Audrey is not a local - she’s actually from Nashville, Tennessee! Her family has been vacationing here in Grayton Beach since she was little, so this area has always held a special place in her heart. She is [...]

Audrey | Senior Session in Gratyon Beach2021-07-22T19:43:28-06:00

Jozi | Senior Session in California

2021-07-22T19:43:34-06:00

Meet Jozi…Illinois native, current California resident, and 2018 graduate. This year, I had the awesome opportunity to do a senior photo session with this music-loving and artsy chick in Cali. Jozi has always been fascinated with poetry and writing, and over the years she has acted in a handful of plays and participated in music [...]

Jozi | Senior Session in California2021-07-22T19:43:34-06:00

The Difference Between a Senior Portrait Session and Class Pictures

2021-07-22T19:43:38-06:00

It is senior year. You have watched your child grow from a bundle of blankets and curious eyes to an incredible young adult in what seems like a blink of an eye. Soon, your baby will graduate, take on the world, and embark on new and exciting adventures. Where did all that time go? Senior [...]

The Difference Between a Senior Portrait Session and Class Pictures2021-07-22T19:43:38-06:00

Olivia | Senior Session in Grayton Beach

2021-07-22T19:43:57-06:00

Meet Olivia! I recently had the opportunity get to know this fun, fashion-forward young lady during her senior photo shoot in the 30A area. We spent the shoot exploring Grayton Beach and capturing moments that she, her family, and her friends will cherish forever. Born and raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, Olivia has visited the 30A [...]

Olivia | Senior Session in Grayton Beach2021-07-22T19:43:57-06:00