Kristen Coberly Photography

06/05/2026

Summer temperatures are here and here to stay! In preparation, here are five ways to prep for your family session in the Florida heat:

1. Timing is EVERYTHING
2. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
3. Dress Cool
4. Hair Beware (Humidity is NOT your Friend)
5. Bring Baby Powder for Sand Removal

You can dive more into the summer session prep by reading the blog post below!

https://www.kristencoberlyphotography.com/blog/sweat-less-smile-more-how-to-prep-for-your-family-pensacola-beach-photoshoot-in-floridas-summer-heat

05/27/2026

For the last two years I have been posting my outdoor work and studio work on two separate social media accounts and to be honest it has been impossible to keep up with them both.

So we are going to try something new and post EVERYTHING Kristen Coberly Photography and KCP Studio related HERE for you all to see and enjoy

05/20/2026

Family sessions are for the big kids too!

05/12/2026

Most people dream of that perfect golden hour sunset for their session. Don't get me wrong, golden sunsets are stunning!!

But here are four reasons why a cloudy session day isn't something to be upset about when visiting Pensacola Beach or Navarre Beach:

1. It is Cooler

Especially now that we are entering into the summer months, cloudy evenings means a little bit of relief from the brutal summer heat. Less sweat is always a win!

2. Color POP

Cloudy days gives the white sandy beaches a chance to really stand out which also allows your colorful outfits to really pop!

3. Reflections

Beautiful natural reflections happen in the still waters on cloudy days. Sunny days can also provide reflections but are much harder to come by and are often not as vibrant as those on cloudy days.

See the second picture as an example!

4. Less Crowds

Cloudy days typically bring a smaller crowd to the beach which makes parking easier and gives you a more peaceful photoshoot experience.

04/27/2026

The only thing better than family photos is a family video ❤.

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04/23/2026

I heard something the other day that I just haven't been able to shake:
"You can't slow time, but you can make it count."

Re-read that.
Let it sink in.

WE. CAN'T. SLOW. TIME.

Some of y’all are probably thinking, “okay… that’s obvious.”
I know. I thought the same thing.

But the mindset shift that has happened in my heart over this statement has truly been life changing.

If you are anything like me, watching your children grow is one of the greatest joys that you will never take for granted, but it also is so anxiety inducing.

"Did we do enough today?"
"Did we make enough memories this summer?"
"Oh my gosh another birthday, did I actually take the last one in?"

Before I know it, all of these anxious thoughts have me spiraling, breathing rapidly, and questioning if I am missing their childhood completely.

To hear you CAN'T... but then see that I CAN gave me oxygen again in those anxiety moments.

I can't stop time.
But I CAN make it count.

And that changes everything.

Because my babies will grow up…
And if the past few years are any indication, their senior year will be here in the blink of an eye.

So my goal?
Just to make it count.

So grateful for A, her mom, and her grandmother for letting me be part of one of their “make it count” moments.

04/13/2026

“If we can make this work, do you have availability tomorrow?”

That was the message she sent.

She had already spent the week at the beach and was leaving the next day. No time to shop or to plan. After more conversations she even shared she was a little nervous to even try again after past photo experiences.

But she kept feeling that tug, the maternal desire to have THESE memories captured.

So she took the leap.

And instead of spending her last beach day running store to store, stressing over outfits and wondering if it would all come together, she chose differently this time.

She chose a photographer who made it easy.

While relaxing on the beach she sent over her family's sizes. In no time at all she had four fully styled outfit options for her family. All she had to do was pick her favorite with a simple push of a button.

No guessing.
No rushing.
No stress.

She showed up to her session with everything ready. Outfits steamed, backup options packed, nothing left undone.

When I asked what mattered most, she kept it simple:
“Just one good family photo and one of each kid.”

But what she got?

So much more.

At her reveal, she couldn’t stop smiling. She finally found pictures that portrayed her family full of laughter and love, exactly the way she saw them.

And she didn’t just walk away with “one good photo”.
She chose 30.

Because she said yes.
Because she trusted her gut.
Because she gave this experience one more chance- the right way.

That’s what made the difference.

*The family below is not the family in the story, but this family also booked with just a couple days notice and is styled by the client closet 🤍.

04/03/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

I am super excited to announce that we have a new add on option for all sessions….

FAMILY VIDEO!!!

This has been a goal of mine for over a year and just hadn’t been able to get it going. BUT we are officially rolling 😍.

Each video will be 1-2 minutes long and will feature special moments from your session. The goal is to highlight the special aspects about your family that may change with time.

Ahhh I can’t wait to see all the family memories that will be recorded this year ❤️.

04/02/2026

The second baby jitters are a lot different from the first.

I remember the second baby nerves had me so worried I wouldn’t be able to love two babies fully. That I wouldn’t get able to give my whole heart to them both.

I told my mom of my concern and she just smiled and said “your heart just grows to make room for more.”

And now as a mom to eight beautiful children I can also confidently say to all the worrying moms:

Your heart with grow.
You can love them both fully.
You are exactly what they need.

03/23/2026

This session was what my heart needed.

No plans.
No expectations.
No shot lists.

Just a family, a camera, and a whole lot of fun.