Baby’s First Beach Day |

The Bergeron Family Session


On April 17, 2026, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the Bergeron family, and it was such a sweet, memorable session from start to finish. Whitney is expecting her second baby, and she brought along her husband Collin and their adorable 7-month-old daughter, Willa—who completely stole the show with her smiles. We met out at Fort Pickens to kick things off, and even though the weather was a little cloudy and bright, it actually gave us some really beautiful, soft light to work with.


Afterwards, we made our way to the stunning beaches at Fort Pickens, where Willa had her very first encounter with the sand and water. It was such a special moment to watch—her curiosity, the tiny reactions, and the joy on her parents’ faces made it all so meaningful to capture.


There’s something so special about documenting a family in this in-between season—full of anticipation, love, and growing connections. Watching them interact so naturally, especially with little Willa, made everything feel effortless and genuine. We laughed, we followed a curious baby exploring her new surroundings, and we created beautiful, heartfelt images they’ll treasure as they get ready to welcome their newest addition.


Happy family with man holding baby and pregnant woman in gingham dress posing under brick archway outdoors.
Happy family portrait with man holding smiling baby and pregnant woman posing under brick arches outdoors.
Happy family portrait with parents holding baby under brick archway outdoors.
Smiling man holding an adorable baby in a knit bonnet and romper, sharing a tender moment together.
A smiling couple with their baby sits on a brick wall at the beach on a sunny day.
Pregnant woman in gingham dress poses with husband and baby under brick arches at historic fort.
Happy family of three sitting outdoors on stone steps, parents smiling at baby in green leafy garden setting.
Happy family with mother in plaid dress and father in green polo holding smiling baby outdoors near tree.
Happy family of three sitting outdoors, parents smiling with baby in bonnet, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Pregnant woman and man holding baby pose on sandy beach with sea oats and ocean in background.
Happy family with father holding baby on shoulders while mother smiles outdoors under blue sky.
Happy father carrying smiling baby on shoulders at the beach on a sunny day.
Black and white photo of a father lifting his baby overhead on a beach, sharing a joyful moment.
A young family walks barefoot on a sunny beach, mother holding baby in a gingham dress, father in black shirt and shorts.
Happy young family with baby walking on sandy beach at sunset, holding hands in casual summer outfits.
A baby in a knit bonnet and romper chews their fingers while being held by parents at a sunny beach.
A couple dances on a sandy beach while holding their baby, with calm ocean waves in the background.
A baby in a knit bonnet and romper sits on sandy beach, exploring the sand with chubby hands.
Family of three smiling on white sand beach, parents sitting with baby in pink outfit, ocean waves in background.
A couple kissing on a white sand beach while their baby sits beside them with ocean waves in the background.
A happy young family with a baby sits on a white sandy beach, smiling together in casual summer outfits.
A happy young family with a baby girl in a knit romper sits on a sandy beach enjoying a sunny day together.
Smiling baby girl sitting on white sand beach in gray romper, with ocean and blue sky in the background.