A Sneak Peek of Vonsha & Alex | Pensacola Beach Newlywed Portraits



Some sessions are memorable not just because of the photographs, but because of the people behind them. Vonsha and Alex's session was definitely one of those.


They booked their portrait session during the week of Tropical Storm Arthur, and I think we changed our schedule more times than either of us could count while trying to dodge the unpredictable weather. Through every change, Vonsha remained one of the sweetest, most patient clients I have ever had the pleasure of working with.


Then I met Alex.


Black and white photo of a smiling couple standing together outdoors near tall grass.

The very first words out of his mouth were, "This was not my idea." I couldn't help but laugh. I smiled and told him, "By the time we're done, you're going to love me."


Well...challenge accepted!


Alex reminded me so much of my own husband with his dry sense of humor and playful personality. Although he was dealing with quite a bit of discomfort after breaking his prosthetic leg in the sand, he never lost his wit. We took our time, shared plenty of laughs, and before long I was catching genuine smiles that perfectly reflected the love he has for his new bride.

Couple posing together on a beach, woman in orange dress, man in floral shirt and pink shorts, green sea oats background.
A couple shares a romantic kiss on a beach, woman in orange dress, man in pink floral shirt holding a bottle.

Having been married for only two days, these two were still glowing with that newlywed excitement.


We met at 6:00 p.m. near the Pensacola Beach Pier, a location Vonsha had specifically chosen after falling in love with Runyell's pier portraits. Because walking through the sand was difficult for Alex, we adjusted our plans and made the most of every location. We captured beautiful portraits of the two of them together near the hotels, where the walk was much easier, and then created some absolutely stunning solo portraits of Vonsha beneath the pier, where the evening light was simply perfect.


A couple poses on a sandy beach path, man in pink floral shirt with prosthetic leg, woman in orange maxi dress.

As photographers, we often adapt to changing weather, changing light, and unexpected challenges. Sessions like this remind me that some of the best photographs come from simply slowing down, working together, and embracing whatever the day brings.


Thank you, Vonsha and Alex, for trusting me with these memories. It was truly an honor to photograph your first days as husband and wife. I wish you both a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and happiness together. Congratulations again on your beautiful marriage!

Gallery
White multi-story Pensacola Beach Resort hotel with blue awnings, balconies, and a pointed tower against a clear sky.
A couple poses outdoors near beach grass, woman in orange dress, man in pink floral shirt and pink pants.
Couple in colorful outfits sharing a romantic moment on a sandy beach with sea grass and blue sky.
A couple holds hands on a beach, woman in orange dress, man in floral shirt and pink shorts, surrounded by sea grass.
A couple holds hands and smiles among beach grass, woman in orange dress, man in pink floral shirt and coral shorts.
Couple posing on sandy beach path, woman in orange maxi dress embracing man in pink floral shirt with prosthetic leg.
A couple embraces on a beach, woman in orange dress hugging man in floral shirt and pink shorts.
A bald man and smiling woman share a warm embrace in a black and white portrait photo.
Couple posing on beach dunes, man in floral shirt kissing woman in orange dress at sunset.
A woman in an orange dress poses gracefully under a beach pier with ocean waves behind her.
Woman in vibrant orange dress stands under a long beach pier with ocean waves surrounding her.
Woman in vibrant orange strapless maxi dress leaning against pier column with ocean waves in background.
Smiling woman in flowing orange strapless maxi dress walking barefoot on white sandy beach at sunset.
A smiling woman in an orange strapless maxi dress stands barefoot on a sandy beach with ocean waves behind her.
Smiling woman in strapless orange maxi dress poses on beach with ocean waves behind her.
Woman in strapless orange maxi dress smiles with hands clasped on a sunny beach shoreline.
A happy couple embraces and smiles on a sunny beach, the man in a floral shirt and woman in an orange top.