I’m not sure how many miles of beaches there are that stretch from tip to tip in Florida, but Long Boat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island must have some the most beautiful ones. I’ve seen many a beach in my life and these rank way up on the scale. They are so beautiful. I’m not alone in my opinion either. The Wynn’s came to the island and have been in love for a long time with the sandy sugar beaches of Long Boat Key. One of the things they love to do is bring their girls to the beach and just let them play. It seems to be one of the only free babysitters in the world. The water and the sand simply hypnotize them. They love it.

This year, they wanted a family memory to take home with them. What better way to do just that than a beach portrait on their favorite beaches. We went down to the very southern tip of Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Just above the bridge going onto Long Boat Key. I love that spot. There is so much to choose from as far as back drops. The bridge, the dunes, the old pier and of course the Gulf of Mexico. The girls were having a blast and I think the parents were having just as much fun. We shot for an hour and got some great stuff. I’m looking forward to seeing them again next year. They are are excited to take a portrait every year and watch how the family grows.