Some traditions are meant to be captured year after year, and the McLaughlin family’s annual Hilton Head Island vacation is one of those special times. This year, we met in South Forest for a sun-filled afternoon of beach fun, laughter, and family connection.

Montage Palmetto Bluff is always a stunning backdrop, and this session with the Billingsley twins and their family was no exception. Capturing both senior portraits and family moments in one session made for a perfect mix of milestones and memories.

Some traditions just keep getting better every year. The Desko family’s annual picnic at Wright Park in Bluffton is one of those days I look forward to photographing. This year marked my third time capturing their gathering, and it was every bit as joyful as the first.

We met at the iconic fountain in Forsyth Park, a place that’s as full of charm as it is history. The morning light danced off the water, and the park’s oak-lined paths created the perfect backdrop for capturing his curious spirit. Between the greenery, the fountain spray, and his determined little hands gripping every surface he could find, it was pure joy to watch him discover new abilities.