Conlin Family Session at Sea Pines Resort | Hilton Head Island Family Photographer

Cody and Paige’s story is a reminder that the best moments often come when you least expect them—and sometimes, when you’re just throwing a stick at the beach with your dog.

On a golden South Carolina evening, we met on one of the most picturesque boardwalks at Palmetto Bluff. With the warm sunlight filtering through the trees, laughter bouncing off the wooden rails, and the calm marsh waters below, the setting could not have been more perfect for capturing this beautiful family.