Destin Photographer | The Franklin Family at The Henderson

SMILES FOR MILES!!! Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to the beautiful Franklin family. I photographed the Franklins a couple months ago but am just now able to post the images – for those who follow me, you know the summertime is the busiest time of the year for a Destin photographer. As eager as I am to post everyone’s images, I want to make sure they are perfect and that the family gets to enjoy them first.

A Beautiful Session at The Henderson

The Franklin family session location was The Henderson, located in Destin, which is absolutely beautiful! It sits right next to the state park and tends to have fewer people, which is ideal for a family photo shoot. Plenty of room to spread out, lovely coastal architecture as a backup option, and quick access to one of the prettiest stretches of beach in Destin.

Coordinated Without Being Matchy

The family all wore different colors and looked great against the beach backdrop. A coordinated palette rather than matching outfits is one of my favorite ways to dress a larger family for the beach – it photographs beautifully and lets every personality shine through.

Why The Henderson & Henderson Beach State Park

The Henderson Beach Resort and the neighboring Henderson Beach State Park give you a quieter beach, plenty of room for a family of seven (or more), and that signature emerald Gulf horizon. If you’re still picking a backdrop, my Destin and 30A locations guide walks through every favorite spot from Destin to 30A.

Planning a Destin Family Session

If you’re traveling in for the session, my visitor guide for 30A and Destin covers timing, what to wear, and how to fit a session into your vacation week without losing a day at the beach.

See You Next Year, Franklin Family

Here are some of my favorites for you to enjoy. See you next year, Franklin family!

Planning your own Destin family session? Whether you’re staying at The Henderson, somewhere along 30A, or anywhere in between, I would love to help you plan a session that fits your family. Please contact me for detailed pricing and availability.

Franklin family of seven walking the Henderson Beach shoreline beneath a cotton-candy sunset sky
Wide group portrait of the Franklins on the sugar-white sand in pastel afterglow
Franklin siblings standing together with a clear-blue Gulf horizon behind them
Mom and dad holding hands with the kids running ahead in soft sunset glow
Whole family huddled close on the sand beneath painted Destin sunset clouds
Serene centered family portrait under a sherbet horizon at Henderson Beach
Candid moment of the kids laughing together against a tangerine sky
Sweeping coastal frame of the Franklin family in Gulf-glow evening light
Low-angle shoreline portrait with the family glowing in rosy Gulf light
Painted-sky reflection on the wet sand as the Franklins stand together
Tender intimate close-up of the siblings in the seafoam waves
Soft-hearted wide-horizon family frame beneath glowing Destin dusk
Sky-emphasized family portrait under painted twilight on Henderson Beach
Franklin sisters sharing a sweet portrait in amber afterlight
Wide cinematic frame of the family on the sand against a pearl-pink horizon
Salt-air evening candid of the Franklins playing along the surf line
Group portrait of the family of seven beneath cotton-candy clouds at sunset
Serene documentary frame of mom and dad with the kids in dreamy sunset light
Tide-edge twilight portrait of the Franklins gathered together at the shoreline
Foam-edge low shoreline portrait as the family wades in the calm Gulf
Storybook radiant frame of the Franklin family in shoreline magic at last light
Whimsical close-up of the kids tucked between mom and dad as painted clouds glow above
Tender wide-horizon Franklin family portrait beneath rosy sunset clouds
Soft-hearted sky frame of the family on sun-warmed Henderson Beach sand
Joyful candid of the siblings running together beneath beach-glow magic
Dreamy cinematic wide frame of the Franklins in coastal twilight
Sweet low-tide composition of the family on the wet sand under a soft pastel sky
Playful centered family portrait beneath a dramatic Destin sunset

About the Author: 30A Photographer Santa Rosa Beach & Destin

Hi, I'm Amanda Eubank — a premier Emerald Coast photographer specializing in family, senior, engagement, maternity & newborn portraits along Florida's most iconic coastline. For more than a decade, I've been capturing the natural beauty and easy magic of Destin, 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Seaside, Watercolor, and the surrounding sugar-white shoreline. Every gallery is tailored to reflect the people in front of the camera — warm, candid, and connection-driven — designed to feel less like a photo shoot and more like a memorable time with your favorite people. Whether you're planning a vacation session or marking a milestone, I'd love to create timeless, emotive images that feel like the trip itself. I'd love to hear from you.

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