Florida
Family session · Miami
In short
Family session in Miami starts at $375: 75 min on location with a photographer who works in Miami, and 40 edited photos delivered to a private gallery within 5 business days.
Why choose Family session in Miami?
A Miami family session is decided by two things: the sun and the afternoon storm. From May to October the middle of the day is genuinely too hot and too bright for small children, and a thunderstorm builds most afternoons around four and clears within the hour. That sounds like a constraint and is mostly a schedule — a session at seven in the morning or at six in the evening avoids both, and the light in each is far better anyway.
Worth knowing about Miami
The afternoon thunderstorm from May through October is predictable enough to plan around rather than fear: it typically builds after three and clears within an hour, leaving washed air and exceptional light behind it. Family sessions in those months are booked either early morning or after six for that reason, and a storm that moves a session is rescheduled at no charge.
What does the session in Miami look like?
- Matheson Hammock Park, Coral Gables
- An atoll pool, mangroves and the skyline across the bay. Quieter than the beaches and the best family location in the county.
- Bill Baggs, Key Biscayne
- Lighthouse, palms and a beach facing due east. A sunrise location and nothing else.
- Crandon Park
- Shallow calm water and shade, which for toddlers matters more than the view does.
What does family session in Miami include?
- 40 retouched photographs
- Posed group frames and candid coverage
- Individual portraits of each child
- Private online gallery within 5 business days
- Print release for personal use
Permits at these locations: Matheson Hammock Park, Coral Gables: Miami-Dade County generally requires a film permit for photo shoots in its parks and on its beaches, through its film office.
FAQ — Family session in Miami
What happens if it rains during our session?
Between May and October an afternoon thunderstorm is likely rather than possible, and it usually clears within an hour leaving very good light. Sessions in those months are scheduled outside that window in the first place. If conditions do make a location unusable, the session moves to another slot or another day at no cost.
Do we need a permit for beach family photos in Miami?
It depends on the beach. Miami Beach issues its Film & Print permits free and exempts a single photographer working handheld with no crew or models; Miami-Dade County generally requires a film permit on its beaches, including Crandon Park; and Bill Baggs on Key Biscayne is a Florida state park with an $8 vehicle entry.