Group Portraits at Bean Point | From Extended Families to Best Friend Vacations on Anna Maria Island
There is something magic about the north end of Anna Maria Island. Whether it’s a milestone 50th-anniversary trip with three generations of family or a long-awaited getaway with your childhood best friends, Bean Point is where memories are made.
Recently, I’ve had the joy of documenting both: the deep-rooted legacy of an extended family and the vibrant, joyful energy of a close-knit friend group.
Why Bean Point for Large Groups? If you’ve ever tried to coordinate ten or more people for a photo, you know that space and light are everything. Bean Point offers the widest stretch of private beach on AMI, meaning we aren’t fighting for a spot in the sand. It allows for:
The "Big Group" Masterpiece: Room for everyone to spread out against those iconic sea oats.
Uninterrupted Play: Space for the kids (or the besties!) to run and splash without crowds in the background.
The "Vacation Experience" with JCP: When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want is a stressful, rigid photo shoot. My approach for large groups—whether family or friends—is relaxed and unhurried.
For Families: We focus on the (Grandparents), the individual units, and the cousins.
For Friend Groups: We capture the whole "crew," then break into duos, individual portraits, and those candid "laughing-until-it-hurts" moments that define a friendship.
Two Perspectives: Color and Signature Black & White I believe your vacation memories deserve to be seen in two lights. That’s why I deliver every single image in both true to life, coastal color and my signature, soulful black and white. One feels like the Florida sun, and the other feels like a timeless keepsake you’ll keep forever.
Planning Your AMI Group Getaway? If you are staying in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, or Bradenton Beach this season, don't let the week pass without a permanent record of the people you love most.
Whether you’re celebrating a legacy or a lifelong friendship, I’d love to meet you at the shore.
