We love Emerald Coast nature, and dunes are definitely on the list! Did you know that the dunes are a naturally-occurring accumulation of wind-blown sand? Over time, these dunes become home to various plants, including sea oats, sand spurs, and beach morning glory, among others. I always try to use dunes as a backdrop for pictures, when possible! It creates variety :)
![Family of 3 looking at the camera dunes in background Destin Florida photoshoot](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/family_photographer_destin_3123.jpg)
When we entered the beach that evening, we were hypnotized by the beauty of that sunset sky! Pink, orange, red - colors so vibrant they seem unreal. Sunset sky changes rapidly, so we usually have just a few minutes to capture its beauty.
![Family of 3 sunset beach photoshoot at Henderson beach state park in Destin, girl sits on dad’s shoulders](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3123.jpg)
![Dad and little daughter together, sunset at a beach in Destin](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3124.jpg)
Baby number 2 is on its way, so of course we did a few shots of the gorgeous mama and a cute picture of (soon-to-be) big sister and her future best friend (who’s chilling in mama’s belly for now heheh)
![Maternity photoshoot in Destin, mother-to-be at a beach with sunset in background](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3127.jpg)
![mom and daughter together, sunset beach photo](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3125.jpg)
![Little kid hugging mum’s pregnant belly, beach photoshoot](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3126.jpg)
And even when the sun had set, the sky still was amazing. At the end of the photoshoot, we saw dramatic blue clouds covering the sky.
![Family portrait at a beach in Destin of a family of 3 with pregnant mom](https://images.usovphoto.com/images/blog/family-sunset-session-in-destin-henderson-state-park/destin_family_photographer_3128.jpg)
Kate Usova, photographer Destin and 30A