Generally, evenings work best, especially during the summer months, mostly because it’s cooler, plus that is when the light becomes less harsh and a little more soft and golden. For evening portraits plan on being at the beach about an hour before sunset. Alternatively, mornings may be better time to photograph toddlers. Here are a couple of factors that I consider that really make a morning beach portrait sessions a better choice. Age of the subjects - For younger children, say 3 to 8 years old, a morning session may work a little better than evening. Typically, they are in good spirits, and happy to be at the beach in the morning, plus they look great in the crisp morning light. It also allows me to use some compositional settings that work well for small children, like sea oats. In addition, in the morning, with the sun lighting The Gulf of Mexico from the east, the water has a tendency to take on a beautiful shade of emerald green. If you are interested in a morning session, please call me to discuss the possibility. IMPORTANT: If anyone in your group has eyes that are sensitive to light, evening may be a better choice, when the light is soft.