Photography is often framed as a battle between candid and posed, as if one is pure and the other is artificial. But here’s the truth: every photograph is posed. The only difference is whether you realize it.

At Sail n’ Sea Photography, I don’t strive for a label—I strive for something deeper. A portrait is not just about how you stand or where you place your hands. It’s about capturing the way your child leans into you when they’re tired, the quiet way your partner reaches for your hand, the joy that bursts through when you let go of trying to be perfect and just be.

C.S. Lewis once wrote, “You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” And that’s how I see photography. The best images aren’t just about arranging bodies; they are about revealing souls. The real question isn’t whether a shot is candid or posed—it’s whether it tells the truth.

When I guide you into a pose, it’s not about stiff, awkward smiles. It’s about positioning you in a way that invites authenticity. It’s about creating a space where you forget about the camera and remember why you wanted this moment captured in the first place.

So, is your session posed? Yes. But is it also real, unscripted, and uniquely you? Absolutely.

When you look back at your photos, I don’t want you to just see what you looked like. I want you to remember what it feltlike—to stand barefoot in the sand, to feel the ocean breeze against your skin, to hear your child’s laughter echo over the waves. Because in the end, the best portraits aren’t about perfection. They’re about presence.

And that’s what I promise to capture for you.