Nikayla and Mitchell didn’t let the wind scare them from enjoying their engagement photos on the beautiful Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, FL.
The couple traveled to the Destin area to be with family and escape the freezing cold temperatures of their hometown. Before our photoshoot, Nikayla and I talked vision. After sending me a beautiful Pinterest board filled with candid-inspired shots along the Emerald Coast, we decided on a very carefree and fun session. Nothing too posed and nothing too serious.
Even though the forecast called for a lot of wind in Destin, we decided to go ahead and continue with the session. I am so glad we did because the wind added the perfect dreamy touch to these images! Nikayla’s wind blow hair screams carefree, fun, and in love.
![man and woman run along the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-8-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman run in the water](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-9-1024x732.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-12-819x1024.jpg)
![man kisses woman's cheek](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-15-819x1024.jpg)
![man picks up woman](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-20-1024x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom walk along the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-28-819x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom walk away on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-30-819x1024.jpg)
![man pulls woman in and kisses her](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-38-819x1024.jpg)
![man hugs woman from behind and kisses her cheek](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-42-819x1024.jpg)
![man kisses woman's cheek](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-41-819x1024.jpg)
![man embraces woman](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-44-1024x1024.jpg)
![man picks up woman and they kiss](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-49-819x1024.jpg)
![man holds woman](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-48-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman play tag on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-52-1024x732.jpg)
![bride and groom play tag on Destin beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-53-819x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom play tag on Destin beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-54-819x1024.jpg)
![man picks up woman on Destin beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-55-819x1024.jpg)
![man kisses woman on her forehead](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-59-819x1024.jpg)
![man kisses woman's cheek](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-60-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman hug](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-62-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman watch the waves](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-66-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman run on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-72-819x1024.jpg)
![woman and man run on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-71-819x1024.jpg)
![woman takes a film photo of her husband](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-77-819x1024.jpg)
![husband and wife take a film photo](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-83-819x1024.jpg)
![husband and wife take a photo](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-82-819x1024.jpg)
![man holds woman close](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-86-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman smile and hug](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-85-732x1024.jpg)
![man holds woman close](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-88-1024x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom hold each other close](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-89-819x1024.jpg)
![man kisses woman](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-91-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman smile at each other](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-90-819x1024.jpg)
![man holds woman's face and they smile](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-92-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman kiss](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-94-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman kiss](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-95-1024x1024.jpg)
![man leads woman along the shore](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-97-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman hold hands](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-100-819x1024.jpg)
![man gives his wife a piggyback ride](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-101-819x1024.jpg)
![man gives woman a piggyback ride](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-102-819x1024.jpg)
![man gives woman a piggyback ride](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-104-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman draw a heart in the sand](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-106-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman draw a heart in the sand](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-107-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman draw a heart in the sand](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-108-1024x1024.jpg)
![man and woman draw a heart in the sand](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-111-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman run on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-112-1024x1024.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-114-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-115-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-116-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman kiss](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-117-819x1024.jpg)
![woman and man kiss](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-118-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman sit on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-121-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman sit on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-122-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-123-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman dance on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-125-819x1024.jpg)
![woman jumps into man's arms](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-127-819x1024.jpg)
![woman jumps into man's arms](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-128-819x1024.jpg)
![woman wraps her legs around her husband](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-130-1024x1024.jpg)
![woman jumps into man's arms as he kisses her neck](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-132-819x1024.jpg)
![man and woman walk on the beach](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-134-819x1024.jpg)
![wedding ring](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-137-819x1024.jpg)
![woman jumps into man's arms](https://higginsphotofilm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32169/2024/02/NikaylaMitchell_HPF1-131-819x1024.jpg)
I typically give a lot of direction during photoshoots, but this time I told them to continue interacting with one another even when I wasn’t giving a prompt and “act like you’re so madly in love that you tune me out, but don’t actually tune me out haha.” I am absolutely in love with the natural beauty of these images and how it feels like we are just watching their date from a far.
If you’re looking for someone to capture your memories in Destin, 30A, Rosemary Beach, or Pensacola, I would love to plan an epic session for you!
Hi! These photos are BEAUTIFUL! My fiancé and I are newly engaged & also high school sweethearts! We’ve been together for 8 years and he finally popped the question as he is finishing up his navy schooling down there. He has been down there for only a year and I have visited a handful of times so we aren’t super familiar with all the areas but would love to do a beach photoshoot. I am interesting to hear about the packages/prices along with your availability. Thank you!