Joyful couple holding hands and running through ocean waves on Dauphin Island.

I help beach-loving vacationers get natural, happy portraits on Dauphin Island—without the stress of planning, posing, or pressure—so they can actually relax, connect, and make lasting memories.

A family group photo on a sunny beach with an elderly man holding a baby, surrounded by several children and a woman, all smiling and interacting warmly. The ocean is in the background.

Your beach vacation deserves to captured in more than just rushed snapshots. You deserve to be in photos too.

Call or text 228-990-8112 to chat about your portrait dreams. Want to look over my pricing guide on your own? Click below.

Family sitting on a beach, smiling, with the ocean in the background at sunrise on Dauphin Island.
Couple walking on the beach holding hands under a blue sky with clouds on Dauphin Island.
Fluffy black and white dog sitting on sandy beach on Dauphin Island.
Couple walking two dogs on beach during sunset on Dauphin Island.
Young child wearing a white dress standing barefoot on sandy dunes under a clear blue sky.
Two girls in white dresses running on the beach near the ocean, holding hands and smiling.

3 Reasons You'll Love Working With Me

• Unmatched Experience on Dauphin Island

With years of experience and hundreds of joyful families photographed, I know how to craft portraits that capture authentic connection and timeless beauty - no matter your family's stage or story.

• Mastery of Gulf Coast Light + Weather

From golden sunsets to breezy cloud cover, I'm an expert in working with the ever-changing beach light and weather. You can relax knowing your portraits will be stunning, no matter what nature brings.

• Intentional, Flexible Scheduling for Vacationers

I build extra margin into my calendar to accommodate your Dauphin Island vacation schedule - because I know these Dauphin Island beach portraits are once-in-a-lifetime memories. My goal is to ensure your experience is seamless, relaxed, and unforgettable.

Smiling child holding a plush toy outdoors on a sunny day.
A family at the beach with a toddler on the father's shoulders while the parents kiss.
Smiling elderly woman in lace top at beach

-Renee

Anna is a remarkable woman of faith and it is apparent in every aspect of her work.

Her honesty and integrity are beyond reproach. The knowledge she brings to her work is truly amazing and will make you comfortable from first message to finished photos.

Turn around is also fast and efficient. I don't think we could have had a better experience.

ABOUT ME

Woman in a pink dress holding a camera, standing on a beach with water and sunset in the background.

Hi, I’m Anna Cirlot. I'm not the cheapest beach photographer on Dauphin Island — but I believe the memories we create together will stand the test of time. You’ll never regret investing in your family and your legacy.

As a Gulf Coast native with years of experience and hundreds of happy clients, I specialize in crafting consistent, dream-worthy portraits in every kind of weather. whether the sun is glowing or the clouds roll in. I know how to create magic on the beach.

As a mom of four, I bring a gentle, patient approach to every session. I've had the privilege of photographing large families, lively kids, individuals with special needs, and medically fragile children and adults. I believe every family is worth celebrating — and it's my deepest joy to walk with you through every season of life.

My commitment is to serve you with intention, care, and expertise, creating stunning, whimsical images that beautifully tell your family's story for years to come.

Anna was absolutely lovely to work with. She captured gorgeous photos of our very large family and was so accommodating. I would recommend her to anyone!

-Christen

A large family posing together on a beach, standing in shallow water, with the sunset in the background. They are dressed in casual summer clothing and smiling towards the camera.

I’m so excited to share that every family who books a beach session with me will now receive my exclusive Dauphin Island Travel & Photography Guide—a heartfelt resource created to help you feel confident, prepared, and fully present for your portrait session.

Inside, you’ll find:


✔️ What to wear & how to coordinate outfits
✔️ Tips for happy kids and relaxed parents
✔️ My favorite photo spots on the island
✔️ Activity recommendations
✔️ A packing checklist, pet-friendly tips, and more!

Whether this is your first visit to the island or your favorite summer tradition, I’ve designed this guide to take the guesswork out of planning so you can focus on what matters most—making meaningful memories with the people you love.

Your story is worth remembering. Let’s tell it beautifully. 💛

Message me to book your beach session and receive your guide!

GALLERIES OF HAPPY BEACH CLIENTS

Flowchart illustrating the steps of a photography session with Anna Cirlot Dauphin Island Photography, including inquiry, reservation, style guidance, photo day, and gallery delivery.

Let’s work together.

Interested in creating beautiful portraits together? I can't wait to hear from you!

Bride in lace gown and groom in beige suit embracing under a veil on a beach.
A family portrait on a beach with a smiling man, woman, and baby wearing pink and white attire in the foreground, with the ocean and a pastel-colored sky in the background.
Four children standing together on a beach, smiling, with the ocean in the background.
Family wearing white clothes walking hand in hand at the beach, splashing in shallow ocean water.
Family enjoying beach time, with child on father's shoulders and mother kissing child.
A couple walks hand in hand along a beach, smiling and enjoying the ocean waves. The man is wearing a white shirt and beige shorts, and the woman is in a blue dress.
Bride and groom kissing on a sandy beach, bride in white dress with long veil, groom in beige suit, ocean and blue sky in background.
A couple walking along a sandy beach by the Gulf on Dauphin Island.
Family posing on a beach with Gulf in background at sunrise on Dauphin Island.