This shot was taken at sunrise in Destin, Florida by my good friend Daniel Cunningham. Everything about the setup worked—the light, the styling, the composition—it all came together beautifully. The only thing missing? A sky with any real character.
In post, I enhanced the sky to match the energy of the scene. Just a bit of atmosphere made a huge difference, giving the image more depth and a stronger emotional feel. It’s a great example of how retouching can push an already strong shot into campaign-ready territory.
Also worth saying—we had an awesome crew on this one. It was cold, it was early, but everyone showed up with great energy and made it a fun morning. That spirit definitely comes through in the final image.
