Ainsley Earhardt, co-host of Fox & Friends, chose Pasha Belman Photography to photograph her and her daughter at Debordieu Beach Colony in South Carolina. Ainsley Earhardt, sometimes searched online as Ainsley Earhart, has used these images for years, including as family Christmas cards.
The session took place on the beach at Debordieu Colony, a private, gated oceanfront community in Georgetown, South Carolina, about 25 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. Many clients photographed here are staying at a home in the community for the week, which gives the session an unhurried, low-key feel; no crowds, no strangers walking through the frame, just Ainsley, her daughter, and the shoreline.
Ainsley wanted portraits that felt like her and her daughter, not a staged celebrity shoot, and Debordieu’s privacy made that easy.
Working with a recognizable public figure doesn’t change the approach. It just means the ease has to come faster. Ainsley and her daughter settled into the session quickly, which let the portraits stay relaxed instead of stiff.
Debordieu’s beach gave a wide, open backdrop with soft late-day light, the kind that flatters skin tones and avoids harsh shadows on faces. Compositions leaned on negative space and natural sightlines along the shore rather than tight, cluttered framing.
The result is a set of portraits that reads as two people who know each other well on a beach, not a photoshoot. That’s the outcome Ainsley wanted, and it’s the same standard applied to every client who books a session.
Ainsley had this to say about her experience with Pasha Belman Photography: “What a talented photographer! I will use you again. Pasha, these pictures are framed all over our homes and were used as Christmas cards. They are part of our lives forever and absolutely beautiful. Thank you for capturing gorgeous portraits of the people I love. Your family photos are priceless.”
That kind of reaction usually comes down to timing and comfort rather than equipment. A portrait works when the subject forgets the camera is there for a second. Everything else, from lighting to composition, is built to create the conditions for that moment to happen.
Ainsley’s session is one example of the sessions booked across coastal South Carolina, from Debordieu and Pawleys Island to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. The approach doesn’t change based on who’s in front of the camera. Every client gets the same attention to light, timing, and genuine interaction that shaped these portraits.
Clients who recognize this session from Ainsley’s own social media or her Christmas cards often reach out directly, curious who took the photos and whether they could book something similar. The answer is straightforward: the same process, the same care, applied to any family on any beach in the area.
Pasha Belman of Pasha Belman Photography personally photographed Ainsley Earhardt and her daughter at Debordieu Beach Colony in South Carolina.
The session used natural light, candid interaction, and beach settings to produce timeless, relaxed portraits rather than heavily posed studio-style images.
The photos were taken at Debordieu Beach Colony, a private, gated oceanfront community in Georgetown, South Carolina, about 25 minutes south of Myrtle Beach.
Yes. Debordieu is a private, gated community, and many clients book a session during their stay. The privacy and quiet beach make it one of the easiest Grand Strand-area locations to photograph.
Yes. Pasha photographs families throughout the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area, including Pawleys Island, Litchfield, and Debordieu. Inquire here to check availability.
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Pasha Belman is the photographer behind Pasha Belman Photography, specializing in family portraits, weddings, engagements, senior photography, and professional headshots throughout Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and coastal South Carolina. Learn more about Pasha.
