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amuse a mini publication of things i like, love, and i want to share with others.

i hope you like it too, but if you don't that's okay.

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• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• 29 Shelter House
• 31 coming soon 33 Santa 2025
• 35 Act4Mystery 37 fashion 4 word
• 5 Let's Eat
• 13 Cheers...
• 21 Word
• 23 Hello New York
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Coastal Collabs Florida served up a visual feast with *"Let's Eat,"* a burgundy-drenched, luxury editorial shoot that felt equal parts high fashion and indulgent fantasy. Set around a feast- inspired table, the scene was rich with texture, mood, and drama. Deep wine tones, elegant styling, and carefully curated details transformed the space into something cinematic. Five models moved effortlessly through the setup, embodying glamour with every pose, while the atmosphere felt decadent without taking itself

"Let's Eat"

COASTAL COLLABS PHOTOSHOOT too seriously. This was fashion with appetite.

What made the shoot especially electric was the collaboration itself. Five photographers worked side by side, each bringing a unique eye and perspective to the same luxurious moment. Lenses clicked from every angle as ideas were exchanged in real time, poses evolved, and creative risks were encouraged. The energy stayed high, the laughter stayed easy, and the result was a stunning range of images, each distinct yet tied together by the rich, feast-

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inspired story. It was proof that when creatives gather with intention, the work only gets better.

As the last frames were captured and the table cleared, the question lingered in the air: what's next? If "Let's Eat" is any indication, the New Year is poised for even bolder concepts, deeper storytelling, and more opportunities for models and photographers to push past comfort zones together. Coastal Collabs Florida isn't just creating shoots, they're building a creative community that thrives on connection, experimentation, and a little luxury. Whatever comes next, one thing's certain, it will be worth showing up hungry for.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Kennyth Bolton Jim Clark Lou Columbus

• Ryan Plowman
• Fallon Andrea Shelton
• MODELS Taylor Burch
• Raven Onyx
• Gwyneth Plowman
• Britt Reynolds
• Sara Spice
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Hiring a photographer should feel less like a business transaction and more like starting a adventure with a new creative friend. Whether you're planning a fashion-forward shoot, celebrating a birthday, or finally chasing that "slightly wild but totally brilliant" idea you've had saved in your to-do list for years, the right photographer helps turn vision into reality. Look for someone whose work feels like you. Not just technically solid, but emotionally on point. Their portfolio should make you pause, smile, or think, "Yep. That's the vibe."

The best shoots happen when collaboration leads the way. Share your ideas, even the half- formed ones. A good photographer knows how to shape a mood, suggest locations, play with light, and gently push the creative edges without tipping into awkward territory. Talk budget honestly, trust their process, and leave room for spontaneity. Some of us might not even charge full rate for a fun shoot. Fashion can be polished, fun can be messy, and "crazy" can turn into something unforgettable when everyone's on the same page.

At the end of the day, hiring a photographer is about giving yourself permission to be seen. Styled up, stripped down, serious, playful, or something entirely unexpected. Life moves fast. Photos slow it down. If you've ever said, "One day I'll do that shoot," this is your sign. One day is now.

LOUIS COLUMBUS

Photographer specializing in portraits and headshots. I also enjoy working with couples, lifestyle and business branding photography. No matter your budget, I'll do my best to collaborate and create something meaningful together. lou1492.com | 850-866-7275

FALLON ANDREA

Worldwide photographer capturing moody, editorial vibes. Specializing in portraits, boudoir, maternity, and couples. Let's connect and create some art. @fallonandreas fallonandreaphotography.com | 256-349-8436

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Lauren and Jewels said "I do" on a sunlit day kissed with just enough chill to keep everyone leaning a little closer. Near the water, family and friends gathered as the light sparkled and laughter carried easily across the celebration. Love was everywhere, floating through the air alongside many mini bubbles and happy cheers, while the setting felt both intimate and comfy at once. It was the kind of afternoon where time slows just enough for everyone to soak it in. A shared glance, a warm hug, the quiet awe of watching two people begin something beautiful together.

As the sun dipped lower, the celebration found its rhythm. Dinner was delicious, cocktails were poured, conversations buzzed with joy and stories, and glasses clinked in toasts that came straight from the heart. Once the cake was cut, the dance floor came alive, filling quickly with movement, music, and laughter that carried late into the night. It was a wedding fueled by connection, warmth, and genuine joy. A love story sealed by water, light, and community, and one that will be told, retold, and cherished for years to come. Much love and happiness to you both from all of us who were there.

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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARA

New York has a way of making even a short trip feel cinematic, and celebrating Mara's birthday there turned the city into our personal backdrop. We drifted from table to table and bar to bar, chasing great food, craft cocktails, and plenty of her favorite champagne. Every toast felt just a little extra in the best way, the kind that only happens in a city that hums with energy at all hours. New York didn't rush us. It invited us in and let us play.

The nights were pure New York magic. We laughed until our faces hurt at the Comedy Cellar, where sharp punchlines landed just as hard as the cocktails, and yes, the homemade potato chips with dipping sauce deserve a special mention. Later, we slipped into Smalls

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Jazz Club, trading comedy for low lights and live jazz that wrapped the room in velvet. Notes floated, glasses clinked, and time blurred the way it only does when the music is that good. A huge thank you to Dave for the reservation.

Daytime brought its own kind of charm, starting with lunch at The Monkey Bar and unfolding into spontaneous walks, window and Christmas shopping, and moments that didn't need a plan. That's the beauty of a birthday in New York, there's always one more surprise waiting around the corner. We left full, happy, and already plotting our return. Happy birthday, boo. Now it's time to catch an Uber back to reality, the kids, and the cats... because apparently, they miss us.

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the ospreys still sing soft white morning glories blooming & opening to the sun that still shines warm yellow filtering like love down to me glistening like diamonds on the emerald of the sea i may not hold tomorrow

& all of it's unknowns in my hands the way i wish to the way i hold saltwater dripping through & back to where it has always belonged though i try to deeply with my gaze understand everything i am reminded i know nothing and that is something morning glory dolphins jumping sun diamonds glistening there is so much here already so much beauty silently blooming like a happy secret, like a true friend that is already on her way

Love, Girl Tyler

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Like a breaking wave in the Gulf, survival is about weathering the force and finding solid ground again. Shelter House serves as that lifeline for individuals and families facing domestic and sexual violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Founded in 1985 and based in Fort Walton Beach, it is the region's only state-certified center offering confidential shelter, 24-hour crisis support, and a safe place to begin again.

More than emergency care, Shelter House helps survivors rebuild their lives. Through advocacy, education, and compassionate support for both adults and children, they guide people from crisis toward strength and stability. Their mission is simple but

Tara Petito

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STRENGTH IN THE STORM powerful: move survivors from surviving to living, and work toward a community where all relationships are violence-free.

Want to help support this vital work? One meaningful way is by attending Shelter House's 10th Annual Palate & Palette, an evening featuring a five-course wine and tapas experience, live auction, and live painting by featured artist Lindsay Tobias. The event takes place February 7 from 6-10 pm at Drive the Coast, located at 342 South County Highway 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Keynote speakers Tara Petito and Nicole Schmidt of the Gabby Petito Foundation will also be in attendance, making this a powerful night of art, community, and purpose.

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• DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER
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Use Harmful Language Name calling Playing mind games

Humiliating someone Making someone feel insecure Making someone feel guilty Telling lies or private information about someone to others.

Use Social Standing

Using popularity, class, race or disability to manipulate someone else Making all the decisions for someone Being the only one to define roles in the relationship. Use Technology

•Sending unwanted text messages Breaking into someone's social networking profile, email, or cell phone Pressuring someone to take, send or look at sexual photos or pictures.

Use Intimidation Making someone afraid by using looks, actions, or gestures • Smashing, destroying, or stealing property ⚫ Abusing pets or loved ones ⚫ Displaying weapons. Minimizing the impact of abuse

Minimize, Deny, or Blame

Not taking concerns about abuse seriously Saying the abuse didn't happen Blaming abuse behavior on stress, alcohol, drugs, or jealously Saying the victim caused the abuse. Use Threats

•Making threats to use physical or sexual violence Making someone do illegal things Threatening to leave, to commit suicide, or report someone to the police Threatening to expose someone's HIV status, immigration status, or other private information. Use Sexual Coercion, Harassment, or Assault Manipulating to get sex or other sexual activity

•⚫Getting someone drunk or drugged to get sex Destroying or refusing to use birth control or STD protection during sex. Making sexual comments, giving inappropriate looks, or telling sexual jokes Sexually touching, grabbing, rubbing, or pinching someone without their consent.

Use Exclusion

•Controlling what someone does or where she/he goes Deciding who someone sees, talks to, or what she/he wears • Limiting outside involvement Pressuring someone to be part of a group Isolating someone from their trends or family. Use Physical Violence

Hitting, scratching, shaking, choking, pinching, pushing, biting, or grabbing Using one's body size or strength against another person.

If you or someone you know is being abused, call our 24/7 hotline at 850-863-4777.

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Shoppers began the magic of the Christmas season at Katie's House of Flowers - we enjoyed photos with Santa, and holiday shopping that felt straight out of a storybook. Families gathered everyone to snap their festive portraits with the big man himself, little ones whispered their wish lists while parents beamed from behind the camera.

Between the cozy holiday booths, the sparkle of ornaments, and the scent of fresh flowers, shoppers found gifts that felt personal, thoughtful, and perfectly merry. From handmade treasures to seasonal treats, every corner offered a reason to smile.

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• "The sight before Christma

The Hockings were hung by hopes that there. The

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Act4Mystery Dinner Theater is where dinner comes with a side of intrigue and a wink at the audience. From the moment you walk in, you're no longer just a guest, you're part of the story. The actors weave through the room in character, dropping clues between courses, delivering sharp one-liners, and inviting you to pay attention because someone at your table might not be who they seem. It's theatrical, interactive, and delightfully unpredictable, the kind of evening where laughter and suspicion share the same seat.

The beauty of Act4Mystery is how effortlessly it blends entertainment and dining. While you're enjoying a well-paced meal, the plot thickens around you. Suspicious glances, dramatic reveals, and playful audience

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participation keep the energy high without ever feeling forced. Even if you think you've solved the mystery early, the twists have a way of proving you wrong, usually right when dessert arrives. It's clever without being stuffy, funny without trying too hard, and perfect for date nights, group outings, or anyone who likes their dinner served with drama.

By the final act, the room is buzzing with theories, laughter, and a shared sense of "did you catch that?" Act4Mystery isn't just about whodunit, it's about the experience of being fully present, engaged, and entertained from start to finish. You leave full, amused, and already planning who you'll bring next time. Because once you've played detective over dinner, a normal night out just doesn't hit the same.

Act4Mystery provides adult entertainment with hilarious, original murder mysteries, all written by founder Paula Hilton and performed during a fun-filled and delicious meal. act4mystery.com

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Mara has mastered the art of effortless. style, delivered with a wink and a knowing smile. As a fashion influencer, her looks appear spontaneous, but behind every scroll-stopping iPhone image is a shared rhythm with her photographer husband, always close by and ready to capture the moment. No studio lights. No production crews. Just great light, a standout outfit, and a sidewalk, café entrance, or quiet corner that suddenly transforms into a set. The amuse 37

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iPhone is simply the tool. The real magic is the trust. Each image carries a story, a mood, or a memory that feels lived-in rather than staged.

Their creative process is part collaboration, part playful negotiation. She directs, he frames. He suggests an angle, she adjusts the pose. There's plenty of give and take, laughter between shots, and the familiar "just one more" that somehow turns into ten. It's technically work, but it feels more like an ongoing experiment in style and storytelling. Fashion becomes a conversation instead of a performance.

Once the posts are scheduled and the outfits are swapped for something comfortably unstyled, the creative day doesn't really end. Between chores, errands, and everyday life, plans are already forming for the next shoot. Another look, another location, another moment waiting to be captured. Because when creativity lives at home, inspiration is never far away.

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Gwyneth Plowman is a digital creator and model with Coastal Collabs Panama City, bringing a polished, modern edge to every event or photoshoot she steps into. With a strong sense of style and an instinct for storytelling, she blends creativity and confidence in a way that feels both effortless and editorial-ready. x.gwyneth.plowman.x

How about this-send me an email if you'd like to be featured in an upcoming issue. The first person who reaches out will get a spot.* Let's make it happen!. *I might even feature a few people especially if you're nearby or just a fun, adventurous soul who's up for something a little different.

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Call me at 850.357.0088 to discuss your next photo session, a fun portrait or candid event coverage.

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to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:

She amused the guests with witty conversation.

2. to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in:

The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.

amuse to occupy the attention with something pleasant. That which amuses is usually playful or humorous and pleases the fancy.

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3. Photos from collaborations amuse me every time.

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