Sunshine Fun-Events

This gallery captures the energy, local smiles, and community spirit that make island life so vibrant. From lively beach festivals and community milestones to casual coastal gatherings, these candid frames highlight the pure fun of our island neighborhood. Take a look through the collection to find familiar faces, celebration moments, and the bright, authentic energy that brings our coastal community together.

Coastal Cowboy headshots and LifeStyle photography created by Chasing Sunshine Photography Texas

Hideout Rockport

Had a fantastic time capturing the live music energy at Hideout 35 in Rockport, Texas. The incredibly talented Jim Henderson, performing as Rip Tide, absolutely brought down the house with his amazing skills on both the guitar and the fiddle. It was a wonderful night of authentic coastal tunes, great company, and stellar local talent. Take a look through the gallery to see if I caught you enjoying the show or hitting the dance floor.
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Surf's Up

June 17, 2026, brought absolute perfection to J.P. Luby Surf Park. The water was clear and the lines were clean, creating a true surfer's paradise right here on the island. This gallery captures the pure joy of a flawless summer session as local riders made the most of every single wave. Scroll through the collection to find your rides from this epic day on the water.
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Dawn Patrol

Welcome to the May-June 2026 collection from J.P. Luby Surf Park. Located along the North Packery Channel jetties on Mustang Island, this gallery features authentic dawn patrol sessions capturing local Corpus Christi surfers. From golden hour longboard glides to crisp shortboard turns off the morning wedges, these frames highlight the energy, clean Gulf lines, and camaraderie that define Texas surfing at first light. Explore the gallery to find your morning rides and relive the best early summer sessions.
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Marker 37 Marina La Posada 2025

The La Posada Lighted Boat Parade brought incredible holiday cheer to the island. This gallery captures the beautiful festive displays as decorated boats lit up the water along Marker 37 Marina. It was a wonderful night celebrating the season with our coastal community. Browse the collection to see the creative lights and joyful holiday spirit.
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Open Mic Night 1.18.2026

Local talent took center stage for Open Mic Night at Marker 37 Marina. This gallery captures the incredible energy as a group of our talented local musicians stepped up to the microphone. From acoustic guitar sets to soulful vocals against the coastal evening backdrop, it was a fantastic night of live music and community support. Browse the collection to see the local artists who made the night unforgettable.
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Padre Island BareFoot Mardi Gras 2026

The Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade brought the ultimate beach party to our shores. This annual community celebration keeps getting better, filling the sand with vibrant colors, festive beads, and high-energy floats right along the water. This gallery captures the joyful energy, coastal costumes, and big smiles of our unique island-style Mardi Gras. Take a look through the collection to find yourself, your friends, and your favorite parade moments.