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Benefit of a sunrise family photoshoot? You can BEAT THE HEAT. It's no secret summer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida can be brutal. Even with the beach breeze, it can be a bit hot. A sunrise session is typically cooler and absolutely beautiful with the sun rising over the ocean. We have so many beautiful beaches in the area to choose from too. As a family photographer I am here to help you choose the right beach and time of day to ensure a beautiful photoshoot. To se

Another Maternity Monday? Two weeks in a row? I know, even though I love being a maternity photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida, I don't always time my blog posts for #maternitymonday. But with so many beautiful maternity shoots lately, I can't help myself. This was my second maternity photoshoot with this family, and even with a 2 year old who just wanted to play, we got some amazing photos. So, make your Monday better with a few of my favorites from this b

It's no secret if you've been following me for awhile, that my baby plan clients always have a special place in my heart. For a little...

As a photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida I am lucky enough to meet many new families capturing newborn photography, maternity photography and family photography. When a newborn photoshoot family returns for a 12 month session to celebrate their little one turning One Year old, that is always an exciting time. For this First Birthday photography session, they chose one of our beautiful beaches in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida as their location. The weather was

Any family photographer will tell you. "What should we wear?" is one of the BIGGEST questions we get asked. Styling for family photos or Maternity photos is crucial in how the end result of your photos play out. Certain colors give a color cast onto your skin or in glasses that can make your family photos not as amazing as you'd like. Mismatched colors or patterns can also lessen your love for your family portrait gallery. A couple weeks ago, I did a "What to Wear at the Beac

The golden evening light for family photos is always beautiful. Add in a wonderful family and amazing temperatures and it's basically a family photographer dream. It's no secret I do love family photography and being able to photograph the love around a family during their photoshoot. As a family photographer in Jacksonville, Florida I get to visit the beach often and a few of our beautiful parks as well, but those places I don't get to see too often. They are always amazing.

Here in Florida, it's ALMOST beach season year round. That is often why people travel here on vacation. For the beaches. This wonderful family was visiting Jacksonville Beach, Florida for a long weekend and wanted some photos together while they were here. We chose Ponte Vedra Beach for the tall dunes and, despite the chilly weather, the session turned out beautiful for this dad and his daughters. As a family photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida I do a lot of

Family photography at new locations gets my heart racing. As a family photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida I am lucky enough to do family photos in many beautiful places. That being said, going to the same place again and again can get old. So when families say "Yes" to new locations I have found I am definitely one happy photographer. This beautiful state park feels like a hidden gem located in a small town west of St Augustine and across the street from a

Family Photography is definitely one of my most popular photoshoots. Even after Fall (aka family photo season), being able to meet up and photograph wonderful families makes me so happy. It may have been a little chilly, but Emily styled her family perfectly for it and add in some running and lots of hugs and everyone stayed warm. As a St Augustine Florida family photographer, I know that styling is a BIG part of knowing how your images will turn out. I am currently working o

It's no secret living on the east coast, we have some beautiful beach sunrises. As a sunrise beach family photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida sunrise family photoshoots have become a favorite of mine even though I am not a morning person. On this particular morning the sunrise was absolutely beautiful casting a golden glow over Vilano Beach. Even though a bit chilly, we were able to capture some beautiful family photos for this family visiting the area from

Normally, as a family photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida, when clients as for family photos they mean the beach or a park. BUT, when a client wants a Lifestyle Family Photoshoot in their home? That's awesome. What do you need for a Lifestyle Family session at home? One (or two) rooms with a large window and good light. That's it. Nothing more. This whole session was done in one room of their home they had just moved into and still had boxes everywhere. This

It's finally warming up!! I am SO excited to be back at the beach for family photoshoots. The light, the sound of the waves, all of it is perfection for a Maternity shoot or Family photoshoot. Vilano Beach, Florida is one of my favorite beaches for a photoshoot. As a family photographer I see many amazing places, but this particular beach just gives so many different backgrounds to use and make beautiful images. So, make your Wednesday better with some of my favorite family p

Beach Family Photography is a staple here in Florida. Because we have amazing beaches. As a Ponte Vedra Beach family photographer I never get tired of all the beaches we have and meeting families there for sunrise or sunset sessions. Since 2020, the number of multi-generational portraits I have been blessed to do is mind-blowing to me. As a family photographer, I love that so many families want family photos with grandparents. Sometimes also with cousins, Aunts, Uncles and mo

2021 has been an amazing year Family Photo wise! From Milestones and First Birthday sessions to multi-generational sessions and of course Fall and Christmas sessions being a Family Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine FL has been awesome! Of course, that makes this another hard blog to do because of all the amazing clients I have had and amazing photos I have captured for those families. So, here they are my Top Family Photography Images (and some of these are just f

I am SOOOO far behind on blogging, but now that things are slowing down from the fall busy season I am trying to catch up. This wonderful family has met me 3 years in row at different locations around Jacksonville and have never not been anything but laughter and play. This beach session turned out SO gorgeously and as a family photographer in Jacksonville Florida, it makes me heart so happy. So, take a moment and see a few of my favorites from these fun family photos in Pont

When I am lucky enough to do a newborn photoshoot I know that I may not be able to capture that sweet baby again for their first birthday. So whenever a family asks me to do first birthday photos along with their family photography session it makes me ecstatic! We beat the rain, hit the beach and this first birthday photographer was able to capture adorable first birthday photos for this sweet baby girl and her family. So, make your day better with a few favorites from this F

Spending many summer mornings getting up early to watch the sunrise on the beach. As a family photographer photographing families is one of the many things I love about my job. Combining a beautiful sunrise with a family photoshoot always makes for magic. Having one of my Watch Me Grow families choose this for their milestone session makes it even better. Baby rolls, a beach breeze, beautiful sunrises a few of my favorite things. So, make your day better and keep scrolling to

The fact that I love capturing Maternity Photos and Newborn Photography often means, I am lucky enough to see this little lives grow and capture a First Birthday photoshoot. This momma was brand new to me, but her local photographer was out on Maternity leave, so she reached out about a First Birthday photoshoot. She had a vision in mind and after looking at her ideas, I knew which park was perfect to capture all the sweetness of her little girl. And sweetness she was. So man

October through mid December is what my fellow photographers like to call, "Family Portrait Season". Basically, tax season for photographers. This is our busiest time of year as it is when most families want their annual family photos here in Jacksonville and St Augustine, FL. As crazy as it can get I do love it all! But, I gotta love those clients that book their sessions right before the busy season too. Because without them I wouldn't be able to photograph so many families

It's no secret I am a very happy family photographer when clients come back to me to capture their milestones. I first met this family over 6 months ago for a super sweet newborn session welcoming their 3rd baby girl...now that same sweet babe is sitting smiling, laughing and LOVIGN her big sisters. They even took me to a new park I have never been to in the area and I kinda loved the access to the water and all the green space! Exploring, picking flowers, running, and makin