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So, do you think a stormy day will kill your beach photos? What if I tell you, that if it's not raining that storm could actually make your photos AMAZING? Like, an insane shelf cloud passing north of you on the beach making for some gorgeous shots behind you. Yeah, it's true. This beautiful large vacation beach family photography session will show just that. When I saw the cloud I knew it would be gorgeous and this fun family just loved each other, laughed and thanked God th

I hope my fellow Floridians know how lucky we are to have so many gorgeous beaches. People actually travel to our beaches and want their photos there. And we can visit every weekend if we so choose. Maybe more. This wonderful family vacationed near Palm Coast Florida and asked me for some family photography while they were there. The evening, the sky everything turned out GORGEOUS for them. Like, I seriously love this session. Everything came together to make it absolutely go

Summer is OH so close. I can feel it. I can smell it. And I am SO ready. For a family photographer, Fall is typically the busiest time of year. But for those of us lucky St Augustine family photographers and Jacksonville Family Photographers we can be at the beach year round which means beach family photos all year! I've been so blessed to photograph many families visiting St Augustine Beach and Vilano Beach this spring. Whether sunrise, or sunset beach family photography is

Living in Florida, beach family portraits at some point is a given. Luckily in our area we have so many beautiful and different beaches to chose from. Even though this night seemed even busier than normal, this family made magic. The older girls, the styling momma did, the beautiful breeze it all worked together in such an amazing way. Keep scrolling to see all the magic OR click here to find out about booking a Family Beach session for 2021! (it's almost Christmas) Melody

I'm SOOOOOO behind on blogging and may not even be blogging sessions in order, but hey it's 2020. This was my first session with this wonderful family and there was definitely SO much laughing. We weren't rained out, the sun made an appearance and everything came together. As apparently this weekend I will be watching radar and praying rain stays away again, check out a few favorites from these Fall family photos on the beach in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Melody

Every mom will tell you. Babies don't keep. They grow way too fast. In many ways we love it, seeing the independence, their personalities, watching them learn. Then we miss other aspects. Cuddles, little giggles, when they didn't know the word, "no". Being a Family Photographer has definitely allowed me the opportunity to watch so many little ones grow. Of course, that is one of the most amazing parts of my job. This sweet girl has never ceased to be adorable at our sessions

We are lucky to have beautiful beaches all around us. So lucky, that many families vacation here. Even with all the craziness of 2020, I have been lucky enough to meet many vacationing families. This wonderful family wanted Maternity photos and family photos all in one. We met for a beautiful sunrise near their condo. So, take a moment on this last Monday in September to check out a few favorites from this beautiful sunrise session and beach maternity photos while on vacation

I adore every Maternity shoot or Newborn photos I am blessed enough to do. But, I also love when those families return to me for a First Birthday session. Even after all the chaos the spring had, meeting up with this wonderful family for a sunrise first birthday session was amazing. A beautiful morning, beautiful weather and an amazing sky over Vilano Beach, FL as we capture the happiness, love and details of this very special First Birthday milestone. So, make Monday a bit m

As a Family Photographer, I am honored each and every time a family asks me to capture a special milestone in their life. When a family visiting from Chicago decides they want their son's First Birthday Photos done while visiting family in St Augustine Beach, Fl.... I am a little bit extra excited. Not because all the amazing families here don't excite me, but because with all the amazing photographers in the Chicago area, they still chose me. And for that I am thankful. It

It's no secret my feed and blog has been filled with wonderful families this time of year. And with only 12 days left until Christmas (How is this possible???) I still get excited to share gorgeous family portrait sessions. Especially sessions involving a rocky beach, adorable baby girls, a gorgeous couple and Florida sunrise. This session couldn't have turned out more beautiful in my mind. I loved each and every image. As a Family Photographer in Jacksonville Fl and St A

It's cooler in the Jacksonville and Saint Augustine FL area FINALLY!!!! I could happy dance all day to Christmas music, but first let me make today even better by sharing even more of my favorites from this gorgeous session of family photos on Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot Island. Jacksonville's closest driftwood beach is beyond gorgeous and I feel not enough people know about this gem of a place. So, when Daniel contacted me about some Milestone and Family Photos there I wa

As one of many talented and awesome family photographers in Jacksonville, FL, I am honored each and every time a family chooses me to capture those moments that are most precious. Milestone's in life, froze in time to cherish forever in their family photography. This amazing family, met me early one Sunday morning for a Sunrise beach family photo session celebrating their sweet baby girl's first birthday. From their family styling to the gorgeous light that morning everythi

Being a non-morning person, you wouldn't think I would love sunrises. But man I do, the sunrise we witnessed in Maine was amazing. But, before I left on that vacation, I was able to see another beautiful sunrise over the beach as I captured some First Birthday Photos for a wonderful family. I love my job. I love being able to capture Maternity Photos, Newborn Photos and of course, Family Photography in Jacksonville, FL and St Augustine, Fl. This little man and his parents

Summer always tends to lead us towards beautiful sunrises. Even though it means really early mornings in the summer, I never regret watching a beautiful sunrise (I did get up at 4:15a to make sure I saw all of the sunrise in Maine, so I'm committed, lol). This wonderful family made a weekend of it, coming in from out of town for their beautiful sunrise session. It was worth it completely though! So, make Monday a little better with some beauty and favorites from these sunri

Summer is here and beach sessions abound. A couple weeks ago, I was able to do my Annual Beach Mini Event with some awesome families. I love beach portraits.....heck, I love the beach. Hearing it, watching it, all of it. I love these minis every year and meeting new families or capturing another milestone for returning families make them even better. So, stay cool this Wednesday, get your relax on before tomorrow's Holiday and check out some of my favorites from these Beac

It's Beach Season. Beach days, beach nights. Whether just on vacation or living a vacation everyday, the beach is where to be in the summer. Being a Family Photographer in St Augustine and Jacksonville FL I often get to see families year after year. But it's always special when a family on vacation contacts me for beach family portraits. This wonderful family had a vacation week in St Augustine Beach, FL and we missed the rain and were able to capture some beautiful images

It's no secret I simply LOVE my Watch ME Grow clients. Also no secret, my love for the beach. So, when we are planning a First Birthday session for one of my amazing families, and they are up for the beach, I am one happy photographer. This beach location is one of my favorites and Brandi did amazing at coordinating what her family wore. All of it worked together beautifully to make a perfect sunset beach family photos near Jacksonville, FL. Happy Monday! Melody

It has been amazing lately with all the gorgeous beach sunrises I have gotten to photograph in Ponte Vedra Beach near Jacksonville, FL. I may not be a morning person, I love a good sunrise, and a good beach sunrise is even better. Add in an adorable baby girl and her family, you have the makings for a perfect start to my day. As a family photographer near Jacksonville FL I have been blessed to meet so many wonderful families. When I first met this little miss and all the s

It's BACK!!!! Maternity Monday is here! Sure, I made this day up, but it sure does make Monday better. Especially today as I share a GORGEOUS sunrise beach Maternity portrait session. I am NOT a morning person. I never have been. BUT, I love sunrises. A capturing beautiful mommas and wonderful families on the beach at sunrise always starts my day off right. This beautiful family has been with me since they came to my Beach Mini event last summer. Not everyone (including m

Little lives change so much over the first year. And I love capturing the Milestone's with families in Jacksonville,FL and St Augustine,FL. First Birthday Portraits are always some of the sweetest and most adorable sessions I get to do. Their little personalities, sweet smiles, and the way they love on their parents could not make my heart happier. We know I love the beach, and even though I am not a morning person per say, watching a beach sunrise is always an amazing way