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Ravine Gardens state park Family Photos
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

Melody Coarsey
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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St Augustine Florida Family Photographer
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

Melody Coarsey
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Sunrise Beach Family Photographer captures beautiful family photos
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

Melody Coarsey
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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Lifestyle Family Photography in St Augustine Florida
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

Melody Coarsey
Feb 28, 20221 min read
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Florida Beach Family Photos
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

Melody Coarsey
Feb 23, 20221 min read
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Ponte Vedra Beach Family Photographer
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

Melody Coarsey
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Top Family Photography Images of 2021
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

Melody Coarsey
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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Fun Family Photos can totally include your favorite activities
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

Melody Coarsey
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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Multi- Generational Family Photos
If you're traveling to St Augustine Beach Florida or anywhere nearby on a family vacation this summer with your entire family, consider booking multi-generational family photos. Why? Because nothing is guaranteed. Because you love each other. Because you want photos with all the people who love your children. Or even just because. If you need more inspiration, check out this large family photoshoot below! To book your session CLICK HERE to grab my guide, or simply scroll on

Melody Coarsey
Nov 18, 20211 min read
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Beach Family Photography - First Birthday Photographer
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

Melody Coarsey
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Sunrise Beach Family Photography
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

Melody Coarsey
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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First Birthday Photos in the park
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

Melody Coarsey
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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Family Photos at one of Jacksonville's Best Parks
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

Melody Coarsey
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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Spring Family Photos in Jacksonville Florida
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

Melody Coarsey
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Beach Family Photos at the Pier
Sunrise. Early, but has never not been worth it. Sunrise with the St Augustine Beach pier, even better. I met up with this family while they were vacationing in St Augustine Beach and the sunrise did not disappoint. With two kids two and under we did all the things to capture the love of this family and the details of this time. I definitely LOVED how it turned out. Keep on scrolling to see a few of my favorites! To find our more information on scheduling your own sunrise bea

Melody Coarsey
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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Beach Family Photography
Florida is a vacation destination for many families and I LOVE when they also want to grab some family photos. Multiple generations, cousins, all the love always makes for a wonderful session. This family relaxed and just had fun and it turned out perfectly! I can't believe summer is winding down (not temperature wise, I mean, I live in Florida) and beach sessions will slowly become less and less, but I am loving them while I can! To see more of my beach family photography wo

Melody Coarsey
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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Multi Generational Family Portraits
Who can remember their great-grandparents? Were you lucky enough to know them? What about photos with them? Yeah, I don't think there are any photos of myself with my great-grandmother (or my great-great-grandmother who was still alive when I was born which is crazy). My girls? I have photos with almost all of their great-grandparents. Though, now only two remain, I still strive to capture moments and memories for them. This family had four generations at their session. Even

Melody Coarsey
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Family Photography Vilano Beach Florida
It's no secret I LOVE sunrise beach photos. As a family photographer I have favorite locations for various times of day and the beach is truly great both sunrise and sunset BUT the sunrise is just something amazing. Give me a super sweet family in town on vacation and a couple adorable little cousins and you have the makings for a family photoshoot that's gorgeous! To see all the sweetness of this family photography Vilano Beach and beauty keep on scrolling. Have an amazing w

Melody Coarsey
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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Beach Family Photos on Vacation
As a family photographer, new clients are always sent a "client questionnaire" which gives me some basic information about them and their family, BUT also the opportunity to give me more. To tell me WHY they are doing the photoshoot. Sometimes, that "Why" gets me. Well, a lot of times it gets me. This family's "Why" was one that made me SO happy they wanted to do the photos while on their family vacation. Made me constantly mentally check if I got all the photos they may want

Melody Coarsey
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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Vacation Beach Family Photography
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

Melody Coarsey
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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