Photo Session Location Information
Location Information
- 9700 N Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Pictures On Location
- Booking times are from sunrise to about an hour before sundown (mornings are best)
- Background of sky, ocean and sand
- Pose on coquina rocks
- Wardrobe changes in bathhouse
- I also bring a portable changing tent
- Public park
- Parking
Location Information
- Unicorn Rd & Shore Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- Pictures On Location
- Booking times are about an hour before sundown
- Wardrobe changes in your vehicle
- I also bring a portable changing tent
- Parking on side of road
Location Information
- 3506 Shore Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- Pictures On Location
- Booking times are from 9 to 4
- Background of grass and trees
- Wardrobe changes in your vehicle
- I also bring a portable changing tent
- Parking lot
- Public park
Information
- Booking times are from 9 to 4
- Wardrobe changes by client
- I bring a portable changing tent
- You must own or have explicit permission to use location
- All locations must be approved
- I do not have a studio
Additional Fees
- Sessions outside of St Johns County, Florida
- Multiple locations
- Backdrop and stand
On This Page
Outdoor Photo Sessions Must Read
All Outdoor Sessions
- Sunrise and Sundown have the best lighting for outdoor photography
- Sunrise is the best for the Beach Photo Sessions
- Activities (ex. dance & fitness) the firmest sand is at low tide
- Low Tide is best
- Tide Chart
- I will help you with this if it is confusing
- Sundown is best for Marsh Photo Sessions
- Anytime but midday is good for Park Photo Sessions
Sunrise and Sundown
- For Sunrise on the Beach schedule a time closet to Nautical Twilight
- For Sundown schedule a time closet to One Hour Before Civil Twilight
- See Night, Twilight, and Daylight Times in St. Augustine Today
- I will help you with this if it is confusing
Location Restrictions and Approval
Location Restrictions and Approval
- Service Area; St Johns, Duval, Flagler, Putnam and Clay Counties
- Contact me for other locations
- You must own or have explicit permission to use location
- All locations must be approved
You must own or have explicit permission to use location.
Most State Parks allow photography without a permit as long as you do not interfere with normal day-to-day operations.
Certain locations require permits and special permission such as a property release.
Many landmarks require permits and fees to have them in your picture. This may sound unbelievable, but it’s true and you can get in trouble for using these images improperly.
Photo Sessions At Your Home
Advantages of home sessions
- All your clothes are right at hand
- Wardrobe changes keep pictures interesting
- You don’t have to pack for sessions
- Saves you time
Minimum Room Size
- Any average room size will work not using a backdrop
- Minimum room size is 14 ft. x 18 ft. clear floor space if using a backdrop (I have a few and stand)
Add in Some Yard Shots
- Shrubs, walls or fence
- Large grassy areas
- Large porch
- The background in the distance should pleasing (sky, trees, etc.)
- Remove any distracting or unpleasant objects
- Please have your areas ready to go (no time at session)
Backdrop For Photo Sessions
Pictured is the stand and black 10′ wide by 20 long backdrop I use. I also have a 10 x 20 white backdrop. The wrinkles do not show in the final edited photos. Please see the images with black backgrounds in the Fitness Portfolio.
Photo Session Location Permits
Permits require advanced planning and additional fees
- Permits for City of St. Augustine, Florida Film-Video-Photography Permit Application (download)
- Permits for St. Johns County Beaches Permits
- GTM Research Reserve Permit Application
- Anastasia State Park 904-461-2033
- Fort Matanzas National Monument 904-471-0166
