Photo Session Locations

• Pictures on Location – Marineland Beach
• 9700 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Sunrise Only
• Ocean
• Sandy beach
• Coquina rocks to pose on
• Boardwalk
• Tower
• Benches
• You may get wet
• Low to mid tide preferred
• Public bathroom for changing clothes

• Pictures on Location – Lewis Point Park
• 3506 Shore Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32086
• Morning or Late Afternoon (Location 1 – Under trees in shade)
• Sunrise (Location 2 – Low Tide Only)
• Sunset (Location 3)
• Water and Marsh Backgrounds (Location 2 & 3)
• Sandy Shore (Location 2 – Low Tide Only)
• Shoes may get wet (Location 2)
• No bathroom or facilities for changing clothes

The Home Session Advantage

• 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

• Minimum room size is 14 ft. x 18 ft. clear floor space
• A garage is perfect if floor is clean and oil free (cooler months or air-condition only)

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. There is no time for background setup at session.

Things to Consider

• You may need a property release from owner
• Outdoor backgrounds should be non busy low and extensive (grass field, water, tree line in the distance, etc.)
• Other good backgrounds can be old buildings, old equipment, stables, barns, etc.

Permits are required for the City of St. Augustine and St Johns County Beaches

• City of St. Augustine, Florida Film/video/Photography Permit Application
• St. Johns County Beach Permits (download)
• Permits require advanced planning and additional fees

To achieve a truly unaffected portrait, there’s nothing better than a natural stage. And here in northeast Florida, we’re blessed with some stunning scenery. There are three beauty spots in St Augustine that I like to use for my portraits: Marineland Beach, Lewis Point Park, and North Holiday Lake Park at Vaill Point Road.

Each of these locations offer a wonderful backdrop and fantastic light. Read below to learn more about these sites and the best time of day for a photo shoot. However, if you’d rather that I come to your home, that’s not a problem. You may also use another place, although you may need a property owner’s release form.

Once you’ve decided on a location, click on the button below for the flow of the session, things to bring, what to wear and how to pose.