Where to have your session
Below are some of my favorite spots for sessions. If you don't love any of these, that's okay! We can work together to find the perfect location for you.
Camp Milton
1225 Halsema Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32220
A wide open field with gorgeous golden hour light, plus wooded trails and boardwalks for variety.
Note: There are no bathrooms on site
☀️ Sunset recommended
Pace Island Park
Fleming Island, FL 32003
This secluded spot on private property offers a wide open field framed by trees and a long dock that leads through the woods out to Doctor's Lake.
☀️ Sunset recommended
Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville, FL
From the modern Prime Osborne to the iconic Friendship Fountain and riverfront views, downtown offers a wide variety of backdrops. Whether you’re looking for sleek city vibes, colorful murals, or classic skyline shots, it’s a versatile spot with endless photo opportunities.
Vilano Beach
Mussallem Park Access Point
With close parking and little foot traffic, this quiet spot is ideal for photos. Sunrise sessions here are especially beautiful.
☀️ Sunrise recommended
Boneyard Beach
Big Talbot Island
A dramatic shoreline with 30-foot bluffs and massive driftwood scattered across the sand—perfect for bold, unique photos.
Note:
There is a one mile walk (each way) on an unpaved wooded trail from the parking area to the beach. There are no bathrooms on site.
*this location is unavailable June through August
☀️ Sunrise recommended
Washington Oaks Gardens
6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Palm Coast, FL 32137
Known for its formal gardens, mossy oak trees, and shaded paths with beautiful natural light.
Note:
$5 entrance fee. No pets are permitted. Client must confirm session date with the park to ensure no conflict with events/weddings.
☀️ Evening recommended
Marineland Beach
9805 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Just south of Marineland, this beach features stunning coquina rock formations and a gorgeous shoreline, with convenient parking close by.
☀️ Sunrise recommended
Jacksonville Arboretum
1445 Millcoe Rd Jacksonville, FL 32225
Lots of greenery, seasonal flowers, and shaded paths that photograph beautifully.
Note:
Client must purchase permit from park before session ($60)
Walter Jones Park
11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Set along the St. Johns River, this park features a white farmhouse, rustic barns, and mossy oaks—perfect for photos with a mix of history and natural Florida beauty.
Castle Otttis
103 3rd Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
A striking, Irish-inspired castle in Vilano Beach with dramatic stone architecture
Note:
Client must obtain permit from owners. No bathrooms on site. Lots of walking up and down steep stairs.
St. Augustine
Downtown Historic District
Full of charm and history, downtown St. Augustine offers endless photo opportunities—from the iconic Fort and Bridge of Lions to the cobblestone streets and hidden corners of St. George Street. Romantic, timeless, and uniquely Florida.
Note: Client must obtain a permit to photograph at the Lightner Museum.
☀️ Morning recommended
Ravine Gardens
1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
A unique garden location with lush greenery, dramatic elevation changes, beautiful stone steps, and a suspension bridge.
Note:
$5 entrance fee
Lots of walking up and down steep stairs.
☀️ Evening recommended