St Augustine Wedding Photographer

St. Augustine offers an incredible variety of wedding venues, each with its own distinctive character and photographic opportunities. In the historic district, venues like Casa Monica Hotel provide Spanish Renaissance grandeur with ornate architecture and romantic courtyards perfect for both ceremonies and portraits. The White Room features a stunning rooftop overlooking Matanzas Bay, offering sunset backdrops that rival any destination wedding location. Villa Blanca combines old-world charm with modern elegance, while the Lightner Museum's Spanish Renaissance Revival architecture and lush courtyard create a museum-quality setting for your celebration. Treasury on the Plaza and St. Francis Barracks round out the historic venue options, each offering unique architectural details and that quintessential St. Augustine aesthetic. For couples seeking waterfront or beach wedding venues, options include Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast with its oceanfront ceremony sites, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club offering coastal elegance, and more intimate beach locations along St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. We've photographed weddings at all of these venues multiple times and know exactly how to maximize the photographic potential of each location—from the best ceremony positioning for optimal lighting to the hidden portrait locations that showcase each venue's unique character. Our familiarity with St. Augustine wedding venues means we can guide you toward locations that match your style while ensuring stunning photography throughout your day.

Choosing between a beach wedding and a historic district celebration is one of the first big decisions for couples planning a St. Augustine wedding, and both options offer distinct photographic advantages. Beach weddings at locations like St. Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach, or Anastasia State Park provide natural beauty, golden hour light reflecting off the water, and that relaxed coastal vibe many destination wedding couples seek. The ocean serves as an ever-changing backdrop, and we time beach ceremonies to capture the best light—typically within two hours of sunset for soft, flattering illumination. Beach weddings require consideration of tide schedules, wind conditions, and backup plans for weather, but the resulting images have a timeless, effortless quality that couples love. Historic district weddings in downtown St. Augustine offer architectural drama, cobblestone streets, and the romantic ambiance of Spanish colonial buildings dating back centuries. Venues in the historic district provide built-in elegance and protection from weather while offering countless portrait opportunities within walking distance—from the Bridge of Lions to Aviles Street, from the Castillo de San Marcos to hidden courtyards throughout the old city. The historic district particularly shines for couples who want that European-inspired aesthetic without leaving the United States. We've photographed hundreds of weddings in both settings and can help you understand how each location aligns with your vision, timeline, and the photographic style you're seeking for your wedding day.

Our approach to wedding photography combines documentary storytelling with carefully crafted portraits, ensuring we capture both the candid emotions and the stunning formal images you'll treasure for decades. On your wedding day, we typically arrive during getting-ready preparations to capture those quiet, anticipatory moments before the ceremony. We work efficiently and unobtrusively throughout your timeline—documenting the ceremony, family portraits, wedding party photos, couples portraits, and all the reception moments from first dance through final sendoff. Our full-day wedding coverage typically ranges from 6-10 hours depending on your needs, and we customize our approach based on your specific timeline and priorities. What sets our St. Augustine wedding photography apart is our deep knowledge of local venues and lighting conditions. We know exactly when to shoot at each location for optimal results, which backup portrait locations work when weather doesn't cooperate, and how to efficiently manage family photo lists while keeping your timeline on track. We've built relationships with venue coordinators, planners, and vendors throughout St. Augustine, ensuring seamless coordination on your wedding day. You'll receive your full wedding gallery within 4-6 weeks, with sneak peek images delivered within days of your celebration. Throughout the entire process—from our initial consultation through final gallery delivery—we're committed to providing not just beautiful images, but a stress-free, enjoyable experience that lets you be fully present on one of the most important days of your life.