Family Sessions · Amelia Island
Amelia Island Family Photographer
Hi, we're Rob & Jill
We're Rob and Jill — a husband-and-wife team who've been photographing families on Amelia Island since 2014. We're parents and St. Augustine locals, and after more than a decade we still chase that Florida light: the way it pours through the oak canopies.
Our approach is easygoing and documentary. Rob sees light and angles like the engineer he used to be; Jill reads the room and knows just when you need a quiet minute. We're there to capture your day the way it actually feels — the belly laughs, the happy tears, the small in-between moments — not to stage it.
More about us →Amelia Island Family Photography Locations
Amelia Island packs more variety into a small space than almost any other Florida destination: thirteen miles of uncrowded barrier-island beach, a walkable Victorian historic district, a Civil War-era state park, and resort grounds, all a short drive apart. Main Beach Park is the easy pick for young kids — wide sand, simple parking, dunes and Atlantic horizon, and warm golden hour light in fall. Fort Clinch State Park on the northern tip gives you gnarly live oaks, soft sand paths, and historic stone walls (permits required; we handle the process). Downtown Fernandina Beach trades sand for Victorian storefronts and brick-paved Centre Street, uncrowded before 10am. Resort guests at the Ritz-Carlton or Omni Amelia Island Plantation can shoot on property, with lawns, oak canopy, and beach access in one spot.
Tell us your travel dates, your kids' ages, and where you're staying, and we'll recommend the spot that fits your trip. Amelia sits at the far north end of the First Coast, so if you're closer to Jacksonville's south side we also photograph families about an hour down the coast in Ponte Vedra, the neighboring Nocatee community, and at home in St. Augustine. Eloping on the island? See our Amelia Island elopement photography.
Real First Coast Family Sessions
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Family Photography Pricing
Clear, straightforward — no hidden fees
30 Minutes
- 80–120 edited images
- One location
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
- Ideal for small groups and quick updates
60 Minutes
- 80–120 edited images
- One or two locations
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
- Outfit change if desired
- Ideal for most families, beach days, milestones
Extended Session
- 80–120 edited images
- Multiple locations
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
- Multiple outfit changes
- Ideal for extended families, multiple groupings, reunions
Grandparents visiting, milestone celebrations, getting everyone in one frame — including the person who usually holds the camera. We've organized extended family photos for groups of 30+ and know how to get the full group, then break into grandparents with grandkids, siblings, and cousins.
Jourdan
Jourdan's family has been coming to St. Augustine Beach for more than three decades, and this year they wanted to mark the trip — and her son's upcoming birthday — with a proper photo session. They got up at sunrise for it, and the beach delivered an epic…
See the Photos →How It Works
1.Inquire
Tell us what you're looking for — Main Beach, downtown Fernandina, Fort Clinch, or your resort grounds — and when you're on the island. We'll check availability and talk through the best options for your family.
2.Plan
Once you book, we nail down the location, the time of day, and a plan for keeping things low-stress — especially with little ones. For outfits, think coordinated tones rather than matching: start with one person's look and build neutrals and two or three complementary colors around it, skipping neon, busy patterns, and big logos. Keep the kids in something they can actually run in. Our what-to-wear guide has full palettes.
3.Shoot
We handle the kids, the posing, and the light. You just show up and be yourselves. Sessions typically run about 60 minutes, and we mix candid moments with a few classic portraits.
4.Gallery
Highlights within a few days. Your full edited gallery — with download and print rights — delivered in about two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about family sessions on Amelia Island
Ask us anythingMost shoots run 60-90 minutes, giving us plenty of time for different groupings and outfit changes if desired. Extended groups may run longer depending on size.
Kids are unpredictable—that's part of what makes them wonderful. We embrace the chaos and know how to work with wiggly toddlers and reluctant teenagers. Some of our best work comes from unscripted scenes. Relax and let them be kids.
Golden hour—the 1-2 hours before sunset—gives us the finest light. The sun is soft, the shadows are flattering, and the colors are gorgeous. Amelia's east-facing beaches can also be stunning at sunrise if your family is up for it. We'll recommend exact timing based on the season.
Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island State Park require special-use permits for photo sessions. We know the process and handle this for you when your session is inside park boundaries. Main Beach Park and most public stretches of shore don't require permits for family sessions.
For peak season (March-May and October-November), we recommend booking 3-4 weeks ahead. For summer vacation dates, book as soon as you know your travel window — those spots fill quickly. We can sometimes accommodate shorter notice outside peak season.
Absolutely. If you're staying at the Ritz-Carlton, Omni Amelia Island, or a vacation rental near the beach, we're happy to start at your property and walk to the session location together. We work around your vacation schedule.
Where We Photograph Families
Amelia Island and the First CoastAmelia Island is about an hour north of us — Main Beach, Fort Clinch, downtown Fernandina, or your resort grounds. Ask about your venue →
Ready to Book Your Amelia Island Family Photographer?
Tell us your travel dates, how many people, and what you're picturing — the beach, downtown Fernandina, Fort Clinch, or your resort grounds.
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