Rob & Jill | St. Augustine courthouse wedding photographers since 2014.
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Real couples we've photographed at the clerk's office and around town.
St. Johns County Locals Since 2014
As your courthouse wedding photographer in St. Augustine, we've covered these ceremonies since 2014. We know every angle of the building, the best light at different times of day, and where to take portraits afterward. Jill is also a licensed officiant — so we can handle both the ceremony and the photos.
Working with a wedding photographer who actually knows the St. Johns County clerk's office makes the day seamless. Whether you want something quick and simple, you're on a budget, or you just don't need the big production — a civil ceremony here is a perfectly valid and meaningful way to start your life together.
Both parties must be at least 18. No citizenship or residency requirements. If previously married, you'll need divorce decree dates.
Florida residents save $32.50 on the license AND skip the 3-day waiting period with an approved 4-hour course. Check approved providers.
Both parties appear in person at the Clerk of Courts. Bring valid photo ID, Social Security numbers, and payment ($93.50, or $61.00 with course).
Florida residents: 3-day waiting period (waived with course). Out-of-state: No waiting — marry the same day.
Arrive 15 minutes early. The civil service takes 5-10 minutes. Bring your license, photo ID, $30.00 fee, and rings if exchanging. Both indoor and outdoor gazebo options available.
The premarital course saves $32.50 AND eliminates the waiting period. Most courses cost $20-50 and can be completed online in one day.
Before you leave the property, there are three spots we use for portraits:
Most couples spend 1-2 hours taking portraits in the historic district. The clerk's office is a short drive from downtown. Our favorite spots:
Most days follow a familiar rhythm. Here's a typical schedule when we cover both the ceremony and 1-2 hours of portraits afterward — adjust the start time so you finish at sunset for the best light at the bayfront or beach.
Check in at the Clerk of Courts window, wait briefly, and a notary performs the civil service in about 5-10 minutes. You'll exchange vows, rings if you have them, and seal it with a kiss. Afterward, sign your license and order certified copies for name changes.
Whether you need just the ceremony covered or want portraits across the historic district afterward, we have a package that fits.
All packages include: professionally edited images delivered via online gallery with full download and print rights.
Looking for someone who knows the building, the staff, and the best portrait spots within walking distance? That's us. Reach out and we'll match the right package to your day.
“Rob & Jill are the best! They’re very creative, kind, and an overall pleasure to work with. They return photos so quickly with remarkable creativity and individuality. You truly won’t find a pair like Rob & Jill for your photography team.”
“If I could give 100 stars I would. Our wedding was captured so perfectly by Rob and Jill. On our wedding day they were so great, very organized and accommodating but ready to go with the flow if necessary. It really makes a huge difference when you have fantastic vendors at your wedding. We felt like they were part of our family and friends!”
“Rob made our evening! He had amazing energy and captured photos we'd of never thought of! We really enjoyed him so much! Highly recommend using him! His wife, Jill, made things super easy for us from the beginning of the planning process to the end! Absolute BEST!”
“Easy to work with. Made us and our wedding party very comfortable in front of the camera Jill and Rob provide the best overall experience both on wedding day and leading up to it. Jill’s communication is prompt, clear and very detailed. I never felt like a detail was missed. On wedding day we were behind schedule and Jill got us back on track, we didn’t have to cut out a single thing we planned to do. Jill and Rob work seamlessly together, speaking an unspoken language that delivers seamless photo coverage with ease and comfort. I personally am very nervous taking photos and nothing felt forced with these two. Rob has an eye for detail that is bar none. He has a passion for photography but also a passion to capture your perfect day. You feel that immediately when you meet him. They are both so kind. Our guests continue to compliment them to this day. We have only received our previews (delivered several days after the wedding) and I loved every single photo. I can’t wait to see the rest of the gallery. The Futrell team is the best! 10/10!”
“Rob and Jill were amazing to work with! They were communicative, flexible, kind, and just so fun to have with us on our wedding day. They are a super sweet married couple and they work together really well. Also, leading up to our wedding and on the wedding day, they were super organized and kept perfectly to schedule. On the day of our wedding, they were also so fun to have around. After the wedding, my bridal party and friends all raved about how nice our photographers were. We had them take photos for our rehearsal dinner, welcome party, wedding ceremony all the way through the reception. The photos are so beautiful and we will keep them forever. They perfectly captured tons of candid happy moments throughout the day. I highly recommend working with them!!”
“Rob and Jill were AMAZING. I cannot believe all the moments they captured on our wedding! The experience was amazing too. They are so friendly and they just chat with you and make it all feel so effortless. My biggest worry going into it would be that I would not look like myself… but they made everyone feel at ease and comfortable. I never have felt good at taking pictures. But these are BEAUTIFUL. The wedding gallery (all the photos taken) we got in two months and they are amazing. They captured one of the BEST moments of my life in a way that I will never forget. They are good people. Kind. And caring. They think of all the little details that we just don’t know about. 100/10 recommend.”
“Best team around! Thank you to Rob and Jill for the amazing engagement photos, newborn family photos, and wedding photos. I could not have picked a better team to capture the unforgettable memories. They made us feel like family, o accommodated our schedules, and helped each of our special events run so smoothly. I cannot recommend them enough. I hope to work with them more in the future for all our events.”
“Thank you to Rob and Jill for the amazing engagement photos, newborn family photos, and wedding photos. I could not have picked a better team to capture the unforgettable memories. They made us feel like family and helped each of our special events run so smoothly. I cannot recommend them enough. I hope to work with them more in the future for all our events.”
“When we decided to elope, I had no clue where to start. We reached out to Jill & Rob based on reviews for photography, but they were so much more than that! Jill was so very helpful in so much of the planning for our very intimate elopement ceremony and made everything so easy and stress free! I was not sure what pictures I really needed or wanted, so I trusted them to guide us and got some of the most beautiful pictures of us and our (grown) kids! By the end of the wedding and pictures, we felt that we had known them forever! I will be forever grateful for everything!”
“We have beautiful photos from our family session with Rob & Jill. They are very talented and just wonderful people. We had so much fun! They have done our engagement, wedding, and pregnancy photos and most recently our family of four.”
“We have been friends with Rob & Jill for quite some time, so it was an easy decision to hire them for our son’s wedding, and it was the best decision! Their ability to find beautiful spaces in the natural beauty around them is unmatched, and the way they so graceful and wonderfully captured the essence of the couple, our families, and our friends was amazing. They exhibit the utmost professionalism without losing the fun, which was one of our favorite parts about working with them. We highly recommend Rob & Jill, not only as the best choice for wedding photographers, but also as the most wonderful human beings. Hire them - you won’t regret it.”
“Jill and Rob went above and beyond to give us the opportunity to keep every single moment of our special day captured on beautiful pictures. We got married on a very windy day, but they did an extraordinary job to get the right angle and exact moment so our photos were just perfect. We appreciate their warm guidance letting us enjoy every second we shared with our love ones while they did their magic. Thank you for joining us on our wedding day!”
FAQ
Common questions about getting married at the clerk's office
Total cost is approximately $123.50 — the marriage license ($93.50) plus the $30 civil service fee. Florida residents who complete a premarital course pay just $91 total.
No. The St. Johns County Courthouse accepts walk-ins Monday through Friday during business hours. Calling ahead is still a good idea during busy seasons.
Florida residents have a 3-day waiting period (waived with premarital course). Out-of-state couples have no waiting period — you can get your license and marry the same day.
Both parties need valid photo ID, Social Security numbers, and payment. If previously married, bring divorce decree dates. No blood tests or witnesses required in Florida.
Yes. Photography is allowed. The building has beautiful architecture — an arched hallway, wood pergolas, and a courtyard that all work well for portraits.
Yes. The space is intimate, so most couples bring 2-10 guests. There's no official limit, but room is limited.
There's no dress code. Couples wear everything from jeans to full wedding attire. Wear whatever makes you feel like yourselves.
Whether you want a quick civil ceremony, full-day coverage, or something in between, we're the team most St. Johns County couples find when they're looking for someone who actually knows the building. Reach out and we'll plan your day.
