Rob & Jill Futrell
St. Augustine Family Photographer
Beach sessions, lifestyle portraits, and milestone moments around St. Augustine—images you'll treasure for generations.
About Us
Your Family Portrait Photographer in St. Augustine
Husband-and-wife team since 2014
We're Rob and Jill—a husband-and-wife St. Augustine family photographer team. Rob sees light and composition. Jill reads the room and knows when your toddler needs a two-minute chase break. After 2,500+ sessions, we've figured out how to make people forget we're even there.
Our style is timeless and relaxed—natural light, genuine connections, guided poses mixed with spontaneous ones. Kids can run, teenagers can roll their eyes, grandparents can sit when they need to. We embrace the chaos because that's what makes the best family photos.
Awards & Recognition
Family Portrait Gallery
Family beach photos, downtown portraits, and milestone moments around St. Augustine
Beach Sessions
Beach Family Photos in St. Augustine
Golden hour portraits at the shore
Family beach photos are our most requested booking. We photograph beach portraits at these St. Augustine locations — we pick the right spot based on crowds, tide, and your preferences:
- St. Augustine Beach
- Vilano Beach
- Anastasia State Park
- Crescent Beach
Golden hour—the 1-2 hours before sunset—gives the best light for family beach photos. Soft sun, warm tones, and no squinting. What to expect: sand, wind, kids running toward the water, and gorgeous results. We get the posed beach portraits you need and the candid scenes you'll treasure.
Visiting on vacation? We work around your schedule and can meet your family at the beach, your rental, or your hotel. Many families book us as part of their St. Augustine trip.
Style Guide
What to Wear for Beach Family Photos
Coordinated tones, not matching outfits
The best color schemes for beach family photos are coordinated tones — not matching outfits. Start with one person's outfit (usually mom's dress) and build complementary pieces around it, mixing 2-3 colors with neutrals.
The classic beach family photo combo. White tops with jeans or khakis — timeless, clean, and pops against sand and water. Add variety with rolled sleeves, different shades of denim, or a linen texture.
Cream, beige, taupe, and light gray with warm accents like rust, burnt orange, or mustard. Earth tones balance the cool blues of the ocean and look beautiful at golden hour.
Dusty rose, sage green, light blue, and muted lavender. Coordinating pastels harmonize with the sky and water without competing. Keep patterns minimal — let the colors do the work.
Skip neon, busy patterns, and large logos — they pull attention from faces. Don't go all-blue (you'll blend into the ocean). And avoid everyone wearing the exact same thing — coordinated always looks better than matching.
We send a detailed wardrobe guide after booking with color palette suggestions tailored to your session location, time of year, and the colors in your home if you plan to frame the photos.
Downtown & Historic Spots
Not a beach crowd? Downtown St. Augustine offers cobblestone streets, Spanish architecture, and shaded courtyards. We love the Lightner Museum, Flagler College, and Aviles Street. Morning light works best.
Extended Family & Reunions
Grandparents visiting, milestone celebrations, getting everyone in one frame — including the person who usually holds the camera. We've organized groups of 30+ and know how to get the full group, then break into smaller combos: grandparents with grandkids, siblings, cousins.
Christmas Mini Sessions
Short, sweet, and seasonal. 20-30 minutes at a curated location on set dates — perfect for returning clients or first-timers. We offer Christmas mini sessions during Nights of Lights, spring blooms, and summer beach evenings.
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Senior Portraits & Graduation Photos
Natural, expressive images that capture who you are
Beach senior photography that captures who you are right now — not stiff yearbook shots, but natural, expressive graduation senior photos. We shoot at locations that fit your personality:
- Beach
- Downtown St. Augustine
- Nature trails and parks
- Locations meaningful to you
Plan 2-3 outfits: start casual with a beachy look, then transition to something more polished. Bring props that tell your story — varsity letters, instruments, your dog.
We shoot at golden hour for the best light and fewest crowds. Book the summer before senior year for fall delivery — peak season fills fast.
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The Process
How It Works
From inquiry to gallery in four simple steps
Inquire
Tell us what you're looking for — beach, downtown, backyard, whatever feels right. We'll check availability and talk through the best options for your family.
Plan
Once you book, we'll send you an outfit guide and a prep checklist. We'll nail down the location, the time of day, and a plan for keeping things low-stress — especially with little ones.
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.
Gallery
Sneak peek within a few days. Your full edited gallery — with download and print rights — delivered in about two weeks.
Where We Shoot
Photo Locations
Our favorite spots around St. Augustine
- St. Augustine Beach
- Vilano Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Washington Oaks
- Anastasia State Park
- Downtown St. Augustine
Can't decide? We'll help you pick the right spot. View all locations →
Pricing
Family Photography Pricing
Clear, straightforward — no hidden fees
30 Minutes
- One location
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
60 Minutes
- One or two locations
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
- Outfit change if desired
Extended Session
- Multiple locations
- All edited photos
- Online gallery with downloads
- Print rights included
- Multiple outfit changes
- Extended groupings
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about family photography
Most 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. We'll recommend exact timing based on the season.
For peak season (March-May and October-November), we recommend booking 3-4 weeks ahead. Mini shoots and holiday dates fill quickly—join our email list for early access. For off-peak times, we can often accommodate shorter notice.
Absolutely. If you're staying in a beach house or Airbnb with a great view, we're happy to come to you. Some love starting at their rental and walking to the beach. We'll make it work with your vacation schedule.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
289+ five-star reviews on Google, WeddingWire & The Knot