Your St. Augustine family photographer for beach sessions, downtown portraits, and milestone moments. since 2014.
St. Augustine Locals
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.
Beach Sessions
Golden-hour family portraits at the St. Augustine coast
Beach family photography is our most-requested St. Augustine booking. We photograph family portraits at these locations — we pick the right spot based on crowds, tide, and your preferences:
Golden hour — the 1-2 hours before sunset — gives the best light for beach family photography. Soft sun, warm tones, and no squinting. What to expect: sand, wind, kids running toward the water, and gorgeous results. We get the posed 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.
Awards & Recognition
Family beach photos, downtown portraits, and milestone moments around St. Augustine
Style Guide
Coordinated tones, not matching outfits
The best color schemes for 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.
A classic 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.
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.
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.
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.
Get notified when dates are announcedOther family-stage sessions we offer in St. Augustine:
The Process
From inquiry to gallery in four simple steps
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.
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.
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.
Highlights within a few days. Your full edited gallery — with download and print rights — delivered in about two weeks.
Where We Shoot
Our favorite spots around St. Augustine
Each spot suits a different look. Beaches give you wide horizons, soft afternoon light, and barefoot-in-the-sand portraits — perfect for younger kids who do better unstructured. Anastasia State Park and Washington Oaks add tree canopy and shade for hot summer afternoons or families that prefer green over sand. Downtown St. Augustine works for couples and older families who want architectural variety: coquina walls, brick streets, and the bayfront. Crescent Beach is our quietest beach option, ideal for sessions that need privacy.
Can't decide? We'll help you pick the right spot based on the time of year, your kids' ages, and the look you're after. View all locations →
Pricing
Clear, straightforward — no hidden fees
That's the heart of being a St Augustine family photographer for us: ten years of beach light, downtown shade, and knowing which location actually works for your kids' ages and your family's energy.
FAQ
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.
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“We had Rob and Jill take our family photos. AMAZING experience. Not only were they personable, they made us feel comfortable and captured some amazing moments.”
“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.”
“We have trusted Rob and Jill Futrell with some of the most meaningful moments of our lives, and they never disappoint. From engagement photos to welcoming our baby, they’ve captured each season with so much care, creativity, and attention to detail. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and genuinely cared about telling our story through their work. We are so thankful to have photographers who feel more like family and whose work we will treasure forever. We highly recommend the Futrells to anyone looking for timeless, heartfelt photos.”
“Rob, Jill, and their whole team were incredible. They captured our wedding at the Embassy Suites beautifully and made the entire experience feel effortless. They were kind, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. One thing that really meant a lot to us was the live streaming they set up for the family who couldn’t attend. It let everyone feel included, and we’re grateful for the care they put into it. Our photos and videos came out amazing, and they caught moments we didn’t even realize were happening. You can tell they love what they do. If you're looking for a team that delivers great work and treats your day with real care, Rob, Jill, and their crew are the ones to trust. Highly recommend.”
“Look no further for wedding photographers. Rob and Jill were, hands down, the BEST vendors we worked with for our wedding. They were prompt, organized, accurate, kind, fun, and *incredibly* talented. From scheduling touch points and providing a detailed timeline of shots to wrangling family for photos and capturing the magic of the day, Rob and Jill made our day unforgettable. We are so thankful for them during such an emotional (and somewhat stressful) day. Rob showed such empathy when he could tell I was getting overwhelmed at moments, and Jill was considerate in helping me establish boundaries for requests from other people. I could write more, but it's clear from the raving reviews that Rob and Jill are *the* choice for any wedding/event photography.”
“The Futrell's have captured our family memories since 2020!! They just recently completed a holiday shoot for us! The entire experience from start to finish was wonderful as always. Jill and Rob always make you feel welcomed and at ease. Every shot feels timeless and I know we will cherish these for years to come. On top of the amazing quality of the photographs they are professional and always communicate back efficiently! There is no one else we will use to photograph our family memories ♥️ they are the BEST”
