Our Favorite Local Photographers in Jacksonville

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Our Favorite Local Photographers in Jacksonville

As moms, we want to remember the firsts, the “big” moments and the little ones. The smiles (and tears!), laughter and hugs and this time of motherhood and parenting that go too fast. To help you capture these moments before they pass by, we’ve put together a Guide to our Favorite Local Photographers in the Jacksonville area. From maternity to newborn, family, weddings, holiday photos, and even videography, we hope this becomes your go-to list when looking for all of your family’s photography needs.

Ryaphotos

Rya Duncklee of Ryaphotos is an international award-winning educator, filmmaker, and portrait artist. She dedicates her time to creating emotive family films and photographs near her home in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Whether she is capturing family vacation photos at the beach, documenting family experiences in a whole new way, or preserving memories during those first few weeks with a new baby, Rya is inspired by the families who trust her to bring their stories to life.​

“Rya recently did our in-home newborn photo shoot, and she was absolutely amazing!!! I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She was so kind and accommodating and made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot. The photos were so beautiful and exactly what we wanted. She captured our family so well, and she is so incredibly talented! We are so excited to cherish the photos forever. I highly recommend Rya, and we are looking forward to having her do our future family photo shoots!!”

— Melissa Lyle, Ponte Vedra Beach

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Pure Life Photography

 

At Pure Life Photography, Laura specializes in creating timeless newborn photography experiences that are as stress-free as they are beautiful. Located in Jacksonville, FL, her full-service studio is designed with your family in mind. She handles every detail so you can focus on cherishing these precious moments. Laura’s fully stocked client closet offers a curated selection of stunning gowns for moms and outfits for babies, ensuring everyone looks and feels their best. Professional hair and makeup services is also included for you, mama, so you can relax and be pampered before your session. After the session, Laura will guide you through selecting your favorite images and transforming them into custom artwork. From elegant framed prints to bespoke albums, she handles everything—including installation in your home. Let her turn your baby’s earliest days into cherished memories that last a lifetime.

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“This was hands down the easiest photoshoot experience I’ve ever had! Laura guided me on outfit choices, ensuring everything was coordinated beautifully. She even arranged for hair and makeup to come to me, so all I had to do was get dressed and smile. The photos turned out absolutely stunning—timeless and beautiful. I’m in awe of how seamless the entire process was, and I can’t wait to see the custom artwork she’s creating to display these memories in my home. Highly recommend!”

— Rachel N.

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Catherine Whitney Photography

 

Catherine Whitney Photography has been photographing families for over 20 years. Capturing the story behind each family, newborn, child, high school senior, and expecting parents is what she is passionate about! Catherine schedules both in studio and on location portrait sessions. She has photographed hundreds of families, newborns and high school seniors. It has been a dream come true and there is nothing else Catherine would rather do!

“Catherine is amazing! She did such a great job with our newborn and family photos. The pictures turned out so well! She was able to soothe my newborn way better than I could and I learned some great tips from her. She also was awesome with my toddler. He has special needs and she was so patient and kind, and somehow got him to sit still and take really great pictures! He had a blast and was so drawn to her. She was so welcoming and accommodating and overall, we had such a good time! It was not a stressful experience at all, which surprised me. Even leading up to the photoshoot; Catherine communicated with us and sent helpful resources, and she replied to my emails very quickly. We got our pictures back fairly quickly as well and they were excellent!”

— Valentina Carroll

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Rina Coker Photography

Rina Coker Photography is for down to earth families who value real moments. Rina specializes in maternity, newborn, family, and in-home documentary sessions. Serving all the beautiful areas of Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Ponte Vedra. Life is too short to be stressing over your kids not smiling during family photos. With her joyful and playful approach, Rina will document the beauty of those chaotic and sentimental moments- big and small, for you to see the beauty of your everyday life.

“Rina was an absolute joy to work with! She definitely has an eye for photography. She has a way of capturing the moment! She keeps everyone involved and the atmosphere light (including those disgruntled husbands who are only there to keep the peace lol).” 

— Cathy Mitchell

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B.Lovely Photography

Jen Beasley of B.Lovely Photography is a storytelling photographer, specializing in families, motherhood & newborns. If you’re looking for someone to capture the goodness of this age, this stage; whatever that looks like for your family, Jen is your girl! The in-between, un-posed moments during a session; the messy, full of love, goodness that you’ll never want to forget, that’s what BLP focuses on. You can usually find Jen chasing the sun on the beach for sessions, but on-location in your favorite spot is always a good idea! Looking to book your next family session or milestone moment? Reach out! Creating beautiful galleries for families just like yours sounds like such a good time!
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Jen for our family photo session, and we are overjoyed with the results. She has an incredible talent for bringing out the best in every family member. The photos are not just technically excellent but also emotionally rich, showcasing genuine smiles and connections. Jen was efficient and flexible, adapting to the dynamics of a family shoot. She effortlessly orchestrated group shots and candid moments, making the most of our time together. Our family now has a collection of photos that we will cherish forever. Thank you Jen!”
— Elena H.

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MColichio Photography

MColichio Photography is owned by Monika, a maternity, newborn, childhood, and family photographer located in Jacksonville, Florida. She is serving Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, and Ponte Vedra areas and is also open for travel. Documenting your life, your soul, and your precious ones, big or small, is what she loves the most. She sees emotions, raw details, and simple beauty through her lens, and with the help of natural light, she wants to capture them for you. Her work is recognized and awarded in many photography blogs and magazines all over the country and Europe. Life is full of beautiful moments. I promise I will not let them pass through your fingers.

“My wife and I cannot say enough how fantastic it was to work with Monika for our maternity session. We waited a little longer than we should have to schedule things (maternity session almost became newborn pics!) but Monika was responsive and flexible to get us set up on short notice. The day itself was very relaxed, and Monika definitely has a gift for keeping things light and enjoyable. I would say she did a great job balancing giving direction to us when needed, with also standing back and letting us express ourselves naturally. We have worked with photographers who went a little too far to either extreme, but Monika has a knack for striking the right balance. Overall we are very satisfied and would recommend her to anyone.”

— David

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Russ Bratcher Photography

 

Elevate your family, school, and corporate moments with Russ Bratcher Photography in Jacksonville, Florida. Specializing in boutique family portraits, high school senior sessions, small or large schools, and professional corporate headshots, they transform your memories into timeless treasures. Their passion reflects in custom-framed wall art and albums, adding warmth and love to your home. Trust them to preserve your milestones with artistry and care. From family gatherings to professional endeavors, Russ Bratcher Photography is dedicated to creating artwork that you will love.

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“Absolutely blown away by the way Russ photographed our family. He has a calm and collected approach that made us comfortable. The way he was able to capture the personality of each family member is truly a work of art. Getting pictures of the the grandparents laughing and making memories with us is priceless. It’s hard to pick favorites because there are so many great photos. We will treasure these forever!” 

— Casey Mitten

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Corinna Hoffman Photography

Corinna Hoffman is a photographer for happy people! Specializing in family, maternity, newborn, baby, and children lifestyle portraits, Corinna just loves documenting special moments in life on photos! She loves to go wherever creativity leads her with her camera in tow and believes travel is good for our soul. Studio portraits also available and located in the heart of Riverside by appointment only.

“Where do I begin? I met Corinna when she was the photographer for my best friend’s wedding, where I was a bridesmaid, and instantly loved her. When I got engaged, I knew immediately who I wanted as our photographer for our engagement and wedding. She is such a sweet person, always a professional, and is so good at making her clients feel at ease. I treasure all the moments she has captured for us and have them displayed all over the walls of our home. My husband and I just had our second child and did a newborn session with her for our new baby, just like we did with our first son because Corinna is our forever photographer, there to capture every milestone.”

— Beverly C.

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Oswar Photography

Oswar Photography specializes in maternity and newborn photography and is proudly recognized as one of the top 3 photographers in Jacksonville, Florida. As an award-winning photographer, Oswar’s passion lies in capturing the beauty of motherhood and the precious early days of your newborn. His mission is to create personalized, artistic portraits that celebrate these unforgettable moments. Beyond delivering heartfelt images, he offers an authentic, meaningful experience from the moment you book until you receive your photographs. Whether you’re looking for maternity, newborn, or motherhood portraits, they provide unique sessions tailored to your needs. Let them help you preserve these special memories that will last a lifetime.

Dunlop Photography

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ReAnna Nicole Photography

ReAnna is a photographer in Jacksonville, FL focused on maternity, newborn, baby, children, and family photography. She currently serves Jacksonville and the surrounding areas of Northeast Florida. She also provides one of a kind beach sessions during the golden hours, specializing in natural light photography that captures an authentic moment in time. A photograph shows not only what we look like, but also our true personality and who we are. ReAnna’s hope is to create beautiful images for you and your family to cherish forever! Contact her today to book your session!

ReAnna Nicole Photography

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Chantel Beidleman
Born and raised in the Aloha state and a traveling gypsy at heart, Chantel Beidleman left the nest fresh out of high school and headed off for college in sunny Southern California. Almost a decade later, she met and fell madly in love with her hubby, who whisked her off to the great Midwest. After five brutal winters in Nebraska, Chantel realized that home will always be where the ocean is (and the snow isn’t), so off to Jacksonville they went, where this Hawaiian girl now spends her days as a stay-at-home wrangler to her two baby bears. Before becoming a household CEO, she joyfully spent her time as the Program Assistant Director of a preschool. Digging deep into wellness and health is her jam, and spontaneous dance parties with her kiddos are what sing to her soul. Chantel is wildly passionate about advocating for her son, who lives with multiple severe food allergies. You can find her out and about daily as she is a self-proclaimed busybody who loves hitting the beach or exploring new spots in town while homeschooling her kiddos. If you ever see this fast-paced mama on the go, say hi because she is always up for meeting new people and making new friends!

12 COMMENTS

  1. We love mcolichio photography. Monika is so sweet but creates such beautiful, powerful images. We can’t recommend her more highly!

  2. Love the list, however, I would certainly suggest including Crystal Hicks of Dawning Focus Photography, LLC! She has a unique eye in capturing the emotion of the moment, and beauty of the subject!! She has been fortunate enough to be published in several publications. Check out her facebook page!

  3. Would highly recommend Ariel Rose Photography be added! She’s magic with babies and her photos are always stunning. She has a studio locally.

  4. Another local add is Amy Olivieri Photographer (lovemakesthebeststart.com) is wonderful. She takes AMAZING pet photos and candid, real life, family/couples photos. She also donates her time and talent to photograph the Jacksonville Humane Society holiday card.

  5. Such a great compilation of excellent family photographers in Jacksonville. I have a photography company in Maui, Hawaii, and I love to get new inspiration from beautiful images in other tropical beach locations. Great blog, and Aloha 🙂

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