Find the Best Photographers in Jacksonville

Monika Colichio Photography is a Jacksonville-based studio specializing in maternity, newborn, childhood, and family photography, serving clients in Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, and Ponte Vedra, with availability for travel sessions beyond Northeast Florida. Monika’s newborn work leans heavily into an at-home, first-week approach, photographing babies in the family’s own nursery and living spaces during the earliest days after birth rather than requiring a studio visit. Her style is candid and natural rather than heavily posed, aiming to capture genuine, unforced moments between parents and their new baby instead of stiff, staged portraits. Client reviews consistently describe her as kind, caring, and professional, with several noting her talent for capturing raw emotion in a way that doesn’t feel manufactured. That documentary-style approach carries through her maternity and family work as well, where she favors authentic interaction over rigid posing. For new parents in the Jacksonville area who want their baby’s first days documented in the comfort of home, with a soft, emotive style rather than a formal studio backdrop, Monika Colichio Photography offers a genuine, relationship-driven alternative to a traditional newborn studio session. 

Pure Life Photography is a Jacksonville-based studio offering newborn, maternity, and family portrait sessions with a flexible approach to location: families can choose an in-studio session, an in-home lifestyle shoot, or an on-location session depending on what fits their newborn’s routine best. That flexibility is particularly useful for newborn photography, where feeding schedules and a baby’s comfort often make a familiar home environment easier than a studio visit in the first few weeks. The studio’s newborn portfolio includes both classically posed portraits and softer, natural lifestyle images, giving parents a range of looks within the same photographer relationship. Alongside newborn work, Pure Life Photography also books maternity sessions for expecting parents and family portrait sessions as children grow, making it a photographer many Jacksonville families return to across several life stages rather than a one-time newborn-only booking. The studio markets itself directly around the Jacksonville newborn photography search, reflecting a clear focus on serving local growing families rather than treating newborn sessions as a side offering. For parents who want the option to choose between studio, home, or location sessions for their baby’s first portraits, Pure Life Photography offers that flexibility in one Jacksonville-area business. 

Colleen Lindhurst Photography is a lifestyle photography studio based in Ponte Vedra, Florida, serving newborn, maternity, and family clients throughout the greater Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas. Colleen left a corporate marketing career in 2017 to launch the business, and in the years since she’s built a style defined by light, bright, and warm images that lean into genuine connection over stiff posing. Her newborn work is offered both as in-home lifestyle sessions, capturing a baby’s very first days in the comfort of the family’s own house, and as studio sessions in a bright, cozy space with a neutral, minimalist backdrop, giving parents the choice between two very different looks. That flexibility extends across her other specialties as well, which include maternity, family, and high school senior photography, so clients can stay with the same photographer as their family grows. Client feedback describes Colleen as fabulous to work with, praising both her choice of locations and her ability to capture a family’s essence in the finished images. For Jacksonville and St. Augustine-area parents who want a newborn photographer comfortable in either a home or studio setting, with a soft, editorial lifestyle aesthetic, Colleen Lindhurst Photography is a strong regional option. 

Christy Whitehead Photography, online as JaxPhotographer.com, operates out of one of the largest dedicated photography studios in North Florida, located at 514 Chaffee Point Blvd off I-10 in Jacksonville. With more than 20 years of experience, Christy has built her newborn and maternity business around a guided, luxury studio experience: two fully stocked prop rooms hold curated outfits, wraps, and themed setups, and clients receive styling support throughout the session rather than being asked to arrive prop-ready. The studio’s newborn galleries showcase everything from classic posed portraits to on-location sessions at spots like Walt Disney World for families who want a destination-style shoot. Beyond newborns, the business also photographs belly and maternity sessions, cake smashes, and family portraits, with heirloom artwork and print products designed to be displayed in a client’s home rather than left as digital files. Reviewers consistently point to Christy’s professionalism and artistic eye, along with her skill working with young children during cake-smash and milestone sessions. For Jacksonville parents who want a full-service studio experience, complete with wardrobe styling and finished artwork rather than just a folder of images, Christy Whitehead Photography is one of the area’s longest-running options. 

Erin Elyse Photography, LLC photographs newborns, children, and families across Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, and Northeast Florida, with newborn sessions built around an in-home studio setup rather than a traditional storefront. That approach lets Erin bring styled backdrops, wraps, and posing equipment directly to a nursery or living room, so brand-new parents don’t have to pack up a fragile newborn for a studio trip in the first couple of weeks. Alongside newborn work, the business also shoots on-location maternity and family sessions around the Jacksonville area, giving clients continuity from bump to baby with the same photographer. Client feedback highlights long-term relationships, with one family noting Erin has documented their milestones for years running, and reviewers consistently point to her patience and easygoing style working with young children and newborns alike. The studio has built a base of positive reviews from local families, and its portfolio focuses on soft, natural newborn portraits, black-and-white parent-and-baby images, and lifestyle family shots rather than heavily propped studio setups. For Jacksonville parents who want the convenience and comfort of an at-home newborn session without sacrificing a polished, professional result, Erin Elyse Photography is a solid local option. 

Oswar Photography has specialized in newborn, maternity, and children’s portraiture in Jacksonville since 2014, operating from a private home studio in the 32244 zip code and serving Jacksonville, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities. Led by photographer Oswar alongside studio director Magalys, the team was voted Best Photographer in Jacksonville in the 2024 Bold City Best awards and named Best Maternity and Newborn Photographer in Florida by the 2024 Quality Business Awards, following earlier recognition as a Best of Florida honoree in 2023 and multiple years on Expertise.com’s list of Jacksonville’s best maternity and portrait photographers. Newborn sessions are booked for babies between 5 and 14 days old and typically run two to four hours in a heated, baby-safe studio, using tested props and building in feeding and soothing breaks rather than rushing families through. The studio also offers combined family portraits with parents and siblings and maternity-plus-newborn bundles for expecting parents planning ahead. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish. Oswar Photography is a member of Professional Photographers of America and Professional Photographers of North Florida, and its 5.0-star rating across more than 30 reviews reflects a decade-plus reputation for gentle, unhurried newborn work in Jacksonville. 

Carolennys Studios is a private commercial photography studio in Jacksonville’s Arlington area, located at 1807 Rogero Rd, run by husband-and-wife team Carolennys and Nicholas Ouellette. The studio’s newborn work leans into fine-art, dramatically lit portraiture, with fully styled, guided sessions where the team handles lighting, posing, and wardrobe rather than leaving parents to figure it out. A rotating set of themed setups, comfort poses, and basket arrangements gives families a range of looks within a single session, and an on-site client closet of accessories means most parents don’t need to bring anything beyond the baby. The studio serves both English and Spanish-speaking families, widening access for Jacksonville’s diverse community. Beyond newborn sessions, Carolennys Studios also books maternity, family, and children’s portraits, and even rents its studio space to other local photographers, a sign of how established the physical space itself has become. With a 5.0-star rating across 39 client reviews, the studio has built a loyal following among Jacksonville parents who want a true fine-art newborn experience, with controlled studio lighting and a dedicated backdrop, rather than a lifestyle session shot in the family’s own home. 

8.08 Photography is run by photographer Mary out of a studio at 101 Marketside Avenue in Ponte Vedra Beach, serving newborn and family clients throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Northeast Florida. Mary’s specialty is classic newborn photography, an approach that favors timeless, modern-classic portraits of babies and the families welcoming them rather than heavily styled or prop-heavy setups. Her session menu is unusually flexible for a newborn specialist: in addition to studio newborn sessions with an extensive selection of props and outfits, she offers in-home lifestyle newborn sessions and birth and hospital photography, capturing a baby’s very first hours before the family even leaves the hospital. Clients consistently describe her as adaptable and unflappable during sessions, staying calm and patient through feeding breaks, diaper changes, and the general unpredictability of working with brand-new babies. That reputation is reflected in a 5.0-star rating across 70 client reviews on Birdeye. After each session, Mary works with families to select premium print products, so the images become lasting keepsakes rather than just digital files. For Jacksonville-area parents who want a newborn photographer comfortable working in the hospital, at home, or in a fully stocked studio, 8.08 Photography covers all three. 

Sarah Hedden Photography operates out of a dedicated studio at 1450 Flagler Ave in Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood, where Sarah has been voted Jacksonville’s best newborn photographer by Bold City Best three years running. Her specialty is fine-art, posed newborn photography, timed for babies between 7 and 14 days old when they are still sleepy and flexible enough for the soft, curled poses her portfolio is known for. A full newborn session runs about two to three hours and includes seven fully edited images, while a shorter mini session is available for families who want a simpler set of portraits. Beyond newborns, the studio also offers milestone sessions for babies and toddlers up to age four, cake-smash shoots for first birthdays, and maternity, wedding, and family portrait work, so many Jacksonville families return to Sarah at every stage. With a 5.0-star rating built on 75 client reviews, her calendar reflects steady local demand; she notes her own schedule often fills as much as a month in advance. For parents who want a true studio experience with award-recognized posing and lighting rather than a quick lifestyle shoot, Sarah Hedden Photography remains one of San Marco’s most requested newborn studios. 

Catherine Whitney has been photographing families, seniors, and newborns in the Jacksonville area since 1997, building one of the most established portrait studios in Northeast Florida. Her newborn work draws on more than 16 years of dedicated newborn-specific training, and she holds Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International (APNPI) status for both 2023 and 2024, along with alumni status from The Milky Way Newborn Retreat two years running. That training shows up in her session approach: extensive newborn safety protocols, careful posing, and a calm, unhurried pace that lets babies settle into swaddles, wraps, and simple studio setups without stress. She is also a member of Professional Photographers of America, reflecting an ongoing commitment to craft beyond just booking sessions. Catherine works with families throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, and Atlantic Beach, and her portfolio spans newborn portraits, milestone and cake-smash sessions, maternity, and family photography, giving clients a single photographer who can document a child’s earliest chapters. With a 5.0-star reputation built on 145 client reviews, she has become one of the most consistently recommended newborn photographers in the region, known for turning a chaotic first few weeks of parenthood into calm, timeless portraits families keep for generations. 

The Iris Image brings an editorial, unhurried style to Northeast Florida weddings, led by husband-and-wife team Cassie and Arthur West out of St. Augustine. Since 2018 they’ve built a small team of photographers and filmmakers around a single creative vision, so whether Cassie, Arthur, or a trusted associate is behind the camera on your day, the final gallery carries the same refined, timeless look.

Couples marrying anywhere from St. Augustine’s historic streets to Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, or Amelia Island will find a studio built around full-day photo and video coverage, with engagement and portrait sessions offered alongside wedding packages. Their approach favors natural light, genuine moments, and a calm, guided presence on set rather than a stiff, posed feel.

We recommend The Iris Image for couples who want cohesive, magazine-style storytelling from a team that treats communication and planning as seriously as the images themselves — a solid pick for anyone wanting their Florida wedding day captured with both structure and heart. 

She Exposure is the Jacksonville Beach studio run by sisters Carson and Lindsay, who’ve spent the better part of a decade photographing weddings up and down the First Coast in an artistic, documentary-leaning style. Their approach leans into candid, honest moments over stiff posing — a good fit for couples who want photos that feel like their actual wedding day rather than a staged shoot.

With a perfect 5.0 rating across 48 reviews on WeddingWire and a steady stream of repeat referrals (multiple couples booked after seeing the duo shoot a sibling’s or friend’s wedding), She Exposure has built a strong local reputation for both the quality of their work and how easy they are to work with on-site.

Beyond weddings, the sisters also shoot engagement sessions, family and lifestyle portraits, headshots, and boudoir/fashion work — making them a solid full-service pick for couples in Jacksonville who want one photographer for the whole journey, from engagement through the big day. 

Pretty Good Visuals has spent eight years shooting weddings across Northeast Florida, and that track record shows in how the whole day comes together. Founded by husband-and-wife team Tyler and Megan, the studio bundles photography and videography under one roof, so couples work with a single coordinated team instead of juggling separate vendors and timelines.

Client feedback consistently points to the planning process as a strength — multiple couples mention pre-wedding calls to map out timing, must-have shots, and overall style well ahead of the ceremony. That kind of groundwork tends to matter most once the day actually gets moving.

Based in Jacksonville and covering St. Augustine, Gainesville, and Orlando, Pretty Good Visuals has carved out a niche for polished, documentary-leaning wedding coverage without the price tag of a big-city studio — a solid pick for couples who want quality images without overspending on their photo and video budget. 

Jay Grubb Photography & Video has been shooting weddings full-time in North Florida since 2010, and it shows — the Jacksonville-based studio has racked up well over a hundred five-star Google reviews and a 2025 Knot “Best of Weddings” award along the way. Jay and his team work out of a Southside Jacksonville office near the JTB Center and travel throughout the region, from historic St. Augustine streets to Amelia Island beaches and barn venues across North Florida and southern Georgia.

What sets this team apart is the full package: dual-camera coverage, true 4K wedding films, live-streaming for out-of-town guests, drone photo and video, and photo booth rentals — all bookable through one vendor instead of juggling separate contracts. Couples consistently point to how comfortable Jay makes them feel in front of the camera, blending candid, documentary-style moments with classic posed portraits.

Beyond weddings and engagement sessions, the studio also picks up family portrait work for past clients who return year after year. With over a decade specializing almost exclusively in Florida weddings, Jay Grubb Photography & Video is a solid, experienced choice for Jacksonville couples who want a full-service photo and video team on their big day. 

Heatherley Bloom Photography has been telling love stories along Florida’s First Coast since 2009, and it shows in the ease of her work — the kind of unposed, sun-drenched moments that come from someone who’s spent nearly two decades getting couples to relax in front of a lens. Owner Heatherley Doan, a lifelong Jacksonville Beach local, has shot 200+ weddings from Amelia Island to St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach, and still finds time to fly a drone for that perfect aerial shot of the ceremony.

What stands out in her client reviews is the consistency: a flawless 5-star average built on couples who come back for engagement sessions, family portraits, and eventually their weddings, often years apart. She’s earned a reputation for staying calm and keeping couples laughing even when a wedding day goes sideways — a trait more than one bride specifically called out as the difference-maker.

For Jacksonville-area couples who want a photographer as comfortable on a beach elopement as a full destination wedding, Heatherley Bloom Photography is a well-established, genuinely local choice with the track record to back it up. 

When it comes to wedding photography on Jacksonville Beach, Tonya Beaver has been a familiar, trusted name for over two decades. Working out of her studio at 318 1st Ave N, she’s built her reputation on a relaxed, documentary-style approach that puts couples at ease — the kind of photographer who feels less like a vendor and more like a close friend tagging along with a camera. It shows in the results: 132 five-star reviews on WeddingWire, a rare perfect record for a photographer who’s been doing this as long as she has.

Weddings are her specialty, but her range doesn’t stop there. Couples in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra also turn to her for engagement sessions, and families come back to her year after year for maternity, newborn, senior, and family portraits — a sign of a photographer who earns long-term trust, not just one-off bookings.

For Jacksonville-area couples who want their wedding day told with warmth and authenticity rather than stiff, over-posed images, Tonya Beaver Photography is an easy recommendation. Two decades of experience, a genuinely local presence, and a client base that keeps coming back speak for themselves. 

Nicole Piper has built a name for herself in Jacksonville by treating every wedding like the once-in-a-lifetime story it is — the vows, the nervous laughs, the questionable dance moves at the reception, all of it. Her photojournalistic style favors real moments over posed perfection, which is likely why Folio Weekly readers voted her Best Wedding Photographer in Jacksonville and why her couples keep sending friends her way.

Based in Northeast Florida but willing to travel anywhere the celebration takes her, Nicole and her team (led by front-end coordinator Jamie Money) also step outside weddings for engagement sessions and family portraits, giving couples a familiar face behind the camera from the proposal all the way to the altar.

If you want a wedding album that reads like a story rather than a stiff lineup of poses, Nicole Piper Photography is worth a look — her reviews consistently point to a relaxed shooting style, quick communication, and images clients say they’ll treasure for decades. 

West House Visuals has been telling Jacksonville love stories since 2010, and it shows in the ease of their work. Husband-and-wife team Krystal and Nick shoot weddings and elopements across Northeast Florida — Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and beyond — pairing candid, light-filled photography with film, so couples walk away with both stills and motion from their day. Their storytelling approach has caught outside attention too, with features in the New York Times and Voyage Jacksonville.

Beyond weddings, the pair also shoots engagements, maternity, family, and boudoir sessions, giving couples a team that can carry them from the proposal through the years that follow. Reviewers on The Knot single out Krystal specifically for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera — a five-star mention echoed across the small but consistent review record we found.

If you want photographers who’ve been doing this long enough to have a genuine style (not a trend-chasing one) and who treat both the photos and the film as equally important parts of the story, West House Visuals is worth a call. 

Tyler Gets Weird brings a documentary, unposed style to weddings across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, built by a veteran-owned husband-and-wife team who’d rather chase real moments than force a pose. With roughly 500 weddings under their belt since launching the studio in 2022, they’ve built a reputation for making couples who feel awkward in front of a camera actually relax and have fun on the big day.

Beyond full wedding photography and videography packages, they cover elopements, intimate courthouse and backyard ceremonies, and are explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming — a good fit for couples who want a low-pressure, personality-forward vendor rather than a stiff, traditional studio. Engagement sessions are available as an add-on to any wedding package.

We like recommending Tyler Gets Weird to Jacksonville couples who want their wedding photos to look like their actual relationship, not a stock-photo version of it — reviewers consistently mention Tyler’s responsiveness and easygoing presence on the day, and the studio holds a perfect 5-star rating across its review platforms. 

Seth Langner has been quietly building one of Jacksonville’s most decorated wedding photography portfolios for over a decade, and it shows in the way his work feels — less “posed portrait,” more “you were actually there.” Karmathartic specializes in documentary-style wedding, elopement, and engagement photography across Northeast Florida and beyond, and Seth’s approach leans on getting couples comfortable in front of the camera rather than directing stiff, cookie-cutter poses.

The numbers back up the reputation: a perfect 5.0 rating across 75 verified reviews on The Knot, plus recognition as a six-time “Best of Weddings” award winner, placing him in The Knot’s Hall of Fame. Couples consistently mention how at ease Seth made them feel on camera-shy wedding days, and how his second shooters add depth to full-day coverage.

If you’re planning a Jacksonville wedding or an intimate elopement and want images that read as genuine rather than staged, Karmathartic is a name that keeps coming up for good reason — a small, focused studio with a track record long enough to trust and recent enough to still be pushing forward.