It’s taken me awhile to write this blog post. From someone who likes to write but never has time to, it feels like it takes ages to formulate my thoughts. This stylized adventure elopement session had a lot of heart put into it and not just my own but all the brilliant vendors that hustled Continue Reading…
I will be the first to admit that I’m the last to plan any mini session. It’s usually about 2 weeks prior to the date selected so this year, I’m trying to get ahead of the game and post 3 months before the flowers bloom. This has to be one of my favorite times of Continue Reading…
Hi friends! I’m finally announcing my first workshop of the year. The cost:$160 The date will be April 6th from 11-2 and we are going to learn a ton about how to work our new cameras and our phones(blasphemy, I know). This is geared towards moms who want to capture those everyday moments of Continue Reading…
It’s happening ladies! I have a date and location set for boudoir sessions on January 27,2019 here in St. Augustine. If I receive more requests, I’ll add another day after Valentine’s Day. Some may ask “why should I?” Let me tell you why; it’s the best gift you could give your significant other! I’ve been told Continue Reading…
If there is one thing I love most from photographing families, it’s that I sometimes grow with them; from marriage to a growing family. I’m so excited to share Jenny and Joe’s maternity session from Washington Oaks State Park. If you didn’t get a chance to check out their wedding, you must because it was Continue Reading…
Fall mini sesh dates are here!! NOVEMBER 3 & 4 $200 30 minutes 10 high-res downloads and online gallery with the option to purchase additional images Location: Princess Place Preserve *Drive to the back of the park when you can go no further and you’ll find parking. Just a couple of reminders: Booking fee is Continue Reading…
I have to tell you, when Merritt and Adee came all the way from my hometown, Columbus GA to have Merritt’s senior pictures taken in St. Augustine, I was a bit nostalgic and tremendously grateful. I went to high school with Adee so to have her own daughter graduating from the same high school we Continue Reading…
Spring and fall in Florida are the best times of the year to shoot for family portraits and weddings and that’s why I always like to offer minis during this time. This year, I partnered with 2 amazingly talented vendors here in St. Augustine for Mother’s Day mini sessions. This would be the best gift Continue Reading…
There is this PLACE where all the wildflowers grow and nobody knows:) I made that up but seriously, I visited the flower fields for the first time last year and how breathtaking they were. They only bloom about 2 weeks out of the year and this year, I’m shooting for the last week of April. Continue Reading…
Fall mini sesh dates are here!! $200 30 minutes 10 high-res downloads of your choosing Location: TBA Just a couple of reminders: Booking fee is $100 and will be applied towards the balance of your session. As a mother and photographer, I’ve learned a lot of things in photographing families and I just have a Continue Reading…
This beautiful couple is also part of my family so I was ecstatic to do some couple portraits for them. It’s so important to get these done every once in awhile especially after children. These two brought emotion and life to all of these images so enjoy! Hammock Beach Resort
On Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of getting a ‘mommy vacation’ with my good friend Jessica Rouse. I didn’t bring the camera out until the last day or two because we literally layed around the lazy river for 2 days, talked and drank cucumber margaritas. Once I did bring out the Nikon, I Continue Reading…
I really enjoyed photographing Blayne’s Flagler College senior portraits especially when they gave me free reign to be creative. Congratulations to this beautiful soul as she continues her education into the Masters program. Location: Aviles St. Vilano Beach
I absolutely adored this entire family and it was a BIG family reunion. I often get asked what exactly is a ‘lifestyle’ session and there are several ways I explain it. For me, it becomes personal. I get to know you a bit before I start shooting. I then get to see how you’re family Continue Reading…
I just can’t stop looking at this beautiful mamma and all of the greenery surrounding her in these photos.I know I’ve said it before but I sure do love our little city of St. Augustine. This mamma has a special place in my heart and I’m so looking forward to her new addition that will Continue Reading…
I don’t even know where to begin with this little family. Without oversharing, I can say that I’ve been there from the moment their first, Arwen, was birthed into this world. I like to say we were are birth buddies. Newborn lifestyle sessions are so fulfilling for me because 1) I get my newborn fix Continue Reading…
All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible. T. E. Lawrence
I’ve been so busy over the last 3 months with all of my amazing clients that I’ve been unable to blog since September. I’m going to try and blog at least 1 or 2 day to catch up because I have so many beautiful people to share with everyone. Erin’s session is one of those Continue Reading…
Hi all! I may be a little late to the game but I’m now offering fall minis October 23,2016 and November 12. There will be very limited space so make sure you book now. Payment is due at the time of booking. If they sell out, I may consider doing one more in November. $150 Continue Reading…
I’ve been so excited to be a part of St. Augustine Fashion Week and with one under our belt, we are preparing for Fall 2016 at the Lightner Museum. We have such an amazing team of people behind it all with Brittany Alphonso as the lead and visionary of this fun and collaborative event. I Continue Reading…
I photographed this sweet family when they were pregnant with Avery for a fall mini session and I love being able to come back and celebrate in the arrival of their new bundle shortly after birth. Newborn photography is more to me than babies posed in odd positions. It’s about celebrating the life that surrounds Continue Reading…
Newborn Lifestyle Photography I’ve been pumping out the blogs now that my mom has been here helping me with my own little people. I feel that it is so important to share some of my favorites from each session. Hayden was another quiet soul and every time my camera clicked, she stared right at me. Continue Reading…
I simply LOVE babies. I’ve toyed around with the idea of becoming a doula because I love babies THAT much. I was so excited to do a lifestyle newborn session with the Whistler family and their twins. They were so well behaved(no,really) and had their parents calm nature the entire session. I left their house Continue Reading…
This little family used to live in St. Augustine and recently moved back up to their home state of Pennsylvania. Katie returned back to her favorite city JUST to birth her 3rd son with her midwife. Talk about commitment! I loved everything about this beautiful sun kissed session with Katie and all of her boys. I’ll also have Continue Reading…
If there is one thing I crave more of as I get older, I would have to say it’s more heart connection. You know, we can talk to any old joe about the weather today or how strong or weak our coffee was yesterday BUT it’s rare to find that person, you can talk to Continue Reading…
After such a great turnout for fall minis, I decided to host spring mini sessions here in the St. Augustine area. Location is to be announced but date is firm. Get on the list as soon as you can!
I know I recently posted about our fall minis in 2015 but I also had some amazing lifestyle sessions near the end of the year and these are only a few of my favorite images from these St. Augustine locales.
2015 was an exciting and busy year for us. I was so blessed to meet and photograph all of these lovely families for our fall mini sessions and we used 3 locations: Alpine Groves State Park, my neighborhood(St.Augustine South), and Marineland Beach. You’ll notice a couple of things. OF COURSE, yes, I grabbed the traditional Continue Reading…
Well, I can now mark one thing off my bucket list. I’ve met AND photographed a real mermaid. Yes, ladies and gentleman, this beautiful mermaid is Coral Beth(Beth Sullivan) and she is part of an international team of mermaids led by the talented Mermaid Kariel who not only designs and creates these gorgeous ‘Tails of Continue Reading…
This year we are offering fall mini sessions and have space available for November 8th at Alpine Groves State Park. These will be great gifts for family or Christmas cards:) Limited space available! 15 minutes 10 high res downloads If you’d like to reserve your spot, please email me at dawn@daybreakphoto.co
