The Church Family | St. Augustine Beach


This sweet family holds such a special place in my heart. I’ve been photographing the Church crew for several years now, and every time we meet, it feels like picking up right where we left off, full of laughter, love, and that effortless magic that only they seem to carry with them.


We met at the Fort Matanzas Inlet on the most gorgeous November afternoon. The sky painted itself in soft pinks and purples, the sun wrapped everything in warm gold, and the waves rolled in gently as if they knew we were waiting for them. It was perfect.


The kids ran and raced along the shoreline, splashing in the surf and giggling with that contagious joy. There was dancing, twirling, sandy feet, salty hair, and so many little moments that remind me exactly why I love what I do. Their connection is so real, playful, soft, strong, and full of warmth. Watching them together is like watching a story you never want to end.


Every year I leave feeling honored that they trust me to capture another chapter of their family. And this year? Absolute magic.


Until next time, Church Family.

A family stands together on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by tropical palm trees and vegetation.
Two children share a sweet moment together on a wooden boardwalk at sunset.
A young girl in a white dress twirls on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by palm trees at sunset.
A playful couple shares a moment together on a sandy beach at sunset.
A father and son share a tender moment together on the beach at sunset.
A mother and daughter in white dresses sit together on sandy beach dunes.
A family dressed in light blue and white poses together on a sandy beach at sunset.
Family walking along the shoreline holding hands during golden hour at the beach.
Children playing and splashing in the shallow ocean water at sunset.
People running and playing in the shallow ocean waves during sunset.
Family members enjoying the beach at sunset with waves rolling in.
Family portrait session on a beach with gentle waves and cloudy sunset sky.
Person crouching to examine reflections in wet sand at the beach.
People wading and playing in the ocean waves during a beach photoshoot.
Family standing together in shallow ocean water during sunset.