30A Family Beach Photography in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Beautiful Family Photos Made Easy.

Stunning portraits for families who want an easy, stress-free experience so they can remember forever.

Easy & stress-free

True-to-life quality

Straightforward pricing

Forever family memories

We get it. Life can get a little crazy.

When getting photos done, most families expect:

To feel overwhelemed before the session even starts

To not know what to do with their hands

To feel awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera

To wait forever to get photos back

To receive images that don't really feel like them.

What if family photos were actually easy?

A Family Photo Experience Like No Other

One that will have you saying:

Wow,

That was easier than I expected

Everything was smooth, simple, and stress-free.

Wow,

That was actually so much fun

We laughed, played & forgot the camera was even there.

Wow,

That really felt so comfortable

We never had to guess what to do—it was super chill.

Wow,

These photos are completely us.

Every image feels like our authentic family.

Locations we serve

Looking for a family photographer in 30A?

We offer candid, true-to-life family photography all along scenic highway 30A

Alys Beach

Blue Mountain Beach

Dune Allen Beach

Grayton Beach

Gulf Place

Inlet Beach

Laguna Beach

Rosemary Beach

Santa Rosa Beach

Seacrest

Seagrove

Seaside

Watercolor

Watersound

Whether you choose one of our preferred locations, or have us come to you, we have you covered.

Getting started is easy

1.

Book your session

Reach out, sign a simple agreement & pay the retainer.

2.

Get ready

Choose your date, select a location & pick out your outfits.

3.

Relax & have fun

Enjoy a joy filled & effortless session where every family member feels at ease.

4.

Remember Forever

Enjoy a beautifully curated digital gallery of high-resolution memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Candid family photograph of parents tickling kids at Grayton Beach State Park, in 30A Florida

Family photos shouldn't be stressful or overwhelming.

They should be something you genuinely look forward to—a joyful, easy experience where every family member feels comfortable, relaxed, and completely at ease.
Because when you feel your best, that's when the real magic happens.
And those are the moments you'll remember forever.

That's exactly why we make it easy to take beautiful family photos.

Pricing

Invest in memories that last forever, with no hidden fees.

Simple
starting at $550
Up to 20 minutes
Up to 5 people
20 edited images
Digital Gallery
Full print & share rights
3 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Signature
starting at $650
Up to 30 minutes
Up to 7 people
All edited images — 50+
Digital gallery
Full print & share rights
1 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Premium
starting at $850
Up to 45 minutes
Up to 12 people
All edited images — 80+
Digital gallery
Full print & share rights
1 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Simple
$550
Up to 20 minutes
Up to 5 people
20 edited images
Digital Gallery
Full print & share rights
3 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Signature
$650
Up to 30 minutes
Up to 7 people
All edited images — 50+
Digital gallery
Full print & share rights
1 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Premium
$850
Up to 45 minutes
Up to 12 people
All edited images — 80+
Digital gallery
Full print & share rights
1 week gallery delivery
Book Now
Available Add-Ons
Extra People: $25 each
Express 48 hour gallery delivery: +$175
Custom Retouching: Available upon request

Need help selecting a package?

We'd love to hear from you. We're happy to help.

Contact

Kind Words

Earlybird Photography has been taking our family beach photos for a couple of years now. They're amazing at what they do. Like, on your wall, art amazing!! My 3 kids always like to be extra silly at the photo shoot, but Josh handles all their sillies with ease. Great experience and worth every penny for the photos.

- Kim Z.

Earlybird Photography did a fantastic job with our family photos! They were able to capture genuine smiles and laughs from my shy 5 and 7 year old. They made everything so comfortable and I was impressed with every photo. Repositioning the girls to capture the side they were wearing bows, showed great attention to detail. These are easily my favorite of our family photos!

- Adrianna P.

Josh is such a talented photographer and has a really easygoing, relaxed vibe that makes for a super enjoyable, low-stress photo session. Earlybird Photography's packages offer such great value, and the photos turned out amazing — I couldn't be happier with the whole experience!!

- Alice Ann H.

Earlybird Photography has taken our pictures in Seaside for the last few years and has done incredible! We’re printed those pictures and they’re all over our house. Wouldn’t risk such memories to anyone else. Highly recommend.

- Alin D.

We have tried several different photographers in the area, and Josh is by far the best. He cares deeply about the work, and he is a true professional. He does great with families, kids, and couples. We will definitely be using him for years to come.

- Andrew S.

FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions we receive about working with us.

Do you offer other types of photography besides family sessions?

No. We specialize exclusively in family photography with an emphasis on beach photography.

What is your availability and how far in advance do you book?

We are typically booked up several months in advance, with a limited number of available openings.

If you have a specific day in mind, please contact us with as much notice as possible to lock in your preferred date.

What is your booking process?

1. Send an inquiry through our contact form. Please provide as much information as possible.

2. We’ll review the details and agree on date and location.

3. We’ll send over a straightforward agreement and invoice for a non-refundable retainer.

4. Once those are signed and paid, your session is officially booked, and the date is yours.

Do I need to pay up front?

All portrait sessions are first come, first served, and a non-refundable retainer of 50% must be paid at the time of booking.

Your date is not reserved until this is received.

Depending on availability and timeline, we may require some sessions to be paid in full at time of booking.

When and how will I receive my photos?

Galleries for Premium and Extended sessions are delivered within 1 week.
Galleries for Simple sessions are delivered within 3 weeks.

Every session comes with a private online gallery where you can download digital copies of your high-resolution images, share them, and order prints.

What should I wear?

We often get asked what to wear. It has more to do with what NOT to wear than anything else.

Once booked, we will send over a detailed style guide.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Avoid plaids, stripes, bold prints, and logos, as well as fine stripes and tight patterns

• We suggest solid, neutral, natural, or reserved/muted colors that show your unique style while letting you be you be the star of the show.

• Try to coordinate colors without being overly matchy-matchy.

• Wear something you feel comfortable in—if you don’t feel comfortable, you won’t look comfortable.

• Shop for your body type. Clothes that fit well are far more flattering than something a size too small.

  • Avoid plaids, stripes, bold prints, and logos, as well as fine stripes and tight patterns
  • We suggest solid, neutral, natural, or reserved/muted colors that show your unique style while letting you be you be the star of the show.
  • Try to coordinate colors without being overly matchy-matchy.
  • Wear something you feel comfortable in—if you don’t feel comfortable, you won’t look comfortable.
  • Shop for your body type. Clothes that fit well are far more flattering than something a size too small.
What should I expect during a session?

We keep things warm, friendly, and casual. Most families say it feels like hanging out with a good friend rather than an awkward photo session where you’re unsure what to do with your hands.

We’ll get acquainted if we haven’t met before—a quick chat often helps calm nerves.

Please let us know if you have any specific requests or ideas beforehand so we can plan and accommodate. We strive to make the process as collaborative as possible, so feel free to share your suggestions.

We usually start with the formal “everyone looking and smiling” shots to get the posey poses out of the way. Then, we move on to fun action prompts that shift the focus from the lens to the connection among you.

The session typically ends with play time—we encourage getting in the water, splashing, and simply having fun.

Do you have any tips for family sessions?

• Make sure clothes are lint free, wrinkle free, and fit well in advance.If you’ve got young kiddos, come early and change them on location to avoid getting something on their outfit in the car (food, spit up, etc.).

• Have your kiddos practice NOT looking at the camera, pointing at the camera, or talking. Often, parents want “candid & natural photos” but then keep asking their kids to “smile at the camera.”

• Practice being present in the moment. Often in a session, the kids are doing what we need them to do while parents are busy directing instead of looking natural. Enjoy being with your kiddos—even if they’re acting a little crazy—and we’ll capture the authentic moment.

• Be prepared to offer your kiddos and/or partners a bribe! Getting ice cream afterward is always a safe bet.

What if it’s raining?

It is Florida, and the weather can change quite quickly. We have very few sessions that are actually rained out.

We ask that you please be flexible day of as we may need to adjust our start time or location based on cloud cover or rain.

Weather reschedule calls are typically made within 24 hours of the start date, often day of.If we do need to reschedule, there is no rebooking fee required.

While cannot guarantee a specific time will be available, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Please be flexible.

We can not offer weather reschedules for cloudy days, cold days, etc.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel, please let us know with as much advance notice as possible.

You will not be required to pay the remainder of your session fee; however, because we have not been able to offer that date to anyone else, you will not receive a refund on your non-refundable retainer.

For non-weather related reschedules, we require a rebooking fee, typically equal to the non-refundable retainer fee.

We understand that things can come up and will do our best to accommodate your needs.

If you have a question about your session or specific situation, please contact us.

Still have questions?

We'd love to hear from you. We're happy to help.

Contact