Discover the best photography spots in North Florida: Jacksonville, Amelia Island, St. Augustine & Clay County—beaches, greenery, and urban vibes included!

Between picking out the style of shoot you’re looking for, the outfits, the shoes, and the accessories, the biggest thing that can really help to pull your shoot together is choosing the right location for YOU! And living in the biggest city land-wise in the United States – it can be a little overwhelming. So after 5+ years of capturing photo sessions in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas, I have created a list to help make your decision making process a little easier.

I have included some of my favorite spots from Jacksonville, Amelia Island, St. Augustine, and Clay County and organized it by beaches, greenery & urban feels so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Feel free to click on the location names to see a quick example of shoots I’ve captured at those locations and you can google them as well to see more general landscape photos of each spot. This list is just to help you out and give you ideas if you’re stuck, but if you already have a place in mind that you want to try out, I always love to try new locations! Or if you want something more personal, we can always do an in-home session, head to your school or take your boat out to capture you, your senior, or your family in their natural habitat.

Can’t wait for our photoshoot and I really hope you find this guide helpful!

Jacksonville, FL

Beaches

Atlantic Beach (16th Avenue)
1-99 16th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Greenery

Memorial Park

1620 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Yacht Basin Park

2941 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Howell Park

810 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Castaway Island Preserve

2885 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Fletcher Park 

Arcadia Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Losco Regional Park 

10931 Hood Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Camp Milton

1225 Halsema Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32220

Tree Hill Nature Center

7152 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Cummer Museum Gardens

829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Requires Photo Permit at a fee: https://www.cummermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photography_Policy_PDF_2025.pdf 

Urban

Friendship Fountain

1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207

San Marco Square

1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Prime F Osborn III Convention Center

1130W W Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

UNF Student Union (best for business headshots)

1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224

Downtown Atlantic Beach

207 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

 

Amelia Island, FL

Beaches

Big Talbot Island (Boneyard Beach)

Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32226

Little Talbot Island State Park

12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226

Main Beach Park

32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Greenery

Fort Clinch State Park (greenery & beach option)

2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Urban

Downtown Amelia Island

401 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

 

St. Augustine, FL 

Beaches

Vilano Beach

2725 Anahma Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084

North Beach Guana River Preserve 

101-131 Old Ponte Vedra Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Greenery

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

6400 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137

*Small travel fee associated with this location due to mileage*

Magnolia Avenue

11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 

Urban

Castillo de San Marcos

11 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Flagler College (Ponce De Leon Hall)

74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

The Lightner Museum

75 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Aviles Street

2 Aviles St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. George Street

215 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

 

Clay County, FL 

Greenery and/or Waterfront

Spring Park

106 St Johns Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area

5703 Green Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068

Camp Chowenwaw Park

1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Ravine Gardens State Park

1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177

Keystone Heights Beach Pavilion

565 S Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Azaleana Manor

12 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

St. Mary’s Episcipol 

400 St Johns Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

My Favorite Studio

Jax Mini Sessions Studio

7035 Philips Hwy Suite 25, Jacksonville, FL 32216

• Hourly rates and info available at jaxminisessions.com