Welcome to the 30A & Destin Photography Blog
I’m Amanda Eubank, a 30A and Destin family photographer specializing in sunset beach portraits, senior sessions, and extended family gatherings along Florida’s Emerald Coast. This blog is where I share recent sessions from Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Watercolor, Alys Beach, Miramar Beach, Destin, and everywhere in between — so you can get a real feel for what your session might look like.
Browse by category below to see family sessions, senior portraits, maternity and newborn photography, sunrise and sunset beach portraits, and even sports photography from across the Florida Panhandle. Each post includes behind-the-scenes details, location tips, and a full gallery so you can imagine your own family in these moments.
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Watercolor Photographer | Lindsay's Wildflower Field Session Wildflower Whimsy With Little Lindsay It's official — this is literally one of my favorite sessions ever. There is something so incredibly special about stepping away from
Watercolor Beach Maternity Photographer | The Peterson Couple Morning Radiance With the Peterson Couple As a photographer, I truly enjoy blogging to showcase my work and share a little bit of the "behind the
Santa Rosa Beach Newborn Photographer | Baby Lucy Garden Bliss With Baby Lucy OMG, I am so in love with this little baby! Meet Baby Lucy — talk about the perfect little model. For
Watersound Beach Photographer | Why Hire a Pro Makeup + Hair Artist I often get asked why I use makeup and hair artists, and how they can really benefit our seniors. There are many reasons
Destin Beach Photographer | Shannon + Sailor + Presley I absolutely love this family! When I was asked if I would photograph them, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. I know them personally —
Breathtaking Skies for Andrew + Kristina Another proposal! Another "Yes!" and another awesome session with absolutely fabulous people. As a Destin surprise proposal photographer, I live for these moments, and I have been dying
Magic at The Henderson: Clayton + Kristina I LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos! There is something so incredibly special about being invited to document the exact moment two lives change forever. Recently, I had
A Destin Surprise: Blair + Alexis One of the many joys in my profession is being a silent witness to the beginning of a beautiful life together. Today, I had the absolute honor of
Coastal Beauty with the Kiker Family Meet the Kiker family! We truly couldn't have asked for a more perfect day on the Emerald Coast. With beautiful weather, our signature white-sand beaches, and that stunningly
Coastal Chic: Nicole’s Alys Beach Senior Session On this beautiful day in Alys Beach, I had the honor of photographing Nicole for a special session that blended senior portraits with high-end style. As a
Timeless Elegance: Addison in Alys Beach OMG, Addison is absolutely stunning! She is so perfect and truly meant to be in front of the camera. Recently, I had the honor of photographing her for
Coastal Elegance: Liv’s Rosemary Beach Senior Session I am absolutely head-over-heels for this session! Meet Liv—she is not only a natural beauty but was an absolute dream to have in front of my lens.
Even though pregnancy comes with a lot of difficult trials, it is an amazing time in your life. It is a time of celebration and of anticipation as you prepare to meet your little bundle
Coastal Bliss: Aly’s Alys Beach Senior Session Recently, I was back in Alys Beach and had the absolute pleasure of photographing one of my favorite senior portrait clients. Aly is not only beautiful but
Morning Majesty with the Severino Family Most people are completely unaware of how beautiful a morning sunrise can be. Living at the beach, we definitely get spoiled watching our sunsets, but a sunrise can
Home Run Hits with the Taylor Family One of the greatest joys of my profession is being a silent observer and documenting the wonderful moments as families grow before my eyes. I have had
Are you stressing out about your upcoming engagement session? Not sure if your fiancé is going to enjoy it or want to participate? Check out these tips for helping get him to cooperate: Make
I literally cannot help myself! Relocating to Houston has flooded my creative brain with so many ideas it hurts! Every time my kids are out of school, it seems we have to do a
Tips for Sentimental Newborn Images When you’re preparing for a newborn session, the goal is often to capture those tiny toes and sleepy smiles. But what truly turns a beautiful photo into a cherished
Not sure what to wear for your maternity session? Check out these great tips to help you prepare: Remember, the main purposeof this session is to show off your baby bump, so be sure
Picture day can be a very, very stressful time if you have children. Finding the right outfit and a date that everyone is available on already causes you a headache. Once you have that down,
When it comes to family picture day, a lot of stress is typically associated with days leading up to the session. I'm here to help you relax and be prepared all at the same
One of the bonuses of moving to a new city is finding all the new and wonderful locations to photograph. Luckily, I have models always on standby eager and ready to go on a
Legacy Memories with the Prieto Family Can I just say how much I truly love this family? The Prietos are legacy clients who I have had the honor of photographing many times over the
Waiting for Baby Johnston in Watercolor There is a specific kind of magic that happens during a Watercolor maternity session. The community’s blend of manicured gardens, iconic wooden bridges, and coastal architecture provides a
Southern Serenity with the Taylor Family There is something truly restorative about a session at Eden Gardens State Park. While the beach offers energy and movement, the gardens offer a quiet, soulful elegance that
Santa Rosa Beach Maternity Favorites There is something so incredibly radiant about an expectant mother, and capturing that "glow" against the backdrop of the Emerald Coast is one of my favorite parts of being
Miramar Beach Photographer Florida | Summers Family & Sybi's First Birthday I swear if I could bottle up little Sybi's smile and those cute little cheeks, I would be a millionaire! Meet the Summers
Newborn Beach Photographer in Destin | Baby Savannah's Seaside Session OMG… I think I have baby fever again! Today I had the honor of photographing little baby Savannah as her newborn beach photographer in
Watercolor Photographer | The Steinbauer Family Garden & Beach Session Meet the beautiful Steinbauer family! For those who follow my blog, you know how much I love blue in my photos — so I have
Family Photographer in Destin FL | The Mikhayel Sunrise Session OH MY… Could little Aria be any more adorable! Meet the beautiful Mikhayel family. Today this awesome family got up at sunrise and completely
Engagement Photographer in Watersound | Samantha + Gordon's 30A Sunset Session Can I please, please, please, photograph them some more! My inner creative was going absolutely crazy with these two love birds. Meet Samantha
Destin Florida Photographer | Jessica + Kyle's Engagement Session Love is in the air! Today, I had the honor of photographing Jessica and Kyle as their Destin Florida photographer. One of the many joys
As a Destin Family Photographer, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to the Salinas family and the adorable Diego! Diego has the cutest million-dollar smile, and I could photograph him all day long.
Destin Engagement Photographer | Nikki & Kyle's Sunset Beach Session It is my pleasure to introduce you to this beautiful couple — Nikki and Kyle. I have a personal connection with these two and was
Watercolor Family Photographer | The Blue Family in the Coastal Gardens I have had the pleasure of photographing this amazing family before and was absolutely thrilled when I got the opportunity to do it
Santa Rosa Beach Photographer | The Bentley Family Beach Session Today I had the privilege of photographing the amazing Bentley family as their Santa Rosa Beach photographer, and what an awesome family they are! If
Destin Beach Newborn Photographer | Baby Nolan's Sunrise Session Meet baby Nolan! OMG, look at this little angel! I personally know this family and they are the nicest, sweetest people. As their Destin beach
Destin Photographer | The Carter Family Sunset Session Meet the Carter family! Most people say "Rain rain go away, come again some other day!" Not me though. As a Destin photographer, I have to
Santa Rosa Beach Newborn Photographer | Baby Wesley's Firefighter Session It's official — I have baby fever all over again! Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming baby Wesley into the world (and
Sandestin Family Photographer | The Marchbanks Family at Baytowne Wharf Meet the Marchbanks family! Today I was truly blessed to have an amazing session at the beautiful Baytowne Wharf, located right inside the Sandestin
30A Engagement Photographer | Mary + Reed's Sunrise Session "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings
Garden Magic with Baby Emilia It is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Baby Emilia! Seriously—she is absolutely beautiful. While many of my sessions take place on the sugar-white sands of the Emerald
Timeless Love in Sandestin: Taylor + Macy Can I just say how in love I am with these photos? Seriously—LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing Taylor and Macy for a
Meet the P Family! OMG, what a gorgeous family! Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Kristina and Justin along with their handsome boys, Kayden and Camden. They were truly some of the
A Destin Surprise: Deven + Promise There is nothing quite like the adrenaline and pure joy of a surprise proposal. As a surprise proposal beach photographer, I have the unique honor of being a
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Meet The Beautiful Haubenschild Family! There is a unique thrill to a Destin sunrise session. As a photographer, I know it can be a bit of a gamble—you never quite know what the sky
Anyone with a successful business understands the joys of entrepreneurship has many ups and downs. The ability to live your dreams while creating beautiful art is a blessing few get to experience. However, the
Southern Smiles at Eden Gardens If I could bottle up the smiles from this session and sell them, I would be a billionaire! Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Ally and her
30A Sunrise Newborn Photographer – Baby Remi
A Perfect Sunrise Welcome | Baby Remi's Newborn Session on 30A There's something incredibly peaceful about sunrise on 30A — soft skies, quiet beaches, and the most magical light. Add a brand new baby into the frame and you have the perfect recipe for a heart-melting newborn session. Sweet Baby
Destin Photographer – Family “D” at Sunset on the Beach
Golden Hour Bliss in Destin, Florida | Family D's Sunset Beach Session There’s nothing quite like a sunset in Destin, Florida and this session with the D Family proves exactly why it’s one of the most sought-after destinations for beach photography on the Emerald Coast. With the sugar-white sand
Watercolor Photographer – “M” Family at Sunset on 30A Beach
Sunset Magic with the M Family | Watercolor Beach Club Photographer There’s something truly special about golden hour on the Emerald Coast. This is especially true when you’re working with Watercolor Photographers to capture a sweet family like this one! The M Family session at Watercolor Beach Club was
Carillon Beach Photographer – Family “D” with a Surprise Proposal at Sunset
Carillon Beach Photographer | The D Family's Surprise Sunset Proposal There are some sessions that stay with me forever, and this one at Carillon Beach is definitely one of them. What started as a beautiful evening family session turned into one of the most emotional and joy-filled surprises I've
Gallery Collections Ideas for Your Walls – 30A Santa Rosa Beach Photographer
Gallery Collection Ideas for Your Walls: Why Print Matters There is nothing quite like the feeling of watching the sunrise over the Emerald Coast or catching that perfect, golden hour sunset with the people you love most. Those sessions are filled with laughter, sandy toes, and genuine connections. But
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