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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Texas-Sized Fun in Seaside: The Park Family I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the Park family, who traveled all the way from Texas to enjoy our beautiful Florida beaches! As a Seaside photographer,
Rosemary Beach + Watersound Engagement Photographer | Chelsea + Steven Coastal Romance: Chelsea + Steven in Rosemary Beach I recently had the absolute pleasure of meeting Chelsea and Steven, who traveled all the way
Engagement Photographer in Santa Rosa Beach | Shannon + Bryan After the Storm: Shannon + Bryan's Santa Rosa Beach Engagement Meet Shannon and Bryan! These two were recently engaged and decided to take full
Watercolor Photographer | The Johnson Family + Senior Session Meet the Johnson family from Colorado! We had a blast shooting around Watercolor for their daughter's senior portraits, then headed down to the beach for
30A Engagement Photographer | PDA Is OK at Your Session Engagement sessions are about love, romance, and the chemistry between an engaged couple eagerly awaiting their wedding. It's only natural that with love comes
My family & I were so excited to get tickets to the Air Show from Houston Family Magazine. Day 1 we were so excited to see all the planes & pilots. Unfortunately we weren't
30A Newborn Photographer | What to Do If Your Baby Won't Stop Crying on Picture Day We've all seen those adorable photos of new little babies looking so peaceful and relaxed — not a care
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
Fort Walton Beach Florida – Okaloosa County Pier – Sunset Senior Session – Miss “A”
Sunset Senior Session at the Okaloosa County Pier – Miss A Senior year is such a milestone, and as a Fort Walton Beach senior photographer, I believe celebrating it with a beach session is the perfect way to capture this exciting chapter. For Miss A’s session, we headed to
Canes FL Panhandle 11U Baseball – Coach Kilcrease – Pace Florida
Watching these 11U boys play is one of my very favorite parts of being a sports photographer. From the crack of the bat to the tiny fist pumps after a great play, every moment is a little story about growing up, making friends, and figuring out who you are.
30A Watercolor Beach – Extended Family Sunset Session – “M” Family
Extended Family Sessions on 30A: Memories That Last for Generations There’s something truly magical about gathering the whole family together at the beach. From grandparents and parents to siblings, cousins, and little ones, extended family sessions are some of the most meaningful sessions I have the honor of photographing.
Senior Sunrise Beach Session – Destin, Florida
Senior Sunrise Beach Session in Destin, Florida There’s something so timeless about keeping a senior session sweet and simple. For this sunrise session on the beach in Destin, that’s exactly what we did. One location, a couple of outfit changes, and the peaceful beauty of the shoreline were all
“G” Family – Destin Family Beach Sunset Photographer
Destin Family Beach Sunset Photographer | The G Family Session There's something incredibly special about photographing small families on the Emerald Coast, the pace is slower, the laughs are louder, and the moments are so real. As a Destin family beach sunset photographer, I had the joy of capturing
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