Santa Rosa Beach Maternity Photographer | Amy & Sid’s Sunset Session

Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to this beautiful first-time mom-to-be! Meet Amy — and OMG she looks absolutely amazing in her flowing coral dress. As a Santa Rosa Beach maternity photographer, I love nothing more than celebrating this season of life right at the water’s edge.

On one of the first evenings that the beach started to open back up, we took full advantage of the quiet shoreline and a jaw-dropping sunset along 30A. Amy was a complete natural in front of the camera, and her glow truly shines through in every single frame.

A Glowing Sunset Maternity Session in Santa Rosa Beach

The light along the Gulf of Mexico that evening was unreal — soft pinks melting into amber and rose. Amy’s coral gown caught every bit of that golden hour, and the empty sand gave us room to wander, laugh, and play. Sunset maternity sessions in Santa Rosa Beach really do offer some of the most romantic light anywhere on the Emerald Coast.

My Favorite Moment Between Amy and Sid

My favorite photo of the night is the one where Amy’s husband Sid lovingly kisses her forehead as they both hold her beautiful baby belly. It’s such a tender, quiet moment — the kind that reminds me why I love documenting growing families.

What to Wear for a Beach Maternity Session

Amy’s flowing coral dress with navy accents from Sid was the perfect example of how to style a sunset maternity session. Soft, movement-friendly fabrics that catch the breeze, complementary tones rather than perfectly matching, and bare feet in the sand — that combination photographs beautifully every single time.

Where We Photographed Along 30A

Santa Rosa Beach offers some of the most photogenic stretches of shoreline anywhere on 30A. If you’re visiting from out of town, my 30A photography locations guide walks through my favorite beach access points, and the visitor guide shares my recommendations for travelers planning their trip.

Planning Your Own Santa Rosa Beach Maternity Session

The best time to schedule a maternity session is typically between 28 and 34 weeks — you’re glowing, comfortably showing, and still moving easily on the sand. I’d love to help you plan a session as relaxed and joyful as Amy’s. Please contact me for detailed pricing and to reserve your date as a 30A photographer.

Here are a few sneak peek images for you to enjoy — I hope you love them as much as I loved taking them!

Amy and Sid sharing a quiet moment at the water's edge during their Santa Rosa Beach maternity session at sunset
First-time mom Amy cradling her baby bump against a soft pink and amber sky over the Gulf of Mexico
Amy walking the shoreline in her flowing coral maternity dress as the sun begins to set on 30A
Wide coastal portrait of Amy and Sid laughing together during their Santa Rosa Beach pregnancy photo session
Expectant couple holding hands along the white sand at golden hour in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Soft sunset portrait of Amy gently holding her growing belly with the Gulf glowing behind her
Sid lovingly kisses Amy's forehead as they both rest their hands on her baby bump at the beach
Amy gazes out toward the horizon during her Santa Rosa Beach maternity session as dusk falls
Close beach portrait of Amy in her coral gown with the last warm light of day touching the sand
Playful candid of Amy and Sid walking barefoot along the Gulf shoreline at their maternity session
Tender close-up of Amy and Sid's hands cradling her baby belly with the Santa Rosa Beach surf behind them
Final sunset frame of Amy's maternity session with the sky in full rose and the Gulf in the background

About the Author: 30A Photographer Santa Rosa Beach & Destin

Hi, I'm Amanda Eubank — a premier Emerald Coast photographer specializing in family, senior, engagement, maternity & newborn portraits along Florida's most iconic coastline. For more than a decade, I've been capturing the natural beauty and easy magic of Destin, 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Seaside, Watercolor, and the surrounding sugar-white shoreline. Every gallery is tailored to reflect the people in front of the camera — warm, candid, and connection-driven — designed to feel less like a photo shoot and more like a memorable time with your favorite people. Whether you're planning a vacation session or marking a milestone, I'd love to create timeless, emotive images that feel like the trip itself. I'd love to hear from you.

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