Why you should take your engagement photos in St. Augustine, Florida.
St. Augustine, Florida is not only the oldest city in the Nation, but is also considered one of the prettiest and one of the nations top wedding destinations. From the stunning waterfront to the historic architecture, St. Augustine offers picturesque and walkable moments at ever turn, making it an amazing place to get engaged, take your engagement photos, and to get married.
Historic Castillo de San Marco National Monument engagement photos
Known as the countries oldest masonry fort, Castillo de San Marco makes a gorgeous backdrop for your engagement photos in St. Augustine. Surrounded by sprawling lawns, nestled along the St. Augustine waterfront, it adds a unique quality to your images and allows for movement and fun.
The St. Augustine Waterfront & The Bridge of Lions
With deep blue water, coquina shell blocks to walk along, sail boats floating by and the iconic Bridge of Lions as a backdrop, the St. Augustine water front is perfect for engagement photos. The sunrises with a brilliant glow here and the sunsets behind downtown casting the warmest light over the water, making this location perfect at anytime of day.
The beautiful St. Augustine streets full of history, lush landscapes and unique architecture make for perfect engagement or wedding photos.
Magnolia Avenue is widely known as the most beautiful streets in St. Augustine and one the most beautiful in the U.S. With 100 year old Oaks dripping in Spanish moss canopying the road, the Fountain of Youth on one side and maybe even a peacock sitting on a wall, Magnolia Avenue is a a stunning and quintessentially Southern looking street to take engagement photos. Another amazing option is Aviles Street, the oldest street in America. A quaint cobblestone street frozen in time and still walked by horse drawn carriages daily.
Historic Buildings through out St. Augustine - The Lightner, Flagler College, Casa Monica & so many more.
St. Augustine has changed country rule many times over it’s history, allowing for a vast array of breathtaking architecture. Some of the most notable being The Lightner which offers quiet courtyards, Mediterranean revival columns and a historic fountain. Flagler College is known as one of the most gorgeous college campuses in the country with Spanish architecture and stunning archways. Casa Monica with a Moorish revival architecture creates a neutral backdrop that allows you, the couple, to pop.
If you’re planning an engagement session in St. Augustine, Florida…
Be prepared to walk. Maybe bring comfortable shoes for the walk and dressier ones for the photos.
Try to wear neutral colors. There is a lot of different colors and texture amongst the beautiful history and we want you to pop off of them.
Early AM (sunrise) can be a less crowded time to take photos. (This session was in the morning and it was only 36 degrees). The sunset is also gorgeous with really soft light. Just be prepared for a bit of a crowd.
Let the moments lead you. There is not a bad place for photos in Downtown St. Augustine.
