Professional photography services

30A • Santa Rosa Beach • Blue Mountain

Destin & Miramar Beach


a Warm Welcome from the Coast


Hi Emerald Coast Families. I’m Matthew (MJ), a Florida native and second-generation professional photographer with over 25 years of experience capturing life on the coast. For me,  photography isn't just a career, it's a creative vice, a way of life, and the perfect excuse to catch a coastal sunset with wonderful people.


As a local Santa Rosa Beach photographer and Grayton Beach family photographer, I specialize in creating natural, "true-to-life" family beach portraits along 30A. Whether your family is vacationing near the beautiful dunes of Grayton Beach State Park, staying in Blue Mountain Beach, or exploring Santa Rosa Beach, my mission is to provide timeless images in a fun, relaxed, light and airy style.


I love capturing genuine, candid moments while offering helpful posing tips to keep you looking comfortable and natural. I aim to be personable, creative, and to catch a unique glimpse of your best memories in the golden hour light.



Thank you for stopping by MJ Photograph. I hope to capture your favorite memories soon!



“Ditch the pose, enjoy the moment"


Santa Rosa Beach Family Portraits


Session Details

INFO & PRICING


“Seaside Sunset"

60 MINUTE Family Portrait Session

30A • Santa Rosa Beach • Grayton Beach

Blue Mountain Beach • Miramar Beach

$700.00

$100 Deposit required to schedule. $600 due on day of session.


Includes:

  • Personal Online Gallery
  • Candid and Posed Images
  • Up to 15 People
  • 50+ Edited Images
  • Hand Edited
  • Matching Black & White set
  • Personal Print Rights


SCHEDULE A SUNSET HERE




“Seaside 30"

30 MINUTE Family Portrait Session

Santa Rosa Beach • Blue Mountain Beach • Grayton Beach

$500.00

$100 Deposit required to schedule. $400 due on day of session.



Includes:

  • Personal Online Gallery
  • Up to 10 People.
  • 25+ Edited Images
  • Hand Edited
  • Matching Black & White set
  • Personal Print Rights


SCHEDULE A 30 MINUTE SESSION




“Sunset for 2"

30 MINUTE Couples Session

Couples, Maternity, & Engagement

Santa Rosa Beach • Blue Mountain Beach • Grayton Beach

$400.00

$100 Deposit required to schedule. $300 due on day of session.

Includes:

  • Personal Online Gallery
  • Candid & Posed Scenes
  • 20+ Images.
  • Hand Edited
  • Matching Black & White set
  • Personal Print Rights


SCHEDULE A sunset for 2




"Golden Hours"

FAMILIES OF 15+

This laid back style family session schedules the whole evening for us to enjoy the sunset, allowing time for natural, candid, and posed moments in the golden hour lighting.


$900.00

$100 Deposit required to schedule. $800 due on day of session.


Perfect for Elopement and Small Beach Weddings, Large Family Gatherings, Anniversary Celebrations


Includes:

  • Personal Online Gallery
  • Candid and Posed Images
  • Up to 15 People
  • 90+ Edited Images
  • Hand Edited w/ Skin, Background, Tone Grading
  • Matching Black & White set
  • Personal Print Rights


Schedule a full evening

SCHEDULE A GOLDEN HOUR HERE


“Simple Sunrise"

Laid back Morning Session

Santa Rosa Beach Only

$400.00

$100 Deposit required to schedule. $300 due on day of session.


Includes:

  • Personal Online Gallery
  • Up to 10 People.
  • 20+ Hand Edited Digital Images
  • Matching Black & White set
  • Personal Print Rights




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Candid. Coastal. True to life.

We capture real moments through a family-friendly, coastal lifestyle approach.

helping you and your family feel natural, relaxed, and in the moment.

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Family Photos with MJ

Couples • Family • Engagements • Maternity

Wedding & Elopements

We create personal online galleries for families and couples with professional quality digital images and prints. Our sessions take place along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida. Our favorite locations for family photos are close to home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl.

Images taken are personally hand edited in a natural editing style with color grading, skin/hair touch ups, and distraction removal.

Professional print & wall art services are provided directly within your gallery.

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30A professional Family Photography services

Kind words by:

Kind words by:

The Rother Family

If you want a photographer who makes you feel at ease and delivers perfection, Matt is the one! He has an incredible eye for detail (hair, posing, jewelry, you name it, he is on it!), he was so easy to work with, is a natural with kids, he came prepared for our dog we didn’t tell him about, and honestly just delivered my dream beach photos! I cannot thank him enough! I highly recommend him!!

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Destin Family Photography.

Capturing creative true to life portraits along the Emerald Coast of Florida. We specialize in Family, Couples, Engagement, Elopement, Wedding, and Senior portrait services on the best beaches in Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Destin, Miramar, and Fort Walton Beach. Our mission is to provide timeless images in a fun relaxed style. We shoot in the moment along with helpful posing tips for a natural look. We aim to be genuine, personable, affordable, and to capture the best moments in life. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about MJ Photograph. I hope to capture your favorite memories soon!


-Matthew Johnson

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