Locations

Bike Path

Address: Air Park Road

Considerations:

Park and walk right to location (no long walks)

No designated parking, just park on the side of the road

Beautiful at mid morning and late in the afternoon

Not very crowded

No designated parking, just park on the side of the road

Three people walk together on a tree-lined gravel path on an autumn day.
Family enjoying playful moments together on a tree-lined path during golden hour.
Family enjoying a playful moment together on a tree-lined path with Spanish moss hanging from branches.
A series of candid family photos taken on a rustic wooden bridge path surrounded by lush greenery.
Two children share a playful moment together on a tree-lined path during an autumn day.
A baby wearing a brown gingham dress smiles while being held up outdoors on a sunny day.
A family walks together holding hands on a tree-lined path with a wooden bridge railing on a peaceful afternoon.

Sapphire Road

Address: 305 Sapphire Road, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Considerations:

  • Easy to find
  • Park and walk right on the beach
  • Free parking along the street
  • Paid parking lot is free before 9am and again after 5 or 6pm.
  • Beautiful sunrises and sunsets
  • No large condos in the background
  • Has a board walk too for added versatility in your photos
  • Has a tendency to be crowded on weekends (although we won’t get other people in your photos, just note there are generally more people here).
A couple in white clothing plays together in shallow ocean waves at sunset on a romantic beach.
A tender moment captured in white outfits on a beach as a parent shares joyful interactions with a baby.
Family shares joyful moments together while sitting on sandy beach dunes during golden hour.
A family walks together on a sunny beach wearing white and light colored clothing during sunset.
A couple in white clothing shares romantic moments on a beach at sunset.
A couple in white clothing shares a playful moment together on a sunny beach at sunset.
A couple dances joyfully on the beach wearing coordinated white outfits during a sunset photoshoot.

Marine Discovery Center

Address: 520 BARRACUDA ROAd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Considerations:

  • Very short walk to photo shoot spots
  • Plenty of parking
  • Beautiful at sunrise or sunset
  • Not very crowded
  • Has some elevation for beautiful views
  • Can sometimes be buggy in the summer months or when it’s hot out
  • Has path, hill, grasses and water views for a lot of variety at one location
A couple in coordinated olive green outfits share intimate moments in a grassy meadow at sunset.
A couple embraces while standing in a grassy field at sunset, wearing casual outfits in earth tones.
A couple walks through a golden field at sunset holding hands during an outdoor photoshoot session.
A person in a green top and flowing beige skirt dances gracefully in a grassy field at sunset.
Romantic couple in casual attire embrace while standing in a sunlit field with natural greenery.
A couple shares an intimate moment together in a lush green field at sunset.
A couple sits together on a turquoise blanket in a grassy field during sunset sharing an intimate moment.
A couple sits together on a blanket in a grassy field during sunset, sharing an intimate moment outdoors.

Deep Creek Preserve

Address: 946 SR 415, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Considerations:

  • Park and walk right to location (no long walks)
  • No designated parking, just park on the side of the road
  • Beautiful at sunrise and before sunset
  • Not very crowded
  • Easy to find
A parent and child pose together on a nature trail wearing coordinated fall outfits with brown and floral patterns.
A series of tender moments between parent and baby in matching cream knit sweaters against a natural outdoor backdrop.
A family of five poses together on a wooded path during golden hour wearing coordinated casual outfits.
A family sits together on a white blanket outdoors surrounded by tall pine trees during a golden sunset.
Mother and child share joyful laughter together while playing outdoors in a natural setting at sunset.
Parent playfully lifts baby in striped outfit up in the air against trees and sky at sunset.
A group walks together down a scenic dirt path surrounded by tall pine trees at sunset.
A group of people gather on a grassy trail at sunset with tall pine trees in the background.
A group walks together holding hands on a path through a grassy field at sunset with trees in the background.

Smyrna Dunes Park

Address: 2995 N Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Considerations:

  • 10 minute talk to beach (but you can take boardwalk photos on the walk)
  • Plenty of parking (pay to park)
  • Beautiful at sunrise and before sunset
  • Not very crowded
A romantic couple embraces in tall beach grass during a sunset photoshoot at the shore.
A couple dances playfully together on a sunny beach with waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Intimate beachside portraits of a couple standing together with ocean waves and coastline in the background.
Silhouetted maternity photoshoot at sunset with golden light illuminating a floral dress.
A couple holds hands on a beach at sunset with golden sunlight streaming between them over calm ocean waters.
Couple's hands rest together on white fabric during a romantic sunset beach photoshoot.
Intimate maternity photoshoot showing couple embracing on beach at sunset in soft natural light.
Maternity photo session among tall beach grass with coastal waters and cloudy sky in the background.
Expectant mother in a floral dress poses against tall grass and cloudy sky during sunset maternity photoshoot.
A couple walks along a serene beach at sunset with warm golden light reflecting on the sand and water.
Pregnant woman in floral blue dress stands by calm waterfront during golden hour sunset.
Pregnant woman in navy dress sits thoughtfully on wooden boardwalk overlooking coastal wetlands.
Maternity photo of woman in navy dress twirling on wooden boardwalk at sunset.
Romantic couple embraces on sandy beach with scattered clouds and coastal vegetation.

Dorris Leeper

Address: 2717 Letha Rd. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Considerations:

  • Park and walk right to location
  • Plenty of parking
  • Beautiful at sunrise and before sunset
  • Not very crowded
Family wearing neutral tones poses together outdoors in a natural setting during golden hour.
A couple and their baby walk along a sandy path surrounded by trees in a natural outdoor setting.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a sandy path surrounded by lush tropical foliage and palm trees.
A couple shares a playful moment in nature, lifting their baby up together while smiling and laughing.
A family enjoys outdoor portraits with their dog in a grassy field at sunset.
A couple walks hand in hand through a grassy field at sunset creating a romantic silhouette against the golden sky.
Family shares tender moments together in a sun-drenched field during golden hour photo session.
A person in a flowing white dress twirls in a grassy field at sunset creating a dreamy silhouette effect.
A tender moment between a couple sharing affection while sitting outdoors during golden hour.
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