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The Best Photo Locations in St. Augustine
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THE BEST PHOTO LOCATIONS IN ST. AUGUSTINE
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, and it photographs like it: coquina walls, Spanish arches, gas lamps and live oaks give a different backdrop on every corner. These are the places we take couples, families and brides — and when to go.
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OUR FAVOURITE LOCATIONS
Castillo de San Marcos
Sweeping lawns, bayfront views and weathered stone that glows at sunset. Go in the last hour before close, when the west-facing walls catch warm light.
The Bridge of Lions
Best at blue hour, when the bridge lights come on and the sky still holds colour. Shoot from the bayfront promenade for the full span.
Flagler College
Gilded Age architecture, courtyards and fountains. Campus access changes through the year, so check before you plan a session.
Aviles & St. George Streets
Narrow, colourful lanes that keep soft, reflected light even at midday — our backup when the sun is harsh.
The Lightner Museum Courtyard
A Spanish Renaissance revival courtyard with palms and a bridge over a koi pond — one of the most romantic small spaces in Florida.
St. Augustine Beach & Anastasia State Park
Dunes, sea oats and open sky. Sunrise belongs to the Atlantic; at sunset we face you west into the light behind the dunes.
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Light on old stone.
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WHEN TO GO
October through April gives the softest light and the most comfortable temperatures. Weekday mornings avoid crowds in the historic district. In summer, plan the hour before sunset and keep a covered backup for afternoon storms.