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Capturing Love

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

Capturing Love

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

Capturing Love

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

Capturing Love.

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

Capturing Love

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

Capturing Love

Simple. Beautiful. Future Heirlooms.

WELCOME TO RYAPHOTOS

Boutique Family Photography in St. Augustine, Florida

Rya Duncklee is an international award-winning educator, filmmaker, and portrait artist. She dedicates her time to creating timeless photographs near her home in St. Augustine, Florida. Whether she is capturing family vacation photos at the beach, creating fine art pregnancy portraits, or preserving memories during those first few weeks with a new baby, Rya is inspired by the families who trust her to bring their stories to life.

Maternity

FINE ART MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER JACKSONVILLE

Newborn

CLASSIC JACKSONVILLE FL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Family

TIMELESS ST. AUGUSTINE, FL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Meet Rya

FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

A native Floridian, growing up along the Gulf Coast in Naples, artistry shaped who I am and naturally evolved into my career. Photography and filmmaking became a way to preserve what matters most—a family’s fleeting moments, beautifully and authentically captured. My approach is simple yet meaningful: blending your story with my vision to create timeless art, transporting you back to the memories you’ll cherish forever.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"Our newborn photos are absolutely stunning! Rya was so kind and accommodating and made us feel comfortable during the entire shoot."

— MELISSA L., PONTE VEDRA BEACH

Recent Blog Posts

Sea Island family portrait of a mother and her two sons sitting outside at The Cloister.

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Family Portraits at the Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia

The Best Family Photographers in Sea Island, GA | A Portrait Session at The CloisterIf you’re searching for the best photographers in Sea Island, GA, look no further. I specialize in natural, timeless family portraits in and around The ...

A father kneels down in the sand with his two blond haired boys on Saint Augustine Beach, FL.

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Maternity Portrait Session for Baby Boy #3 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida

A Coastal Maternity Session in Saint Augustine Beach | Jacksonville Maternity PhotographerThere’s something incredibly special about documenting a family through the years—and this Jacksonville family is one I’ve been lucky to ...

A sunrise portrait of a woman and her child walking along the coast in Saint Augustine Beach, FL.

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Sunrise Family Portraits on St. Augustine Beach

Sunrise Family Portraits on the CoastA Spring Session With a Returning Family on Saint Augustine BeachEach year, as the spring breezes begin to warm the coast and the skies turn a lighter shade of blue, I begin to get excited for the return of this ...

Woman in white dress holds her baby boy laughing on a cream crochet blanket at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.

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Colorful, pastel sunrise landscape photograph on Saint Augustine Beach.
In home newborn photograph of a couple dressed in pale blues holding their newborn baby boy in his nursery in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
A light and airy portrait of a woman in a long white dress standing amongst the tress in Atlantic Beach in Johansen Park.
Black and white fine art portrait of a mother and her baby naked baby boy at the beach at sunrise in Saint Augustine, FL.
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Rya Duncklee is an award winning St. Augustine and Jacksonville photographer. She recently earned her Master Photographer Certification in the Maternity & Family categories from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers. Rya offers maternity, lifestyle newborn, and family photography in her timeless and minimal style.

Rya serves St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Hammock Beach, Amelia Island, Sea Island GA and beyond.

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