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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

Golden-hour maternity portrait of expecting mother in blue floral gown – Jacksonville Maternity Photographer.

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Fine Art Maternity Portraits, Jacksonville & St. Augustine Maternity Photographer

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most extraordinary milestones, and there is something truly magical about documenting that journey through maternity portraits. As a Jacksonville Maternity Photographer and St. Augustine Maternity ...

Family laughing together in the golden grass along La Chua Trail at Paynes Prairie in Gainesville, Florida during fall family portraits by Ryaphotos.

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Gainesville Family Photographer, Fall Mini Sessions at Paynes Prairie

Gainesville Family Photographer | Fall Mini Sessions at Paynes PrairieReturning to My Gainesville RootsAs a Gainesville family photographer, I always feel a deep sense of homecoming when I return to the city where it all began. Gainesville, FL ...

Expectant mother walking barefoot along St. Augustine Beach at sunset, wearing a flowing slate blue maternity gown.

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Fine Art Coastal Maternity Portraits, Jacksonville & St. Augustine Maternity Photographer

Fine Art Sunset Maternity Portraits on St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville & St. Augustine Maternity PhotographerThere’s an art to capturing pregnancy — not just the glow, but the graceful stillness of a fleeting moment. On a soft, ...

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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