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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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"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

 
 

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Newborn sleeping in bassinet during in-home session in Jacksonville, FL

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10 Tips to Prepare for In-Home Newborn Portraits

10 Tips to Prepare for an In-Home Newborn Photography SessionWelcoming a new baby is one of the most special moments in life — and capturing those first days at home is something you’ll treasure forever. As a professional Jacksonville, ...

Two children hug each other under the moss canopy on the famous tree-lined Magnolia Street outside of the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, Florida.

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A Local Spring Break Staycation in St. Augustine, Florida — With Kids!

A Local Spring Break Staycation in St. Augustine, Florida — With Kids! Spring break looked a little different for us this year. With no big travel plans on the horizon, we decided to keep things simple and stay close to home — and ...

A family of four plays together on the white sands of Saint Augustine Beach, Florida.

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Family Vacation Photos in St. Augustine, Florida

Golden Hour Glow: A Beautiful Family of Four Visits St. AugustineThere’s something truly magical about photographing families along the coast here in St. Augustine, Florida—especially when golden hour shows up in full force, like it did ...

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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