Ashley Merrill Photography

08/09/2026

Listen, there is not one session where I don’t embarrass myself in some way. 😂💅🏼 That takes talent.

07/30/2026

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You’ve seen the St. Jude “This Shirt Saves Lives” t-shirt? Well, This VACATION Saves Lives!

We’re excited to offer this incredible NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND DREAM VACATION GETAWAY on the live auction at the St. Jude VIP Banquet on August 7! ❤️

This amazing vacation package includes so much more than just a stay, it features transportation, dining, excursions, grocery service, and experiences that will make for an unforgettable island escape. Every dollar raised goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping ensure families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

Can’t attend the banquet but want to bid? No problem!
📞 You can contact me before the auction with your maximum bid, and I’ll bid on your behalf.
☎️ Or, we can arrange for you to be on the phone during the auction so you can bid in real time!

If you’re interested or have any questions, send me a message or call me at 573-718-2875.

A huge THANK YOU to our generous donors who made this incredible package possible:
💙 Pine Island Taxi & Limousine
💙 Island Girl Charters
💙 Capt. Buck's ECO Marine Adventures
💙 Fresh Pick Grocery Service
💙 Barrier Island Cuisine LLC
💙 The Proper Palm
💙 Over the Waterfront SHC
💙 North Captiva Massage
💙 Ashley Merrill Photography
💙 Mackie’s North Captiva Island Quest
💙 Silverseas Cottage

Your generosity is helping make a difference in the lives of St. Jude families. ❤️

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who loves beach vacations and wants to support an incredible cause. Together, we can help change lives—one bid at a time! 🌊🏝️🎗️

06/14/2026

North Captiva ❤️

02/11/2026

What a dream this entire session was 😍

01/18/2026

We tried to get some shelling in today and woah! It moved in fast and hit hard. Intense and beautiful.

12/31/2025

I have many clients who have said they loved Mackie’s North Captiva Island Quest. This is a great opportunity for your kiddos to learn about what makes the island and Florida so special.

Looking for a fun way to break up your beach time for kids who need a break from the sun? On your visit to North Captiva, give your children the opportunity to come home with more than just a tan. Sign them up for a session of Island Quest to learn about the island and ocean animals as well as sea shells. Children ages 3-12 love this two hour program which is offered in my home’s ocean classroom. Extended learning packets go home with each child. Text retired educator and island resident, Valerie Horstman at 7405812079 to schedule a session. The cost is per child per session. Sessions are two-2.5 hours depending on size of group.

My sessions usually go like this....
Five minutes of get to know each other
A section on seashells with specimens and photos
A section on other sea life with specimens and photos
A break with a couple of active activities
Snack time
A section on sea turtles and gopher tortoise with books and photos/videos
Shell craft
A section on pollution of the oceans
A section on dolphins with books and photos/videos
A dolphin craft
Depending on time we can move on to a section on manatees
I also have a selection of ocean related games I use as time permits. Longer sessions are available at additional cost.

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