30A Beach Photographer by Lisa Marie

30A Beach Photographer by Lisa Marie šŸ“Florida is home base now but I do travel back to Oklahoma to take care of my original home base clients!

I'm a Beach-loving photographer capturing memories in Florida's beautiful 30A, Destin, and PCB area. I've swapped the plains for the sand but my Oklahoma roots keep me traveling back for seasonal shoots. So whether you're a Florida sunset lover or an Oklahoma sunset chaser, let's make some photo magic together. Shoot me a message if you're in either area and let’s plan your next family photoshoot!

30A family photographer sessions like this are exactly why I love getting to photograph returning families šŸ¤I met Meliss...
06/01/2026

30A family photographer sessions like this are exactly why I love getting to photograph returning families šŸ¤

I met Melissa and her crew last year and getting to see them again this year honestly made me so happy. First of all… HOW did her boys get this big already because I swear nobody warned me time moves like this.

But what got me most wasn't that they were taller.

It was the connection.

Last year we made beautiful images. This year felt different. Softer. Easier. More them.

The boys had their moments, ran around, did boy things, mom and dad had little quiet moments in between, and somehow those are always the photos that end up meaning the most.

That first photo especially… I don't know if Melissa even realizes it yet but that's one of those forever ones.

Thank you for trusting me again to freeze another season for your family. I already know when I finish editing this gallery there are going to be some REALLY sweet moments in there .

If you're looking for a 30A family photographer and want photos that feel like your actual family and not just everyone staring at the camera… this is your sign.

Now somebody tell me I'm not the only one emotional over how fast kids grow šŸ˜­šŸ¤

I can’t even put into words how IN LOVE I am with these photos. But if I had to pick a favorite, it would absolutely be ...
05/29/2026

I can’t even put into words how IN LOVE I am with these photos. But if I had to pick a favorite, it would absolutely be this one. The sun flare, the palm trees, that gorgeous golden light… it feels like pure magic. Honestly, it might be one of the most magical images I’ve ever captured.

Shai, thank you so much for including me in such a special day. I loved everything about your wedding…the intimacy, the emotion, and especially the vows you wrote to each other. You could feel how much love and intention was behind every word. It was such an honor to be apart of this and document those moments for you both.!

These two said ā€œI doā€ right in front of the beautiful Henderson Park Inn in Destin, and honestly… it was proof that you don’t need a huge guest list or an over-the-top production to have an absolutely incredible wedding day.

If you’re thinking about eloping, planning an intimate beach wedding, or just want a day that feels more like you and less like a production, I’m your girl. I know all the best spots, I’ll help keep things stress-free, and I’m going to make sure you walk away with photos that make you feel every bit of the emotion all over again.

I mean… come on. Just look at these shots!

Now booking Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach, and surrounding areas for intimate weddings and elopements.

30A Beach Weddings: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/30a-beach-wedding-photography

The WOLZ family absolutely CRUSHED this session. This Half Beach Session was such a fun one to shoot and the kids did AM...
05/28/2026

The WOLZ family absolutely CRUSHED this session. This Half Beach Session was such a fun one to shoot and the kids did AMAZINGGGGG. Like… full on little rockstars!!!

Now listen… we were definitely fighting the wind from that storm rolling in, but honestly? The dramatic clouds showed up and showed out, so I can’t even be mad about it because the beach looked SO PRETTY. Mother Nature definitely said, ā€œI’ll make you work for it, but here’s a cinematic sky as payment.ā€

A little info about my Half Beach Sessions…

These are always shot in the morning because I learned REAL quick years ago that afternoon minis + Florida heat = nobody having a good time. Sweaty faces, hair glued to your neck, kids melting down, dads questioning life choices… HARD PASS!

Morning light is prettier, temps are better, and everybody survives the experience looking cute and not overstimulated by the Florida heat!

As for JUNE AVAILABILITY — I only have about 5 spots left for Half Beach Sessions! So if you’ve been wanting a true ā€œminiā€ session, THIS is what I consider a mini!!

To book you can DM me, Text me, or click this link: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/contact-30a-beach-photographer

05/21/2026

I am still not over this day!

When they told me they wanted to skip the giant guest list, the seating charts, the stress, and all the extra noise to just run off and elope on the beach in Destin… I was like YES. Immediately yes!

And honestly? It was perfect.ļæ½No pressure. No production. Just the two of them, the ocean, the sunset, and the kind of love you can literally feel standing next to them.

These are the kinds of weddings that make me emotional because it’s not about putting on a show for everyone else. It’s about being fully present with your person. And let me tell you… these two made it feel effortless. Like I was just tagging along with two best friends who also belong on the cover of a magazine. šŸ¤

There’s just something different about a 30A elopement. The wind, the water, the intimacy of it all… it hits different every single time.

So if you’ve been secretly thinking about ditching the huge wedding and doing something smaller, meaningful, and ridiculously beautiful… consider this your sign. Do it.

Fall 2026/2027 calendar is officially open. If this feels like your vibe, tap the link in my bio and let’s make some magic.

Location: Destin, Florida / 30A

Summer is here, and my calendar is officially filling up with so many amazing beach sessions!One of the biggest question...
05/20/2026

Summer is here, and my calendar is officially filling up with so many amazing beach sessions!

One of the biggest questions I’m getting asked right after booking is, ā€œWhat on earth should we wear?!ā€ I totally get it, trying to coordinate the whole family for beach photos can feel a little overwhelming.

To make things super easy for you, I just put together a brand new style guide filled with over 10 outfit ideas, color palette suggestions, and tips on how to look effortless in front of the camera (without everyone wearing matching white shirts and jeans!).

Whether you’re booking a session with me soon or just planning your next 30A vacation wardrobe, you’ll definitely want to save this it’s filled with so many ideas so check it out!

Read the full guide here: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/blog/30a-beach-photo-outfits

Some clients just have my whole heart and Angie's family is one of them!When her daughter's senior year rolled around, t...
05/20/2026

Some clients just have my whole heart and Angie's family is one of them!

When her daughter's senior year rolled around, they came back to 30A and trusted me again to capture this season and honestly that never gets old. There is something so special about a family that keeps coming back!

This girl showed up to Inlet Beach and absolutely owned every single second of her senior beach session. White lace, emerald water, and that early morning Florida Gulf Coast light doing what it does best! She was glowing from the inside out and I was just lucky enough to be there to catch it.

Her momma had a few worries leading up to the session and we took care of every single one. That's what this is all about, making sure you walk away with photos that feel like you at your absolute best!

If you're dreaming about senior beach portraits on 30A or the Emerald Coast, this is your sign!!!

Check out my work here: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/portfolio/30a-senior-beach-photographer

You can book at this link: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/contact-30a-beach-photographer

šŸ“ Inlet Beach, Florida

They said ā€œI doā€ with their toes in the sand and the Gulf Coast turning gold behind them, and honestly? I still can’t ge...
05/19/2026

They said ā€œI doā€ with their toes in the sand and the Gulf Coast turning gold behind them, and honestly? I still can’t get over it!

Megan and Kevin chose the most them kind of wedding…no big venue, no 200 guests, just the two of them, a bouquet, and the most beautiful stretch of Panama City Beach at golden hour. A beach elopement on the Florida Gulf Coast hits different when the sky looks like that and the waves decide to play along.

This is what I get to do. I get to stand on the beach with two people fully in it,laughing, splashing, kissing in the surf, and just... capture it. No posing required when the love is this real.

If a beach elopement or couples session on 30A or the Emerald Coast is on your radar, this is your sign.

To view packages and grab your date: https://www.the30abeachphotographer.com/30a-beach-wedding-photography

Little Makylie would be so proud of the Makylie you are now. Life has thrown you some of the biggest curveballs, but you...
05/15/2026

Little Makylie would be so proud of the Makylie you are now. Life has thrown you some of the biggest curveballs, but your outlook through every single one of them … ā€œit’s for the plotā€ā€¦is what kept you going… and honestly, what kept me going too.

I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become, and not surprised by it one bit… but I am in awe of you. Looking at these side by side…your first day of preschool and now your graduation day… I see every hurdle, every lesson, every moment in between… and somehow that same sparkle and glow in your eyes is still there.

You, my little Kiki, are truly one amazing soul. My Freaky Kiki. I love you to God, Jesus, and back. Always and forever.

Now listen to me… I AM SO PROUD OF YOU and SO PROUD to be your momma. šŸŽ“šŸ¤

The before and after that still gets me every time! Shai and Cody eloped on Henderson Beach and I just... this light. Th...
05/14/2026

The before and after that still gets me every time!

Shai and Cody eloped on Henderson Beach and I just... this light. That sun flare hitting right through the palms while they’re wrapped up in each other on those Seaside cottage steps…I saw the light and the light flare and knew I had to get a shot with it!

This is exactly why I always say yes to the in-between moments. We weren’t even on the beach anymore and Shai asked if we could get some shots in the front of and I was totally down because it’s a beautiful building and how could I say no?!

Elopements on the Emerald Coast are something else entirely. No timeline pressure, no crowd, just two people and whatever the Florida Panhandle sky decides to do that evening.

šŸ“ Destin, FL | 30A Elopement Photographer | 30A Beach Photographer

Becky told me she had done beach photos before, but last year’s session with another photographer just didn’t quite capt...
05/13/2026

Becky told me she had done beach photos before, but last year’s session with another photographer just didn’t quite capture what she was hoping for. Her little ones were obviously younger and as we all know a trip with that much sun can make the easiest of babies say NOPE NOT RIGHT NOW, IM TIRED! So this year, Becky found her way to 30A and found her way to me and we went for it.

Full morning session on the sand, and then she said she was down for water shots and that’s when everything just opened up. That curly-headed little boy toddling along the shoreline on his own? Living in my heart rent free forever!!

Fellow moms, we know. Sometimes you just need to find your people. And when you do? It’s PERFECTION!

šŸ“ 30A | Destin | Santa Rosa Beach | Emerald Coast, FL

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Mustang, OK

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(405)5350615

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