Thomas Tanner Photography

09/14/2026

I started around the Wharf while there was still plenty of light and stayed as the evening changed from warm gold into those deep reds, purples, and blues that only last for a few minutes. The shrimp boats, fishermen, gulls, marsh grass, and changing sky all came together and gave the whole evening more of a story than I expected.

What I like most about these photographs is that they show more than just a Jekyll Island sunset. They show a little of the working Georgia coast. The shrimp boats tied up at the dock, the birds waiting nearby, the marsh surrounding everything, and finally the lights of the Wharf coming on as daylight disappeared.

I’m also working on a long-term photography project about the Georgia coast, and I think a few of these may eventually find their way into that collection. I’m beginning to realize that the story of our coast isn’t just beaches and beautiful scenery. It’s also the people, boats, docks, marshes, and communities that have grown around the water.

These are a few of my favorites from about 50 photographs I made during the evening.

Which one stands out to you the most?

08/24/2026

Jekyll Island, Georgia a few days ago. What do y'all think of the softer landscape style?

08/22/2026

Working on my B&W coastal collection. This is the left side of the Jekyll Island Pier. I went for a sunset photo but the storm that blew in had other plans. What do you feel when you see this photo?

08/04/2026

I'm posting one more from Jacksonville this weekend. I really am interested in which one y'all think is better. Let me know in the comments. Wide, Narrow, or B&W. Thank you.

08/04/2026

I already posted the color version of this Jacksonville skyline from last night, but I wanted to share the black and white version too.

This photo was taken a little earlier with a different focal length also.

This was after I waited out a rainstorm, and honestly, the black and white edit may fit the mood better. The color shot showed the city lights, but this one feels more like the storm itself, with those heavy clouds hanging over downtown and the river sitting dark in front of it.

Sometimes color tells the story. Sometimes black and white does.

What do you think, should this one stay in black and white, or do you still like the color version better?

08/03/2026

Last night in Jacksonville, Florida.

I had to wait out a rainstorm before I could even take this photo, but I’m glad I stuck around. Once the rain moved out, the city lights came alive and the reflections on the water made the whole skyline look better than it probably would have before the storm.

The blue lights on the bridge, the buildings lit up downtown, and that little bit of glow on the river all came together at the right time.

It’s a good reminder that sometimes bad weather doesn’t ruin the shot. Sometimes it just makes you wait for it.

What do you think, does Jacksonville have one of the better night skylines in Florida?

06/29/2026

I don't use AI for my photos, but I did use it to make this little song. It's not the best but I thought it was pretty good for AI just using a couple of prompts. My life doing coastal photography.

06/20/2026

06/17/2026

Thank you to reFocus Awards for the nomination.

06/15/2026

Here’s another shot of the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida.

I decided to go black and white with this one because it just fit the mood. The bridge lights, the smooth water, and the clouds moving overhead gave it a quieter feel than the color version.

St. Augustine is such a great place to walk around with a camera. You can shoot the same spot several different ways and come home with completely different looks.

What do you think, does this one work better in black and white, or would you rather see it in color?