Question 1

How much does a wedding photographer cost in St. Augustine?

Accepted Answer

Most St. Augustine wedding photographers charge 3,000 to 6,500 dollars for eight hours of coverage in 2026, with established names and full-day packages with a second shooter running 7,000 dollars and up. Elopement and small-ceremony packages of two to four hours are typically 1,000 to 2,200 dollars. Adding video from the same studio usually adds 2,500 to 5,000 dollars.

Question 2

What does a family beach photo session cost in Ponte Vedra or St. Augustine Beach?

Accepted Answer

A one-hour family session on the beach usually costs 350 to 700 dollars including 30 to 60 edited digital images. Mini sessions of 15 to 20 minutes, common in October and November, run 175 to 350 dollars. Extended family groups and sessions that add a second location like the Castillo lawn cost more.

Question 3

Do I need a permit to take photos downtown or at the Castillo?

Accepted Answer

Personal snapshots do not need a permit. Commercial photography, which includes paid portrait sessions, may require a permit in certain City of St. Augustine properties and at Castillo de San Marcos, which is a National Park Service site with its own rules. State parks such as Anastasia and Washington Oaks have their own fees. Your photographer should know the current rules, and if they are not sure, ask the office in question.

Question 4

What is the best time of year for photos in St. Johns County?

Accepted Answer

October through April has the best light and the least humidity. Fall is the busiest season for family sessions because of holiday cards, so book by early September. Summer works at sunrise or the last hour of daylight, but afternoon storms are frequent. Nights of Lights downtown, from mid-November to late January, is popular but crowded.

Question 5

How much is real estate photography and drone video?

Accepted Answer

Standard real estate photo packages in St. Johns County run 175 to 350 dollars for 25 to 40 images depending on home size. Adding drone stills is typically 100 to 200 dollars, and a short walkthrough video runs 300 to 700 dollars. Luxury listings in Ponte Vedra and Palencia often bundle twilight photos, video, and a floor plan for 800 to 1,500 dollars.

Question 6

How far out should I book?

Accepted Answer

For a Saturday wedding in St. Augustine between October and May, book 9 to 14 months ahead. Family and senior sessions usually need 2 to 6 weeks, more in October. Commercial and real estate work can often be scheduled within a week. Holiday mini sessions typically sell out when they are announced in late summer.

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