Miranda Rae Photography

Last-Minute Beach Photographer · Florida Gulf Coast

Already at the Beach?
There's Still Time.

Miranda can often fit in sessions on short notice. It never hurts to ask.

Beach Special$19945–60 minutes · 30–35 edited photos
✓ No payment to ask✓ Quick reply by text
96% Recommend
18 reviews on Facebook
“Miranda is the best photographer in The Forgotten Coast. She has captured our family so beautifully every time she takes our photos. She has such a quick turn around time, great prices, and truly makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. 10/10 recommend!” — Hayley H., Facebook review

Last-minute beach photos

Don't head home without the photos.

Miranda Rae is a beach photographer on Florida's Gulf Coast, and a lot of her families book after they've already arrived. Maybe the trip snuck up on you, or the whole family finally ended up in one place. Either way, Miranda can often fit in a sunrise or sunset session on short notice.

Text her your beach and the day you leave, and she'll tell you what's open. Sessions are relaxed and lightly guided, kids are welcome to be kids, and your edited photos arrive in a private online gallery, ready to share before the tan fades.

Family walking the shoreline together at sunset on the Florida Gulf Coast, by Miranda Rae Photography Family beach photo session at sunset in Mexico Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Family of four sitting in the sea oats and dunes in Panama City Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Family beach photo session in Destin, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Grandmother twirling with her granddaughters in the shallow water in Panama City Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Family beach photo session on Cape San Blas, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Large family beach photo on Cape San Blas, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Family walking hand in hand at sunset in Mexico Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography

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Last-minute prices

Same prices, even on short notice

Professionally edited photos in a private online gallery. Checking your date is free.

Most popularBeach Special$19945–60 minutes · 30–35 edited photos · up to 11 people
  • 1 outfit change
  • Sunrise or sunset
  • Offered at every beach
Quick & easyBeach Mini$13020–30 minutes · 15 edited photos · up to 6 people
  • Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe & Cape San Blas
  • Sunrise, midday or sunset
  • Great for a quick family photo

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Where Miranda photographs

Already at one of these beaches?

How a last-minute session works

1

Text or send the form

Tell Miranda your beach, the day you'd like photos and the day you leave.

2

She checks her calendar

Miranda texts back what's open. A $50 deposit holds your spot.

3

Meet on the beach

Sunrise or sunset, relaxed and lightly guided. Kids get to be kids.

4

Take the trip home

Your edited photos arrive in a private online gallery, ready to share.

Check a Last-Minute Date

Free to ask, and Miranda will personally confirm.

No payment, no obligation — you're just asking. Miranda will personally confirm your date.

By sending, you agree to our privacy notice.

Last-minute photo questions

Can I book a beach photographer at the last minute?

Often, yes. Miranda can sometimes fit in sessions on short notice, even the same week. It never hurts to ask. Texting is the fastest way to find out what's open.

How much is a last-minute session?

The same as any other day. The Beach Special is $199 for 45–60 minutes and 30–35 edited photos, up to 11 people, at every beach. Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and Panama City Beach have no travel fee. Destin, 30A and St. George Island add a $30 travel fee.

What if sunset is already taken?

Ask about sunrise. The light is just as pretty, the beach is quieter, and a taken sunset can often move to that same day's sunrise.

What should we wear?

Simple, coordinating colors work best: whites, creams, soft blues or neutrals. Avoid big logos. Bare feet are perfect on the sand.

Which beaches does Miranda cover?

Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, St. George Island, Destin and 30A, including Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, Rosemary Beach and WaterColor.

How fast will we get our photos?

Your edited photos arrive in a private online gallery. Need them sooner? Rush editing (24–48 hours) is $50.

How do we hold our spot?

Send your date with the form or text Miranda. Once she confirms, a $50 deposit holds your spot, and it comes off your session price.

Before the tan fades. ♡

Still here? Let's get your photos.

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