Cocoa Beach family photography
Easy, relaxed family photographs on one of Central Florida’s most loved beaches—with beautiful light, plenty of room to move and guidance from start to finish.
Questions first? We’re happy to help. Replies within one business day. See session pricing.
Sunrise and evening options • vacation and extended families
From a family we’ve photographed
“Michelle expertly included all of our photography needs. It takes real skill to work with such a large group, but she handled it effortlessly. Our beach pictures turned out absolutely beautiful—and every single photo is fantastic.”
Five-star Google review
Cocoa Beach families
We can create the full family portrait, grandparents with grandchildren, individual families, cousins, walking photographs and playful moments near the water—all in one easy location.
Family session pricing
One immediate family? Start with Essential, or choose Signature for more time. Bringing grandparents, cousins or another household? Choose Extended Family.
Petite
$397
Up to 20 minutes · 10 edited digital images
For a smaller immediate family wanting a handful of updated portraits.
Petite sessions are typically sunrise-only—Florida traffic gets wild once everyone wakes up! Maybe we’ll offer later times farther afield when traffic calms down. In Deltona, DeBary, DeLand, Osteen, Lake Helen and New Smyrna Beach, Petite sessions are available any time of day.
Book a Petite SessionEssential
$597
Up to 40 minutes · 30 edited digital images
Our starting recommendation for one immediate family: everyone together, parents with children and sibling portraits.
One approved outdoor location, including beach options.
Ask about EssentialSignature
$797
Up to 60 minutes · Approximately 50 edited digital images
Choose this for one immediate family when you want an extra 20 minutes for little breaks, more combinations and a broader selection of photographs.
One approved outdoor location, including beach options.
Ask about SignatureExtended Family
from $997
Up to 60 minutes · Approximately 60 edited digital images
Choose this whenever multiple households are joining you—even with fewer than 10 people. We plan the full group and smaller family combinations.
One approved outdoor location. Group details confirmed before booking.
Ask about Extended FamilyYour collection includes the images listed above. High-resolution edited images in color, planning help and a private gallery available for one year after delivery. Additional available images are optional at $25 each; no upgrade is required.
Reserve your date: signed agreement + $150 retainer. Balance due 72 hours before your session. Galleries typically arrive in 2–3 weeks. Any travel, parking, admission or permit costs are confirmed before booking.
Not sure which collection fits? Share who is coming and we’ll help you choose.
The person behind your photographs
Wife, mama, kid chaser and a straight shooter with a soft spot for a good laugh. For more than 15 years, we’ve photographed families around Orlando and Florida’s coast—and Michelle photographs every family session herself.
We’ll help with the location and outfits, give you clear direction, and adjust the pace when children need a moment. You can expect portraits of everyone together, smaller family combinations and the expressions that make these photographs yours.
A little more about MichelleQuestions before you book?
Share your dates, who is joining you and the location you’re considering. We’ll reply within one business day with availability and help choosing your session. You don’t need every detail decided.
Sending an inquiry doesn’t reserve a date or require a payment. We’ll reply within one business day to help with availability and your next step.
Prefer email? hello@michellecoombsphotography.com
Why Cocoa Beach works
Cocoa Beach is a favorite for vacation families, cousins and larger groups who want a classic Florida backdrop. Once we know who is coming and where you are staying, we’ll recommend a meeting spot that feels easy for the whole family.
Morning sessions are cooler and quieter, while evening sessions offer a soft, warm look that works beautifully for many vacation schedules.
Start with the light
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Soft light, cooler temperatures and a quieter beach for families who enjoy an early start.
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A comfortable option for families who prefer a later start and want to work around naps, travel or dinner plans.
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We’ll choose a spot that gives your family a beautiful setting without adding an unnecessarily long walk.
Choosing the time that fits your family
Early sessions are cooler and quieter, which can be wonderful for young children and summer dates.
When evening fits your family better, we’ll plan the session around the softer late-day light and make sure you know what to expect.
Compare the closest beaches
New Smyrna Beach has a more laid-back residential feel. Daytona offers an especially broad, flat shoreline for large groups.
Cocoa Beach details
No. Sunrise is often the best option, but evening sessions can be beautiful when the season, cloud cover and family schedule support them. We’ll explain the differences before you choose.
Yes. We use a meeting spot with enough open shoreline and make the group list in advance so the full family, individual households, grandparents, cousins and children are included without rushing.
We keep a close eye on the weather and will stay in touch if the forecast looks questionable. Florida showers can pass quickly, and we’ll make the clearest decision possible based on the conditions at the beach.
Lightweight fabrics and a coordinated palette work well. We recommend avoiding identical outfits, tiny high-contrast patterns and anything that becomes uncomfortable in heat or wind.
Real sessions, not stock examples
Sunrise, golden hour, toddlers and a larger group each require a different plan. These galleries show the differences with photographs from actual sessions.
A larger group photographed as one family and in smaller household combinations.
A quiet December morning for vacationing visitors from Colorado.
Warm evening light and sibling portraits for a family visiting from Tennessee.
A real toddler-friendly beach session with quick direction and relaxed movement.
From the Journal
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See real photographs and practical planning details from this location.
See real photographs and practical planning details from this location.
Ready to plan your session?
Tell us your dates and who is coming, and we’ll help with the rest. We’ll reply with availability and send your booking link when you’re ready.
Cocoa Beach family photography planning
Cocoa Beach works especially well for vacation families and large groups, but parking, pier activity, wind and walking distance can change the experience. We choose a practical meeting point before the session.
The pier gives photographs a recognizable sense of place, while nearby open sand gives us room for full groups, children and natural movement.
Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral are convenient for families staying on the Space Coast or building portraits into a Port Canaveral trip.
Wide shoreline makes it easier to photograph grandparents, cousins, individual households and the full group without stacking everyone into one tight spot.
We plan outdoor sessions around the most flattering practical light and monitor the actual coastal conditions as your date approaches.
We photograph families in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral and nearby Space Coast areas when the location and session plan are a good fit.