New Smyrna Beach family photographer
Easygoing beach sessions with soft coastal color, open sand and plenty of room for families of every size to relax.
Questions first? We’re happy to help. Replies within one business day. See session pricing.
Wide shoreline • dunes • local and vacationing families
From a family we’ve photographed
“Michelle did a shoot for our extended family vacation and she was amazing. Her experience is obvious and she gets great shots quickly. She guided us on outfit choices and locations, and we’ll definitely use her again.”
Five-star Google review
New Smyrna Beach portfolio
We’ll create the polished family portraits first, then use the shoreline for walking, children, smaller families and the easy interactions that happen once everyone settles in.
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
New Smyrna is not one single look
Some areas feel wide and open, while others include dunes, boardwalks or a quieter residential backdrop. We’ll match the look and walking distance to your family.
We’ll also consider parking, walking distance and the amount of room your family needs so everyone arrives ready to enjoy the session. For multiple households and grandparents, see how we plan extended-family sessions before choosing the final access point.
Access changes the experience
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Cooler, quieter and filled with soft ocean-side color for families who do not mind an early start.
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An easy vacation option with warmer light and a schedule that may fit dinner, naps and travel plans more naturally.
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Immediate families, cousins, grandparents and extended groups all photograph beautifully when the meeting spot fits the group.
When Cocoa or Daytona fits better
Cocoa Beach may be easier for Space Coast visitors, while Daytona can work beautifully for a very large group that needs a broad, flat shoreline.
What the tide changes
The beach can look a little different from week to week, so we’ll confirm the final meeting spot before your session and choose an area that gives your family plenty of room.
You’ll receive clear meeting details before the session, so you know exactly where to go.
New Smyrna specifics
It depends on your family, the date and the look you love. Once we know the group size, mobility needs and preferred session time, we’ll recommend the best fit.
Both can be beautiful. Sunrise is cooler and quieter, while evening is often easier for vacation schedules. We’ll explain the look of each and recommend the stronger option for your date.
Absolutely. We’ll plan the family combinations ahead of time so every household and the relationships that matter most are included.
When the owner or management permits professional photography and the space has beautiful light, a rental can be a comfortable option—especially for very large groups or limited mobility.
From the Journal
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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.
Planning a New Smyrna Beach family session
New Smyrna Beach sessions are planned around light, tide, beach access, walking distance and the ages in your group—not just a pretty pin on a map.
A relaxed option for families who want open shoreline and a quieter coastal feel. We confirm the final meeting area based on current access and conditions.
Sunrise often means cooler temperatures, softer crowds and clean Atlantic light. Evening can be beautiful too, especially when the forecast and tide cooperate.
For multi-generational groups, we plan the full group first, then grandparents, individual households, siblings and cousins so nobody spends the entire session waiting.
We keep the meeting point simple and account for condos, young children, grandparents and the amount of walking your family is comfortable doing.