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Jessica CruzApril 30, 2022

Shelby + Spencer | Engagement on Anna Maria Island, FL

Jessica CruzApril 30, 2022

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Jessica CruzFebruary 09, 2021

Lacy + Andrew + Baby Bump | Anna Maria Island, FL Maternity Session

Jessica CruzFebruary 09, 2021

Lacy + Andrew + Baby Bump | Anna Maria Island, FL Maternity Session

Jessica CruzApril 02, 2021

Courtney + Sam | Anna Maria Island, FL Intimate Beach Wedding

Jessica CruzApril 02, 2021

Courtney + Sam | Anna Maria Island, FL Intimate Beach Wedding

Jessica CruzJune 20, 2023

Charlie's 1st Birthday | Sunrise Session | Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL

Jessica CruzJune 20, 2023

Charlie's 1st Birthday | Sunrise Session | Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL

Jessica CruzApril 14, 2026

An Extended Family Session at Home on Anna Maria Island

Jessica CruzApril 14, 2026

An Extended Family Session at Home on Anna Maria Island

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Preserving the Getaway: An Extended Family Vacation on Anna Maria Island

lifestyle photography, lifestyle session, anna maria island family, AMI vacation photosJessica CruzApril 16, 2026

Preserving the Getaway: An Extended Family Vacation on Anna Maria Island

Samantha + Peter | The Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club Wedding, St. Petersburg, FL

Jessica CruzMay 03, 2022

Kirsten + Nick | Wedding at Ritz-Carlton Beach Club Sarasota, FL

Jessica CruzApril 30, 2022

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Thinking I should take more photos of @cjcollinsffpm again soon 😍 🔥

One year later.

Last time I saw this family, we were at the beach for their maternity session. A few weeks ago, I was back with them, but this time at their home to document this sweet girl’s first birthday. Watching her crawl through her own

An intentional 6-hour wedding with a few of their favorites.

For Katie & Jacob, the smaller guest list was the key to a day that actually breathed. Because they kept things intimate, 6 hours was the perfect amount of time to capture their core

The tan lines fade and the suitcases get unpacked, but having a permanent record of these family vacations and the memories made is the only souvenir that actually matters.

Now booking unhurried family sessions for the summer season on AMI and St P

Kayla and Garrett were married right here on his grandparents’ property. Coming back to Anna Maria Island to document multiple generations on the same porch, under the same trees, now with their one year old in tow, is exactly why I do this.

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Savoring the connection and slowed down pace. Grainy beach moments, unhurried and real.

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Childhood isn’t a photoshoot.

It’s a series of long, golden days where the world feels impossibly big and every Tuesday is a core memory. To them, the sticky kitchen floor is just the aftermath of a feast. The laundry pile is a mountain

The anticipation of sitting down to go through Chris and Janelle’s gallery was almost more than I could contain 😍

To be honest, narrowing down a “sneak peek gallery” was nearly impossible. From the serene, light filled ceremony at

10 adults, 6 toddlers and 3 more little ones on the way. This was my first time meeting this incredible group of friends on their AMI vacation, but it felt like catching up with old friends.

We spent two hours watching the sun come up and letting ki

It’s never a true Spring Break for me if I don’t see @ksfbrown and her family and capture a sunrise on the beach with them. They might have brought the 50°F weather with them from Ohio this year, but even in the freezing wind they mad

Watching this family grow over the last few years has been one of the greatest honors. There is something so special about being a “forever photographer.” Thank you @taylormacie @sully6210 for letting me document your story, one beautiful

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