Professional Photography Service

30A • Santa Rosa Beach • Miramar Beach • Destin


Welcome to the Emerald Coast. I’m Matthew (MJ), a Florida native and second-generation photographer with over 25 years of experience capturing life on the coast. For me, photography isn't just a career. It's a way of life, a creative vice, and the perfect excuse to catch a coastal sunset with beautiful people.


Based in Santa Rosa Beach, I specialize in creating true-to-life, natural-light family portraits that celebrate your moments along 30A and the Emerald Coast. 

I combine relaxed, candid storytelling with gentle posing guidance to make your session fun while capturing unique coastal moments.



“Ditch the pose, enjoy the moment"

-Matthew Johnson, MJ Photograph


MJphotograph captures couples surprise proposals on the beach during sunset time. Highly rated and affordable engagement photography service
Best Destin family photographer during sunset captures candid moments at golden hour with a beautiful beach dune scene.
Best Destin Family photographer captures large families special moments at the most popular places for family photos. MJphotograph

Candid. Coastal. True to life.

We capture real moments through a family-friendly, coastal lifestyle approach.

Helping you and your family feel natural, relaxed, and in the moment.

Planning Family Photos?

Let us know the details below.


A cozy maternity photo session in the back of a pickup truck with a golden retriever dog at sunset. Pet friendly family portraits in Destin
Large group family portraits at the beach with a professional photographer. Staying in the Santa Rosa Beach area during the Summer months.
Destin couples photographer that creates journalistic style portraits for young couples and engagements. Best places for engagements in FL

Family Photos with MJ

Couples • Family • Engagements • Maternity

Wedding & Elopements

We create personal online galleries for families and couples with professional quality digital images and prints. Our sessions take place along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida. Our favorite locations for family photos are close to home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl.

Images taken are personally hand edited in a natural editing style with color grading, skin/hair touch ups, and distraction removal.

Professional print & wall art services are provided directly within your gallery.

Family friendly things to do in Santa Rosa Beach Florida. Best photographer for old Florida style family photos at Eden Gardens State Park

30A professional Family Photography services

Kind words by:

Kind words by:

The Rother Family

If you want a photographer who makes you feel at ease and delivers perfection, Matt is the one! He has an incredible eye for detail (hair, posing, jewelry, you name it, he is on it!), he was so easy to work with, is a natural with kids, he came prepared for our dog we didn’t tell him about, and honestly just delivered my dream beach photos! I cannot thank him enough! I highly recommend him!!

01 / 04