Kurtis & Oceane | St. Augustine Lighthouse Engagement Photos

219 steps, breathtaking views, and a little time to slow down together. 🤍

For Kurtis & Oceane’s engagement session, we spent a beautiful evening exploring one of St. Augustine’s most iconic landmarks, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.

We met just before sunset on a quiet weekday, with the lighthouse grounds beginning to wind down for the evening. Our session started beneath the sprawling oak trees, with the lighthouse standing tall in the background. It was the perfect setting to ease into their engagement photos before heading up for a completely different perspective.

219 Steps to an Unforgettable View

From the gardens, we made our way inside the lighthouse and began climbing its famous 219-step spiral staircase.

We weren’t in any hurry.

Along the way, we stopped for a few photographs on the winding stairs, paused at the windows to enjoy the coastal breeze, and took in the changing views as we climbed higher and higher.

And when we finally reached the observation deck at the top, we were treated to something pretty special.

We had the entire observation deck to ourselves.

With the day coming to an end, the crowds had cleared, leaving nothing but incredible views of St. Augustine stretching out in every direction. From the historic city and surrounding waterways to the sailboats below and the natural beauty of Anastasia Island, there was so much to take in.

But my favorite part wasn’t just the view.

It was watching Kurtis & Oceane enjoy it together.

Sometimes the Best Moments Happen When You Slow Down

With nowhere else we needed to be, we let the evening unfold naturally.

A few slow dances above the city. Quiet moments wrapped in each other’s arms. Deep breaths of fresh coastal air. Plenty of snuggling, laughter, and simply enjoying the experience of being there together.

There was no need to rush from one pose to another or constantly look for the next photograph. Sometimes the best thing I can do as a photographer is give a couple a little space to enjoy each other and let the genuine moments happen.

And 219 steps above St. Augustine, that’s exactly what we did.

Eventually, we made our way back down the spiral staircase, taking our time as we returned to the base of the lighthouse. We said our goodbyes, and Kurtis & Oceane headed off to enjoy the rest of their date night.

A beautiful evening, an unforgettable location, and another chapter in their love story captured along the way.

St. Augustine Lighthouse Engagement Photography

One of the things I love most about being a St. Augustine wedding and engagement photographer is finding ways to turn a photo session into an experience.

Whether it’s a quiet evening at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, a sunrise along our beautiful beaches, or a romantic walk through the historic streets of downtown, I want my couples to walk away with more than beautiful photographs.

I want them to have memories of the time we spent creating them.

Congratulations, Kurtis & Oceane! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful evening with me!

Planning your own engagement session in St. Augustine? I’d love to help you find a beautiful location, slow things down, and create photographs that feel genuinely like you.

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