I’ve been witness to Alys Beach construction and town evolution since the beginning in 2004. As the principle photographer of Alys Beach construction, architecture, sales, rentals and events, I thankfully get to enjoy every nook and cranny of Alys Beach, and the secluded courtyards of every home are unique and always surprising.
I was honored to be asked to contribute three dozen photos for the book, Reflections On Seaside by acclaimed architect, author, and urbanist Dhiru A. Thadani. The book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the town of Seaside, the place that has inspired countless designers, architects, urban planners, and everyday citizens in the search for the ideal hometown. The work is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Visions of Seaside, published in 2013.
I love spending time outdoors and could spend a whole lifetime taking photos of wildlife. It takes patience and most of the shots I get are just lucky since I don’t have as much time outdoors as I would like.
Coyotes, foxes, deer, turtles, raccoons, alligators, dolphin, rays, and even manatees can be spotted in SoWal. The easiest wildlife to spot are the birds that are everywhere all the time. Shore birds are fun to see and seem very unusual if you don’t live at the beach. Herons and pelicans are fascinating to watch as they interact with the environment. People say pelicans aren’t so pretty but watching them glide in formation inches over the waves is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see.
We have black bears and getting a photo of one in the dunes would be the ultimate South Walton wildlife pic in my book. If you’re lucky you’ll spot a bald eagle or tow, usually in the less developed areas and around our coastal dune lakes. The occasional alligator in the surf is also a wow moment! The bull gators get a little crazy in mating season and sometimes wander into the surf.
Alys Beach Courtyard home just completed on the park adjacent to Caliza Pool.
Moon Creek Studios offers real estate photography and architectural photography in South Walton, Florida – including photos of homes for sale, vacation rental photography, and lifestyle photos of Scenic 30A and SoWal.
Our clients include Seaside, 360 Blue, St. Joe, Alys Beach, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Rosemary Beach and many more. Our customers stick with us year after year because we are meticulous, timely, and reliable.
Photos are used for advertising and marketing in print and online. Web photos for rentals are posted on websites, photos for VRBO and other rental vacation websites. See photo and video for real estate for sale and vacation rental photos and video.
Photos from Santa Rosa Beach in South Walton on Scenic 30A, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, WaterColor, WaterSound Beach, Seaside, Grayton Beach, Sandestin and Destin.
The Bay is another excellent establishment from restaurateur Jim Shirley, who also owns and operates Great Southern, Meltdown on 30A, and 45 Central Wine Bar in Seaside. The Bay is a special place at the foot of the 331 bridge in South Walton County, Florida – it has boat parking, a sandy beach, live music, rustic decks, excellent bar(s), and of course amazing food.
Night photography is fun. I like getting creative with dusk and night photography. It’s a challenge and allows more ways to post process to try different colors and effects. Night photography of homes and commercial building is challenging with so many different types of lighting, you never know what you might get. For me, the crazier, more colorful and varied the better. I love shooting photography for events at night and photography of real estate at night.
I’ve had the privilege of photographing Alys Beach from the very beginning and watching the new town grow. It’s an endless source of fascination with the beautiful natural landscape, construction, and finished product.
WaterSound Beach is possibly the finest location on the Emerald Coast. The amazing views of the dunes and Gulf are hard to beat from the round window wall of the living area at this Compass Point condo.
Aerial Photography and Aerial Video by Moon Creek Studios available for real estate and business, events, and documentaries from stock collection or assignment.
