Meet the artist
The Artist | Laura
Behind every session is a little bit of beach sand, a lot of patience, plenty of laughter, and a photographer who truly loves the people in front of her camera.
Laura Jennings is a Panama City Beach and South Walton photographer known for natural light portraits, family beach sessions, intimate coastal celebrations, and artwork inspired by the Gulf Coast she calls home.
In Laura’s own words
A little about me?
Thank you for visiting my site, Panama City Beach and South Walton County! I am blessed to call the sparkling emerald beaches and breathtaking sunsets of the Gulf Coast “home” and hope you enjoy your time here as much as I love living here. I was never a “beach girl” until we moved to PCB — after growing up in a beach town on the east coast of FL for 20 years!
I am a Momma to 4 beautiful children and a Lala to TWO busy grandbabies! Our oldest daughter is married to the best son-in-law we could have asked for and we have 3 younger boys still at home. I am married to my best friend and my biggest cheerleader. Without him, this dream of mine would not be possible.
I homeschool our kids, I love my coffee in the morning and I am in the thick of raising 3 wild boys who love to fish, wrestle, play basketball and just be outdoors! I spend my days making pasta in the kitchen, playing some type of sport with my boys and begging them to snuggle just a little bit longer.
“You won’t feel as though you are working with a stranger — we will be more like friends and family.”
A little real life, a little salt air, and a whole lot of heart — that’s where Laura’s work begins.
The artist behind the lens
Natural light photography rooted in connection
Laura Jennings Photography is a full-time, full-service natural light photography business serving South Walton and Bay counties. Laura is known for her beach family sessions, sunset portraits, intimate coastal celebrations, and a warm, easygoing approach that helps people feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Over the years, Laura has photographed hundreds of families along the Northwest Florida Panhandle, earned recognition for her family photography, and built a body of work centered around honest connection, natural light, and the beauty of the Gulf Coast.
Her work has been recognized locally and beyond, including photography awards, published features, professional affiliations, and volunteer work serving families through meaningful memory-making experiences.
At a glance
- Panama City Beach & South Walton photographer
- Family, children, sunset, and coastal portrait sessions
- Natural light beach photography
- Recognized family photographer
- Volunteer photographer for meaningful family experiences
- Fine art coastal image creator
Recognition & community
Features, awards, and affiliations
The heart behind the work
More than pretty pictures
For Laura, photography has always been about more than creating beautiful images. It is about helping people hold onto the moments that matter — the laughter, the closeness, the season of life that passes faster than anyone expects.
That heart carries into her volunteer work, where she has used photography to help families create meaningful memories during incredibly tender seasons.
Ready to plan something beautiful?
Let’s make photographs that feel like you.
Whether you’re planning family photos on the beach, a sunset session along 30A, or want to bring a piece of the Gulf Coast into your home through Laura’s coastal artwork, this is a beautiful place to begin.