The Journey & My Why
Growing up, I was incredibly self-conscious. I always felt different from the girls around me and struggled to see my own worth. For a long time, I didn’t feel beautiful or confident, and I know how hard that can be. Photography became a way for me to see the world differently, and eventually, to see myself differently too. It helped me find my voice and step into who I was meant to be. Now, my purpose is to help others do the same.
I want every person who steps in front of my camera to feel beautiful, valued, and seen. I believe every story deserves to be told, no matter who you are or where you come from. Real moments matter, and I want to capture the ones that mean the most to you. As Psalm 139:14 says, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." That verse reminds me of the unique beauty in every person, and it's at the heart of how I approach my work. Photography is not just my job. It’s my purpose. I consider it an honor to preserve the memories that matter most and to create images that reflect both the beauty on the outside and the strength within.
About Me
I'm a 5th generation Nassau County local, based in Hilliard, Florida. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m spending time outdoors with my husband and our dogs, enjoying the peaceful countryside we call home.
I’d love the chance to work with you and help tell your story in a way that feels real, beautiful, and true to you!
Please reach me at whitneybarlowphoto@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
My current focus is on couples, weddings, maternity, lifestyle newborn, and women's boudoir. However, I'm always open to doing something different so it never hurts to ask. :)
I photograph indoor maternity, lifestyle newborn, small family, and boudoir sessions at my home studio here in Hilliard Florida. If you have a larger family, or prefer a commercial studio setting, there are several studios across Northeast Florida I can rent for your session for an additional fee.
Absolutely! I encourage my clients to share their ideas and preferences with me for their photography session. I want your photos to reflect your personality and style, so I'm happy to accommodate specific requests as much as possible.
For portrait and lifestyle sessions my max turnaround time is 4 weeks. For weddings and elopements my max turnaround time is 12 weeks. However, it's usually much faster than that depending on my workload at the time.
I can do light retouching such as removing stray hairs, acne, or whiten teeth if requested, but it is against my own personal beliefs to alter the shape of your body. Trust me, as a plus size woman I know how it feels to deal with body image issues, but making yourself look like a totally different person may only make things worse. Embrace who you are in this very moment. You are beautiful. <3
Of course! I absolutely love dogs! As long as the location we're shooting at allows pets you're always welcome to include them in your session.
Of course! I will help style you and your entire family if needed. I also have a client closet with gorgeous gowns for ladies and moms to be.
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