Location · Fort Lauderdale
Hugh Taylor Birch: forest and sea in one session
A slice of coastal wilderness between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, right in Fort Lauderdale. Photos here feel free: shaded trails, calm water and the beach just across the street.
Three natural settings, close together
Hugh Taylor Birch is a state park that protects a coastal hammock beside a long lagoon, with the beach on the other side of A1A. It's rare to find this much natural variety in the middle of a city.
Coastal hammock
Palms, oaks and shaded trails make intimate photos with a deep green backdrop.
The lagoon
Calm water reflects the light and adds serenity to couple and family portraits.
Banyan roots
A banyan tree with aerial roots creates a natural, textured frame.
Sessions that flow at Hugh Taylor Birch
Engagement
Trails, water and beach in one session: variety for a relaxed love story.
Family
Room for kids to walk and play while we capture real moments.
Portraits & Sweet 16
A casual or boho look among palms and water, with natural light and zero stiffness.
The best light at Hugh Taylor Birch
The hammock filters the sun and the lagoon reflects light, so we pick the time based on the mix of settings you want. We plan it with you when you book.
- Early morning: the sun rises over the Atlantic, ideal if you want to finish on the beach.
- Late afternoon: golden light through the trees and over the lagoon.
- Season: November to April is usually drier and cooler; in summer we work around afternoon showers.
What to wear at Hugh Taylor Birch
Natural wins here: light fabrics, movement and colors that harmonize with greenery and sand.
- Flowing dresses in white, terracotta, dusty blue or soft yellow.
- For him: linen or cotton in sand, beige or blue.
- Easy-off sandals if we finish on the beach.
- Bug spray in your bag: it's a coastal forest.
You enjoy it; we coordinate
Some locations require a reservation, permit or venue fee. We confirm the park's current rules and coordinate it when you book.
- We check the park's requirements for professional sessions before confirming your date.
- Travel from Miami: on request. Any park fee is listed separately, in writing, in your quote.
- We tell you where to park and where to meet, so you start stress-free.
Pair it with another location or the studio
A historic estate with tropical gardens sits right next door, and the Las Olas riverfront is minutes away. For portraits in controlled light, add a set at our Miami studio.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a permit for a session in a state park?
Can we include the beach in the same session?
Is it a good option for a quinceañera?
What if it rains?
Picture your photos between forest and sea?
Choose your session in the quote builder, pick Hugh Taylor Birch as your location, and we'll reply with a clear plan and a written price.