Destin & 30A Wedding Photography + Film
Based in Destin, FL — Serving the Gulf Coast & Beyond
One Team For Your Photos And Your Film
We plan your day with you. Then your photographer and filmmaker work side by side, from one timeline, so the whole
day is told as one story and you're never pulled away from it. Photo or film from $2,800. Photo + film from $5,600.
One team.
One story.
Your photos and your film, planned together and made by one team.
Destin, 30A & Wherever Love Leads
capturing couples in love since 2017
Nice to meet you
We’re Matt jaelyn
&
We started White Sands Weddings in 2017 as two people with a camera and a love for this coastline. Today we lead a small
team of photographers, filmmakers and editors, and we still plan every wedding with our couples ourselves. On the day,
your lead photographer and lead filmmaker arrive knowing your timeline, your family list and the moments that matter
most to you. Josh edits your gallery and Ilona shapes your film, so your photos and your film tell one story.
for the
Couples Who Want to Remember How It Felt
Photography gives you the still frame. Film gives you the whole feeling. We make both from one plan and edit them by
hand, never by algorithm, so you can step back into that day whenever you need to.
Real couples. Real moments.
The people behind your day.
Destin & 30A Wedding Photographers and Filmmakers
Based in Destin, FL
Based in Destin, At Home Anywhere on the Coast.
Based in Destin, At Home Anywhere on the Coast.
Home base is Destin, but this whole coastline is our backyard: the white sand beaches of 30A, the oak-lined parks of the
Panhandle, Pensacola's downtown charm and the quiet stretches of Cape San Blas. Travel is included from Biloxi to
Valdosta, and we'll go wherever your story takes us.
We tell wedding stories through photo and film, rooted in Destin and along Scenic 30A, traveling wherever love leads.
By The Numbers
10+
100+
100+
Years Telling Love Stories
Couples Who Trusted Us
Five-Star Reviews
Serving Destin, 30A, Navarre, Pensacola, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Mobile, Fairhope, Seaside, Panama City
Beach, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola and the wider Gulf Coast.
This is THE BEST
videography | photography
company Out There!
Emily + Michael
Embassy Suites, Panama City Beach
“Matt and his team of photographers made our wedding day so incredible!! … we absolutely love how our video turned out.”
Samantha + Jamison
WeddingWire, April 2026
“Our wedding video is some of the best money we spent. Matt and his team are amazing to work with …”
Taylor + Jimmy
WeddingWire, March 2026
real people real stories
Real people
real stories
Because the best stories are the real ones. Entirely your own from beginning to end.
Because the best stories are the real ones.
Amanda & Robert
Jisoo & Aaron
Aubrey & Owen
Now Booking 2027
your Love
Story Awaits
We take a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets the attention they deserve.
Your Story, Starting At:
Photography or Film
$2,800
Photography & Film
$5,600
Weekend dates are going fast — tell us about your day and we'll let you know if yours is still open.
Planners and vendor friends: let’s chat! — Drop a line to info@whitesandsweddings.com for
collaborations or any other inquiries.
On The Blog
01
The Real Cost of a Gulf Coast Wedding in 2027: What Couples in Destin, 30A, and Orange Beach Should Expect
In this guide, we're going to break a Gulf Coast wedding budget down line by line, show you what typically costs the most
and why, and give you a planning framework that makes room for real life—including hurricane season...
02
The Best Gulf Coast Wedding Venues for Stunning Photography and Cinematography
The most photogenic venue in the world won't produce a great gallery if the operational constraints work against your
timeline. Before you fall in love with a ceremony backdrop, make sure you understand three things...
03
Beachfront Wedding Venues in Destin: The Complete Guide to Where You Can (and Can't) Get Married
The City of Destin's official FAQ states that beach wedding permits are only available at two locations: The Shore at
Crystal Beach Park and June White Decker Beach Park—with a maximum of 25 people.
