JEKYLL ISLAND HISTORIC COTTAGES - FAMILY & SENIOR & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Crane Cottage

built 1917, it was the most expensive and elegant home ever built on Jekyll." glynngen.com

Cherokee Cottage

BUILT IN1904 engaged columns amidst three doorways featured in this Italian Renaissance style cottage. glynncounty.com

Villa Marianna

BUILT IN 1928 - a blend of Spanish Eclectic and Italian Renaissance jekyllisland.com

Hollybourne Cottage

built in 1890 - The style was called Jacobethan or pseudo-Jacobean and was an early example of an eclectic Tudor style jekyllisland.com

Villa Ospo

designed in 1927 for Walter Jennings, THE PRESIDENT OF THE JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB jekyllisland.com

The Oldest Oak tree on Jekyll Island

Next to Crane Cottage, this majestic giant is a must see.

AND IF YOU LIKE PALM TREES..WE GOT ROWS OF THEM

✨ Engagement Session Style Guide

✨ Engagement Session Style Guide

Your engagement session should feel effortless, romantic, and true to you. This guide will help you choose outfits and colors that photograph beautifully—especially in soft coastal light.

🌿 Overall Style Vibe

Think:

  • Light, airy, and timeless

  • Soft movement + natural textures

  • Coordinated (not matching!)

  • Elevated but still comfortable

🎨 Color Palette Inspiration

Soft Neutrals + Coastal Tones

Best colors to wear:

  • Cream, ivory, soft white

  • Dusty blue, sage green

  • Soft pinks

✨ Perfect for oak or beach sessions

Warm & Romantic (@rainey_grainy_edits)

Best colors to wear:

  • Rust, terracotta, burnt orange

  • Mustard, warm brown

  • Olive green, forest green

  • Beige, tan, camel

    ✨ Great for a more dramatic, editorial feel

👗 What to Wear (For Her)

  • Flowy dresses or skirts (movement = magic ✨)

  • Linen, chiffon, or soft cotton fabrics

  • Subtle patterns or solid colors

  • Wedges, sandals, or barefoot for beach

Avoid:

  • Busy patterns or logos

  • Super tight or stiff fabrics


👔 What to Wear (For Him)

  • Neutral button-downs or fitted tees

  • Linen shirts or lightweight layers

  • Khakis, chinos, or neutral pants

  • Optional: light jacket or blazer

Avoid:

  • Athletic shorts

  • Graphic tees or logos

  • Bright white paired with bright white (mix tones instead)

🤍 Coordinating Tips (Not Matching!)

  • Choose 2–3 colors and build around them

  • One outfit can have a pattern, the other stays solid

  • Mix textures (linen + cotton, flowy + structured)

  • Think of your outfits as a color story

🌅 Final Tips for That Dreamy Look

  • Wear whatever makes you feel like DYNAMITE!

  • Movement (walking, spinning, laughing) makes photos feel natural

  • Trust the process—I’ll guide you every step of the way

















Jekyll Island's Marshy bike paths

 

North Loop Trail - Jekyll Family Photography

Riverview Park - Jekyll Senior Photography

 

Jekyll Island Wedding + Elopement Photography

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels timeless, intimate, and effortlessly beautiful, Jekyll Island is one of the most romantic places in the Golden Isles to say

I do.

With ancient oak trees dripping in Spanish moss, grand historic buildings, and the wildly beautiful shoreline of Driftwood Beach, this island offers an unforgettable experience.

Old Money Vibes on Jekyll Island | Engagement Photography

Want that filmy, old money feel for your photos? Ask for Rainey’s Grainy Edits.

Want the perfect location? It does not get any more elegant than Crane Cottage and Jekyll Island Club Hotel where the Federal Reserve founders took their holidays.

 
 

Villa Ospo Wedding on Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island Oak Tree and Driftwood Beach Couple Photography Session

Jekyll Island Oak Tree and Driftwood Beach Couple Photography Session

Rainbow on the beach - Jekyll Island Family Photography

 
 
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