I'm not trying to create perfect moments. I'm looking for real ones.
The way a senior finally exhales once they realize they don't actually have to "pose".
The way a kid ditches the camera entirely and just starts exploring.
The way families just fall into a natural rhythm together.
My job is mostly to pay attention...and maybe make you laugh a little in the process.
I help choose the location, watch the light, and offer direction when it's helpful. But the goal is never stiff poses or forced smiles. The goal is photographs that feel like you years later.
The best sessions happen when people feel comfortable enough to just be themselves.
That's what I'm here for.
The heart and soul behind Nature's Child Photography.
Hi, I'm Mindy
Carolyn stift, senior portraits
“I felt totally comfortable with Mindy...she even brought a box of tissues to our review session. A truly wonderful experience.”
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Kim Kash, family session
“Actual real smiles from my son, priceless happy shots of our dog, and breathtaking photos of my daughter. I was truly amazed by the pictures she captured.”
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Meli - wedding client
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“I couldn't have brought my ideas to life without Mindy's creative spirit and years of experience”
Photo Team
meet the
Adren Kerr
Assistant photographer, Tech Support, Logistics Wizard
Adren keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From gear and lighting to helping me wrangle the unexpected, he makes sure sessions feel easy and stress free.
Lead Photographer, Chaos Wrangler
Founder of Nature's Child Photography. Mindy guides sessions in a relaxed, encouraging way that helps people feel comfortable, natural, and fully themselves in front of the camera.
Mindy Kerr
Associate Photographer
Sarah brings creativity, curiousity, and a playful energy to sessions. She's always up for a little experimentation, which means you might find her helping capture the unexpected moments that make a photograph truly memorable.
Sarah Morales
Sessions with me are designed to be one thing: actually fun.
Some clients come with big creative ideas. Others just want beautiful photographs and a good time. Either way, I've got you...from outfits and locations to making sure nobody looks like they're waiting for the dentist.
Sometimes that means chasing golden light.
Sometimes it means letting kids just...go.
Sometimes it means waiting for the exact moment a laugh turns into something magic...something contagious.
Those little moments? Those turn photographs into memories.
What we Do
Named "best of Mandarin" professional photographers
2026 /
Earned the Master photographer designation through the National Association of Professional Child Photographers for seniors and children.
2024 /
Named one of the top 4 photographers in Jacksonville - Bold City Best
2020 /
Natures child photography officially launches in Florida
2015 /
my first child arrives to the world, and my first camera is purchased...an obsession is born.
1994 /
through the years
2023 /
Named best in Florida for the next 3 years - Best of Florida guide
When I'm not behind the lens (or the PC screen), you'll usually find me outside with my full fur-family crew.
That means 2 dogs, a teenage cat in a backpack, and a lot of wandering through woods, creeks, and anywhere that looks like it might lead to an adventure.
We splash through the water, follow interesting trails, and stop far too often so someone can sniff something important.
And honestly, that's a lot like the sessions I love to photograph.
I also spend as much time as I can with the people I love the most - visiting our son in Gainesville, or traveling North to see our daughter and perfectly beautiful granddaughter in Illinois.
Those seasons of life, the ones that move faster than we expect, are exactly why photographs matter so much to me.
Because one day, these little moments become the memories we hold on to.
Life is messy, joyful, curious, and a little unpredictable.
Whether you're planning senior portraits, a family session or something special, I'd love to help you create photographs that feel like you.
Tell me a little about what you're imagining and we'll start planning something beautiful.
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