THE ARTIST — About Sandy Hunt
Photographer. Wife. Mom. Believer. Storyteller.
As long as I can remember, I’ve loved photography. I was that girl who always had a camera in her hand — capturing everything I found beautiful in this world. What started as a simple hobby has grown into a full-time career that’s allowed me to combine my creativity, my love for people, and my heart for family.
After high school, I went on to college and eventually pursued real estate. I became a full-time Realtor in 2000 and loved it. I was honored to serve as President of the Santa Rosa County Board of Realtors in 2007 and was named Realtor of the Year in 2005. But even during those busy years, my heart kept pulling me back to photography.
When the market slowed and I had my boys, I decided to make a change — one that let me spend more time at home and follow the dream I’d always carried. What began as a small hobby turned into Sandy Hunt Photography, and by 2015 I moved my real estate license to inactive to pursue photography full-time.
Today, I’m based near Crestview, Florida, where my husband Tom and I built our dream studio on our family’s 22-acre property. My indoor studio is fully equipped with professional lighting and gear because I believe there’s a time and place for shadows — and wrinkles isn’t one of them! Years of experience have taught me exactly how to use light to flatter, soften, and create those classic, polished portraits clients love. Right outside my studio doors, you’ll find my outdoor studio area — and it’s a photographer’s playground. I’ve built multiple themed setups filled with old trucks, rustic windows and doors (including a few straight from New Orleans), vintage Coke machines, a clawfoot tub, wide oak trees, open fields, and more. Whether you want timeless and elegant or bold and creative, we can make it happen right here on our property.
I specialize in seniors, newborn, maternity, sports, and families, but what I truly love is photographing people. I’m a firm believer that God puts people in our path for a reason, and over the years, He’s filled mine with so many wonderful families, teachers, and kids who’ve become dear friends.
When I’m not photographing, I’m usually working on something — I’m a DIY girl through and through. I might be building, painting, or planting something new to keep my Granny’s love for flowers blooming around our pool. And like most moms of teenagers, I’m running ninety to nothing, balancing work, school, and everything in between. When I do slow down, I’m probably dreaming up our next travel adventure with my crew.
At the end of the day, I’m just like every other mom trying to keep up — but grateful that I get to do what I love every single day. I don’t take lightly the trust families place in me, because these photos aren’t just pictures — they’re legacies, frozen moments, and reminders of how blessed we are.
“I believe in good manners, good lighting, and good people — and I treat every client like family.”
Whether you’re local to Crestview or visiting the Emerald Coast, I’d love to create something beautiful for you.
