Birthday Photographer in 30A, Destin & Panama City Beach


Your birthday deserves to be remembered, and not just with a blurry story on Instagram. I’m Shanna Star, a Florida Emerald Coast photographer with 17+ years of experience, and I love turning milestone birthdays into a full-on photo moment. Think balloons, cake, champagne, glam outfits, and a camera there to catch it all.

Whether you’re turning 21, 30, 40, or “fabulous,” I’ll pose you, hype you up, and make sure you feel like the main character.

What to expect

  • Easy posing and lots of encouragement, so you never feel awkward

  • Your theme, colors, and vibe: balloons, disco balls, cake, cocktails, or a beach day

  • Solo shoots or a whole squad celebrating together

  • Bright, fun images that look amazing on the feed

  • Outfit and styling guidance before your shoot

Great for
Milestone birthdays, birthday girl photoshoots, birthday trips with friends, cake smashes for grown-ups, and celebrations on 30A, Destin, and Panama City Beach.


Ready to celebrate in style? Email me at davistaphotography@me.com with your date, location, and theme ideas, and let’s plan your shoot. Or see Packages & Pricing for options.

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Woman relaxing on a white inflatable ring in a swimming pool, holding a cupcake on a dessert fork, wearing a black bikini, with dark hair styled in loose curls.
A woman in a pink dress celebrating her 30th birthday, holding a cake with candles shaped as the number 30, standing in front of a neon sign that reads 'Let's Party' and pink balloons.
A woman in a black dress sitting on the floor with a birthday cake with lit candles, surrounded by black balloons and confetti, smiling at a birthday celebration.
Woman wearing a 'Mrs. Twerking' sash and a tiara, sitting on a white couch with pink and gold pillows, drinking from a bottle, celebrating her third birthday with large pink number balloons and birthday treats nearby.
A woman lying on her side on the sand, wearing a pink tulle dress and looking at the camera.
Woman wearing a tiara and black lingerie, kneeling and blowing pink confetti with a neon "Stay Wild" sign in the background.
A woman in a pink dress blowing out a birthday candle on a cake decorated with pink and white swirls, celebrating her 30th birthday at a party with pink balloons and neon pink sign that says 'Let's Party' in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair in lingerie and a sheer robe, sitting on a white couch surrounded by pink and white balloons shaped as the number 3, celebrating a birthday with confetti and cupcakes.
Pink-themed birthday celebration with a woman in a pink dress, holding a glass of rosé wine, and a pink frosted birthday cake with '30' candles on top.
Woman in a bright pink, strapless, tulle gown standing on the beach facing the ocean with cloudy sky above.
A woman with dark hair in an updo, wearing a black swimsuit, is sitting in a white inflatable ring in a swimming pool. She is holding a slice of cake with a lit matchstick on top, and appears to be blowing out the candle. The woman has earrings and a
A woman celebrating a birthday holding cupcakes with sparklers in front of a neon pink sign that says 'Let's Party'. She is smiling with gold eyeshadow and red lipstick wearing a shiny blue dress.
A pair of glittery high-heeled shoes, a chocolate birthday cake with white and pink icing, and scattered silver confetti on the floor.
A woman in a pink dress celebrating her 30th birthday with a cake and pink balloons.
A woman with gray ombre hair sitting on a wooden floor, blowing confetti with her hands, wearing a pink satin jacket, black shorts, and pink roller skates, with a green leafy wall background and pink confetti around her.
A woman in a pink tulle dress celebrates her 30th birthday with a cake, wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, sitting in front of pink balloons, with a neon sign that reads 'Let's Party' behind her.
A woman celebrating her 31st birthday sitting on a couch, holding pink number balloons, wearing a tiara, sash, and knee-high socks, with cupcakes on a plate nearby.
A woman in a blue dress celebrating her birthday with a cupcake and candle, surrounded by disco balls and party decorations.
Party table with two cupcakes, one with a '9' candle and another with a '2' candle, colorful sprinkles, a disco ball, a pair of high-heeled shoes with rhinestones, a Polaroid photo, and some black tape on a white table.
A woman in a black bikini relaxing in a swimming pool on a white inflatable ring with the text 'BROWSE GLOBAL' printed on it, holding a glass of wine with a dessert, with black number-shaped balloons floating on the water.
A woman with curly blonde hair lying on a bed with pink and white bedding, smiling. There is a small round cake with white icing and sprinkles on a white stand next to her, on a pink tray.
A woman in a black dress sitting on the floor at a birthday celebration with a black cake, lit candles, black balloons, and confetti around her.
A woman with long dark hair in a black dress sitting on the floor with birthday candles in front of her, holding a lit cigarette in her mouth, surrounded by black balloons and confetti, celebrating her birthday.
A woman with a birthday sash sitting on a couch, blowing confetti towards the camera, with pink number balloons '3' and '0' behind her, celebrating her 30th birthday.
A martini glass with a slice of black and white cake featuring a birthday candle on top, surrounded by Polaroid photos, black confetti, a black camera, and a sparkly decorative peace sign.
Woman with long dark hair wearing black dress, about to eat birthday cake with black icing, white pearls, and three lit black candles, surrounded by black balloons.
A woman in a black dress standing with her hands on her hips among black balloons and confetti at a party or celebration.
A shadow of a woman with curly hair is cast on the wall behind a black birthday cake with a lit candle and a second cake in the background.
A woman in a black dress is celebrating her birthday with a chocolate cake, black balloons, and black confetti. She is holding a large cocktail glass with a piece of cake inside and a candle on top, while kneeling next to the cake on a white surface.
A woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a black bikini, is sitting in an inflatable pool float labeled 'BUBBLE' while holding a dessert glass with a cupcake on top, and a lit candle, in a swimming pool at night.
A woman is relaxing in a white inflatable pool float with the words "BOTTLE" written on it, in a swimming pool. She is holding a martini glass with a cupcake and a lit birthday candle, wearing a black bikini, with the sunlight reflecting on the water
A woman with black hair in a braid wearing a black swimsuit sitting on a white inflatable ring with black lettering, in a pool with water reflecting sunlight.

FAQS

  • Balloons, cake, cocktails, and outfits that fit your theme. Solo or with your squad. In my studio or on location

  • Bring what you love, like balloons and a cake. I can give some guidance on where in the area if you need!

  • That’s up to your vision! I have an in-home studio but we can also use your Airbnb pool, Beach, or even Eden Gardens depending on what you’d love!

  • I usually say 2 weeks is when the gallery is complete but if it’s close to your birthday, we can get some sneak peeks so you can share!