Weddings · Elopements · Tybee Island
Tybee Island Wedding Photographer
salt air, soft light and your people
Getting married on Tybee
Tybee has a pace that Savannah doesn't, and that pace seeps into your wedding day.
Tybee Island sits about 20 miles east of downtown Savannah, right on the Atlantic. It's close enough for Savannah guests to make the drive without stress, and far enough away that the whole day feels like a getaway.
I'm Rodney, and I've photographed 425+ weddings since 2011. On Tybee, I plan around the light, the wind and a beach that stays open to everyone. You focus on each other. I'll take care of the rest.
On the island
Where I like to photograph
Chapel by the Sea
The chapel is intimate by design: a focused, quiet space for couples who want their ceremony to feel meaningful and unhurried. The interior works beautifully with natural light, so images feel soft and honest.
The beach
Step outside and Tybee does its thing. The coastline gives you portraits that look different from any inland venue, with its own texture and its own version of the light.
Golden hour
Golden hour near the ocean is extraordinary. If any part of your timeline can put you near the water in that window, I'll find the light for you.
Plan ahead
Planning a beach ceremony
- Tybee's beaches are public, so plan for passers-by in the background of open-air moments.
- If you'll set up an arch or chairs on the sand, check the City of Tybee Island's beach permit rules before you book.
- Coastal weather does what it wants. Build some flexibility into your timeline and have a rain plan.
- Overcast light on the beach is very workable, so a cloudy forecast is no reason to panic.
- Tybee's roads narrow near the beach. Give Savannah guests clear directions and build buffer into arrival times.
Beach rules and fees can change, so confirm the details with the City of Tybee Island when you plan your date.
Investment
the investment
Wedding collections begin at $2,400
Four wedding collections run from $2,400 to $7,400, and every one includes a preview gallery within 48 hours. Planning something smaller on the beach? Elopement collections for 30 guests or fewer start at $750.
Kind words
From my couples
Good to know
Tybee wedding questions
Do you charge travel to Tybee Island?
Tybee is about 20 miles from downtown Savannah. Tell me your plans when you inquire and I'll confirm any travel details for your date and collection.
How soon will we see our photos?
Every collection includes preview images within 48 hours. Your full gallery follows within 4–6 weeks.
What if it rains?
Coastal weather can change quickly. We'll plan a backup together, and overcast light on the beach is very workable.
Do you help with the timeline?
Yes. I'll help you plan the parts of the day that matter most for photos, including ceremony timing, family formals and sunset portraits near the water.
How do we reserve our date?
Send me your date and plans through the inquiry form. To reserve your date I'll need a completed contract and a 30% non-refundable retainer. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the wedding.
Inquire
Planning a Tybee wedding?
Tell me your date and where on the island you're thinking, and I'll be in touch with availability and next steps.
